AKC Conformation · Springfield, Missouri
Ozark Mountain Fall Classic 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four all-breed shows with NOHS at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri
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Weekend at a glance
The Ozark Mountain Fall Classic brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center in Springfield, Missouri, November 5–8, 2026 — the North Arkansas Kennel Club hosts Thursday and Friday, the Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. hosts Saturday and Sunday, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all four days.
- Dates
- November 5–8, 2026
- Venue
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
- Host club
- North Arkansas Kennel Club (Thu–Fri) · Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. (Sat–Sun)
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration closed (closed October 21, 2026)
Registration closed
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration closed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Indoor, climate-controlled, one level. - Format
- Four all-breed shows + concurrent specialties; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all four days
- Entries
- Opened September 21, 2026 · closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Central · 1,500-entry daily limit
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows · (573) 687-2101
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Daily limit
- 1,500 entries per day
- First entry
- $32.00
- Additional entry
- $25.00
- Puppy
- $23.00
- Amateur-Owner-Handler & Bred-By
- $23.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $12.00 (free as an additional entry)
- Beginner Puppy
- $20.00
The days
Four all-breed days, Thursday through Sunday. Note: Wednesday, November 4 is specialty-only — it is not an all-breed day and is not part of the cluster.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Fri, Nov 6 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
$750 Owner-Handled Spectacular — Sunday, November 8. To qualify, a dog must be entered in Owner-Handled all four days of the cluster. Also on the weekend: a Friday/Saturday raffle, concurrent specialties, and $1 from every entry donated to 4-State Search & Rescue.
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
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Judging program published
Foy Trent Dog Shows has published the official 2026 judging program for all four days — Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8. We never guess ring times — get yours from the official program. Listing reviewed
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it Thursday through Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list (Foy Trent). Thursday/Friday: North Arkansas Kennel Club. Saturday/Sunday: Ozarks Kennel Club. Listing reviewed
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Thursday, 2026-11-05 — North Arkansas Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Thursday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Del Richards
- Sporting Group — S Hennessy
Friday, 2026-11-06 — North Arkansas Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Friday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — S Keating
- Sporting Group — K Carter
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Ozarks Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Saturday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — B Pollock
- Sporting Group — S Keating
Sunday, 2026-11-08 — Ozarks Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Sunday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — S Hennessy
- Sporting Group — J Buehler
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all four days, and the weekend closes with the $750 Owner-Handled Spectacular on Sunday, November 8 — to qualify, a dog must be entered in Owner-Handled all four days of the cluster. Listing reviewed
Also on the weekend, per the 2026 premium: concurrent specialty shows, a Friday/Saturday raffle, and $1 from every entry donated to 4-State Search & Rescue.
Plan your visit
The venue
All four shows are held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, 3001 N Grant Ave in Springfield, Missouri — indoors, climate-controlled, on one level.
Good to know about this show
Practical details from the premium list — photographers, health clinics, parking, and more.
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Save to my free accountWho is the official photographer for the Ozark Mountain Fall Classic?
How do I reserve RV parking at the Ozark Mountain Fall Classic?
RV parking from $50.00 per night, $250.00, $400.00. and Hookups are under control of the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds. It is on the West side of Eplex. Full Service Available away from Eplex (50 amps or 30 amps) $50.00 per night. Dump Site Available. Please contact the fairgrounds at 417-833-2660 about reserving a parking space. No Un-entered Dogs in th
How do I reserve grooming space at the Ozark Mountain Fall Classic?
Space Form | Reserva�ons must be made via regular US Mail | Postmarked by closing date, October 21, 2026
Are there special competitions at the Ozark Mountain Fall Classic?
Veteran Classes.
National Owner-Handled Series — Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Ozark Mountain Fall Classic?
Junior Showmanship is offered.