Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Indio, California
Palm Springs New Year Classic
January 8–11, 2027 — Empire Polo Club, Indio, California.
At a glance
The Kennel Club of Palm Springs opens the dog-show year with its New Year Classic — a group and breed specialty day on Friday, followed by three All-Breed shows Saturday through Monday, all outdoors at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Note the shift: the 2027 edition runs the second January weekend (January 8–11), not the first weekend as in 2026.
Dates
January 8–11, 2027
Friday through Monday
Venue
Empire Polo Club
Indio, California — show entrance at 51st & Monroe
Host club
Kennel Club of Palm Springs, Inc.
AKC-licensed event
Superintendent
2027 superintendent not yet announced. The 2026 weekend was superintended by Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents. Pending
Entries
2027 premium list not yet published — fees, closing date, and limits pending. Pending
Format
Friday: specialty & group-club day
Sat–Mon: All-Breed shows (expected — premium pending)
The days
Four days at the Empire Polo Club. Friday's specialty lineup is confirmed by the club; the Saturday–Monday All-Breed schedule follows the 2026 structure and will be confirmed when the 2027 premium list publishes.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 8 | Group & Breed Specialty Shows Verified |
| Saturday, January 9 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs All-Breed Show Expected |
| Sunday, January 10 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs All-Breed Show Expected |
| Monday, January 11 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs All-Breed Show Expected |
Judges not yet published
No 2027 judging panel has been published. Last year's panel is not carried forward. Pending
How to enter
The 2027 premium list has not been published yet. Check the club's show information page for the 2027 premium when it posts. Pending
- Entry status
- Premium list not yet published Pending
- Closing date
- Not yet announced Pending
- Entry fees
- Not yet announced Pending
- Reserved grooming
- 2027 reserved grooming is bookable now: 10×10 tented space with 20-amp power for all four days, $200.00 + $10.00 service charge + 5% processing fee per ticket; no refunds; access after 3 PM Thursday, January 7
For reference — 2026 entries
The 2026 New Year Classic closed at noon PT on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with fees of $40 first entry / $34 each additional entry of the same dog. These are last year's figures, for reference only.
Plan your visit
Spectators
The show is open to the public 8 AM–6 PM daily. No admission charge; parking is $20 cash at the show-site entrance (51st & Monroe in Indio). Verified
Getting there
The Empire Polo Club is in Indio, in the Coachella Valley. The club has not published 2027 travel or airport guidance yet — details typically appear in the premium list. Pending
Lodging
The club has not published a 2027 host-hotel list yet — it typically appears in the premium list. Pending
Good to know
All four shows are outdoors. Effective August 15, 2026, the Kennel Club of Palm Springs no longer offers obedience classes — the New Year Classic is a conformation weekend.
Sources
- Officialkennelclubofpalmsprings.com — announcements (2027 dates, venue, spectator hours, parking)
- Officialkennelclubofpalmsprings.com — 2027 specialty information (Friday specialty day)
- Officialkennelclubofpalmsprings.com — show information (2027 premium pending; 2026 materials)
- Officialkennelclubofpalmsprings.com — 2027 reserved grooming (pricing, access)