AKC Conformation · Indio, California
Palm Springs New Year Classic 2027
January 7–11, 2027 — five days at the Empire Polo Club, Indio, California
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Weekend at a glance
The Palm Springs New Year Classic runs January 7–11, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California — a Non-Sporting group show opens the weekend Thursday, January 7, Friday, January 8 is the group and specialty day, and the Kennel Club of Palm Springs hosts three all-breed shows Saturday–Monday, January 9–11.
- Dates
- January 7–11, 2027
- Venue
- Empire Polo Club
- Host club
- Kennel Club of Palm Springs (Jan 7–11)
- Format
- All-Breed + group & specialty day
- Entries
- Entries close December 23, 2026
More about this show
Listing reviewed November 8, 2026 · Dates, clubs and venue checked against the sources below
- Dates
- Five days
- Venue
- Indio, CA (show entrance at 51st & Monroe), Indio, CA
Confirmed by Kennel Club of Palm Springs — New Year Classic (kennelclubofpalmsprings.com announcements; 2027 dates Jan 8–11, venue, spectator hours) - Format
- All-Breed + group & specialty day
- Entries
- Entries close December 23, 2026
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents
- Closing
- Entries close December 23, 2026
- Entry fees
- Pending
Entries are handled by superintendent Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents. Entries close December 23, 2026. Entry fees and the entry link haven’t been published yet. Pending
The days
Five days at the Empire Polo Club.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | Non-Sporting group show — opens the weekend |
| Fri, Jan 8 | Group day — Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California (Toy group, AKC 2027490001) · Desert Empire Terrier Club of Southern California (Terrier group, AKC 2027629801) · Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers (Sporting group, AKC 2027603001) · Sand to Sea Non-Sporting Association (Non-Sporting group, AKC 2027561602) |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs — All-Breed Show Expected |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs — All-Breed Show Expected |
| Mon, Jan 11 | Kennel Club of Palm Springs — All-Breed Show Expected |
Judging assignments and the judging program haven’t been published yet. Pending
The Kennel Club of Palm Springs premium covers January 8–11; the record spans January 7–11. Saturday–Monday follow the 2026 structure and will be confirmed when the 2027 premium list publishes.
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Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Breed panels for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
1 specialty share the weekend at Empire Polo Club. Pending
| Day | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Jan 8 | Toy Dog Breeders of Southern California — Toy-group limited-breed show (AKC #2027490001) |
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
The venue
The shows are held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (show entrance at 51st & Monroe).
Sources
- OfficialKennel Club of Palm Springs — New Year Classic (kennelclubofpalmsprings.com announcements; 2027 dates Jan 8–11, venue, spectator hours)
- Kennel Club of Palm Springs 2027 specialty information (Friday specialty day, via Jack Bradshaw)
- AKC event records — Kennel Club of Palm Springs
- Cluster: Palm Springs New Year Classic — Kennel Club of Palm Springs — New Year Classic (kennelclubofpalmsprings.com announcements; 2027 dates Jan 8–11, venue, spectator hours)