Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Palmer, Alaska
Palmer Cluster
November 6–8, 2026 · AKC conformation in Palmer, Alaska
At a glance
Palmer Cluster brings 9 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Palmer, Alaska, November 6–8, 2026, hosted by Alaska Hound Group Association, Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, Alaska Herding Group Club, Toy Dog Club of Alaska, Cook Inlet Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
Dates
November 6–8, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Venue
Alaska State Fairgrounds; 2075 Glenn Highway; Mile 40 (as listed by AKC)
Host club
6 clubs (see The days)
Superintendent
BaRay Event Services, Inc. · 360.755.7086 · [email protected]
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
Format
All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 6 | Alaska Hound Group Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026659325 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Alaska Hound Group Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026659324 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026719903 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Working Group Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026685703 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Alaska Herding Group Club Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026619716 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026719904 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Toy Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026724604 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Working Group Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026685704 |
| Sun Nov 8 | Cook Inlet Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026221047 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
How to enter
Entries are handled by the show superintendent listed above. Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific. ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries — always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
- Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 (AKC #2026221047, 2026619716, 2026659324, 2026659325, 2026685703, 2026719903, 2026719904, 2026724604)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
- Nov 7 (AKC #2026685704)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Alaskan
Entries go through the superintendent listed above — ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries. Always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
Plan your visit
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to [email protected] and we'll work it into the guide.
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Hound Group Association, AKC event #2026659325 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Hound Group Association, AKC event #2026659324 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026719903 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026685703 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Herding Group Club, AKC event #2026619716 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026719904 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Toy Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026724604 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026685704 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Cook Inlet Kennel Club, AKC event #2026221047 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.