AKC Conformation · Palmer, Alaska
Palmer Cluster
November 6–8, 2026 · AKC conformation in Palmer, Alaska
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Documents Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 Alaska Hound Group Assn, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 Herding Group, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 Toy Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 📋 Judging Program — Cook Inlet KC (Sun all-breed) 📋 Judging Program — Alaska Hound Group Fri Nov 6 📋 Judging Program — Working Group Fri–Sat Nov 6–7 📋 Judging Program — Non-Sporting Fri–Sat Nov 6–7 📋 Judging Program — Alaska Herding Group Sat Nov 7 📋 Judging Program — Toy Dog Club Sat Nov 7
Weekend 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 basics 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)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
Registration closed
More about this show
Guide in progress — verified basics only. All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
- Premium list
Verification pending
Superintendent: BaRay Event Services, Inc. · 360.755.7086 · [email protected]
Registration closed
- 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
The days
The schedule below, as listed by AKC. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC lists 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.
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Judging program published — Cook Inlet + group clubs
BaRay Event Services has published the official judging programs for the Cook Inlet Kennel Club weekend — obedience and rally Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, and the all-breed show with NOHS and Junior Showmanship on Sunday, November 8, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer — and for the group-club limited-breed shows: Alaska Hound Group (Friday, November 6), Working Group (Friday–Saturday, November 6–7), Non-Sporting (Friday–Saturday, November 6–7), Alaska Herding Group (Saturday, November 7), and Toy Dog Club (Saturday, November 7). We never guess ring times — get yours from the official program. Verification pending
Breed judge finder
Search any Working breed to see which judge has it Friday and Saturday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list (BaRay) for the Western Great Dane Club of America specialty (Friday/Saturday only). Verification pending
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Friday, 2026-11-06 — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska 54th Specialty Show (Friday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show —
- Working Group — Mrs. Nancy Liebes
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska 55th Specialty Show (Saturday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show —
- Working Group — Ms. Denise Flaim
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. Pending
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
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Site Information & Rules Motels & Hotels
Are there special competitions at the Palmer Cluster?
Bred-by-Exhibitor Competition — Wednesday.
Veteran Classes — Saturday Only) • BES.
National Owner-Handled Series — Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Limited Breed WGDCA Group Sho.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Palmer Cluster?
Junior Showmanship is offered.
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.
- Official2026 Cook Inlet Kennel Club judging program (BaRay Event Services, PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Alaska Hound Group Fri Nov 6 (BaRay Event Services via MB-F/InfoDog index, PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Working Group Fri–Sat Nov 6–7 (BaRay Event Services via MB-F/InfoDog index, PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Non-Sporting Fri–Sat Nov 6–7 (BaRay Event Services via MB-F/InfoDog index, PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Alaska Herding Group Sat Nov 7 (BaRay Event Services via MB-F/InfoDog index, PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Toy Dog Club Sat Nov 7 (BaRay Event Services via MB-F/InfoDog index, PDF)