High Desert Cluster · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rio Grande Kennel Club 2027
May 14–15, 2027 — 4 shows at New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, Albuquerque, New Mexico — part of the High Desert Cluster, May 14–17, 2027
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Part of the High Desert Cluster — May 14–17, 2027, at Expo New Mexico (New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall), Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rio Grande Kennel Club hosts Friday–Saturday, May 14–15; Coronado Kennel Club of New Mexico hosts Sunday–Monday, May 16–17 — see Sunday–Monday → The Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club specialty runs Friday–Saturday, May 14–15, at the same venue — see the specialty →
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May 14–15, 2027 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rio Grande Kennel Club hosts Friday–Saturday, May 14–15 — the opening two days of the High Desert Cluster, continued by Coronado Kennel Club of New Mexico Sunday–Monday, May 16–17. This is a placeholder listing built from official event records — the full weekend guide (judges, ring times, specialties, plan-your-visit details) publishes when the 2027 premium is released.
At a glance
Dates
May 14–15, 2027
Friday, May 14 — Rio Grande Kennel Club #2027060401 Pended
Friday, May 14 — Rio Grande Kennel Club #2027060402 Approved
Saturday, May 15 — Rio Grande Kennel Club #2027060403 Pended
Saturday, May 15 — Rio Grande Kennel Club #2027060404 Approved
Cluster
High Desert Cluster
May 14–17, 2027
Rio Grande hosts Fri–Sat, May 14–15; Coronado hosts Sun–Mon, May 16–17 — see Sunday–Monday →
Specialty: Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club, Fri–Sat — see the specialty → · Full High Desert Cluster weekend →
Venue
New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall
Albuquerque, NM
300 San Pedro Albuquerque, NM 87108
Pending — listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Host club
Rio Grande Kennel Club
Superintendent
Onofrio
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Event status
Approved — AKC has approved the Rally trials (#2027060402, #2027060404) (verified October 16, 2026). The all-breed conformation events (#2027060401, #2027060403) are still pending.
AKC event numbers
2027060401, 2027060402, 2027060403, 2027060404
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall
300 San Pedro Albuquerque, NM 87108
Albuquerque, NM
Dog-friendly lodging
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque — 1000 Woodward Pl NE, Albuquerque. Pet-friendly; a $50 pet fee applies. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Restaurants
- Flying Star Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 4026 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque. Canine-friendly "Petio" patio; serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
Listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Documents
2027 premium — not yet published. The premium list for this show has not been released yet. Judges, entry fees, and the full schedule arrive with the premium, and this page upgrades to the complete weekend guide when it does.
Show chairs and superintendents: send the premium to [email protected] and this listing becomes the full guide.
Sources: InfoDog official event records, May 2027 — AKC Event Search cross-check in progress. Cluster: High Desert Cluster — Rio Grande Kennel Club; AKC event records (Onofrio).