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AKC Conformation · West Springfield, Massachusetts

Riverhead / Queensboro

October 22–25, 2026 — four days at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts

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Documents 2026 premium list 2026 judging program (PDF) — Queensboro KC, Fri Oct 23 2026 judging program (PDF) — Riverhead KC, Thu Oct 22 2026 judging program (PDF) — Queensboro KC, Sat Oct 24 2026 judging program (PDF) — Riverhead KC, Sun Oct 25 2026 BPUP judging program (PDF) — Riverhead KC, Sun Oct 25 Premium List

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Weekend at a glance

Four days of AKC all-breed shows at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts: Riverhead Kennel Club on Thursday and Sunday, Queensboro Kennel Club on Friday and Saturday. Despite the Long Island club names, this weekend is confirmed in Massachusetts — not New York.

Dates
October 22–25, 2026
Venue
Eastern States Exposition (“The Big E”)
Host clubs
Riverhead Kennel Club · Queensboro Kennel Club
Format
All-Breed, four days
Entries
Registration closed (closed October 7, 2026)
Registration closed
More about this show

Dates & venue verified 2026 premium published · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
Entries
12:00 noon ET — fees published
Premium published

Superintendent: MB-F

Registration closed

Entry fees are per dog, per show.

Superintendent
MB-F
Closing
October 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET
Fees
$36.00 first entry, $30.00 each additional entry of the same dog; Junior Showmanship no fee
02

The days

DayShow
Thu, Oct 22Riverhead Kennel Club — All-Breed
Fri, Oct 23Queensboro Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sat, Oct 24Queensboro Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sun, Oct 25Riverhead Kennel Club — All-Breed
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Build your day plan

Add your dogs, pick this show, and get your ring times in order — class dogs, bitches, and champions factored automatically.

Your show-day schedule, saved by date.

We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program. Listing reviewed

All four days’ programs are published — Riverhead KC (Thu & Sun, 106th & 107th All-Breed) and Queensboro KC (Fri & Sat, 150th & 151st All-Breed), plus Sunday’s 4–6 Month Puppy competition program.

04

Breed judge finder

32 verified Best in Show and Variety Group assignments from the 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

Breed-by-breed panels are being added from the official Friday judging program.

Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.

05

Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered all four days of the Howl-O-Ween Weekend. Listing reviewed

Thu Oct 22 — Riverhead KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. Nathaniel Horn.

Fri Oct 23 — Queensboro KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Cindy Meyer.

Sat Oct 24 — Queensboro KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Alessandra R. Folz.

Sun Oct 25 — Riverhead KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter.

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all four days, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions each day. No Pee Wee class is listed for this weekend.

06

Specialties & supported entries

Boxers headline the Howl-O-Ween Weekend specialties. Listing reviewed

Thu Oct 22 & Sun Oct 25 — Boxer specialty

Connecticut Boxer Club — specialty Thursday and Sunday.

Thu Oct 22 & Sun Oct 25 — supported entries

Heart of New England Chihuahua Club and Poodle Club of Massachusetts support the Thursday and Sunday Riverhead KC shows.

Additional specialty treatment for the Middlesex Boxer Club, Labrador Retriever Club of Long Island, and American Boxer Club is published in the premium — see the premium for day-by-day details.

07

Plan your visit

The venue

Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, MA 01089
West Springfield, MA

Dog-friendly lodging

Always confirm the pet policy when booking.

Flying in

  • BDL — Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, about 15 miles / ~20 minutes away.

Restaurants

  • Liquori's Pizza (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 659 Westfield St, West Springfield. Pizza and pasta spot; leashed dogs welcome at two outdoor tables; open about 10 AM-9 PM.
  • Taste of Lebanon (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 553 Main St, West Springfield. Middle Eastern restaurant with five pet-friendly outdoor tables; open about 9 AM-9 PM.
  • Little Georges (Breakfast, Lunch) — 2648 Westfield St, West Springfield.
  • White Hut (Lunch) — 280 Memorial Ave, West Springfield.
  • Charlie's Diner (Breakfast, Lunch) — 218 Union St, West Springfield.
  • Richard's Giant Grinders (Lunch, Dinner) — 875 Memorial Ave, West Springfield.

Attractions

  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105. Museum and hall of fame in the birthplace of basketball.
  • Storrowton Village Museum — 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield. Reconstructed village of nine authentic 18th and 19th century buildings on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition.
  • Majestic Theater — 131 Elm St, West Springfield. Locally-produced professional live theater.

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.

The venue

The weekend — billed in the premium as the Howl-O-Ween Weekend Dog Shows — is held at the Eastern States Exposition Center, Better Living Center, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Show hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day. Access to the grounds is through Gate 9 only, and no food or beverage may be brought into the buildings.

Parking

The Big E charges $5.00 per day for cars and $40.00 per day for campers at all events on the grounds.

Good to know about this show

Practical details from the premium list — photographers, health clinics, parking, and more.

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Who is the official photographer for the Riverhead / Queensboro?
J.C. Photography & (201) 772-5014 E-mail: [email protected] — (201) 772-5014. Email: [email protected].
Is there a veterinarian on call at the Riverhead / Queensboro?
& 24 Hour Emergency Clinic & Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital — (413) 665-4931 or (860) 735-3498.
Are there special competitions at the Riverhead / Queensboro?

Veteran Classes — SATURDAY.

Stud Dog / Brood Bitch — SATURDAY ONLY.

National Owner-Handled Series — Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Are there family dog activities at the Riverhead / Queensboro?

AKC Temperament Test (ATT).

Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Riverhead / Queensboro?

Junior Showmanship is offered.

Sources

  • SourceAKC Event Search — October 24, 2026 West Springfield, MA seminar held in conjunction with Queensboro Kennel Club (verified September 24, 2026)
  • SourceBest in Show Entry Service — all four 2026 shows listed under Massachusetts all-breed shows (verified September 24, 2026)
  • Official2026 premium list — Howl-O-Ween Weekend Dog Shows (PDF)
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Results

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Best in Show

GCHB Sins Evolution Of Jtm TKN

Boxer · Bitch

Handler: Dan Buchwald
Owner: D Gil
Breeder: T Maggle, D Gil & J Maggle

BIS judge: Robert E Hutton · Entry: 628 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHP Stelor’s Rock Solid CGCA TKI — Pointer (German Shorthaired) (handler: Melissa Hungerford)

Group winners

Sporting 124 entered

Judge: Patricia V Trotter

1 GCHP Stelor’s Rock Solid CGCA TKI — Pointer (German Shorthaired)
Handler: Melissa Hungerford

2 GCHB Pinkletink’s Lamberts Cove — Spaniel (Clumber)
Handler: Artemis Tsagarakis

3 GCHB Avon Farm Ruby Tuesday — Setter (Irish)
Handler: Peter Kubacz

4 GCHG Tara’s Whatchamacallit — Spaniel (Sussex)
Handler: Per Rismyhr

Hound 64 entered

Judge: Nathaniel Horn

1 GCHB Monocacy Bend’s Farnsworth — English Foxhound
Handler: Katie Bernardin

2 GCH Leoralees JBS How Dizzy Joe Got To Heaven SL — Dachshund (Longhaired)
Handler: Karen Mammano

3 CH Isbjorn Smoke And Ash — Norwegian Elkhound (OH)
Handler: J Chaves & R Gray

4 GCHB Starline’s Enchanted Reign Of Paragon — Whippet
Handler: Tuni Conti

Working 133 entered

Judge: Anik Primeau

1 GCHB Sins Evolution Of Jtm TKN — Boxer
Handler: Dan Buchwald

2 GCHB Legados King Of Jazz Town — Great Dane (OH)
Handler: A & L Solnick

3 GCHB Bedlam Silver Tallulah — Portuguese Water Dog
Handler: Kimberly Calvacca

4 GCHG Bowater’s Love Your Flashy Ways At Annisquam Light — Newfoundland
Handler: Karen Mammano

Terrier 36 entered

Judge: Nancy Lovelady

1 CH Breezy’s Charmed By A Con-Artist — Irish Terrier
Handler: RC Carusi

2 GCHG Pegfield Tintern Tickled Pink — Sealyham Terrier
Handler: Ania Kelly

3 GCH Erit Ventus Amadeus Arbor Vitae — Cairn Terrier
Handler: Sam Mammano

4 CH Br’Er Fox Sequoia — Wire Fox Terrier
Handler: RC Carusi

Toy 99 entered

Judge: Cindy Meyer

1 GCHG Rexroth KimRo Valentina — Miniature Pinscher
Handler: Kimberly Calvacca

2 GCHS Barri Please Klear The Ice Favorite Dog — English Toy Spaniel KC & Rb
Handler: Per Rismyhr

3 Secampe Dela Passion Hotline Bling — Poodle (Toy) (OH)
Handler: C Dean & M Bronkesh

4 GCHS Fuzzy Farm Do You Believe in Miracles — Havanese
Handler: Alice Lawrence

Non-Sporting 75 entered

Judge: Patricia V Trotter

1 CH Skyline’s Derby Boy Of Shaker Hill — Keeshond
Handler: Sue Burrell

2 GCHS Lakeridge Have Gun Will Travel — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Young Choi

3 GCH Upton & Brookside Mischief Managed — Dalmatian
Handler: Annmarie Ruggieri

4 CH Whispering Pines Covert Espionage At Kiara & Foxfy — Schipperke
Handler: Jessica Plourde

Herding 88 entered

Judge: Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

1 GCHS Fairytale’s Oxford BN RA CGC — Briard
Handler: Joanne Thibault

2 GCHB Hightide Shoreland Show Yourself RN OA CA FITB CGCA CGCU TKI NA NAJ BCAT RATN DJ VHMP — Australian Shepherd
Handler: Karen Mammano

3 CH Dunhill Spirit Of Steeler Nation — Bearded Collie
Handler: Katie Bernardin

4 GCH Sugarnspice Overland Witch Witch Is Witch — Collie (Smooth)
Handler: Mara Flood

Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).

Friday, October 23, 2026

Best in Show

GCHP Stelor’s Rock Solid CGCA TKI

Pointer (German Shorthaired) · Dog

Handler: Melissa Hungerford
Owner: A Partridge, L Estes, D Stelmach & M Hungerford
Breeder: D Stelmach & M Hungerford

BIS judge: Nathaniel Horn · Entry: 741 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHS Bagatelle Moonday Good Morning — Old English Sheepdog (handler: Cliff Steele)

Group winners

Sporting 144 entered

Judge: Anik Primeau

1 GCHP Stelor’s Rock Solid CGCA TKI — Pointer (German Shorthaired)
Handler: Melissa Hungerford

2 GCH Blacfriar Chasing Big Bird — Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Hailey Carusi

3 GCHG Envizion Friday Vibes At Dragonstar — Spaniel (English Cocker)
Handler: Megan Ulfers

4 GCHG Tara’s Whatchamacallit — Spaniel (Sussex)
Handler: Per Rismyhr

Hound 88 entered

Judge: Nancy Lovelady

1 GCH Hamrya’s On Stranger Tides — Whippet (OH)
Handler: J Weaver & D Lynch

2 GCHB Monocacy Bend’s Farnsworth — English Foxhound
Handler: Katie Bernardin

3 GCHB Jorogz Party Patrol FDC BCAT THDX CGCA CGCU TKA ATT — Afghan Hound
Handler: Lauren House

4 GCHB Dark Moon’s Beanboozled — Basenji
Handler: Veronica Nagy

Working 146 entered

Judge: Robert E Hutton

1 GCHB Sin’s Evolution Of Jtm TKN — Boxer
Handler: Dan Buchwald

2 GCHS Pouch Cove’s Southwind Jefferson Still Lives At KS — Newfoundland
Handler: Jamie Clute

3 GCH Riverwave’s Great Expectations CGC TKN — Portuguese Water Dog
Handler: Joanne Thibault

4 GCH Caleb’s Fire By Night — Doberman Pinscher (OH)
Handler: L Jones & K Cannistra

Terrier 46 entered

Judge: Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

1 CH Breezy’s Charmed By A Con-Artist — Irish Terrier
Handler: RC Carusi

2 GCH Erit Ventus Amadeus Arbor Vitae — Cairn Terrier
Handler: Sam Mammano

3 CH O’Brady Clifftops Calix Knives Out — Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Ania Kelly

4 GCHG Pegfield Tintern Tickled Pink — Sealyham Terrier
Handler: Ania Kelly

Toy 115 entered

Judge: Anik Primeau

1 GCHG Rexroth KimRo Valentina — Miniature Pinscher
Handler: Kimberly Calvacca

2 GCHG YKnot’s A Night Ride — Pomeranian
Handler: David Welsh

3 GCHS Barri Please Klear The Ice Favorite Dog — English Toy Spaniel KC & Rb
Handler: Per Rismyhr

4 GCH Calicop’s Ripple Effect — Brussels Griffon (OH)
Handler: S Fraser, L Caliri & K Coppage

Non-Sporting 91 entered

Judge: Cindy Meyer

1 GCHS Lakeridge Have Gun Will Travel — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Young Choi

2 CH Skyline’s Derby Boy Of Shaker Hill — Keeshond
Handler: Sue Burrell

3 GCHG Delamer Summer Sand Elle — Schipperke
Handler: Krista Nuovo-Roe

4 CH Hancock’s Smitten From The Start — Boston Terrier (OH)
Handler: E Nichols

Herding 102 entered

Judge: Patricia V Trotter

1 GCHS Bagatelle Moonday Good Morning — Old English Sheepdog
Handler: Cliff Steele

2 GCHS Fairytale’s Oxford BN RA CGC — Briard
Handler: Joanne Thibault

3 GCHS Lukehaven Trivia’s Crisp And Cold Vetur OA OAJ NF CGC — Icelandic Sheepdog
Handler: Kristin Ouellette

4 GCHS Debonaire’s I Love Lucy — Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Handler: David Welsh

Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Best in Show

GCHB Sin’s Evolution Of Jtm TKN

Boxer · Bitch

Handler: Dan Buchwald
Owner: D Gil
Breeder: T Maggle, D Gil & J Maggle

BIS judge: Ms. Alessandra R Folz · Entry: 975 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHG Rexroth KimRo Valentina — Miniature Pinscher (handler: Kimberly Calvacca)

Group winners

Sporting 204 entered

Judge: Mrs. Linda Clark

1 GCHG Envizion Friday Vibes At Dragonstar — Spaniel (English Cocker)
Handler: Megan Ulfers

2 GCHP Diadem’s The Bright Light On Broadway FCAT4 FITG FTN — Pointer (German Shorthaired)
Handler: Kaki Fisher

3 CH Perje’s N Camelot Pygmalion — Spaniel (Cocker) Black
Handler: Per Rismyhr

4 GCH Godiva’s Irish Jig — Retriever (Golden)
Handler: Hailey Carusi

Hound 110 entered

Judge: Patricia V Trotter

1 GCHB Dark Moon’s Beanboozled — Basenji
Handler: Veronica Nagy

2 CH Isbjorn Smoke And Ash — Norwegian Elkhound (OH)
Handler: J Chaves & R Gray

3 GCHB Monocacy Bend’s Farnsworth — English Foxhound
Handler: Katie Bernardin

4 GCHS Lipton’s It Figures — Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Handler: Jessica Plourde

Working 192 entered

Judge: Cindy Meyer

1 GCHB Sin’s Evolution Of Jtm TKN — Boxer
Handler: Dan Buchwald

2 GCHG Bowater’s Love Your Flashy Ways At Annisquam Light — Newfoundland
Handler: Karen Mammano

3 GCHB Long Grove’s Prettie In Pinke CGC TKN — Giant Schnauzer
Handler: Adam Bernardin

4 GCH Caleb’s Fire By Night — Doberman Pinscher (OH)
Handler: L Jones & K Cannistra

Terrier 49 entered

Judge: Anik Primeau

1 CH Breezy’s Charmed By A Con-Artist — Irish Terrier
Handler: RC Carusi

2 GCHG Pegfield Tintern Tickled Pink — Sealyham Terrier
Handler: Ania Kelly

3 CH O’Brady Clifftops Calix Knives Out — Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Ania Kelly

4 GCH Hedge Hill I Will Always Love You At Devonwood — Scottish Terrier
Handler: Geoff Dawson

Toy 172 entered

Judge: Terrie Breen

1 GCHG Rexroth KimRo Valentina — Miniature Pinscher
Handler: Kimberly Calvacca

2 GCHG YKnot’s A Night Ride — Pomeranian
Handler: David Welsh

3 GCHP Piccadil’s The Greatest Showman Come Alive SWN SCA SIA SEA CGC — Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler: Janet York

4 GCHS Barri Please Klear The Ice Favorite Dog — English Toy Spaniel KC & Rb
Handler: Per Rismyhr

Non-Sporting 113 entered

Judge: Robert E Hutton

1 GCH Coda’s Party Like A Rock Star — Lhasa Apso (OH)
Handler: A Morrow & C Brumm

2 GCHB Athena Gregarious — Keeshond
Handler: Jennifer Sturgeon

3 GCHS Lakeridge Have Gun Will Travel — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Young Choi

4 GCHG Delamer Summer Sand Elle — Schipperke
Handler: Krista Nuovo-Roe

Herding 134 entered

Judge: Nathaniel Horn

1 GCHS Bagatelle Moonday Good Morning — Old English Sheepdog
Handler: Cliff Steele

2 GCHS Lukehaven Trivia’s Crisp And Cold Vetur OA OAJ NF CGC — Icelandic Sheepdog
Handler: Kristin Ouellette

3 GCHG Midnight White Sugarok Strut My Stuff At Nallies CGC TKI — Finnish Lapphund
Handler: Liane Winslow

4 GCHS Carmylie Winter Haze Of Vermilion CGC TKN OA OAJ NF ACT ACT2J RN — Shetland Sheepdog (OH)
Handler: L Klinkowski & J D Simmons

Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).