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AKC Conformation · Springfield, Illinois

Springfield Illinois Fall Cluster

October 15–18, 2026 — four all-breed shows, a different host club each day, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

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Documents 📄 Premium List Judging Program — Champaign Illinois Kennel Club, Thu Oct 15, 2026 (MB-F) Judging Program — Mattoon Kennel Club, Fri Oct 16, 2026 (MB-F) Judging Program — Sandemac Kennel Club, Sat Oct 17, 2026 (MB-F) Judging Program — Illinois Capitol Kennel Club, Sun Oct 18, 2026 (MB-F)

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Weekend at a glance

The Springfield Illinois Fall Cluster brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building in Springfield, Illinois, October 15–18, 2026 — a different host club each day: Champaign Illinois Kennel Club on Thursday, Mattoon Kennel Club on Friday, Sandemac Kennel Club on Saturday, and Illinois Capitol Kennel Club on Sunday.

Dates
October 15–18, 2026
Venue
Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building
Host club
Champaign Illinois Kennel Club (Thu) · Mattoon Kennel Club (Fri) · Sandemac Kennel Club (Sat) · Illinois Capitol Kennel Club (Sun)
Format
All-Breed
Entries
Registration closed
More about this show

Listing reviewed · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
Springfield, Illinois
Format
Four all-breed shows, one host club per day
Entries
Registration closed

Superintendent: MB-F

Registration closed
Superintendent
MB-F
Entries
Registration closed
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The days

four all-breed shows, a different host club each day, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

DayShow
Thu, Oct 15Champaign Illinois Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Fri, Oct 16Mattoon Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Sat, Oct 17Sandemac Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Sun, Oct 18Illinois Capitol Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship

A separate Foy Trent-superintended cluster runs October 9–11 at the same Illinois State Fairgrounds — this guide covers only the October 15–18 MB-F cluster described above. Verify which weekend’s premium list and closing date you’re entering.

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Build your day plan

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Breed judge finder

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

Breed-by-breed panels are in the official judging programs above.

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

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered all four days of the Prairieland Classic — plus a Sunday Pee Wee. Listing reviewed

Junior Showmanship

Thu Oct 15 — Champaign Illinois KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Patti Widick Neale.

Fri Oct 16 — Mattoon KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. Dean Burwell.

Sat Oct 17 — Sandemac KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Ms. Ann H. Roth.

Sun Oct 18 — Illinois Capitol KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Ms. Sharol Candace Way.

Pee Wee

Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.

Sun Oct 18 — Pee Wee Class

Pee Wee — offered Sunday at noon for children 5 to under 9 years old. Free entry.

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all four days, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions each day.

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Specialties & supported entries

A full specialty lineup runs alongside the Prairieland Classic. Listing reviewed

Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17 — Western Irish Setter concurrent specialties

Western Irish Setter Club, Inc. — concurrent specialty with Mattoon KC on Friday and with Sandemac KC on Saturday, with sweepstakes and veteran sweepstakes (separate premium).

Thu Oct 15 — supported entries

Irish Setter Club of Greater St. Louis and American Sloughi Association support Thursday's Champaign Illinois KC show.

Fri Oct 16 — supported entries

Otterhound Club of America and American Sloughi Association support Friday's Mattoon KC show.

Sat Oct 17 — specialties

Irish Setter Club of Greater St. Louis, Otterhound Club of America, and Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. hold specialty shows with sweepstakes; American Sloughi Association holds a specialty show.

Sun Oct 18 — specialties & supported entries

American Sloughi Association and Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. hold specialty shows with sweepstakes; Irish Setter Club of Greater St. Louis and Otterhound Club of America support the Illinois Capitol KC show.

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Plan your visit

The venue

Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building
Springfield, IL

Dog-friendly lodging

Always confirm the pet policy when booking.

Flying in

  • SPI — Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is located just west of the fairgrounds, about a 15-minute drive away.

Getting there

The fairgrounds are accessible via I-55 to E. Sangamon Ave. (Exit 100) west to the fairgrounds entrance.

Restaurants

  • Boone's (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 301 W Edwards St, Springfield. Historic saloon with a dog-friendly outdoor patio and beer garden (BringFido).
  • Cafe Moxo (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 2661 Chatham Rd, Springfield. Casual café listed as dog-friendly with outdoor seating (Tripadvisor), open mornings through mid-afternoon.

RV parks

  • Illinois State Fairgrounds Campground (full hookups; overnight stays) — Springfield, IL. On-site campground open to the public April-October 31; $50/night camping; electric and water at sites, sewer hook-ups on limited sites only; restrooms and shower house.

Attractions

Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.

The venue

The shows are held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Exposition Building, 801 E. Sangamon Ave. & Peoria Rd., Springfield, IL 62702. All judging is indoors; show hours are 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central each day.

Sources

  • SourceAKC listings (verified September 24, 2026)
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Results

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Best in Show

GCH Brier Hillwood Everybody Loves Raymond

Bichon Frise · Dog

Handler: Lisa Bettis
Owner: E Charles, M Brier, N & G Brown, G Lajeski & L Bettis
Breeder: M Brier, E Charles & L Bettis

BIS judge: Patti Widick Neale · Entry: 447 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHP Tybrushe Livin On The Edge Of X-Cellence — Boxer (handler: Michael Shepherd)

Group winners

Sporting 84 entered

Judge: Linda Hurlebaus

1 GCHP2 Artic Sun Whispering Words At Moonlight BCAT DJ CGCA TKN ATT FITB — Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Lexie Rogers-Munson

2 GCH Echo’s We’re All Mad Here — Vizsla
Handler: Geri Thornton

3 GCHS Ancient City Queen Of Rock N Roll — Lagotti
Handler: Blair Aguillard

4 GCHB Everland Dance Party At Gallivant — Retriever (Labrador)
Handler: Mia Bjornskov Juhl

Hound 61 entered

Judge: Ann H Roth

1 GCHG Amore Shojin Tripletime Song Sung Blue At Elusive — Whippet
Handler: Randy Tincher

2 GCHP Daybreak’s Maker’s Mark W — Dachshund (Wirehaired)
Handler: Carlos Puig

3 GCH 4 Clover’s Bazinga — Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Handler: Klayton Harris

4 GCH Illuminate A Scandalous Rumor At Briggcastle BCAT — Harrier
Handler: Christa Cook

Working 70 entered

Judge: Sharol Candace Way

1 GCHP Tybrushe Livin’ On The Edge Of X-Cellence — Boxer
Handler: Michael Shepherd

2 GCHB Bravado’s Guardian At Bronco — Cane Corso
Handler: Dave Musto

3 GCHG Heart Mountain’s Bodacious At Sapphire Mountain BCAT — Saint Bernard
Handler: Elizabeth Salewsky

4 GCH Telaquire Elek Shaken Not Stirred — Kuvasz
Handler: Danielle Frykman

Terrier 49 entered

Judge: Ann H Roth

1 GCHP Rocky Top’s Dream Chaser — Bull Terrier (Colored)
Handler: Blair Aguillard-Commisso

2 CH Hi-Kel Terrydale T Is For Trifecta — Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Leonardo Garcini

3 GCH Dandie Dream Sunjoy Eternal Love — Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Handler: Carlos Puig

4 CH Breezy’s Storm Chaser — Irish Terrier
Handler: Jordan Waters

Toy 63 entered

Judge: Molly Martin

1 GCHS Sapphire’s Don’t Underestimate Me CA DCAT — Papillon
Handler: Lynne Leonard

2 GCHS Sheeba Sirius Black — Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler: Tabatha Bettis

3 GCHG Dynasty Topfox Sugar N Spice — Toy Fox Terrier
Handler: Jacob Waters

4 GCH Martin’s I’m A Dynamite-Time Bomb Puff — Maltese
Handler: Daryl Martin

Non-Sporting 62 entered

Judge: Molly Martin

1 GCH Brier Hillwood Everybody Loves Raymond — Bichon Frise
Handler: Lisa Bettis

2 GCHG Rivendel’s Prince Of Thieves — Schipperke
Handler: Christa Cook

3 CH Huffish Dawin Talk Of The Town — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Sarah Perchick

4 CH Jinglenonirama Crews With Ruff Waters — Boston Terrier
Handler: Luke Waters

Herding 55 entered

Judge: Linda Hurlebaus

1 GCHB Alta Custom Etched In Onyx — Miniature American Shepherd
Handler: Andrea Spitzke

2 CH Vogue Couture Phi Of Prairie Crest — Beauceron
Handler: Laura King

3 GCHB Pikatti’s Hjarta Hildur — Icelandic Sheepdog
Handler: Tabatha Bettis

4 GCHP Kokopelli’s N Kurpas Youre Bacon Me Crazy — Australian Cattle Dog
Handler: Gigi Griffith

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

Friday, October 16, 2026

Best in Show

GCHP2 LBK’s Rebel And Proud Party Crasher

American Staffordshire Terrier · Dog

Handler: Blair Aguillard Commisso
Owner: I Ispas, J Branch & L & L Benítez
Breeder: L & L Benítez

BIS judge: Linda Hurlebaus · Entry: 500 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHP Reveille’s Bujo’s Riding In Style — Basset Hound (handler: Michael Shepherd)

Group winners

Sporting 90 entered

Judge: Molly Martin

1 GCHG Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream — Spaniel (English Springer)
Handler: Robin Novack

2 GCH Adare Redridge Playing With Luck — Setter (Irish)
Handler: Monica Lamontagne

3 GCHP2 Artic Sun Whispering Words At Moonlight BCAT DJ CGCA TKN ATT FITB — Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Lexie Rogers-Munson

4 CH Marstad Vintner’s Reserve At Sundowners — Spaniel (Sussex)
Handler: Kaileigh Gonzalez

Hound 78 entered

Judge: Patti Widick Neale

1 GCHP Reveille’s Bujo’s Riding In Style — Basset Hound
Handler: Michael Shepherd

2 GCHG Amore Shojin Tripletime Song Sung Blue At Elusive — Whippet
Handler: Randy Tincher

3 GCH 4 Clovers Bazinga — Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Handler: Klayton Harris

4 Hajji-Silvera Opal of Appalachia — Saluki (OH)
Handler: C Nyberg, L A Broseua & G Thornton

Working 75 entered

Judge: Ann H Roth

1 GCHB Bravado’s Guardian At Bronco — Cane Corso
Handler: Dave Musto

2 GCHG Vanderbilt’s Lucky Day — Samoyed
Handler: Laura King

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

4 GCHP Tybrushe Livin’ On The Edge Of X-Cellence — Boxer
Handler: Michael Shepherd

Terrier 65 entered

Judge: Sharol Candace Way

1 GCHP2 LBK’s Rebel And Proud Party Crasher — American Staffordshire Terrier
Handler: Blair Aguillard Commisso

2 CH Hi-Kel Terrydale T Is For Trifecta — Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Leonardo Garcini

3 CH Joyrney’s Around We Go — Russell Terrier
Handler: Luke Waters

4 GCH Braemar’s Over The Moon At Scotch Broom BCAT — Cairn Terrier
Handler: Mark Bettis

Toy 66 entered

Judge: Nancy D Simmons

1 GCHS Sheeba Sirius Black — Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler: Tabatha Bettis

2 GCHB Kngz Beach Bum At Butterbeans — Pug (OH)
Handler: K Grueninger, L Gebhart & B Murray

3 GCH Leighway’s Didn’t Mean To Be Charming — Havanese
Handler: Lisa Bettis

4 GCH Edelweiss All JakeD Up — Chinese Crested (OH)
Handler: K Fischer-Smith, K Knoles & K Cusano

Non-Sporting 62 entered

Judge: Nancy D Simmons

1 CH Huffish Dawin Talk Of The Town — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Sarah Perchick

2 GCH Brier Hillwood Everybody Loves Raymond — Bichon Frise
Handler: Lisa Bettis

3 CH Jinglenonirama Crews With Ruff Waters — Boston Terrier
Handler: Luke Waters

4 GCHG Rivendel’s Prince Of Thieves — Schipperke
Handler: Christa Cook

Herding 60 entered

Judge: Patti Widick Neale

1 GCHS Terra’s A Man For All Seasons — Bouvier des Flandres
Handler: Cheyenne Calvert

2 CH Vogue Couture Phi Of Prairie Crest — Beauceron
Handler: Laura King

3 GCHB Alta Custom Etched In Onyx — Miniature American Shepherd
Handler: Andrea Spitzke

4 CH Halo Cyan’s Leader Of 300 — Australian Shepherd (OH)
Handler: J & A King

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

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Best in Show

GCH Illuminate A Scandalous Rumor At Briggcastle BCAT

Harrier · Dog

Handler: Christa Cook
Owner: J Brookter Briggs
Breeder: L Haines, J Maplethorpe & J Briggs

BIS judge: Ms. Ann Roth · Entry: 546 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: CH Hi-Kel Terrydale T Is For Trifecta — Lakeland Terrier (handler: Leonardo Garcini)

Group winners

Sporting 95 entered

Judge: Neil T McDevitt

1 GCHG Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream — Spaniel (English Springer)
Handler: Robin Novack

2 GCH Adare Redridge Playing With Luck — Setter (Irish)
Handler: Monica Lamontagne

3 GCHP2 Artic Sun Whispering Words At Moonlight BCAT DJ CGCA TKN ATT FITB — Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Lexie Rogers-Munson

4 GCH Cochullain-The Hound Of Rocky Top MH — Setter (Irish Red & White)
Handler: Danielle Ellison

Hound 89 entered

Judge: Sharol Candace Way

1 GCH Illuminate A Scandalous Rumor At Briggcastle BCAT — Harrier
Handler: Christa Cook

2 GCHS Silhouette’s Dark Knight — Norwegian Elkhound
Handler: Erin Olsen

3 GCHG Amore Shojin Tripletime Song Sung Blue At Elusive — Whippet
Handler: Randy Tincher

4 GCHB Endachs Maie Moves Start Waves — Dachshund (Longhaired) (OH)
Handler: B & G Houska

Working 81 entered

Judge: Patti Widick Neale

1 GCHP Tybrushe Livin’ On The Edge Of X-Cellence — Boxer
Handler: Michael Shepherd

2 GCHG Heart Mountain’s Bodacious At Sapphire Mountain BCAT — Saint Bernard
Handler: Elizabeth Salewsky

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

4 GCHG Vanderbilt’s Lucky Day — Samoyed
Handler: Laura King

Terrier 56 entered

Judge: Dean Burwell

1 CH Hi-Kel Terrydale T Is For Trifecta — Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Leonardo Garcini

2 GCHP Rocky Top’s Dream Chaser — Bull Terrier (Colored)
Handler: Blair Aguillard-Commisso

3 GCH De Stijl’s Chicks Say I’m The Man — Wire Fox Terrier
Handler: Grace Stewart

4 GCH Fiinnabair Not My First Rodeo At Gleann — Glen of Imaal Terrier
Handler: Beverly Wright-Osment

Toy 75 entered

Judge: Linda Hurlebaus

1 GCH I Am The Real Golden Gold Dareta — Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Handler: Rob Wehrfritz

2 GCHS Sheeba Sirius Black — Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler: Tabatha Bettis

3 GCHB Cuna Del Renacimento Remember My Name — Poodle (Toy)
Handler: Sharon Svoboda

4 GCHB Kngz Beach Bum At Butterbeans — Pug (OH)
Handler: K Grueninger, L Gebhart & B Murray

Non-Sporting 69 entered

Judge: Patti Widick Neale

1 CH Huffish Dawin Talk Of The Town — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Sarah Perchick

2 GCH Brier Hillwood Everybody Loves Raymond — Bichon Frise
Handler: Lisa Bettis

3 GCHG Rivendel’s Prince Of Thieves — Schipperke
Handler: Christa Cook

4 GCHB Glo-Star Safari’s New York State Of Mind — French Bulldog
Handler: Kathy Musto

Herding 77 entered

Judge: Nancy D Simmons

1 CH Vogue Couture Phi Of Prairie Crest — Beauceron
Handler: Laura King

2 GCHB Pikattis Hjarta Hildur — Icelandic Sheepdog
Handler: Tabatha Bettis

3 Belmark Timeless Fashion Statement — Shetland Sheepdog (OH)
Handler: G & L Foglia

4 GCHS Overo Royal Regalia CA DCAT TKN ATT — Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Handler: Michael Shepherd

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