State directory
AKC Division 5 (ThePetAdvisor’s Great Lakes)
Nov 20266–7
Wilmington, Ohio — Roberts Centre
November 6–7, 2026 — the French Bull Dog Club of America national specialty for French Bulldogs at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. Registration closed October 14, 2026. Full guide: week schedule, judging panel, hotels, visitor info.
Nov 202612–15
Columbus, Ohio — Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center
Four all-breed AKC shows at the Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus — the Mid-Ohio Cluster, hosted in rotation by the Sandusky, Dayton, Lima, and Central Ohio kennel clubs.
Nov 202628–29
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC shows at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, hosted by the Western Reserve Kennel Club.
Jan 20279–10
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed shows, January 9-10, 2027, at the Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge OH - guide complete.
Mar 20276–7
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Medina Kennel Club at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, March 6–7, 2027.
Apr 20272–3
Moraine, Ohio — Dayton Dog Training Building
2 shows, April 2–3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Expo Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds
3 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20278
Wilmington, Ohio — Roberts Centre
1 shows, May 8, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202714
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
1 shows, May 14, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202715–16
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202716
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
1 shows, May 16, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202720
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
Two same-day all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Huntington Kennel Club at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio, on May 20, 2027.
May 202721
Medina, Ohio — Medina Kennel Club Clubhouse
2 shows, May 21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202721
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Blennerhassett Kennel Club at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio, May 22–23, 2027. Events confirmed by AKC (Approved).
May 202726
Westlake, Ohio — Pinnacle Dog Sports
1 shows, May 26, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202712–13
Canton, Ohio — Stark County Fairgrounds
2 shows, June 12–13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202718–20
Wilmington, Ohio — Roberts Centre
4 shows, June 18–20, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20271
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
2 shows, July 1, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20271–3
Wauseon, Ohio — Fulton County Fairgrounds
Expected October 1–3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club at Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20279–10
St. Clairsville, Ohio — Belmont County Fairgrounds
Expected October 9–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club at Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Delaware, Ohio — Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave.
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Delaware Ohio Kennel Club at Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202711–14
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds
Expected November 11–14, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Sandusky Kennel Club, Dayton Kennel Club, Lima Kennel Club, Central Ohio Kennel Club at Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202727–28
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Expected November 27–28, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Western Reserve Kennel Club at Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
