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AKC Conformation · Kankakee, Illinois

Stone City Kennel Club

October 24–25, 2026 — all-breed shows in Kankakee, Illinois

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Weekend at a glance

The Stone City Kennel Club holds all-breed AKC conformation shows in Kankakee, Illinois, October 24–25, 2026.

Dates
October 24–25, 2026
Venue
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
Host club
Stone City Kennel Club
Format
All-Breed
Entries
Registration closed
More about this show

Listing reviewed · Listing reviewed

Dates
Saturday and Sunday
Venue
213 W 4000 Rd S (U.S. Routes 45-52 & 49 South), Kankakee, IL 60901 Listing reviewed
Venue confirmed in the 2026 premium list.
Format
Two all-breed shows
Entries
Registration closed (closed October 7, 2026, 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows)

Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows

Registration closed
Superintendent
Foy Trent Dog Shows
Closing
October 7, 2026, 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows
Registration closed
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The days

all-breed shows in Kankakee, Illinois

DayShow
Sat, Oct 24Stone City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Sun, Oct 25Stone City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship

Breed-by-breed judging panels for both shows are verified from the official 2026 premium list — search them in the breed judge finder below. Listing reviewed

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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 — build your ring card from the official 2026 judging program above. Listing reviewed

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Breed judge finder

Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium. Dachshunds (all varieties) and Poodles (all varieties) are not offered, per the premium.

Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium

Saturday, October 24 — Stone City Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Edward A. Fojtik*
  • Hound Group — Erika N. Wyatt*
  • Working Group — Mr. Edward A. Fojtik
  • Terrier Group — Mr. Steve Hayden
  • Toy Group — Mr. Steve Hayden
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Ken Roux*
  • Herding Group — Mr. Richard Lashbrook
Sunday, October 25 — Stone City Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mr. Edward A. Fojtik
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Hound Group — Ms. Louise Palarik*
  • Working Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Terrier Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Toy Group — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
  • Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
  • Herding Group — Ms. Louise Palarik

*Provisional/permit judge, per the premium. Breed-by-breed assignments are searchable above. Listing reviewed

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

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered both days — Saturday, October 24 (AKC #2026004917) and Sunday, October 25 (AKC #2026004919) — per the current Foy Trent premium.

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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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Plan your visit

Find the venue

The venue

Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL

Dog-friendly lodging

Always confirm the pet policy when booking.

Flying in

  • MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 50 miles / roughly 1 hour from Kankakee.

Restaurants

  • River Rock Pub & Beer Garden (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch) — 5986 IL-17, Kankakee. Official site calls the backyard/beer garden 'Dog Friendly!'; BringFido lists dog-friendly outdoor tables.
  • Boz Hot Dogs (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1420 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee. Hot dog shop with two pet-friendly outdoor tables (BringFido); open Mon-Sat 10:45 AM-8 PM, Sun 11 AM-7 PM.
  • Ryan's Pier (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 112 E 1st St, Aroma Park. Riverside bar-and-grill with a patio (official FAQ) and dog-friendly outdoor tables (BringFido).

Attractions

  • Kankakee County Museum — 801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL. Local history museum with the 1855 Dr. A.L. Small Memorial Home and the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse.
  • B. Harley Bradley House — 701 S. Harrison Ave., Kankakee, IL 60904. Frank Lloyd Wright-designed 1900 Prairie School home on the Kankakee River; guided tours.

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 venue in Kankakee, Illinois is confirmed in the 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

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 Stone City Kennel Club?
Robert J. Skibinski Photography & (219)775-0765 • [email protected]. Email: [email protected].
How do I reserve RV parking at the Stone City Kennel Club?

/ CAMPGROUND West Campground Contact: Kankakee County Fairgrounds 213 West Rd South, Kankakee, IL • (815)932-6714 Hook-ups available. Water, electric & dump sta�on. Make arrangements with Kankakee County Fairgrounds. 4 October 24-25, 2026 Ribbon/Rosette Prizes

How do I reserve grooming space at the Stone City Kennel Club?

s available with electric located in pavillion. | Exhibbitors are required to keep their areas clean! | Crates are allowed in Expo building when showing but must be removed immediately

Are there special competitions at the Stone City Kennel Club?

National Owner-Handled Series.

Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Stone City Kennel Club?

Junior Showmanship is offered.

Sources

  • SourceFoy Trent upcoming shows page (verified September 24, 2026)
  • Official2026 judging program (Foy Trent, PDF) — cover-verified Oct 10, 2026: Stone City Kennel Club, Sat Oct 24 / Sun Oct 25, 2026, Kankakee County Fairgrounds, events 2026004917–4920, AKC National Owner-Handled Series both days
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Results

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Best in Show

GCHS Studio Be Curious Jp Justice Hero

Welsh Terrier · Dog

Handler: Gabriel Rangel
Owner: J See, Y Iguchi & G & Y Rangel
Breeder: Y Iguchi

BIS judge: Jay Richardson · Entry: 287 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHG Heart Mountain’s Bodacious At Sapphire Mountain BCAT — Saint Bernard (handler: Elizabeth Salewsky)

Group winners

Sporting 48 entered

Judge: Edward A. Fojtik

1 GCHS Itoba Average Joe — Spaniel (English Cocker)
Handler: Samantha Hanle

2 GCHS Whiskeytown The King Of Hearts MH TKN — Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Handler: Nicole Ryan

3 GCHB Serenity’s Laurus Nobilis FDC — Retriever (Labrador) (OH)
Handler: M Black

4 GCH Calico’s Once Around The Park Then Home James DCAT CGC TKN ATT FTI — Spaniel (Field) (OH)
Handler: P & E Dvorsky

Hound 17 entered

Judge: Erika N. Wyatt

1 GCHG Countrywind’s Cuppa Joe — Afghan Hound
Handler: Ryan Wolfe

2 GCHS Starfire’s Kamikaze of Orisha — Azawakhs
Handler: Dr. Essie Yates

3 GCHB Glasscreek’s Our Boy Of Pupukearidge — Rhodesian Ridgeback
Handler: Elizabeth Salewsky

4 CH O’heaven’s And Con Cara Queen Of Tarts — Otterhound (OH)
Handler: R Horton & C Huffman

Working 68 entered

Judge: Edward A. Fojtik

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

2 GCHB Rahdy’s Sombady’s Problem “Morgan” BCAT CGC — Doberman Pinscher (OH)
Handler: G Bennett & D, J & S Goldfein

3 GCH Buckridges Don’t Ask Twice — Akita (OH)
Handler: D Osborn & E Avond

4 GCH X-Cellence Prime Diamonds Are Forever — Boxer
Handler: Christa Cook

Terrier 26 entered

Judge: Steve Hayden

1 GCHS Studio Be Curious Jp Justice Hero — Welsh Terrier
Handler: Gabriel Rangel

2 CH Meadowlake No More Cloudy Days — Border Terrier (OH)
Handler: K Richardson, D Fitzpatrick & D & S Tack

3 CH Doubloon’s Double Dare — Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Handler: Ryan Wolfe

4 GCHG Hawthorn Dragon’s Heart — Bull Terrier (Colored)
Handler: Christa Cook

Toy 51 entered

Judge: Steve Hayden

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

2 CH Tao Ip Man — Pekingese (OH)
Handler: M Forsell & R Bernier

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

4 GCH Blue-Fantasy’s Mr. Lover Lover — Yorkshire Terrier (OH)
Handler: S Spieth

Non-Sporting 28 entered

Judge: Ken Roux

1 GCHS Katzenjammer’s Vlad You Came Tosha — French Bulldog (OH)
Handler: A Routh

2 GCH Liberty & Folklore’s Livin’ On Island Time CGC STR TKN — Dalmatian (OH)
Handler: V Mooney

3 GCHB Jessper’s Colors Of The Wind — Boston Terrier (OH)
Handler: J Pearson, M Dixon & S Henry

4 CH Rilee’s Forever In Diamonds — Tibetan Terrier (OH)
Handler: N Kinziger Francois & R Francois

Herding 42 entered

Judge: Richard Lashbrook

1 GCHB Valkyrie Appetite For Destruction — Swedish Vallhund (OH)
Handler: S & B Tsioles & T Garwacki

2 GCH Shadow Hill First Rate — Shetland Sheepdog (OH)
Handler: M & G Szczurek, S Knapp, N Hays & A Hammett

3 GCHB BMW Make Me Wanna Roll My Windows Down & Cruz — Border Collie (OH)
Handler: R Wright

4 Woodridge Friday Night Heartbreaker — Miniature American Shepherd (OH)
Handler: S & G Hoskins

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