Show Guide · AKC Conformation · West Springfield, Massachusetts
Thanksgiving Classic 2026
November 20–24, 2026 — five all-breed shows at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts
At a glance
The Thanksgiving Classic brings five all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, November 20–24, 2026 — the Windham County Kennel Club hosts Friday, the South Windsor Kennel Club hosts Saturday and Tuesday, and the Springfield Kennel Club hosts Sunday and Monday.
Dates
November 20–24, 2026
Friday through Tuesday
Venue
Eastern States Exposition
West Springfield, MA
Host club
Windham County Kennel Club (Fri) · South Windsor Kennel Club (Sat & Tue) · Springfield Kennel Club (Sun & Mon)
Superintendent
MB-F
Entries
Entry details pending — the closing date and entry fees have not yet been published in the sources we checked. Pending
Format
All-Breed
Five all-breed shows
The days
Five all-breed shows over five days, hosted by three clubs.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 20 | Windham County Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Saturday, November 21 | South Windsor Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sunday, November 22 | Springfield Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Monday, November 23 | Springfield Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Tuesday, November 24 | South Windsor Kennel Club — All-Breed |
Note: the South Windsor Kennel Club page once listed November 19–23; AKC records are authoritative, so this guide uses November 20–24.
The closing date, entry fees, and judging assignments weren't in the sources we checked. Pending
How to enter
Entries are handled by superintendent MB-F. Entry details for 2026 were not yet published in the sources we checked.
- Superintendent
- MB-F
- Closing
- Pending — closing date and entry fees have not yet been published. Pending
Plan your visit
The venue
All five shows are held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sources
- AKCAKC event listings — Thanksgiving Classic 2026 (verified September 24, 2026)