AKC Conformation · Kalamazoo, Michigan
West Michigan Harvest Cluster 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four all-breed shows with NOHS at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Documents 📄 Premium List 📋 Judging Program — Battle Creek Thu Nov 5 📋 Judging Program — Greater Muskegon Fri Nov 6 📋 Judging Program — Kalamazoo Sat Nov 7 📋 Judging Program — Grand Rapids Sun Nov 8
Weekend at a glance
The West Michigan Harvest Cluster brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds in Kalamazoo, Michigan, November 5–8, 2026 — hosted by the Battle Creek, Greater Muskegon, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids kennel clubs, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all four days.
- Dates
- November 5–8, 2026
- Venue
- Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Battle Creek KC (Thu) · Greater Muskegon KC (Fri) · Kalamazoo KC (Sat) · Grand Rapids KC (Sun)
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration closed (closed October 21, 2026)
Registration closed
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration closed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI
Club sites also call the venue the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. - Format
- Four all-breed shows; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all four days
- Entries
- Closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Eastern
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. · (336) 379-9352
Entries are handled by superintendent MB-F, Inc. The 2026 premium list was not located in the sources we checked — confirm all details with the superintendent.
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- MB-F, Inc. — (336) 379-9352
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Eastern
- First entry (all four days)
- $35.00
- Additional entry (all four days)
- $27.00
The days
Four all-breed shows, one host club per day.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Battle Creek Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Greater Muskegon Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Kalamazoo Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Grand Rapids Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
Breed-by-breed judging panels for all four shows are verified from the official 2026 premium list — search them in the breed judge finder below. Listing reviewed
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Judging program published
MB-F, Inc. has published the official judging programs for all four shows — Battle Creek Thursday, November 5, Greater Muskegon Friday, November 6, Kalamazoo Saturday, November 7, and Grand Rapids Sunday, November 8 — at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. We never guess ring times — get yours from the official program. Listing reviewed
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Thursday, November 5 — Battle Creek Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Ms. Nikki Riggsbee
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Janet Lobb
- Hound Group — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Working Group — Ms. Bridget Brown
- Terrier Group — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Toy Group — Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Benson E. Ray*
- Herding Group — Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
Friday, November 6 — Greater Muskegon Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Sporting Group — Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
- Hound Group — Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
- Working Group — Ms. Nikki Riggsbee
- Terrier Group — Ms. Nikki Riggsbee*
- Toy Group — Mr. Benson E. Ray
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Janet Lobb
- Herding Group — Mrs. Julie Felten
Saturday, November 7 — Kalamazoo Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
- Sporting Group — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Hound Group — Mrs. Paula Nykiel
- Working Group — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Julie Felten
- Toy Group — Mrs. Janet Lobb
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Nikki Riggsbee
- Herding Group — Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
Sunday, November 8 — Grand Rapids Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Paula Nykiel
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
- Hound Group — Ms. Nikki Riggsbee
- Working Group — Mrs. Janet Lobb
- Terrier Group — Mr. George Wright
- Toy Group — Mr. Joe Lobb
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Julie Felten
- Herding Group — Mrs. Janet Lobb
*Provisional/permit judge, per the premium. Breed-by-breed assignments are searchable above. Listing reviewed
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all four days: Thursday, November 5 — Battle Creek Kennel Club (AKC #2026046106), judge Benson E. Ray; Friday, November 6 — Greater Muskegon Kennel Club (AKC #2026104304), judge Bree Ardizzone-Sulewski; Saturday, November 7 — Kalamazoo Kennel Club (AKC #2026062539), judge Samantha Aimar; Sunday, November 8 — Grand Rapids Kennel Club (AKC #2026028705), judge Susan Thibodeaux.
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.
Plan your visit
The venue
All four shows are held at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St in Kalamazoo, Michigan — the club sites also refer to the venue as the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.
Good to know about this show
Practical details from the premium list — photographers, health clinics, parking, and more.
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Save to my free accountWho is the official photographer for the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
Is there a veterinarian on call at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
How do I reserve RV parking at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
RV parking from $5.00 per day, $10.00. . Reservations will be taken until close of entries. See RV form for details. • General Parking - $5.00 per day. Limited handicapped parking; first come, first served. • Admission Fee For Spectators - NO CHARGE. • Catalogs - $10.00. • Food Available on site. • all Judging will take place inside. • T
How do I reserve grooming space at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
Available | See grooming room form, rules and policies on pages 8 & 9 | Vendor Space by Invitation Only
Are there special competitions at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
Brace Competition — entries for “Brace Class Only”, full particulars must be.
Veteran Classes — SATURDAY.
Stud Dog / Brood Bitch — SATURDAY.
National Owner-Handled Series — Thursday - Sunday.
Are there family dog activities at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
AKC Temperament Test (ATT).
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the West Michigan Harvest Cluster?
Junior Showmanship is offered.
Pee Wee Handling is offered.
Sources
- OfficialAKC event records — West Michigan Harvest Cluster (closing date and fees verified September 24, 2026)
- OfficialKalamazoo Kennel Club — Saturday host club site
- Official2026 judging program — Battle Creek Thu Nov 5 (MB-F, Inc., PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Greater Muskegon Fri Nov 6 (MB-F, Inc., PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Kalamazoo Sat Nov 7 (MB-F, Inc., PDF)
- Official2026 judging program — Grand Rapids Sun Nov 8 (MB-F, Inc., PDF)