Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Perry, Georgia
Winter Wonderland Cluster 2026
November 24–30, 2026 — six all-breed days across Thanksgiving week with NOHS at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry, Georgia
At a glance
The Winter Wonderland Cluster is the longest November circuit — six all-breed AKC conformation days across Thanksgiving week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. The Savannah Kennel Club hosts Tuesday and Wednesday, the Kennesaw Kennel Club hosts Friday and Saturday, and the Oconee River Kennel Club hosts Sunday and Monday, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series and Junior Showmanship offered all six days.
Dates
November 24–30, 2026
Tue–Wed (Part 1) · Fri–Mon (Part 2)
Thanksgiving Day is a no-show break
Venue
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069
Host club
Savannah Kennel Club (Tue–Wed) · Kennesaw Kennel Club (Fri–Sat) · Oconee River Kennel Club (Sun–Mon)
Superintendent
Foy Trent Dog Shows
(573) 687-2101
Entries
Registration open
Closes Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · entry fees Pending
Format
All-Breed
Six all-breed days; AKC National Owner-Handled Series + Junior Showmanship all six days
The days
Six all-breed days in two parts — Savannah Kennel Club, Kennesaw Kennel Club, and Oconee River Kennel Club.
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) is intentionally a no-show break — there is no conformation judging that day. Plan travel and lodging around it.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 24 | Savannah Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Savannah Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Thursday, November 26 | No show — Thanksgiving Day break |
| Friday, November 27 | Kennesaw Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Saturday, November 28 | Kennesaw Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Sunday, November 29 | Oconee River Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
| Monday, November 30 | Oconee River Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS + Junior Showmanship |
Weekend festivities: the 11th Annual Owner-Handled Sweepstakes (Saturday), a Best Decorated RV contest, an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, and a photo-with-Santa fundraiser for Take The Lead. Fast CAT & CABT run on the grounds November 24–29, and the weekend draws specialties including Dachshund, Poodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd Dog, and Sheltie clubs.
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
How to enter
Entries are handled by superintendent Foy Trent Dog Shows. The 2026 conformation premium list has not yet been published — confirm all details with the superintendent.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Entry fees
- Not published in the sources we checked. Pending
- Premium list
- 2026 conformation premium not yet published. Pending
Plan your visit
The venue
All six all-breed days are held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway in Perry, Georgia.
Sources
- OfficialWinter Wonderland Cluster — official cluster site
- OfficialAKC event records — Winter Wonderland Cluster (verified September 24, 2026)