AKC Conformation · Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown Cluster
December 9–13, 2026 · AKC conformation in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Documents 📄 Premium — pending 📋 Judging Program — pending
Weekend at a glance
Allentown Cluster — the Star of Bethlehem Cluster — brings 6 all-breed conformation shows to Allentown, Pennsylvania, December 9–13, 2026: Lehigh Valley Kennel Club on Dec 9, 10, and 12, and Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club on Dec 9, 11, and 13. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- December 9–13, 2026 (Wed–Sun)
- Venue
- Ag Hall; 302 North 17th St. (as listed by AKC) Pending
- Host club
- 2 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via AKC
- Venue
- The 2026 premium has not been published yet — the 2026 venue is pending confirmation.
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. · 610.376.1880 · [email protected]
Enter the show
- Dec 9, 10, 12 — Lehigh Valley KC (AKC #2026043909); Dec 9, 11, 13 — Delaware Water Gap KC (AKC #2026095903)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
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The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Dec 9 | Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026043909 |
| Wed Dec 9 | Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026095903 |
| Thu Dec 10 | Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026043909 |
| Fri Dec 11 | Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026095903 |
| Sat Dec 12 | Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026043909 |
| Sun Dec 13 | Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026095903 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
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Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Breed panels for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at each of the six shows — AKC verifies it per event. Verified via AKC
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club — Wed Dec 9, Thu Dec 10, Sat Dec 12
Junior Showmanship — offered as part of each Lehigh Valley all-breed show (AKC #2026043909). Junior judge and ring time are not yet published — check the judging program when it’s out.
Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club — Wed Dec 9, Fri Dec 11, Sun Dec 13
Junior Showmanship — offered as part of each Delaware Water Gap all-breed show (AKC #2026095903). Junior judge and ring time are not yet published — check the judging program when it’s out.
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
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to [email protected] and we'll work it into the guide.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2025 premium — 2026 not yet published: Star of Bethlehem cluster (Lehigh Valley & Delaware Water Gap Kennel Clubs) at Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, PA (PDF) Historical
- 2026 premium not yet published. Pending
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, AKC event #2026043909 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club, AKC event #2026095903 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.