AKC Conformation · West Friendship, Maryland
Carroll Kennel Club 2027
January 23–24, 2027 — Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
Documents 📄 Premium — pending 📋 Judging Program — pending
Weekend at a glance
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows — Saturday and Sunday, January 23–24, 2027 — at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland. The Carroll Kennel Club returns to its January weekend after the 2026 edition was cancelled for a major winter storm, with two days of all-breed judging under superintendent Jim Rau Dog Shows.
- Dates
- January 23–24, 2027
- Venue
- Howard County Fairgrounds
- Host clubs
- Carroll Kennel Club
- Format
- AKC conformation — 2 all-breed shows
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
More about this show
Entries close January 6, 2027 through superintendent Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. (AKC events 2027014901/03). The 2027 premium list has not been published yet. The 2026 shows, scheduled for January 24–25, 2026, were cancelled when a winter storm made travel unsafe for judges, workers, and club members.
- Dates
- Saturday–Sunday
- Venue
- 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794
West Friendship, MD - Host clubs
- Carroll Kennel Club
- Format
- 2 all-breed conformation shows, one per day
- Entries
- AKC event status: Approved Dates & club verified via AKC
Read the spotlight
Carroll Kennel Club 2027: back in West Friendship — what the shows are, the 2026 weather cancellation, how to enter, and where to stay.
2027 premium not yet published
Entry fees, closing date, and entry limits for 2027 are pending. Last year’s figures are shown for reference only and are never carried forward.
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Entry fees
- Not yet published Pending
Enter through superintendent Jim Rau Dog Shows — see the premium for online and mail entry details. Entry fees and classes will be published in the 2027 premium list.
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The days
Two-day weekend, January 23–24, 2027 — one all-breed show each day.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Carroll Kennel Club all-breed (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Carroll Kennel Club all-breed (2027 premium pending) Pending |
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.
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 details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The Greenspring Poodle Club has held specialties at the Howard County Fairgrounds alongside the Carroll weekend in past years. The 2027 specialty and supported-entry lineup is pending the premium.
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
The venue
The Howard County Fairgrounds at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794 — a fairgrounds in Howard County between Baltimore and Frederick, hosting indoor winter shows.
Accommodations
Pet-friendly hotels in the Columbia area, about 12–15 miles from the fairgrounds. Confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Columbia, MD · Check Hilton for reservations
2 pets up to 75 lbs; $75 for 1–5 nights, $125 longer stays; grassy pet-relief areas
Columbia, MD · Check Marriott for reservations
Two pets up to 80 lbs in designated rooms, $75 per stay
Columbia, MD · Check Wyndham for reservations
Pet friendly; confirm current pet fee when booking
Columbia, MD · Check Marriott for reservations
Pet friendly; confirm current pet fee when booking
Columbia, MD · Check Hilton for reservations
Pet friendly; confirm current pet fee when booking
Nightly room rates vary by date and were not live-checked; pet fees above are per each hotel's published policy. Distances are approximate. Always confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Getting there
Fly into Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), about 30 minutes southeast of the fairgrounds. West Friendship sits just off I-70 between Baltimore and Frederick.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. The 2027 premium has not been published yet.
- No documents verified yet. The 2027 premium has not been published. Pending
Sources
- AKCAKC Event Search — dates, club, venue, superintendent (Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.), closing date, and event status (Approved; events 2027014901/03) verified. 2027 premium not yet published.
- PressCanine Chronicle (Jan 22, 2026) — the January 2026 Carroll KC shows were cancelled due to an expected winter storm.