AKC Conformation · Des Moines, Iowa
Central Iowa Kennel Club 2027
January 23–24, 2027 — Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
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 Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The Central Iowa Kennel Club, founded in 1947 and based in Newton, Iowa, hosts its annual third-weekend-in-January shows in the Varied Industries Building, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, and FSS/Miscellaneous open shows alongside.
- Dates
- January 23–24, 2027
- Venue
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Host clubs
- Central Iowa Kennel Club, Inc.
- 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 Foy Trent Dog Shows. AKC event numbers 2027041501 (Saturday all-breed) and 2027041503 (Sunday all-breed), with Beginner Puppy and FSS/Open events each day. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet. The club’s site is cikc.net.
- Dates
- Saturday–Sunday
- Venue
- E 30th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Des Moines, IA - Host clubs
- Central Iowa Kennel Club, Inc. (cikc.net)
- Format
- 2 all-breed conformation shows (AB/JSHW/NOHS) + 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy + FSS/Miscellaneous Open Shows
- Entries
- AKC event status: Approved Dates & club verified via AKC
Read the spotlight
Central Iowa Kennel Club 2027: January in Des Moines — what the shows are, why exhibitors make the winter trip, 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
- Foy Trent Dog Shows
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Entry fees
- $35.00 first entry (per AKC event listing); full fee schedule pending the 2027 premium
Enter through superintendent Foy Trent Dog Shows — online at foytrentdogshows.com or by mail to PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284. The AKC event listing shows a $35.00 entry fee; the full fee schedule arrives with the 2027 premium.
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The days
Two-day weekend, January 23–24, 2027 — one all-breed show each day, with Beginner Puppy and FSS/Miscellaneous open shows alongside.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Central Iowa Kennel Club all-breed + Junior Showmanship + NOHS (event 2027041501); Beginner Puppy and FSS/Open (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Central Iowa Kennel Club all-breed + Junior Showmanship + NOHS (event 2027041503); FSS/Open (2027 premium pending) Pending |
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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 both all-breed shows (events 2027041501 and 2027041503). Full class details pending the 2027 premium.
Specialties & supported entries
No concurrent specialty shows 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
The Iowa State Fairgrounds at E 30th & Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 — the shows are held in the Varied Industries Building on the fairgrounds, east of downtown Des Moines.
Accommodations
Pet-friendly hotels near the fairgrounds. Confirm the current pet policy when booking.
410 East 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · (888) 311-4278
$25 one-time pet fee; 2 per room under 30 lbs, crated
Des Moines, IA (off I-80) · Check Red Roof for reservations
Pets stay free of charge; confirm current policy when booking
333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · (888) 675-2083
One dog $25/night, two dogs $30/night; crated dogs may be left unattended
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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 15 minutes southwest of the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are on the east side of Des Moines, easily reached from I-235.
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
- SuperintendentFoy Trent Dog Shows upcoming-shows listing — Central Iowa Kennel Club (Jan 23–24, 2027), closes January 6, 2027; events 2027041501/1503/1504/1505/1506. 2027 premium not yet posted.
- AKCAKC Conformation Events listing — $35.00 entry fee, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines IA.
- ClubCentral Iowa Kennel Club (cikc.net) — founded 1947, based in Newton IA; January 23 & 24, 2027 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building.