Point division
“Upper Midwest” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 15 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Oct 202614–18
Lisle, Illinois
October 14–18, 2026 — the Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America national specialty for Miniature Bull Terriers in Lisle, Illinois. Registration closed September 23; full guide live.
Oct 202615–18
Springfield, Illinois — Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building
Four all-breed shows, a different host club each day, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Expo Building in Springfield, Illinois.
Oct 202624–25
Kankakee, Illinois
All-breed shows hosted by the Stone City Kennel Club in Kankakee, Illinois.
Oct 202624–25
New Lenox, Illinois
October 24–25, 2026 — the Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago regional specialty for Poodles in New Lenox, Illinois. 98th–101st specialty shows; entries closed October 7, 2026.
Oct 202625–31
East Peoria, Illinois
October 25–31, 2026 — the Bulldog Club of America national specialty for Bulldogs in East Peoria, Illinois. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Nov 202620–22
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd
4 all-breed conformation shows, November 20–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Dec 20265–6
Belleville, Illinois — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East
2 all-breed conformation shows, December 5–6, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 20276–10
Tinley Park, Illinois — Tinley Park Convention Center
5 days of all-breed shows, January 6-10, 2027 (the Great American Dog Show cluster) - guide complete.
Jan 202720–24
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds
Five all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, Illinois — the Midwest’s big January winter circuit.
Apr 20279–11
De Kalb, Illinois — Northern Illinois University
9 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–30
Bloomington, Illinois — Interstate Center
2 shows, May 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
Aug 20277–8
Marion, Illinois — Williamson County Pavilion
3 shows, August 7–8, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202725–26
Freeport, Illinois — Stephenson County Fairgrounds
Expected September 25–26, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club at Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20278–10
Springfield, Illinois
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club, Quincy Kennel Club, Illinois Capitol Kennel Club in Springfield, Illinois (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202714–17
Springfield, Illinois — Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building
Expected October 14–17, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Champaign Illinois Kennel Club, Mattoon Kennel Club, Sandemac Kennel Club, Illinois Capitol Kennel Club at Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building, Springfield, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Kankakee, Illinois
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Stone City Kennel Club in Kankakee, Illinois (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202719–21
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd
Expected November 19–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Kenosha Kennel Club at Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Dec 20274–5
Belleville, Illinois — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East
Expected December 4–5, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East, Belleville, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202621–22
Council Bluffs, Iowa — Mid America Center; One Arena Way
2 all-breed conformation shows, November 21–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 202723–24
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa State Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines — NOHS, Beginner Puppy, and FSS open shows.
Feb 202720–21
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa State Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, February 20–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202727–28
Maquoketa, Iowa — Jackson County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 27–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273–4
Adel, Iowa — Dallas County Fairgrounds
5 shows, April 3–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
Mason City, Iowa — North Iowa Fairgrounds All Seasons
7 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Nov 202720–21
Council Bluffs, Iowa — Mid America Center; One Arena Way
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Council Bluffs Kennel Club at Mid America Center; One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202624–25
Winona, Minnesota
All-breed shows hosted by the Coulee Kennel Club in Winona, Minnesota.
Nov 202621–22
Shakopee, Minnesota — Canterbury Park
Two all-breed AKC shows at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, hosted by the Minneapolis Kennel Club.
Jan 20278–10
St Paul, Minnesota — River Centre
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 8-10, 2027, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre - guide complete.
Apr 20272–4
Ham Lake, Minnesota — On the Run Canine Center
3 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20279–11
Hugo, Minnesota — Total Recall School for Dogs
6 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202710–11
Little Canada, Minnesota — Roseville Area Middle School
4 shows, April 10–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
St Paul, Minnesota — Minnesota Waldorf School
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–30
St. Peter, Minnesota — Nicollet County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202724–25
Cambridge, Minnesota — Isanti County Fairgrounds
2 shows, June 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202718–19
Rochester, Minnesota — Graham Arena, Olmsted County Fairgrounds
Two days of all-breed conformation at Graham Arena, September 18–19, 2027. Premium not yet published.
Sep 2027Sep 30 – Oct 3
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Expected September 30 – October 3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud, Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club in Hutchinson, Minnesota (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Winona, Minnesota
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Coulee Kennel Club in Winona, Minnesota (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202720–21
Shakopee, Minnesota
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Minneapolis Kennel Club in Shakopee, Minnesota (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202614–17
Gray Summit, Missouri
October 14–17, 2026 — the Giant Schnauzer Club of America national specialty for Giant Schnauzers in Gray Summit, Missouri. Registration closed September 30; full guide live.
Oct 202619–24
Springfield, Missouri
October 19–24, 2026 — the Alaskan Malamute Club of America national specialty for Alaskan Malamutes in Springfield, Missouri. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Oct 202626–31
Springfield, Missouri
October 26–31, 2026 — the Akita Club of America national specialty for Akitas in Springfield, Missouri: two regional specialties, a pre-national specialty, the national specialty, and sweepstakes. Premium published; registration closed.
Oct 2026Oct 28 – Nov 4
Springfield, Missouri
All-breed shows plus breed-club specialty days hosted by the Tri-State Kennel Club in Springfield, Missouri.
Nov 20262–6
Gray Summit, Missouri
November 3–6, 2026 — the English Setter Association of America national specialty for English Setters in Gray Summit, Missouri. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Nov 20265–8
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Four all-breed days in an indoor climate-controlled fairgrounds — $750 Owner-Handled Spectacular, 4-State Search & Rescue fundraiser. Registration open; closes noon CT Oct 21, 2026.
Jan 202730–31
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 30–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 20276–7
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 6–7, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202711–14
Kansas City, Missouri — American Royal Complex
3 all-breed conformation shows, March 11–14, 2027 (plus specialties) — guide in progress.
Apr 202719–23
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farm Event Center
14 shows, April 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202726
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 26, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20276–9
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
11 shows, May 6–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202717–21
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
9 shows, May 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722
St Charles, Missouri — August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2 shows, May 22, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20273–5
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, June 3–5, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–11
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, July 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 2027Oct 27 – Nov 3
Springfield, Missouri
Expected October 27 – November 3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Tri-State Kennel Club in Springfield, Missouri (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20274–7
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Expected November 4–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. North Arkansas Kennel Club; Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Jan 202716–17
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Winnebago County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 16–17, 2027.
Feb 202725–28
Madison, Wisconsin — Alliant Energy Center
Four all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, February 25–28, 2027 — hosted by the Dubuque and Wisconsin kennel clubs.
Apr 20279–11
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Oshkosh Kennel Club
3 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Superior, Wisconsin — Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds
4 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Sunnyview Expo Center
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 2027Apr 30 – May 2
Valders, Wisconsin — Valders Grounds
Three days of all-breed shows hosted by the Manitowoc County Kennel Club at the Valders Grounds.
May 20271–2
Menasha, Wisconsin — Winnegamie Dog Club Training Center
6 shows, May 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20277
Stoughton, Wisconsin
1 shows, May 7, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202715–16
Merrill, Wisconsin — Merrill City Smith Multi Center
3 shows, May 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20273
West Bend, Wisconsin — Washington County Fair WI
2 shows, July 3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202731
Waukesha, Wisconsin — Waukesha County Exposition Center
1 shows, July 31, 2027 — guide in progress.
