Point division
“Capital South” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 3 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Nov 20267–8
Salisbury, Maryland — Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center
Two all-breed AKC shows in Salisbury, Maryland, hosted by the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club; the club's 2026 premium list is published.
Nov 202621–22
Westminster, Maryland — Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr
2 all-breed conformation shows, November 21–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 202716–17
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 16–17, 2027.
Jan 202723–24
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Maryland — the club’s return after the 2026 weather cancellation.
Feb 202720–21
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, February 20–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20278
Boonsboro, Maryland — Washington Co Ag Center
2 shows, April 8, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202713
Walkersville, Maryland — Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
1 shows, April 13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202716–18
Salisbury, Maryland — Salisbury MD KC Training Center
3 shows, April 16–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
Timonium, Maryland — Maryland State Fairgrounds
9 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722
Boonsboro, Maryland — Washington Co Ag Center
1 shows, May 22, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
4 shows, May 22–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–10
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
4 shows, July 9–10, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20278–10
West Friendship, Maryland
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Catonsville Kennel Club, National Capital Kennel Club in West Friendship, Maryland (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20276–7
Salisbury, Maryland — Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center
Expected November 6–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club at Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center, Salisbury, Maryland. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202720–21
Westminster, Maryland — Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Catoctin Kennel Club at Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, Maryland. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202617–18
Pittsboro, North Carolina — Trial site off Pete Roberson Rd
AKC herding tests and trials hosted by the Piedmont Border Collie Association near Pittsboro, NC.
Nov 20267–8
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena
Two all-breed shows hosted by the Furniture City Kennel Club, Inc. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina — opened by the Scottish Terrier specialty & sweepstakes and the Swedish Vallhund Little Viking FestiVall.
Nov 202619–21
Mill Spring, North Carolina
November 19–21, 2026 — the Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club's 36th and 37th independent specialties at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina: sweepstakes Thursday, two days of conformation, Junior Showmanship, and a concurrent Fast CAT trial.
Mar 20275–7
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 5–7, 2027 — hosted by the Danville and Forsyth kennel clubs.
Mar 202710–14
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows on three non-consecutive days at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10, 13 & 14, 2027 — hosted by the Cary, Raleigh, and Fayetteville kennel clubs.
Apr 20272–4
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina — Benton/BTS Arena & Exhibition Center
3 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Fayetteville, North Carolina — Fayetteville Kennel Club
2 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Oxford, North Carolina — Oak Hill Farm
10 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202720–23
Asheville, North Carolina — Crowne Plaza Asheville
9 shows, April 20–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729–30
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
12 shows, April 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club at the Southeastern Agricultural Events Center in Lumberton, North Carolina, May 1–2, 2027.
May 20277–9
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 7–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728–30
McLeansville, North Carolina — Siendo's Farm
6 shows, May 28–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–31
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
5 shows, May 29–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20278–11
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4 shows, July 8–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202714–15
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Lake Norman Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 14–15, 2027.
Jul 202714–18
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
8 shows, July 14–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202717–18
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 17–18, 2027.
Oct 20278–10
Wilmington, North Carolina — Legion Stadium
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Hanover Kennel Club at Legion Stadium, Wilmington, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20275–7
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Expected November 5–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Furniture City Kennel Club at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202623–25
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd
6 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows, October 23–25, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 2026Oct 28 – Nov 1
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
Five all-breed shows at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia — one host club per day.
Mar 202726–28
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 26–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20271–2
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 shows, April 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272
Emporia, Virginia — S. Ferguson Memorial Ret. Trial Grounds
1 shows, April 2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272–3
Harrisonburg, Virginia — Horizons Edge Sports Campus
2 shows, April 2–3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273
Jarratt, Virginia — Hunts Game Preserve
1 shows, April 3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273–4
Louisa, Virginia — Close Enough Farm
4 shows, April 3–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20274
Emporia, Virginia — S. Ferguson Memorial Ret. Trial Grounds
1 shows, April 4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–24
Remington, Virginia — Shady Grove Kennel
2 shows, April 23–24, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
Goochland, Virginia — Westview on the James
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202727–28
Virginia Beach, Virginia — The Founders Inn and Spa
4 shows, April 27–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202730
Virginia Beach, Virginia — The Founders Inn and Spa
2 shows, April 30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
Lynchburg, Virginia — Boonsboro Ruritan Youth Association
6 shows, May 22–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202712–13
Fishersville, Virginia — Augusta Expoland
2 shows, June 12–13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202724–27
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 shows, June 24–27, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 202722–24
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd
Expected October 22–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Virginia Terrier Club at Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202727–31
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
Expected October 27–31, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Middleburg Kennel Club, Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club, Warrenton Kennel Club, Old Dominion Kennel Club at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Apr 2027Apr 28 – May 2
Morgantown, West Virginia — Mylan Park
Five-day all-breed circuit at Mylan Park: Greater Clarksburg KC, South Hills KC and Mountaineer KC, plus the Panhandle Collie Club of West Virginia specialty.
