Florida Gulf Coast Cluster II 2027

Five all-breed AKC conformation shows in five days at Florida Classic Park in Brooksville, Florida — the Florida Gulf Coast Cluster II, the second of the two January clusters at one of the East Coast’s great winter show grounds. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs every day, with 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, Junior Showmanship, obedience and rally, Fast CAT and CAT coursing, and the cluster’s famous annual barbecue.

Dates

January 20–24, 2027

Venue

Florida Classic Park

Host clubs

Hernando County KC, Pasco Florida KC, Tampa Bay KC, Clearwater KC, Manatee KC

Format

AKC conformation — 5 all-breed shows

Entries

Closing date pending the 2027 premium Pending

Premium list

2027 premium not yet published Pending

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Five-day weekend, January 20–24, 2027. The day-by-day lineup follows the long-standing club order from the 2026 premium; the 2027 premium will confirm it.

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Breed panels for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending

Junior Showmanship is offered at each all-breed show, and Sunday traditionally hosts the Junior Showcase Obedience and Rally trials (2026 program; 2027 pending).

The cluster traditionally hosts concurrent specialty and supported-entry shows alongside the all-breed weekend — in 2026 these included the Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club, Great Dane clubs of North Central and Mid-Florida, the United Sunshine State Portuguese Water Dog Club, Suncoast Basset Hound Club, and the Doberman Pinscher Club of Florida. The 2027 specialty lineup is pending the premium.

Miscellaneous & FSS breed open shows traditionally run Wednesday through Saturday, with the Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show competition Thursday through Saturday (2026 program; 2027 pending).

If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.

The venue

Florida Classic Park at 5360 Lockhart Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 — a dedicated show site in Hernando County, about an hour north of Tampa. Shows are held outdoors under cover; no flexi-leads or soft-sided crates are allowed in event areas (2026 premium). The main gate is closed and locked from midnight to 6:00 AM each night.

Routes to the show

From the east or west: SR 50/98 to Lockhart Rd to the site. From the north or south: I-75 to Exit 301, then SR 50/98 west about 1 mile to Lockhart Rd, south to the site (2026 premium).

Accommodations

Hotels and motels that accept dogs, listed in the cluster premium: call the hotel for the current rate and pet policy before 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) or Orlando International (MCO) and drive north to Brooksville. Florida Classic Park has on-site RV parking; camping opens early so exhibitors can arrive after the AKC National Championship week in Orlando.

Official documents for this weekend. The 2027 premium has not been published yet.

• No 2027 documents verified yet. The 2027 premium has not been published. Pending

• Premium2026 Florida Gulf Coast Cluster II premium list (MB-F, Inc., via Tampa Bay Kennel Club) — day-by-day club order, hotels, fees, and traditions used as reference; 2027 premium pending.
• AKCAKC Event Search — dates, clubs, venue, and event status verified.