AKC Conformation · West Springfield, Massachusetts
Merrimack Valley Kennel Club 2027
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January 9–10, 2027 — Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Documents 📄 Premium — pending 📋 Judging Program — pending
Weekend at a glance
Two all-breed shows — Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027 — at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Superintendent: MB-F. Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026; fees are $38 per entry. A 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy event runs Saturday. The 2027 premium list is not yet published.
The full guide article
Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show 2027: January 9–10 in West Springfield, Massachusetts — dates, entries, judges, and travel, in one shareable page.
- Dates
- January 9–10, 2027 (Saturday–Sunday)
- Venue
- Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
- Host club
- Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
- Format
- All-breed conformation + Beginner Puppy (Sat)
- Entries
- Close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, via MB-F Verified 2027
- Entry fees
- $38 first entry / $38 each additional Verified 2027
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
More about this show
Dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, entry fees, event numbers, and judge panels verified via AKC event records, October 15, 2026. Both 2027 events show AKC status Approved. A 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy event (BPUP) is listed for Saturday, January 9.
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc., (336) 379-9352, infodog.com
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- MB-F, Inc. — (336) 379-9352
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Verified 2027
- Entry fees
- $38 first entry / $38 each additional entry of the same dog Verified 2027
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
The days
Two all-breed days at the Eastern States Exposition:
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027110101), plus 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy Approved |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027110102) Approved |
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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
Best in Show and group judges for both days, from AKC event records. Verified 2027
Saturday, January 9
- Best in Show — Mr. William C. Stebbins
- Sporting Group — Mr. Wayne R. Cavanaugh
- Hound Group — Dr. Kenneth H. Levison
- Working Group — Mr. Danik Dancause
- Terrier Group — Duff M. Harris
- Toy Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
- Non-Sporting Group — Dr. Kenneth H. Levison
- Herding Group — Mr. Danik Dancause
Sunday, January 10
- Best in Show — Dr. Kenneth H. Levison
- Sporting Group — Mr. Danik Dancause
- Hound Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
- Working Group — Duff M. Harris
- Terrier Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
- Toy Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. George E. Marquis (p)
- Herding Group — Mr. William C. Stebbins
(p) = provisional/permit. Breed-by-breed assignments are in the 2027 premium, not yet published. Premium pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
A 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy event is AKC-listed for Saturday, January 9 — the puppy showcase for the youngest exhibitors. Verified 2027
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries 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 Eastern States Exposition Grounds are at 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA (the club has historically used the Young Building). Verified 2027
Getting there
The closest major airport is Bradley International (BDL), serving Hartford/Springfield. The 2027 premium will carry the club’s parking and travel guidance. Pending
Lodging
No 2027 host-hotel list is published yet — confirm pet policies directly with any hotel at the time of booking. Pending
For reference — the 2026 weekend
The 2026 shows ran 7 AM–7 PM with free admission. These are last year’s details, for reference only. Verified 2026
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 — 2027 event records (Oct 15, 2026): Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. #2027110101/#2027110102 — dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, fees, event status, judge panels, Beginner Puppy event
- Officialmvkc.org — club site
- easternstatesexposition.com — 2026 show listing (hours, admission, Young Building)