AKC Conformation · Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi State Kennel Club 2027
January 22–24, 2027 — Mississippi State Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS
Documents 📄 Premium — pending 📋 Judging Program — pending
Weekend at a glance
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows, Friday through Sunday, January 22–24, 2027, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson — the Mississippi State Kennel Club’s annual Magnolia Classic. The club, founded in 1939 and an AKC member club since 2009, hosts its winter weekend in the Trade Mart Building on the fairgrounds.
- Dates
- January 22–24, 2027
- Venue
- Mississippi State Fairgrounds
- Host clubs
- Mississippi State Kennel Club
- Format
- AKC conformation — 3 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 Onofrio Dog Shows. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet. The club’s site is msstatekc.org.
- Dates
- Friday–Sunday
- Venue
- 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39201
Jackson, MS - Host clubs
- Mississippi State Kennel Club (msstatekc.org)
- Format
- 3 all-breed conformation shows, one per day
- Entries
- AKC event status: Approved Dates & club verified via AKC
Read the spotlight
Magnolia Classic 2027: Jackson’s January weekend — what the shows are, why exhibitors head to Mississippi in January, 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
- Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C.
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Entry fees
- Not yet published Pending
Enter through superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows — online at onofrio.com or by mail. Entry fees, classes, and limits will be published in the 2027 premium list.
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The days
Three-day weekend, January 22–24, 2027 — one all-breed show each day.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 22 | Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic (2027 premium pending) Pending |
Build your day plan
Add your dogs, pick this show, and get your ring times in order — class dogs, bitches, and champions factored automatically.
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
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 details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The Memphis Toy Dog Club joins the 2027 Magnolia Classic with five shows for toy breeds across the three days, in the Trade Mart Building on the fairgrounds (per the club’s August 2026 announcements). Further specialty and supported-entry details are pending the premium.
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 Mississippi State Fairgrounds at 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39201 — the shows are held in the Trade Mart Building on the fairgrounds, just off I-55 in downtown Jackson.
Accommodations
Pet-friendly hotels near the fairgrounds. Confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Jackson, MS (by the Coliseum) · Check IHG for reservations
Pet friendly; confirm current pet fee when booking
700 Larson St, Jackson, MS 39201 · (601) 510-9375
One pet per room stays free; 80 lb weight limit
Jackson, MS (downtown) · Check Hilton for reservations
Pet friendly; confirm current pet fee when 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 Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), about 20 minutes east of the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds sit right off I-55 in Jackson.
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 — dates, club, venue, superintendent, closing date, and event status (Approved) verified. 2027 premium not yet published.
- ClubMississippi State Kennel Club (msstatekc.org) — club founded 1939, AKC member club since June 2009; 2027 Magnolia Classic announced January 22–24 at the Trade Mart Building; Memphis Toy Dog Club concurrent toy shows.