AKC Conformation · Portland, Oregon
Rose City Classic 2027
January 21–24, 2027 — Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, Portland, OR
Documents 📄 Premium — pending 📋 Judging Program — pending
Weekend at a glance
Four all-breed AKC conformation shows in four days — Thursday through Sunday, January 21–24, 2027 — at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center. The Rose City Classic, hosted by the Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon and McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier winter circuit: four straight days of all-breed judging, plus specialties and group shows, under one roof in North Portland.
- Dates
- January 21–24, 2027
- Venue
- Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center
- Host clubs
- Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers
- Format
- AKC conformation — 4 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. AKC event status is currently Pended. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet; day-by-day club assignments and specialty details will be confirmed when it is.
- Dates
- Thursday–Sunday
- Venue
- 2050-2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97217
Portland, OR - Host clubs
- Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, Inc.
McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers - Format
- 4 all-breed conformation shows, one per day, plus specialties and group shows
- Entries
- AKC event status: Pended Dates & club verified via AKC
Read the spotlight
Rose City Classic 2027: four days in Portland — what the shows are, why the Northwest’s winter circuit draws national entries, 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
Four-day weekend, January 21–24, 2027 — one all-breed show each day, plus specialties and group shows.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 | Rose City Classic all-breed (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Fri, Jan 22 | Rose City Classic all-breed (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Rose City Classic all-breed (2027 premium pending) Pending |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Rose City Classic all-breed (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.
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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
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
Thirty-two specialty and group clubs join the 2027 Rose City Classic — concurrent specialties Thursday through Sunday alongside the four all-breed shows, plus designated specialties and supported entries. Lineup per rosecityclassic.org, verified October 16, 2026.
Group & specialty shows
- Terrier Association of Oregon — Terrier Group Show (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Columbia Poodle Club (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Fort Vancouver Cocker Spaniel Fanciers (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- German Shorthaired Pointer Club of OR (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Greater Portland Dachshund Club (Event Secretary: Georjan Bridger)
- Greater Portland Old English Sheepdog Club
- Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Mt. Hood Doberman Pinscher Club (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.
Concurrent specialties — Friday
- Alaskan Malamute Club of America
- Oregon Trail Havanese Club (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Multnomah Irish Setter Association (Onofrio, Superintendent)
- Rose City Labrador Retriever Club
Concurrent specialties — Saturday
- Alaskan Malamute Club of America
- Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club
- Cirneco dell’Etna Club of America
- Miniature American Shepherd Club of the US
Designated specialties
- Friday: Parson Russell Terrier Association of America
- Saturday: Berger Picard Club of America; Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club; Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club; Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America; Parson Russell Terrier Association of America
- Sunday: Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club (Onofrio, Superintendent); Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club; Multnomah Irish Setter Association (Onofrio, Superintendent)
Supported entries
- Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the US, Inc. — Saturday & Sunday
- German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Oregon — Thursday–Sunday
- Rose City Labrador Retriever Club — Thursday–Sunday
- Berger Picard Club of America — Thursday–Sunday
- Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club — Saturday
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 Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center at 2050-2060 North Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217 — the Expo Center in North Portland, minutes from I-5 and the Columbia River, hosting the indoor four-day winter circuit.
Accommodations
Seven genuinely dog-friendly hotels near the Expo Center, all within about 10 minutes of the venue. Pet policies verified September 30, 2026 from each hotel’s official site or property-provided listings — always confirm the current pet policy when you book, since policies change. Pet policies verified
1200 N Anchor Way, Portland, OR 97217 · (503) 286-6336
$75 dog fee per stay · up to 75 lbs · max 2 pets
1231 N Anchor Way, Portland, OR 97217 · (503) 735-1818
$75 per pet, per stay · 1 pet total · confirm cat policy when booking
12226 N Jantzen Dr, Portland, OR · (503) 283-3030
$29 per pet, per day · dogs only · 2 pets up to 30 lbs each · $100 deposit per stay
1401 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR · (971) 396-1247
$25 per night · dogs only · max 2 pets
2300 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR · (503) 283-8000
$50 per stay · 2 pets up to 75 lbs each · pets may not be left unattended in rooms
9930 N Whitaker Rd, Portland, OR 97217 · (503) 289-1800
$50 per pet, per night · max 2 pets · hotel notes the Expo Center is within one mile
401 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 · (360) 696-0411
Just across the I-5 bridge in Vancouver, WA. Sources conflict on the pet fee and weight limit — confirm directly when booking; both agree dogs only, max 2.
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 Portland International Airport (PDX), about 15 minutes east of the Expo Center. The venue sits just off I-5 at the north end of Portland, minutes from the I-5 bridge to Vancouver, WA.
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, clubs, venue, superintendent, closing date verified; event status Pended. 2027 premium not yet published.