State directory
AKC Division 15 (ThePetAdvisor’s Upper Midwest)
Oct 202614–17
Gray Summit, Missouri
October 14–17, 2026 — the Giant Schnauzer Club of America national specialty for Giant Schnauzers in Gray Summit, Missouri. Registration closed September 30; full guide live.
Oct 202619–24
Springfield, Missouri
October 19–24, 2026 — the Alaskan Malamute Club of America national specialty for Alaskan Malamutes in Springfield, Missouri. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Oct 202626–31
Springfield, Missouri
October 26–31, 2026 — the Akita Club of America national specialty for Akitas in Springfield, Missouri: two regional specialties, a pre-national specialty, the national specialty, and sweepstakes. Premium published; registration closed.
Oct 2026Oct 28 – Nov 4
Springfield, Missouri
All-breed shows plus breed-club specialty days hosted by the Tri-State Kennel Club in Springfield, Missouri.
Nov 20262–6
Gray Summit, Missouri
November 3–6, 2026 — the English Setter Association of America national specialty for English Setters in Gray Summit, Missouri. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Nov 20265–8
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Four all-breed days in an indoor climate-controlled fairgrounds — $750 Owner-Handled Spectacular, 4-State Search & Rescue fundraiser. Registration open; closes noon CT Oct 21, 2026.
Jan 202730–31
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 30–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 20276–7
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 6–7, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202711–14
Kansas City, Missouri — American Royal Complex
3 all-breed conformation shows, March 11–14, 2027 (plus specialties) — guide in progress.
Apr 202719–23
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farm Event Center
14 shows, April 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202726
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 26, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20276–9
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
11 shows, May 6–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202717–21
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
9 shows, May 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722
St Charles, Missouri — August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2 shows, May 22, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20273–5
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, June 3–5, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–11
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, July 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 2027Oct 27 – Nov 3
Springfield, Missouri
Expected October 27 – November 3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Tri-State Kennel Club in Springfield, Missouri (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20274–7
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Expected November 4–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. North Arkansas Kennel Club; Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
