2026 Labor Day Show
A 2027 Total Dog
Regional Qualifying Event
Georgia National Fairgrounds - Perry, GA
Middle Georgia Kennel Club Events
Friday, September 4th - Monday, September 7th
8 Conformation Shows | 8 Rally Trials | 6 Weight Pulls | SPOT | 4x Total Dog RQE | Total JR
Conformation - Regular | Altered | Junior Showmanship | Non-Licensed Veteran | Non-Licensed Novice Puppy
Rally Obedience - RO1 to Master
Weight Pull - on Wheels/Artificial Surface
SPOT Evaluations - Saturday & Sunday
Weight Pull Workshop & Try-its
Boxer Club Dinner
Southeastern American Eskimo Dog Club Events
Friday, September 4th - Sunday, September 6th
Nosework
6 Trials | 2 Trials per day
Containers | Interiors | Exteriors | Vehicles
Novice - Superior
Event details coming soon
Conformation Specialties
Thursday, September 3rd
United Poodle Association
Poodle Specialty Show
Licensed Conformation - Regular | Altered | Junior Showmanship
Non-Licensed Conformation - Brace | Novice Puppy | Stud Dog | Brood Bitch | Veteran
Event details coming soon.
United States American Bulldog Club
American Bulldog Specialty Show
Licensed Conformation - Regular | Altered | Junior Showmanship
Non-Licensed Conformation - Brace | Novice Puppy | Veteran
Event details coming soon.
General Information
Georgia National Fairgrounds
401 Larry Walker Parkway
Perry, GA 31069
Conformation, Rally, and Weight Pull located in McGill MarketPlace
Nosework located in Roquemore Conference Center
Show is indoors
Free daytime parking
GNFA Website | Fairgrounds map | Get directions
Schedule
MGKC | UPA Poodle Specialty | US American Bulldog Club Specialty |
Day of Show entries: 12PM - 6PM for Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon | Day of Show entries: Not Available | Day of Show entries: Details coming soon |
Start time: Details coming soon | Start time: Details coming soon |
Building open | 7:30 AM |
Day of Show Entries | 9 AM - 6 PM Available for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Online and in-person |
Conformation Schedule | ||
Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship Start time | 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM |
All-breed Start time | Immediately following JS (Show 2) | Following Show 1 BIS |
Rally Schedule | ||
Trial 1 | Trial 2 | |
Start time | 9:00 AM | 30 min after Trial 1 is finished |
Weight Pull Schedule | |
Pull 1 | |
Weigh-In | 8:00-9:00AM |
Start Time | 10:00AM |
Building open | 7:30 AM |
Day of Show Entries | 9 AM - 6 PM Available for Sunday and Monday only Online and in-person |
Conformation Schedule | ||
Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship Start time | 8:30 AM | 8:45 AM |
All-breed Start time | Immediately following JS (Show 2) | Following Show 1 BIS |
Rally Schedule | ||
Trial 1 | Trial 2 | |
Start time | 8:30 AM | 30 min after Trial 1 is finished |
Weight Pull Schedule | ||
Pull 1 | Pull 2 | |
Weigh-In | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Start Time | 9:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
Building open | 7:30 AM |
Day of Show Entries | 9 AM - 6 PM Available for Monday only Online and in-person |
Conformation Schedule | ||
Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship Start time | 8:30 AM | 8:45 AM |
All-breed Start time | Immediately following JS (Show 2) | Following Show 1 BIS |
Rally Schedule | ||
Trial 1 | Trial 2 | |
Start time | 8:30 AM | 30 min after Trial 1 is finished |
Weight Pull Schedule | ||
Pull 1 | Pull 2 | |
Weigh-In | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Start Time | 9:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
Building open | 7:30 AM |
Day of Show Entries | Not available |
Conformation Schedule | ||
Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship Start time | 8:30 AM | 8:45 AM |
All-breed Start time | Immediately following JS (Show 2) | Following Show 1 BIS |
Rally Schedule | ||
Trial 1 | Trial 2 | |
Start time | 8:30 AM | 30 min after Trial 1 is finished |
Weight Pull Schedule | |
Pull 1 | |
Weigh-In | 8:00-9:00 AM |
Start Time | 9:30 AM |
Judging
Conformation | ||||||||
Friday - August 29 | Saturday - August 30 | Sunday - August 31 | Monday - September 1 | |||||
Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship Terriers | Tony Raposo | Sharon Griffin | Kathy Russell | Keith Kozakiewicz | Janet Emery | Lila Fast | Kristin Block | Lynette Rutz |
Herding A-L | Kimberly Caines | Nancy Gallant | Tony Raposo | Sharon Griffin | Lori Sargent | Nancy Eilks | Janet Emery | Lila Fast |
Herding M-Z Guardian Northern | Nancy Gallant | Kimberly Caines | Sharon Griffin | Tony Raposo | Nancy Eilks | Lori Sargent | Lila Fast | Janet Emery |
Scenthound Sighthound Gun Dogs A-L | Kathy Russell | Keith Kozakiewicz | Nancy Gallant | Kimberly Caines | Kristin Block | Lynette Rutz | Nancy Eilks | Lori Sargent |
Gun Dogs M-Z | Keith Kozakiewicz | Kathy Russell | Kimberly Caines | Nancy Gallant | Lynette Rutz | Kristin Block | Lori Sargent | Nancy Eilks |
Companion | Sharon Griffin | Tony Raposo | Keith Kozakiewicz | Kathy Russell | Lila Fast | Janet Emery | Lynette Rutz | Kristin Block |
Performance | ||||||||
Rally | Polly Dake Jones (all 8 trials) / Back up Judge: Sandra Owens | |||||||
Weight Pull | Rachel Richards (all 6 pulls) / Back up Judge: Theresa Thomas | |||||||
MGKC Event Entries
MGKC offers Pre-entry and Day of Show entries for Conformation, Rally, and Weight Pull.
**NOTE - Day of show entries will close the DAY BEFORE each show. We will no longer accept day of show entries for the same day.***
Pre - entries open: July 1 at 9:00 AM (EST) | Pre - entries close: August 28 at 6:00 PM (EST)
Day of Show entries open: August 29 at 9:00 AM (EST) | Day of Show entries close: The day before each show at 6:00 PM (EST)
Event | Fees | ||
Pre-Entry (Jul 1st - Jul 31st) | Pre-Entry (Aug 1st - Aug 28th) | Day of Show Entry (Aug 29th -event*) | |
Conformation (Regular / Altered) | $25 per Show *All 8 shows, $170* | $25 per Show *All 8 shows, $190* | $35 per Show |
Non-Licensed Conformation | $15 per Show | $15 per Show | $15 per Show |
Junior Handler | $5 per Show/Trial | $5 per Show/Trial | $15 per Show/Trial |
Weight Pull | $25 per Pull *All 6 Pulls, $140* | $25 per Pull *All 6 Pulls, $140* | $35 per Pull |
Rally | $25 per Trial *All 8 Trials, $170* | $25 per Trial *All 8 Trials, $190* | $35 per Trial |
Rally Advanced Titles of Excellence ***Special Pricing*** | $35 per Trial (2x class) *All 8 Trials, $210* $45 per Trial (3x class) *All 8 Trials, $250* | $35 per Trial (2x class) *All 8 Trials, $230* $45 per Trial (3x class) *All 8 Trials, $270* | $45 per Trial (2x class) $55 per Trial (3x class) |
*DOS entries close the day before each show. Ex. DOS entries for Friday close on Thursday *A dog must be entered in all Shows/Trials/Pulls on one entry form to qualify for the pricing special. *Pulling an entry from one or more shows/trials/pulls before pre-entries close will invalidate special pricing. *Breeds not eligible to enter 8 shows may still use the entry price special for 7 shows instead of 8. ***Entry fees for required addtl classes a dog must enter to earn combined wins for legs towards Advanced Titles of Excellence in Rally. (Dogs must have at least a URO3 title to earn legs towards advanced titles. ) | |||
Other Event Entries
Details coming soon.
Details coming soon.
Details coming soon.
Local Lodging
RV/Camping
Full Hookup spots Available through GA National Fairgrounds
GNFA RV Reservations
Please direct all RV hook-up reservation questions to Georgia National Fairgrounds.
311 Valley Drive
Perry, GA. 31069
Campers are pet friendly and they offer free delivery to GNFA!
Check out Bring Fido for other local Pet Friendly Hotel options.
Fair Harbor RV Park (Close to fairgrounds!)
515 Marshallville Rd
Perry, GA 31069
Located on the same exit as the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Other local options include Crossroads Travel Park
Local Veterinarians
Middle Georgia Veterinary Emergency Center
4798 Russell Pkwy, Suite 100
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 997-6677
Hours
Monday-Thursday 6pm to 8am
Fri 6:00pm – Mon 8:00am
All Major Holidays
Westmoreland & Slappey Animal Hospital
100 Wes Park Dr
Perry GA 31069 US
(478) 796-8128
Smith Animal Hospital
2032 N Highway 341
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 245-4706
Perry Animal Hospital (closest to GNFA)
633 General Courtney Hodges Blvd #3281
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 210-3829
