Kennel club to host AKC Dog Shows in Marion | Community Spirit

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Crab Orchard Kennel Club will be hosting their annual AKC Dog Shows at The Pavilion on Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $5 and children 10 and under are free. This year's shows will have about 600 dogs entered with over 100 breeds represented. A judging program with breed ring times will be available online by clicking here.

Saturday's show will include a Fun Match along with microchip, hearing and eye clinics. Sunday's show will have a raffle and a 50/50 drawing at 10 a.m. There will be a large selection of vendors carrying all types of dog related products and concessions will be available. No strollers or baby carriages will be allowed for the safety of children and dogs. Only dogs entered in the show and/or attending the health clinics will be allowed in.

Sponsors include Central Hospital for Animals and Egyptian Association PHCC. The Pavilion is located in Marion just behind the Illinois Star Center Mall.

For more information, you can click here or contact Crab Orchard Kennel Club President Rodney Jones at president@craborchardkennelclub.org.

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