Sioux Empire Kennel Club
Location
SEKC Clubhouse
Old MacDonald's Farm Building
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd.
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Mailing address:
PO Box 719, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
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Check out all the Fall classes HERE.
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Entries are open for the Virtual AKC Trick Dog Competition. There have been a few rules changes since 2025; check out all the information here: https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
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Stay tuned! Details to come!
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If your AKC test / trial / show / event is held on the xxth weekend every year, there's an easy way to find the corresponding date through 2036!
Visit our Calendar of Events to learn about upcoming SEKC events and classes and other important dates.
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Join nationally recognized professional handler and breeder Valerie Nunes-Atkinson for an intensive two-day handling seminar designed for handlers and dogs of all experience levels.
The Handling Seminar is a two-day program. Check-in will take place from 8:00–9:00 a.m. each day, with instruction beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. Sessions will conclude approximately 4:00–5:00 p.m. with scheduled breaks and a one-hour lunch provided.
Registration opens opens June 15th. Registration link: CLICK HERE.
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In celebration of 250 years of freedom we have some merch to sell!
Click HERE to order your faves and have them shipped directly to you!
T-shirts, hoodies, bags, hats... red, yellow, blue and more!
You can also order merchandise with the SEKC logo.
Premium for our Dog Shows and
Obedience / Rally Trials available soon!
Interested in being a vendor at our show? Click HERE for the Vendor Application.
Special rates are available for Show and
Barn Hunt participants at our host hotel; Click HERE to book your stay.
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites
2320 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone: 605-361-8700
*** If you call, be sure to mention you will be participating in the Show
and/or Barn Hunt. ***
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2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
Orlando, FL
December 12 & 13, 2026
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Win $500 in the AKC's Photo Contest! The 2026 theme is “The Great Outdoors.” Entries will be judged on creativity, quality, and originality. The top winners will take home cash prizes! For more on that and other details, check out the contest rules.
The contest starts April 27, 2026. Entries must be sent via email or postmarked no later than Oct. 31, 2026.
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Severe weather, home fire, flooding and other disasters can be devastating.
Have a plan in place for your family, including the furry family members.
Family disaster plans and downloadable forms are available HERE.