Autumn Oaks

Labor Day Weekend: August 28 - 31, 2025
Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Rd, Richmond IN 47374

The Event Where History Is Made

Important Documents

2025 Autumn Oaks Participant Lodging Rates
2025 Autumn Oaks Event Ad (PDF)

Advanced Entries

Entries Open: July 1, 2025
Entries Close: August 11, 2025

About Autumn Oaks

The Event Where History Is Made

Founded in 1960 in the Midwest, Autumn Oaks is the granddaddy of all UKC events. The UKC National Grand Champions of the seven UKC recognized breeds are named at this annual hunt.

Autumn Oaks brings together the outstanding coonhounds from the United States and Canada to participate in a Nite Hunt and Bench Show. This prestigious event is held over Labor Day weekend each year. The location of Autumn Oaks is carefully selected on the basis of a club or clubs that can supply qualified guides, good hunting territory, and a fairground that has camping facilities, barns and meeting rooms to accommodate the thousands who attend. Autumn Oaks is a family affair and an event where old friends become reacquainted and new ones are made.

Autumn Oaks is a one-night hunt run off in two nights.


Autumn Oaks Merchandise Available!
*Pre-orders are open until July 22 11:59pm
Celebrate the legacy of coonhound excellence with the official Autumn Oaks 2025 Event Tee from the United Kennel Club. This black short-sleeve shirt features the iconic Autumn Oaks logo on the front and a bold, full-back design of coonhounds treeingpaying tribute to the dogs, the hunt, and the history that define this legendary event. Get the Tee!		Celebrate one of the most prestigious nights in the coonhound world with the official UKC Autumn Oaks 2025 Hoodie. Designed to keep you comfortable through cool nights in the field or under the lights at the fairgrounds, this hoodie features a dynamic coonhound treeing scene on the front, paired with the Autumn Oaks 2025 event name and date. Get the Hoodie!

Second leg of the UKC Triple Crown Series

Official Partners

Eukanuba Official performance dog nutrition partner of UKC

Notes & Reminders

GRAND SIXTEEN: All Grand Nite Champions hunt on Friday night.
ATVs are strictly prohibited. Golf carts (rented or private), motorized scooters and mopeds must carry proof of insurance at all times. All drivers must be of an age to have a state issued driver's license. This will be enforced.
Free camping Thursday through Sunday. Pre-event camping fee collected at gate.
Please note that the Wayne County Fairgrounds is a designated non-smoking area.