This premier grooming event will take place on Friday and Saturday, when the nation’s best groomers vie for the top positions. Beginner to expert skills will be tested in this world class event.
Huge prize money is being offered in all levels of competition at New England Grooming Show. Contest sponsors are AKC, Electric Cleaner Company, Cherrybrook, Foxy Roxy's Supply Co. and the NEPGP. Each tournament features combined classes and levels of skill. Classes offered are Poodle; All Other Purebreds; Wire Coated Breed; and Sporting & Salon Freestyle. Sunday will feature the Creative Styling Tournament.
The contest will be broken into five tournaments, each offering prize money and trophies. Three levels of competition skills will be offered in each tournament.
The Best-In-Show mobile trailer will be available at the show. It is equipped with 2 tubs, 5 hydraulic tables, 5 heat stand dryers, 5 forced air dryers, and 2 Hydro Surge bathers.
Thursday | ||
---|---|---|
6:30pm | Judges Meeting | |
7:00pm | Contestant Meeting |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
Friday Morning | |
---|---|
8:00am | Cherrybrook Wire Coated Breed Tournament Check In |
9:00am | Cherrybrook Wire Coated Breed Tournament Start |
12:00pm | Cherrybrook Wire Coated Breed Tournament Awards |
Friday Afternoon | |
---|---|
1:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Check In |
2:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Start |
5:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Awards |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
Saturday Morning | |
---|---|
8:00am | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Check In |
9:00am | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Start |
12:00pm | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Awards |
Saturday Afternoon | |
---|---|
1:00pm | Cherrybrook Poodle Tournament Check In |
2:00pm | Cherrybrook Poodle Tournament Start |
5:00pm | Cherrybrook Poodle Tournament Awards |
5:30pm | Best In Show Judging |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
Sunday Afternoon | |
---|---|
12:00pm | Foxy Roxy's Supply Co. Best First Timer Award then Groomers Helper Best Scissoring Award |
AKC Best In Show Awards Followed by Special NEPGP Awards | |
3:00pm | Creative Styling Check In |
3:30pm | Creative Styling Presentations and Awards |
1st Place | 1 Free Contest Entry at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA and a Trophy |
2nd Place | 1 Free Contest Entry at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA and a Trophy |
3rd Place | 1 Free Contest Entry at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA and a Trophy |
Open | 1st Place | $300 |
2nd Place | $150 | |
3rd Place | $75 | |
Intermediate | 1st Place | $100 |
2nd Place | $50 | |
3rd Place | $25 | |
Entry | 1st Place | $75 Barkleigh Gift Certificate |
2nd Place | $50 Barkleigh Gift Certificate | |
3rd Place | $25 Barkleigh Gift Certificate |
1st Place | $1,500 |
2nd Place | $750 |
3rd Place | $500 |
People's Choice Award | $250 |