New England Grooming Show information coming soon!
*Last year's info below

AKC

World Cup Grooming Games

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.

2022 Best In Show Winner

Dog Bathing and Drying

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.

Contest Schedule

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

Contestant Prize List

Best In Show Champion

$1200


Best In Group

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

Breed Classes

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

Creative Styling Contest

1st Place $1,500
2nd Place $750
3rd Place $500
People's Choice Award $250