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 PetQuest. Contest sponsors are Groomers Mart, Electric Cleaner Company, Geib Shears, Foxy Roxy's Supply Co. and Groomers Supply House, a. 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 PetEdge Rescue Round-Up and 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.

2023 Best In Show Winner

Dog Bathing and Drying

The dog bathing and drying area is located in the back of the trade show hall behind the stage.

Contest Schedule

Thursday
6:30pm Judges Meeting
7:00pm Contestant Meeting
Friday Morning
8:00am Groomers Mart Wire Coated Breed Tournament Check In
9:00am Groomers Mart Wire Coated Breed Tournament Start
12:00pm Groomers Mart 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
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 Geib Shears Poodle Tournament Check In
2:00pm Geib Shears Poodle Tournament Start
5:00pm Geib Shears Poodle Tournament Awards
5:30pm Best In Show Judging
Sunday Morning
8:00am PetEdge Rescue Round Up Check In
8:30am PetEdge Rescue Round Up Start
12:00pm PetEdge Rescue Round Up Awards
Sunday Afternoon
12:30pm Foxy Roxy's Supply Co. Best First Timer Award
Groomers Supply House Best Scissoring Award
Best All Around Award
Best In Show Awards
1:30pm Creative Styling Check In
3:30pm Creative Styling Presentations / Awards

Contestant Prize List

Best In Show Champion

$1,200

Best All Around Groomer

$1,000

Best In Group

1st Place $200
2nd Place $150
3rd Place $75

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

Rescue Round-Up

1st Place $1000 + invite to the Rescue Round-Up Invitaional at Groom Expo 2024
2nd Place $500 + invite to the Rescue Round-Up Invitaional at Groom Expo 2024
3rd Place $250 + invite to the Rescue Round-Up Invitaional at Groom Expo 2024

Creative Styling Contest

1st Place $1500
2nd Place $750
3rd Place $500
People's Choice Award $250