Compete
AT GROOMFEST VA 2025
Put your skills to the test
Competiton Schedule
COMPETITION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 23, 2025
Be a grooming contestant and receive a 2-day show floor pass!
Next Big Thing Mentor Challenge
Next Big Thing Mentor Challenge
For those looking to step into the ring with a little guidance from a mentor, register for this class with any purebred in a breed standard trim to win!
Registration Fee: $95 (Member) $115 (Non-Member)
Judge: Nadia Bongelli
Mentor: Sophia Staples
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule
8:00 AM: Ring Opens / Check-in
8:15 AM: Pre-Judging
8:30 AM: Ring Closes
8:40 AM: Contest Begins
11:10 AM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
11:40 AM: Awards
GroomFest VA Championship
GroomFest VA Championship
For any level competitor competing with any purebred in a breed standard trim.
Registration Fee: $75 (Member) $95 (Non-Member)
Judge: Pina Pinkusevich
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
8:00 AM: Ring Opens / Check-in
8:15 AM: Pre-Judging
8:30 AM: Ring Closes
8:40 AM: Contest Begins
10:55 AM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
11:40 AM: Awards
Tag Team
Tag Team:
Registration Fee: $65 (Per Person, Member) $85 (Per Person, Non-Member)
Judge: Pina Pinkusevich
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
1:00 PM: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 PM: Pre-Judging
1:30 PM: Ring Closes
1:40 PM: Contest Begins
3:40 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 PM: Awards
Freestyle Championship
Freestyle Championship
For any level competitor competing in freestyle.
Registration Fee: $75 (Member) $95 (Non-Member)
Judge: Jennifer Anders
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
8:00 AM: Ring Opens / Check-in
8:15 AM: Pre-Judging
8:30 AM: Ring Closes
8:40 AM: Contest Begins
10:40 AM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
11:40 AM: Awards
Freestyle Mentor Challenge
Freestyle (Mentored)
For those looking to step into the ring with a little guidance from a mentor, register for this class and complete your best freestyle trim - the sky is the limit!
Registration Fee: $75 (Member) $95 (Non-Member)
Judge: Jennifer Anders
Mentor: Sophia Staples
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule
8:00 AM: Ring Opens / Check-in
8:15 AM: Pre-Judging
8:30 AM: Ring Closes
8:40 AM: Contest Begins
11:10 AM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
11:40 AM: Awards
Model Dog
Model Dog:
Registration Fee: $75 (Member) $95 (Non-Member)
Judge: Emily Shannon
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
1:00 PM: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 PM: Pre-Judging
1:30 PM: Ring Closes
1:40 PM: Contest Begins
3:40 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 PM: Awards
Clippers Down
Clippers Down:
Registration Fee: $75 (Member) $95 (Non-Member)
Judge: Jennifer Anders
Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Sponsor: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
1:00 PM: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 PM: Pre-Judging
1:30 PM: Ring Closes
1:40 PM: Contest Begins
3:40 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 PM: Awards
