Rocky Mountain Groom Expo

11/02/2024

New Contests for 2025
New for 2025, Rocky Mountain Groom Expo, Colorado Springs is announcing our contest line up!

Friday July 18 Morning Contest: Wire Hair & Sporting (Terriers & Setters) Check in will begin at 8:30am. Friday afternoon All Other Purebreds will begin check in at 1:00pm

Saturday July 19 Morning Contest: Dynamic Duo! This is a new competition for Rocky Mountain Groom Expo and the complete rules will be posted on our website very soon. This contest will feature Two Groomers with One Dog and is intended to be fun and exciting for both participants and audience alike!

Saturday Afternoon Contest: Salon Freestyle. Check in will begin at 12:30pm.

Model Dog Competition will also be on Saturday. You may drop off your pre-styled model dog in the VIP Lounge beginning at 8:00am Saturday. You may pick up your entry at 11:00 and placings will be announced at Pub Dog Colorado Yappy Hour Saturday Evening.

Speaking of Saturday evening, we are adding a fun and exciting Abstract Creative Runway which will take place at Pub Dog Colorado during Yappy Hour!

Sunday morning competition will be Oodles of Poodles check in at 8:00am. Creative prep will begin at 10:00am with Presentation set up beginning 1:00pm in the main stage. Presentations will begin at 1:30pm. The full rules will be posted on our website very soon.

Best In Show check in will be Sunday at 2:30pm.

11/01/2024

More exciting news for Rocky Mountain Groom Expo - Colorado Springs!!
NEW CONTESTS have been announced.

Dynamic Duo - An exciting fun and fast paced contest features TWO GROOMERS and ONE DOG! Rules will be posted on the website very soon.

Creative - We are changing Creative to be Presentation Judged instead of "in the ring". Prep will not be done in the ring. New rules will be posted on he website very soon to clarify.

Model Dog - Three Categories; Freestyle, Purebred Profile and Creative. Rules will be posted on the website very soon.

Abstract Runway - This will be offsite at Pub Dog Colorado during our Yappy Hour event. More information and rules will be posted to the website soon.

10/31/2024

Announcing our NEW SHOW!!! Rocky Mountain Groom Arizona will be
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025 in Mesa Arizona at the Mesa Convention Center!
We will have tons of Education Opportunities, Contests and a Trade Show.
Special thank you to Arizona Professional Groomers Guild for supporting us and helping us get this show off the ground. I'm excited to bring Rocky Mountain Groom Expo to another state that wants access to continuing education and to pet groomers who are excited to learn and share their knowledge in the industry. Its by supporting one another we all succeed!
Thank you Groom Haus for adding us to the list!
https://thegroomhaus.com/2024-2025-dog-grooming-shows-expos/

10/02/2024

We have created a YouTube Channel! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the exciting things coming for 2025!

Contest Registration will open April 6, 2025 at 8am and will end July 6, 2025 at 8pmContests include:Spaniel/Sporting • Wire Coat • All Other Purebreds • Poo...

09/24/2024

She said YES!! My daughter Sarah and her boyfriend Jonathan are engaged!! You may have met Sarah while she was helping me at the registration desk, and Jonathan was Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome helping with set up and ring clean up.
We are so excited for them both!!

08/28/2024

Would you like to be a vendor or sponsor of Rocky Mountain Groom Expo 2025? Bring high visibility to your brand and connect with your audience while participating in the fastest growing dog grooming expo! Join us for 2025 and discover industry focused, quality buyers ready to learn about your product or service.
Email your request for our Vendor Kit! [email protected]

08/26/2024

In honor of National Dog Day, here are some of the wonderful dogs that attended Rocky Mountain Groom Expo 2024!

08/25/2024

Our Best In Show competitors were Division B; Klaudia Pierowski and Division A; Hannah Allen.
Judges: Catherine Opson and Mindy Dinwiddie.
Prizes provided by Handle It, Les Poochs, Vanity Fur, Ryan's Pet Supply, & Spoiled Rawtten Pets.
Rosettes and Clippers provided by Summit Sharpening, A Clip Above, Cosmos Bathing Systems, Silver Caverns Art, Spoiled Rawtten Pets and Tried & True Grooming Supplies.
📸 Karen Evasuik

08/18/2024

So many talented groomers participated in our contests! Here are some great action shots by Karen Evasuik. Remember you can order your contest before & after shots on her website: https://evasuikcustomdesign.photoreflect.com/store/Events.aspx