GCGA
Windy City Grooming Show
January 2-4 2027
Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL, USA
The Windy City Grooming Show is presented by Groom Factory and is the first GroomTeam USA Sanctioned Event of the year. The show is held in Conjunction with The Great American Dog Show at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois just outside of Chicago.
Presented by Groom Factory, it is a GroomTeam USA-sanctioned event that allows groomers to compete in various classes, including breed-specific grooms and creative sculpting, judged on technical skill, creativity, and presentation.
What you can expect to see:
- Grooming competitions: Competitors demonstrate their skills in classes like Wire Coat, Sporting, Poodle, and Freestyle grooming, with judges evaluating technical skill and overall balance.
- Extreme Creative grooming: A specialized competition focusing on originality of design, color application, precision, and the amount of work completed during the competition.
- Educational elements: Groomers can attend seminars and educational sessions.
- Vendor booths: Businesses related to pet grooming can have booths at the expo.
Key Features:
- GroomTeam USA Sanctioned: The show follows the rules and standards set by GroomTeam USA.
- GroomHaüs Media Sponsor: The event partners with GroomHaüs, providing media coverage and editing content for participants to share on social media.
- Uncapped Entries: Registration for competitive classes is uncapped, allowing more participants to enter.
- In conjunction with The Great American Dog Show: The show runs alongside another major dog event.
