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Stock Your Salon.
Find Your People.

GROOM’D 2027 is the pet grooming event for sharper skills and a stronger bottom line. March 12-14, Atlanta.

Two groomers and a dog at the GROOM'D pet grooming event

4 Reasons to Be at GROOM’D

Learn cut, color and style techniques and marketing, customer service and pricing tips during 60 expert demos and sessions.

Discover the latest products — shears, accessories, shampoos and much more — from 115+ exhibitors, many offering show-only discounts.

Show off your signature style, or find new creative ideas to take home to your salon, in competitions with a $21K+ prize pool.

Meet the people who get you and share your passion for pet care as you connect with 4,000+ grooming pros.

Who Comes to GROOM’D

GROOM'D attendees visit a fragrance bar with new grooming products

Salon Owners/Stylists/Mobile Groomers
Everything at GROOM’D is designed with your success in mind, from a marketplace for stocking up on supplies to sessions that keep you on trend and on budget.

GROOM'D attendees talk with an exhibitor and examine products

Pet Boarding Facility/Day Care Owners
Your clients trust you with their pets, and you can trust GROOM’D to deliver the in-person meetings with manufacturers and other pet pros that help you maintain your operational excellence.

A participant in a GROOM'D education session raises their hand with a question

Grooming Students
There’s no better learning experience than GROOM’D, where you can smell fragrant lotions, watch the experts at work up close, network with other groomers and find ideas you can use at your table now.

Shop New & Established Brands at GROOM’D

With 115+ exhibitors, GROOM’D has the latest in detanglers, state-of-the-art brushes and the cute bandanas that add the perfect finish touch to your grooms. Explore the exhibitor floor plan.

Brush Up on Your
Grooming Expertise

Find new ideas that make your work better right away in GROOM’D’s 60 sessions, 57 expert demos and the new Lunch & Learn session “Beyond the Groom: Building Teams, Culture & Industry Leaders.” Our 2027 speaker lineup includes

  • Jay Batista
  • Bridgit Gross
  • Sue Zecco
  • Jay Scruggs
  • Kelsey Ann Sexton

A groomer with dog receives an award for a GROOM'D competition.

Grooming Contests That
Are a Cut Above

With 10 competitions and a $21K+ prize pool, there are plenty of opportunities to show off your grooming skills at GROOM’D 2027.

  • Model Dog Competition – Model dogs must be fully groomed into a Purebred, Freestyle or Creative style and ready to present to the judge.
  • Extreme Duo Contest – Two groomers must groom one dog to perfection while entertaining the judges as much as possible.
  • and eight more to choose from!

How to Get to GROOM’D

Save money on airfare with GROOM’D partner Southwest Airlines. To use the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 3/7/2027 – 3/16/2027.

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What You Need to Know About GROOM’D 2027

  • This is a trade-only event; it is not open to the public.
  • Children are permitted on the show floor but must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Personal pets are not allowed; only pets used for demos and contests are permitted.
  • Booking travel? Discount rates end for Marriott and SpringHill Suites on February 15th and for TRU on February 20th.

“You should definitely come to learn more, get out of your own way, elevate your grooms, elevate client experience and also to mingle with other groomers.”

Elizabeth Wertz
CEO, Totally Groomy, LLC

GROOM’D FAQs

When is the next GROOM’D?
GROOM’D 2027 takes place Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14, 2027.

Where is GROOM’D located?
GROOM’D will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337.

Is GROOM’D open to the public?
GROOM’D is a trade-only pet grooming event for professional pet groomers and retailers who are verified upon registering for a pass.

Are pets allowed at GROOM’D?
No personal pets are allowed at the show. Only pets used for demos or contests are permitted.

Are kids allowed at GROOM’D?
Children are permitted at GROOM’D. Children of walking age must be registered and badged while on show site. Children 15 and younger must always be under adult supervision and will not be permitted on the exhibit hall show floor during exhibitor move-in or move-out hours. Lost children announcements will not be made.

Are Special Session seats reserved?
Yes, Special Session passholders are guaranteed seats at all sessions. All on-site regular sessions will be first-come, first-seated.

What trade show floor pass options are available?
There are three pass types available for GROOM’D 2027: the 3-Day Pass (Friday-Sunday), the Weekend Pass (Saturday and Sunday) and the Sunday Pass (Sunday only). Explore pass pricing.

What’s included in an education pass and how much does it cost?
You can purchase an education pass for the entire show weekend, or for each individual day. There are also Special Session passes for guaranteed seating at the sessions you want to attend, and Expert Demo passes that give you a prime seat to watch expert groomers in action. Learn more about pass pricing.

Is GROOM’D right for me?
GROOM’D is a pet grooming event designed for all pet care professionals who want to build their skills and their business within a thriving community. Attendees include salon owners, stylists, mobile groomers, students, and pet boarding facility and day care owners.

Your grooms aren’t just a service. They’re your signature. Come to GROOM’D and leave ready to make masterpieces at your salon.

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