Friday, March 07, 2025 • 7:00 am–12:00 pm • Hall B Grooming Stage
7:00 AM: Ring Opens / Check-in – Friday, March 7
12:00 PM: Ring Closes – Friday, March 7
1:15 PM: Awards – Sunday, March 9
Show off your skills and talent by creating a design of your choice on a fur pelt. The sky’s the limit! All designs must be completed in advance and turned in at the contest stage no later than noon on Friday, March 7th. No late entries will be accepted. Contest Rules:
• Dyeable pelt (faux or artificial fur) size – 12×12” maximum
• Acceptable designs: anything goes! display your creativity and be inspired by anything
• Accessories: no limit – anything is allowed
• Colors/dyes: no limit – anything is allowed
• Entry fee: $25 – limit to 1 entry per person
Your peers and fellow groomers will vote for their favorite designs during the show starting Friday at 1 pm through Sunday until noon. The top three winners with the most votes will be announced on Sunday at 1:15 pm at the grooming stage. The winners do not need to be present and will be notified by text and email. The entries will be displayed anonymously, so everyone must vote for their favorite designs using the space number displayed next to each entry.
Prize Money:
| Division: | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Open: | $100 | $75 | $50 |