Grooming competition · Sunday 25 October 2026
Classes for groomers at every level.
The competition at The Dog Groomers Market is deliberately friendly. It runs alongside the trade stands and seminars on the day, so you can compete, shop and learn in one visit — whether it is your first time on the table in front of a judge or you compete regularly.
- Date
- Sunday 25 October 2026, 09:00 – 16:30
- Venue
- Alderwood Senior School, Aldershot
- Entry
- Market entry ticket required for all competitors
What to expect on the day
- A supportive ring. Classes are designed to celebrate the craft rather than intimidate, with time to talk to judges and other competitors afterwards.
- All experience levels. We are building the class list so newer groomers and experienced competitors each have somewhere sensible to enter.
- Everything in one room. Trade stands for tools, blades, shampoos and salon supplies are a few steps from the ring, and the seminar timetable runs through the day.
- Bring your own dog. Competitors groom their own dogs — we will confirm coat and welfare requirements with the class details.
Classes, judges and entries
The class list, judging panel and entry fees are still being confirmed. We publish each one on this page as soon as it is finalised, so nothing here is guesswork. If you would like to be told directly when entries open — or you are interested in judging or sponsoring a class — get in touch and we will come back to you.