World Cup Grooming Games

This premier grooming event will take place on Friday and Saturday, when the nation’s best groomers vie for the top positions. Beginner to expert skills will be tested in this world-class event.

Huge prize money is being offered in all levels of competition at Fun in the Sun. Contest sponsors are , , , , , , , , and .

Classes offered are Poodle, All Other Purebreds, Wire Coated Breed, Sporting & Salon Freestyle, and Creative Styling on Sunday.

The contest will be broken into five tournaments, each offering prize money and trophies. Three levels of competition (Open, Intermediate, Entry) will be offered in each tournament.

Dog Bathing and Drying

The dog bathing and the drying area is located behind the contest stage.

Contest Schedule

Thursday
Jill Pipino - Contest Coordinator for Barkleigh Productions

Meet your contest coordinator Jill Pipino. You will learn important contest details like: when to show up, rules, etiquette, where things are located and so much more—all while having a great time.

6:30pmJudges Meeting
7:00pmContestant Meeting
See you there!
Friday Morning
8:00amWire Coated Breed Check In
9:00amWire Coated Breed Start
12:00pmWire Coated Breed Awards
Friday Afternoon
1:00pm Sporting & Salon Freestyle Check In
2:00pm Sporting & Salon Freestyle Start
5:00pm Sporting & Salon Freestyle Awards
Saturday Morning
8:00am All Other Purebreds Check In
9:00am All Other Purebreds Start
12:00pm All Other Purebreds Awards
Saturday Afternoon
1:00pm Poodle Check In
2:00pm Poodle Start
5:00pm Poodle Awards
5:30pmBest In Show Judging
Sunday Morning
8:00am & Clipper Challenge Check In
9:00am & Clipper Challenge Start
11:30am & Clipper Challenge Awards
Sunday Afternoon
12:30pmBest All Around Award
Best In Show Awards
1:00pmUp & Coming Creative Styling Check In
1:45pmUp & Coming Creative Styling Presentations and Awards
2:45pmOpen Creative Styling Check In
3:30pmOpen Creative Styling Presentations and Awards

Contestant Prize List

Best In Show Champion

$1,200
Fun in the Sun 2025 Best In Show Winner

Best All Around Groomer

$1,000

Best In Group

PlacePrize
1st Place$200
2nd Place$150
3rd Place$75

Breed Classes

LevelPlacePrize
Open
1st$300
2nd$150
3rd$75
Intermediate
1st$100
2nd$50
3rd$25
Entry
1st$75 Barkleigh Gift Certificate
2nd$50 Barkleigh Gift Certificate
3rd$25 Barkleigh Gift Certificate

Clipper Challenge

PlacePrize
1stJoyzze Falcon Clipper (Cordless), Joyzze 8pc A5 Comb Set, Utility Tool Bag
2ndJoyzze Hornet Clipper, Joyzze 8pc 5-in-1 Comb Set, Utility Tool Bag
3rdJoyzze Stinger (5-in-1) Clipper, Utility Tool Bag

Up & Coming Creative Styling Contest

PlacePrize
1st$250
2nd$150
3rd$100

Open Creative Styling Contest

PlacePrize
1st$1,500
2nd$750
3rd$500
People's Choice$250

Contest Photos

Ren Netherland

Each contestant and their k9companion will get their before, after and win photos taken at the Animal Photography booth by the show photographer Ren Netherland and his wonderful wife Lynn.

Before PhotoTaken during Check-In
After PhotoFollowing Scissors Down and Judges have gone over your dog
Awards PhotoFor 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and other awards

Good Luck!