he ever-popular New England Grooming Show has news…big, BIG news. It is still going to have the product-packed Trade Show, exciting grooming competitions, educational seminars taught by industry experts, fun networking events and more, but it will be at an all new location!
This year’s show, which takes place September 28th-October 1st, 2023, will be held at an exciting new venue, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This state-of-the-art convention center boasts over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space under one roof. It has a 40,000-sq.-ft. exhibition hall, a ballroom, meeting rooms, breakout space and more. There is even an 8,000-seat arena for special events.
“With the attendance of our in-person grooming shows continuing to climb, The New England Show was no exception. It was time we found a larger venue. So after much searching, we decided on the MassMutal Center in Springfield,” shares Barkleigh Productions president, Todd Shelly.
“We wanted to give our attendees a fresh new experience in a more modern environment where they could still enjoy everything the New England Grooming Show has become known for,” says Todd.
In addition to the wonderful facility, the Springfield, Massachusetts area has over 2,400 hotel rooms, and the convention center is within a five-minute walk of 1,100 of them. There are also many great dining options and shops within walking distance of the convention center. If you want to treat your taste buds to authentic Italian cuisine, a sizzling steak, fresh-caught lobster, diner comfort food, nachos or pizza, you can find them, and lots more, conveniently near the convention center. You can find a list of hotels and restaurants on the MassMutual Center website under the “Plan your visit” tab.
Traveling to and from the show can be a real treat in itself. The New England Grooming Show is being held during the perfect season to enjoy breathtaking fall foliage. If you have the opportunity to spend some time in the area before or after the show, there are antique shops, museums, historic villages and shopping opportunities galore.
Prepare yourself for the weekend of a lifetime beginning with the phenomenal new venue, the MassMutual Center. Add in the dogs, fellow groomers, food, fun, shopping and gaming, all while you are surrounded by the beauty of the fall season, and it doesn’t get much better than that!
For more information and to register for The New England Grooming Show, visit www.newenglandgrooms.com