Questions regarding Grooming Space Reservations? 
Contact Grooming Coordinator Cindy Crawford-Gorath at email: pvdfgroomres@gmail.com

 

Load/Unload Area

 

  • Load/Unload area is available outside each grooming building and limited to 15-minutes.  PLEASE ADHERE TO 15-MINUTE LIMITATION.
  • For the safety of exhibitors and dogs remember to keep flashers on and travel 5 MPH or less.

 

Dog Wash Station

There will be a 4-station wash facility located west of the Bubble between the Barn M and the Arena. Cold water only.

 

Day of Show Grooming Spaces (Without Power)

There will be a limited number of “day of show” grooming spaces, without power.  For ALL “day of show” spaces, equipment MUST be removed at the end of the day OR BE CONFISCATED.


Grooming Space Rules – Applies to All

  • Minimum 14-gauge extension cords shall be used to extend electrical service.
  • Grooming space reservations will close on June 19, 2024. If space allows, a limited number of spaces may be available for purchase at the Cluster desk in the ShowPlex starting on Friday of the show.
  • Grooming Reservations requests will be acknowledged by email.
  • Grooming spaces assigned in the order requests are received.
  • Limit of four (4) spaces per reservation request.
  • Requests for adjacent grooming spaces must be submitted online at the same time to be considered.  Adjacent spaces cannot be guaranteed.
  • All RESERVED spaces have electricity.
  • No Grooming Reservation refunds will be made after June 20, 2024.
  • A $25 fee will be charged for all NSF transactions.
  • Pavilion and Centennial (Bubble) will be first buildings filled.  If reservation requests warrant additional spaces, the Arena will be used.
  • Requests for specific location of adjoining space will be considered, but not guaranteed.
  • Extension cords must be plugged directly into an electrical outlet and will, except for approved multi-plug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance.
  • The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
  • Any cord crossing an aisle, MUST be taped down with gaffer tape.  Power crossing aisles must be approved by Cluster staff.
  • NO X- PENS allowed in any building other than the Centennial Building (Bubble), and those MUST have underlayment and be kept clean at all times.
  • Spaces are “approximately” 10x10-ft except center aisle spaces in the Centennial (Bubble) Building, which include some 8x12 spaces. The Grooming Reservation fee covers Friday through Monday. There is no reduction in fee for fewer days.
  • There will be a limited number of “day of show” grooming spaces, without power, in the Pavilion. For ALL “day of show” spaces, equipment MUST be removed at the end of the day OR BE CONFISCATED.
  • There are NO Dogs allowed to be left in any buildings on the showgrounds overnight.
  • Load/Unload is available outside each grooming building limited to 15-minutes.
  • For the safety of exhibitors and dogs remember to keep flashers on and travel 5 MPH or less.
  • General day parking is available in Blue and Purple lots ($8/day or $20 for 3-day pass.

 

  • Grooming buildings are available for set-up on Friday after 11:00AM.  Please do not try to enter grooming facilities prior to this time.

2024 Western Washington Summer Cluster

PVDF Grooming Space Reservations 

Grooming spaces will be available in 3 buildings at the Western Washington Fairgrounds,  near the ShowPlex Building where the Conformation event is conducted. Grooming spaces will be located in the: 1) Pavilion; 2) Centennial ("Bubble"), and, 3) if needed, the Arena.  The Pavilion and Centennial Buildings will be filled first, then, if needed, the Arena.  Reservations requested for specific buildings or adjoining spaces will be accommodated if space is available AND if requested at the time of reservation. Where limited, assignments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.  A maximum of 4 spaces is allowed per reservation.

 

Each reserved space is approximately 100 square feet.   Most spaces are approximately 10x10'.   Center aisles in the Centennial (Bubble) building are approximately 8x12'.  All paid/reserved grooming spaces have power.


Grooming buildings are available for set-up on Friday after 11:00AM.  Please do not try to enter grooming facilities prior to this time.

 

We appreciate your participation in 2024 Western Washington Summer Cluster Dog Show and look forward to meeting you at the grooming area.

 

 

Grooming Space Reservations - Opens in May when the premium is published by BaRay Events.
The cost for each grooming space is $80.   Click on the "Grooming Space" button to be taken to the online reservation form to reserve and pay by credit or debit card for grooming spaces.
Grooming Space in the Pavilion Building.

About the Grooming Spaces

Grooming Space Reservations - Opens when BaRay opens Premium

The cost for each grooming space is $80 and covers Friday through Monday. There is no reduction in fee for fewer days Click on the "Grooming Space" button to be taken to the (insert link to Grooming Reservation Form) to reserve and pay by credit or debit card for grooming spaces.

 

The Reserved Grooming Form has a space to select building preference, however assignments of available spaces will be made in order of first come, first served, based building preference and the date-time of the paid reservation. By submitting a reservations, exhibitors agree to accept space assigned.

Reserved Grooming Space

Grooming spaces will be available in 3 buildings at the Western Washington Fairgrounds,  near the ShowPlex Building where the Conformation event is conducted. Grooming spaces will be located in the: 1) Pavilion; 2) Centennial ("Bubble"), and, 3) if needed, the Expo buildings.  The Pavilion and Centennial Buildings will be filled first, then, if needed, the Expo.  Reservations requested for specific buildings or adjoining spaces will be accommodated if space is available AND if requested at the time of reservation. Where limited, assignments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.  A maximum of 4 spaces is allowed per reservation.
 
Each reserved space is approximately 100 square feet.   Most spaces are approximately 10x10'.   Center aisles in the Centennial (Bubble) building are approximately 8x12'.  All paid/reserved grooming spaces have power.

Grooming buildings are available for set-up on Friday after 11:00AM.  Please do not try to enter grooming facilities prior to this time.
  
Pavilion - Most exhibitors prefer this facility as it is fully enclosed and closest to the Showplex, where the conformation rings, event administration and vendors are located.  It has restrooms, is air conditioned and grooming is located on the first level with concrete floors.  The Obedience and Rally events take place on the 2nd floor.   In the absence of other preferences, the Pavilion will be assigned first until filled; there are approximately 129 spaces.
 
Centennial Building ("Bubble")-  is located south of the ShowPlex and has approximately 75 spaces in an arched membrane building.  The flooring in this building is asphalt concrete paving.   This is the ONLY facility in which lined X-pens are allowed inside the building.  Note: privately-owned X-pens are not allowed inside or outside any other building.
 
Expo Building  – This building will be under construction and not available for the Summer Cluster.

 

Arena - is located just south of the Bubble.  It is an open-air (not enclosed), covered structure with a high ceiling and asphalt concrete floor.  Power drops will be  placed in the structure to accommodate grooming appliances.  Note: the weather in July will most likely be warm.   Exhibitors should consider bringing fans to cool their areas.   Similar to the Bubble, restroom facilities are in close proximity.  
 
Grooming Space Reservations - Opens when BaRay opens Premium
The cost for each grooming space is $80 and covers Friday through Monday. There is no reduction in fee for fewer days Click on the "Grooming Space" button to be taken to the (insert link to Grooming Reservation Form) to reserve and pay by credit or debit card for grooming spaces.
 
The Reserved Grooming Form has a space to select building preference, however assignments of available spaces will be made in order of first come, first served, based building preference and the date-time of the paid reservation. By submitting a reservations, exhibitors agree to accept space assigned.