If you had to pick one

[PamperedPup]

Hello All, I am from Canada and therefore I do not have alot of grooming functions to pick from to attend. Sometime in 2010 I would like to make a trip to the US to attend a trade show/expo so I was wondering if you had to pick just one which would you attend? I also have to order all of my supplies from away so the opportunity to try out shears and actually hold products before buying (lol what a luxury) would be high on my list. I would love to be able to go to more as I am big on learning and keeping up with the industry but as a new shop owner funds are tight. If it makes a difference I would love to see Jodi Murphy in action. Thanks guys

[Moonpiepoodlz]

I've heard Hershey is the show to go to. I've been to Vegas and enjoyed it and since it's local, I go to the Pac. NW show in March. I will say Vegas and Pac. NW doesn't have Jodi Murphy

[Moonpiepoodlz]

I forgot

it also depends on what you're looking for: seminars, competitions, down time entertainment.
I hope one day to get to Hershey; I'd be happy with Atlanta Pet Fair also.

[mylady]

Hershey would probably be my vote. it's the largest show I've been to having the most vendors, classes, etc. Intergroom is nice, but not as big and I really enjoyed the NEPGP show, but if I wanted to get as much as I could from one show I'd go to Hershey. Of course I haven't attended the APF or any of the shows on the west coast!