Barber Expos in the USA

Barber expos in the USA are loud, social and full of talent. Barbers travel across states for live cutting, stage education, product drops and battles, and the culture around these events is as much a draw as the classes.

The East Coast has a packed run of barber events. The HEBS Barber Games fill the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus each May, the CT Barber Expo and Barber Grammys take over Mohegan Sun the same month, and the Jersey Shore Barber and Beauty Expo returns to Atlantic City each October. In the Midwest, Battle of the Champions brings barbers to Alsip near Chicago in February and Klutch Barber Expo meets in Owensboro, Kentucky, in March. The West and South have the Los Angeles Barber Expo each July and Barbercon Dallas each September. Barbers also have dedicated areas at Premiere Orlando, Premiere Anaheim, America's Beauty Show and Be+Well New York.

Every barber expo in the USA is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can choose your next battle or class.

Getting around

Secaucus is a short trip from Manhattan and close to Newark Liberty. Mohegan Sun in Uncasville is a drive from Bradley International in Hartford or from Providence. Alsip sits in Chicago's southwest suburbs, closest to Midway, and Owensboro is a drive from Evansville or Louisville.

Where to stay

For the Barber Grammys, Mohegan Sun has its own hotel, so you can stay where the action is. Battle of the Champions is held at a DoubleTree hotel, which makes an on site room the easy choice. For the Atlantic City expo, the host venue is part of the Showboat resort on the Boardwalk.

Tips for barber expos

• Enter battles early, as spaces can be limited and models need to be booked.
• Bring clippers, guards and spare blades, plus your licence for trade only events.
• Watch the main stage. Many top barbers share their techniques live.
• Network with brands. Expos are a common place to meet sponsors and education teams.