Doors open @ 8:00am
Education Starts @ 9:00am
VIP Expo Entry @ 1:30pm
General Admission @ 2:00pm
Student fade competition @ 2:30pm
Modern traditional competition @ 3:45pm
fast fade competition @ 5:00pm
freestyle / total look competition @ 5:45pm
Award ceremony @ 7pm
Doors open @ 8:00am Education Starts @ 9:00am VIP Expo Entry @ 1:30pm General Admission @ 2:00pm Student fade competition @ 2:30pm Modern traditional competition @ 3:45pm fast fade competition @ 5:00pm freestyle / total look competition @ 5:45pm Award ceremony @ 7pm
Klutch Barber Expo 2025 in Owensboro, Kentucky
Join us for the 1st Annual Klutch Barber Expo, hosted by Seancutshair, at the Owensboro Convention Center! This exciting event will feature education from the industry's top educators, including @_natemotivates, @dreclipperhands, @cjdabarber, and @papibeam. They will be covering everything from, fading, line-ups, styling, color, and even business and social media techniques.
Explore the latest products and innovations from top brands such as Babyliss Pro, Tomb45, and Illuzien. Experience thrilling barber competitions, including a student competition, fast fade, modern traditional, and freestyle total look.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the best in the industry, learn new techniques, and take your barbering skills to the next level. Register now and be a part of this must-attend event for all barbers and enthusiasts. There are two ticket options; General Admission and VIP. VIP Tickets include premiere seating for education, early entry to the Expo, a VIP Swag Bag, and one entry into the VIP Giveaway including BabylissPro clippers and NEW styling products from Tomb45.
Location
The 2025 Klutch Barber Expo will be held at the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Travel
Owensboro is centrally located only a few hours from Nashville, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Knoxville. Only a little further from Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlanta.
There are two hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center.
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront
Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront
There are four options for flying in for the event:
Owensboro, Kentucky (OWB) - Direct
Evansville, Indiana (EVV) - 40 minutes
Louisville, Kentucky (SDF) - 1 hour 30 minutes
Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) - 2 hours
Fly into Owensboro, KY (OWB) via Contour Airlines through Chicago O'hare. Fly into Evansville, IN (EVV) which is 40 minutes from Owensboro. Fly into Louisville, KY (SDF) which is 1.5 hours away. Fly into Nashville, TN (BNA) which is 2 hours from Owensboro. Then either rent a car or Uber/Lyft to Owensboro.
Education
@_natemotivates - Making 6 Figures Behind the Chair
@dreclipperhands - Creating Systems for Success
@seancutshair - Set Yourself Apart with Styling
@papibeam - 3 Level Enhancement Technique
@cjdabarber - Scissor Cutting with the DFS Formula
Vendors
Come shop the latest and greatest tools on the expo floor from brands such as:
Tomb45
BabylissPro
Fort Worth Barber Supply
Illuzien
Uplift
GandBPro
Fresh Shears
Habibe Sunglasses
Blood, Veins, and Bandages
Pinstop
Graham Co. Sharpening
Business of Barbering Institute
That Urban Edge
Knuckleheads
The Big Barber
Raw N Unkut
Competitions
Student
Any kind of fade. Judged on cleanliness of fade, linework, style, and overall finished cut.
Time: 45 Minutes
Sign Up Cost: $75
Prizes:
1st Place - $200, 1st Place Award, + GandBPro x SCH Full Size Mobile Workstation
2nd Place - GandBPro x SCH Crossbody
Modern Traditional
Traditional haircut with a modern fade. Judged on traditional styling, cleanliness of fade, style, and overall finished cut.
Time: 45 Minutes
Sign Up Cost: $100
Prizes:
1st Place - $300, 1st Place Award, + Tomb45 Care Package
2nd Place - GandBPro x SCH Crossbody
Fast Fade
Any kind of fade. Judged on cleanliness of fade, linework, and overall finished cut.
Time: 15 Minutes
Sign Up Cost: $100
Prize: $300, 1st Place Award, + BabylissPro Care Package
2nd Place - GandBPro x SCH Crossbody
Freestyle & Total Look
Anything goes!!! Judged on total look, including haircut, designs, hair color, and outfit.
Time: 60 Mins
Sign Up Cost: $125
Prizes:
1st Place - $400, 1st Place Award, + BabylissPro/Tomb45 Care Package
2nd Place - GandBPro x SCH Crossbody
(General Admission Included with Competition Registration)
Tickets
General Admission $60 - General seating at the education segment and general admission the expo floor after VIP
VIP $120 - VIP section seating at the education segment and early entry to the expo (1:00pm)
Competition registration includes general admission
Klutch Barber Expo Schedule
8:00am - Doors Open
9:00am - 1:00pm - Education
1:30pm - VIP Entry to Expo Floor
2:00pm - General Admission
2:30pm - Student Fade Competition
3:45pm - Modern Traditional Competition
5:00pm - Fast Fade Competition
5:45pm - Freestyle / Total Look Competition
7:00pm - Award Ceremony