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