Jersey Shore Barber & Beauty Expo
Sat, Oct 17
|THE TERMINAL @ Showboat Hotel & Resort.
COMPETITIONS | NETWORKING | SHOWCASE | VENDORS | CELEBRITY APPEARANCES & MORE! Join us Saturday & Sunday at the Jersey Shore Barber & Beauty Expo, where barbers and stylists come together to network, showcase, and learn new techniques and latest trends. HALLOWEEN CONTEST & MORE.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
THE TERMINAL @ Showboat Hotel & Resort., 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
About the event
The Showboat Casino & Resort is home to the biggest Arcade in South Jersey, "The Lucky Snake" and also has an indoor water park, "Island Waterpark."
Bring your family and stay for the weekend, and join us Sunday, October 18th, 2026, all day for the JERSEY SHORE BARBER & BEAUTY EXPO !!
COMPETITIONS SUCH AS:
Student Fade & Style
Schedule
5 hours 30 minutesCompetitions
Main Stage
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket includes one child over the age of 5-12 or an adult. General Admission Ticket is an entry to the competitions and expo only!
From $25.00 to $40.00
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
$40.00
+$2.65 Tax
$25.00
+$1.66 Tax
Educational Seminar and Expo
The purchase of this ticket allows entry to the following: Education Seminar in the morning & Expo floor in the afternoon! An all-day pass, 9 am to 9 pm Sunday only, October 18th, from 9 am to 9 pm: Education and Exhibitions with Competitions.
$90.00
+$5.96 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
ELITE VIP
The VIP admission will allow you to enter the Networking Event, Education Seminar, Barber Battle Expo & After Party‼️ In addition, you will get a SWAG BAG full of products and tools & full access to the VIP Lounge with food & drinks!! No wait access and front-row seating in the education class and competition area‼️
$250.00
+$16.56 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Networking Event
This ticket includes an entry to the Networking Event the night before the show. Join us and meet some of the judges, especially guest, educators and more! From 8 pm -12 am. Located at The Spirit Bar on the main floor of the Showboat at the back by the boardwalk! See you there!
$20.00
+$1.32 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
After Party
This ticket includes one entry to the After Party at The Spirit Bar located on the main floor of the Showboat at the back by the boardwalk! Come celebrate with us another year of the JSBBX! 10pm-2am.
$20.00
+$1.32 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
STUDENT MID-FADE & STYLE
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day on the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: Any barber 3 years or less of experience or is enrolled in a school. You have 40 minutes to perform a MID-FADE AND STYLE the hair ontop. 1st place winner gets $500 cash! ***NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.*** You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$100.00
+$6.63 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
UP-DO & MAKE-UP
This purchase admits ONE stylist and ONE model on the expo floor on the day of the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: You have 1 hour to do a (DAY LOOK) MAKE-UP & UP-DO. 1st place wins $500 You will be graded on the overall look of the model, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, balance & symmetry.
$100.00
+$6.63 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
RETWIST & BRAID
This purchase admits only one stylist and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: Hair should be blown out before completion. You have 40 minutes to perform a retwist & braid design. 1st place will get $500 cash plus trophies & products! NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS allowed. You will be graded on overall braid, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$100.00
+$6.63 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
FAST TAPER
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: You have 12 minutes to preform the freshest taper. The top of the hair must be a #2 or longer! WIN $700 1st place 🥇 ‼️ $200 2nd place 🥇 ‼️ $100 3rd place 🥇 ‼️ COLOR ENHANCEMENTS is allowed. You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
FRESH FAST FADE
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: You have 15 minutes to preform the freshest fade (low/mid/high). The top of the hair must be a #2 or longer! WIN $700, 1st place 🥇 ‼️ $200, 2nd place 🥇 ‼️ $100, 3rd place 🥇 ‼️ NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS allowed. You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
DUPLICATE DESIGN & FADE
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day on the competition only. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Non Refundable**** Description: You have 40 minutes to COPY a design that will be provided to you the day of the battle. Put your skills to the test! WIN $700, 1st place 🥇 $200, 2nd place 🥇 $100, 3rd place 🥇 ***COLOR ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED*** You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
(TRADITIONAL) SHEAR SHOWDOWN
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition. All other tickets are sold separately. *Non-Refundable* Description: You have 30 minutes to perform a TRADITIONAL haircut with just shears and trimmer—no clipper work, part line optional. Hair must be styled! (Skin fade is not traditional.) WIN $700, 1st place! $200, 2nd $100, 3rd *NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.* You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
COLORED CROP-TOP & FADE
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition. All other tickets are sold separately. *Non-Refundable* Description: You have 40 minutes to perform a trendy crop-top. Color must be done before competition, or you can use a spray color can; the top of the hair MUST BE COLORED & styled. WIN $700, 1st 🥇 $200, 2nd $100, 3rd *COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS IS ALLOWED.* You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
BOLDI & BEARD
This purchase admits only one barber and one model on the expo floor on the day of the competition. All other tickets are sold separately. ***Nonrefundable*** Description: You have 30 minutes to perform a fresh boldi and clean beard line-up & blend. The top of the hair MUST be done with a razor on stage, no SHAVERS. WIN $700, 1st place! $200, 2nd $100, 3rd ***NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.*** You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$180.00
+$11.93 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
TAG TEAM HALLOWEEN TOTAL LOOK
This purchase admits 2 barbers/stylists and 1 model on the expo floor the day of the competition. All other tickets are sold separately. **Nonrefundable** Description: You have 1 hour to perform the most creative & unique Halloween-themed total look with hair, makeup, and overall costume look! Everything must be done on stage! WIN $1500 1st place 🥇 $300 2nd $200 3r **ANYTHING GOES. COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.** You will be graded on overall theme, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.
$300.00
+$19.88 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Exhibitor Booth (no power)
10x10 vending space. This purchase includes 2 General Admission Tickets.
$300.00
+$19.88 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Exhibitor Booth (corner)
10x10 vending space with no electricity. This purchase includes 2 General Admission Tickets.
$400.00
+$26.50 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Exhibitor Booth (with power)
10x10 vending space with electricity. This purchase includes 2 General Admission Tickets.
$500.00
+$33.13 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Double Exhibitor Space w power
20x10 space (no sponsorship)
$800.00
+$53.00 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Silver Sponsor
This purchase includes a 10x20 space with 5 general admission tickets.
$1,000.00
+$66.25 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Gold Sponsor
This purchase includes a 10x20 space with electricity and 6 General Admission Tickets.
$1,500.00
+$99.38 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Platinum Sponsor
Vending space by the main stage. This purchase includes a 20x20 space and 8 General Admission Tickets.
$2,000.00
+$132.50 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Exclusive Sponsorship
You will be the center of attention with this exclusive package. Ticket includes a 10x30 or 20x20 space and 10 General Admission tickets.
$4,000.00
+$265.00 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM
Live Performance
Show off your talent in front of a huge audience. Any local ARTIST who would like to perform LIVE on the main stage for 10 minutes or less. You will receive 10 tickets to resell and make your money back and more!
$200.00
+$13.25 Tax
Goes on sale
Apr 01, 12:00 AM