Best Outdoor, Camping & Hunting Trade Shows in the United States
27 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 27 Outdoor, Camping & Hunting trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 4,716 exhibitors, led by AAPEX 2026 (an estimated 1,916 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Portland Convention Center, Anaheim Convention Center (Hall D) and DECC - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Events run across 17 regions including Alaska, California and Connecticut.
What counts as a Outdoor, Camping & Hunting trade show: Outdoor, Camping & Hunting trade shows cover consumer outdoor recreation — camping, caravanning and motorhomes, hunting and gamekeeping, sporting arms and knives, angling gear, alpine and adventure activity, diving and survival equipment.
Top Outdoor, Camping & Hunting trade shows in United States
AAPEX 2026
3–5 Nov 20261,916 exhibitorsGreat American Outdoor Show
6–14 Feb 2027885 exhibitorsNewport Boatshow
17–20 Sep 2026~450 exhibitorsLlano Gun Show
3–4 Oct 2026~367 exhibitorsChicago Boat Show
3–7 Feb 2027~135 exhibitorsAnnapolis Boat Shows
16–18 Apr 2027~135 exhibitorsIndiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo™️
19–28 Feb 2027133 exhibitorsBass and Saltwater Fishing Expo
8–10 Jan 2027~130 exhibitorsSnowbound 2026
14–15 Nov 2026~105 exhibitorsAtlanta Boat Show
7–10 Jan 2027~101 exhibitors
Upcoming Outdoor, Camping & Hunting trade shows in United States
AAPEX 2026International3 Nov 2026Las Vegas NV, US3 Nov 2026Las Vegas NV, US1,916Fact
Great American Outdoor ShowInternational6 Feb 2027Harrisburg, US6 Feb 2027Harrisburg, US885Fact
Pittsburgh RV ShowNational15 Jan 2027Pittsburgh, US15 Jan 2027Pittsburgh, US37Fact
Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo™️Regional19 Feb 2027Indianapolis, US19 Feb 2027Indianapolis, US133Fact
Newport BoatshowInternational17 Sep 2026Newport, US17 Sep 2026Newport, US450Estimate
Tacoma RV ShowSmall18 Jan 2027Tacoma, US18 Jan 2027Tacoma, US42Fact
Savannah Boat ShowRegional12 Mar 2027Savannah, US12 Mar 2027Savannah, US83Fact
Llano Gun ShowRegional3 Oct 2026Llano, US3 Oct 2026Llano, US367Estimate
Portland Boat ShowSmall13 Jan 2027Portland, US13 Jan 2027Portland, US25Fact
Snowbound 2026Regional14 Nov 2026Uncasville, US14 Nov 2026Uncasville, US105Estimate
Atlanta Boat ShowRegional7 Jan 2027Atlanta, US7 Jan 2027Atlanta, US101Estimate
Bass and Saltwater Fishing ExpoRegional8 Jan 2027Raleigh, US8 Jan 2027Raleigh, US130Estimate
Chicago Boat ShowRegional3 Feb 2027Rosemont, US3 Feb 2027Rosemont, US135Estimate
Annapolis Boat ShowsRegional16 Apr 2027Annapolis / Grasonville, US16 Apr 2027Annapolis / Grasonville, US135Estimate
Richmond Fishing ExpoRegional15 Jan 2027Doswell, US15 Jan 2027Doswell, US100Estimate
Washington Sportsmen's ShowSmall3 Feb 2027Puyallup, US3 Feb 2027Puyallup, US17Estimate
Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's ShowSmall17 Feb 2027Portland, US17 Feb 2027Portland, US17Estimate
Central Carolina Boat & Fishing ExpoSmall1 Mar 2027Greensboro, US1 Mar 2027Greensboro, US24Estimate
Great Alaska Sportsman ShowSmall5 Mar 2027Anchorage, US5 Mar 2027Anchorage, US14Estimate
Kansas City Boat & SportshowRegional7 Jan 2027Kansas City, US7 Jan 2027Kansas City, US
ATA ShowInternational7 Jan 2027Indianapolis, US7 Jan 2027Indianapolis, US
LA CROSSE SPORT SHOW 202711 Feb 2027La Crosse, US11 Feb 2027La Crosse, US
DULUTH SPORT SHOW 202718 Feb 2027Duluth, US18 Feb 2027Duluth, US
Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show11 Mar 2027Redmond, US11 Mar 2027Redmond, US
NIKE ACE OF CLUBS REGION QUALIFIER3 Apr 2027Minneapolis, US3 Apr 2027Minneapolis, US
Anaheim Scuba ShowRegional15 May 2027Anaheim, US15 May 2027Anaheim, US
Annual Celebration12 Nov 2026US12 Nov 2026US
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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