Outdoor Retailer, the premier B2B gathering for the $1.2 trillion North American outdoor industry, will make its new home in Minneapolis, debuting August 19–21, 2026, with a renewed focus on collaboration, learning, and shared experiences.

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Discover Your Path at Outdoor Retailer

North America’s largest trade show for the outdoor industry encourages exploration through an experience designed by activity to help you find more of what you’re looking for. Meet with hundreds of brands and thousands of buyers. Discover emerging trends, new partners, strategies for growth, and a better way to buy. Expand your network and help shape the future of the outdoor industry. At the intersection of commerce and community, your path to discovery is at Outdoor Retailer.

Apply Now For The Hosted Buyer Program

Outdoor Retailer features a robust Hosted Buyer Program intended for independent specialty retailers, and omnichannel retailers who are ready to purchase outdoor apparel, clothing, footwear, gear, recreation and leisure products. Submitting your application below will afford qualified buyers the opportunity to subsidize out-of-pocket travel costs to attend the show. Each application will be reviewed and vetted by our show team on a case-by-case basis. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

We are now accepting applications for the August 2026 show.

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Activity-Focused Show Floor Aligns Brands with Retail Buyers

The layout of the show floor aligns specific product needs and interests to maximize your time on site. Activity-focused zones bring retailers, brands, product developers, and media with shared interests together to see how emerging trends are evolving and get business done.