2012 Events and Shows
Dallas Safari Club
January 5th - 8th.
Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX
For nearly three decades, Dallas Safari Club's annual convention has set the standard for sporting enthusiasts from around the world. This year's Out of the Wild promises to be the most successful convention yet.
More than 30,000 outdoorsmen and women will attend our four-day exposition Jan. 5-8 at the Dallas Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Dallas. While here, they'll bid in our silent and live auctions for the world's finest wilderness experiences and sporting equipment, marvel at our wildlife displays, and visit the booths of hundreds of exhibitors from local shops to African hunting lodges.
ATA (Archery Trade Association)
January 10th - 12th.
Columbus, Ohio
The ATA has served its members since 1953. It is dedicated to making the industry profitable by decreasing business overhead, reducing taxes and government regulation, and increasing participation in archery and bowhunting. The organization also owns and operates the ATA Trade Show, the archery and bowhunting industry's largest and longest-running trade show worldwide.
Shot Show
January 17th-20th.
Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV
The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.
NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation)
February 10th - 12th.
Nashville,
TN
The 35th Annual NWTF National Convention and Sport Show
- More than 600 booths loaded with hunting gear from all your favorite brands in our biggest sport show ever!
- All the biggest stars from outdoor television, including Michael Waddell and Brenda Valentine, the NWTF's national spokespersons!
- Seminars from the biggest names in hunting and conservation that can help improve your hunting skills and hunting land habitat!
- Music from legendary entertainer Trace Adkins, The Band Perry and more!
- The best turkey callers in the world competing in the Grand National Turkey Calling Championships!
- Tons of family activities, including "The Roost," where kids can explore a cave, see real animals, meet Smokey Bear and more!
- Auctions for African safaris, hunting trips all over North America, rare firearms and more!
NBS Spring Market
February 3rd - 7th.
Fort Worth, Texas / Fort Worth Convention Center