Outdoor Retailer 2027 Booth in Minneapolis: Your Turnkey Booth Builder
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Outdoor Retailer is the North American gathering for the outdoor industry: brands, specialty retailers, and content creators. Next edition: August 18 to 20, 2027, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Outdoor Retailer: the trade show for outdoor brands and retailers
The show brings together outdoor apparel, equipment, and accessory brands with the independent stores that distribute them. Founded in 1982, it is organized by Emerald X. Since 2026, it has been held in August in Minneapolis, featuring an educational symposium on the first day followed by two days of exhibition floor.
The 2026 edition welcomed over 400 verified retail buyers. The format prioritizes business meetings and highlighting brands to specialty retailers.
Minneapolis: a trade show in the heart of the United States
The Minneapolis Convention Center is located downtown, close to hotels and transportation. For a French exhibitor, the project requires transatlantic transport, US customs clearance, and the use of the center's official service providers for setup, which is subject to strict rules.
Our office in America coordinates the receipt of the booth, on-site setup, and monitoring of local service providers.
Outdoor and sports booths: how we work
Retailers walk the aisle with one goal: to understand a brand and its product in a matter of seconds. The booth must showcase products in real-world situations, using natural materials, with a clear presentation of the ranges and a comfortable meeting space for orders. Visit our lifestyle and leisure booth page and our custom-made booths.
Our portfolio related to outdoor and leisure
Opinel: Opinel booth at Maison&Objet 2026 (file Maison & Objet). A brand of outdoor knives, whose universe aligns with the brands present at Outdoor Retailer.
Kokido: Kokido booth at Piscine Globale (file Piscine globale). An outdoor leisure equipment manufacturer, presented to specialized distributors.
Tips for exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer
Define your target: focus on clear product lines and a message adapted to independent retailers.
Show the product in use: textures, materials, and real-life scenarios convince faster than a catalog.
Anticipate American logistics: transport, customs, and installation require several months of planning.
Schedule meetings: a closed space for ordering and demonstrations improves conversion rates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Outdoor Retailer
When should I start a booth project for Minneapolis?
Eight to ten months before the opening, in order to integrate design, manufacturing in France, and shipping to the United States.
Where and when does the next edition take place?
At the Minneapolis Convention Center, from August 18 to 20, 2027.
Can Expace build a booth in Minneapolis?
Yes. Design and manufacturing in France, transport and setup coordinated with our office in America.
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category :
Sport, outdoor, and specialized retail
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center
Date:
18–20 August 2027
Frequency:
Annual
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