October 22, 2025

Switchback and Outdoor Industry Association deepen partnership with shared goal of unifying national gathering

Portland, MAINE (October 22, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Supporting the goal of a unifying national gathering that elevates all sectors of the outdoor community, Diversified, the owner and operator of Switchback, and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) are deepening their relationship. While the original strategic partnership announced in fall 2024 was...

October 7, 2025

Frostbike calls on the bike industry to Take the Lane

Minneapolis, MN (October 7, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Quality Bicycle Products (Q), the leading North America-based bicycle parts distributor and brand manufacturer, is excited to announce the return of its industry event, Frostbike. Taking place February 26–28, 2026, at Q headquarters in Minneapolis, Frostbike is back after a four-year hiatus,...

October 2, 2025

Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction

Outdoor Retailer announced the show will be in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug. 19 to 21, 2026, and industry stakeholders will now lead the planning of the event. Dubbed the Leadership Village, athlete and Summit Scholarship founder Sunny Stroeer, who moderated several discussions at Industry Day at OR last year, and industry veteran and...

October 2, 2025

Fixed Operations Day at RV Dealers Convention/Expo to Focus on Profitability and Efficiency

FAIRFAX, VA. (October 2, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RV fixed operation professionals will be able to attend the RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas at a special price for an intensive series of workshops focusing on service and parts departments. During Fixed Operations Day on Thursday, Nov. 13, dealership...

September 24, 2025

Switchback at TRE builds on momentum of inaugural spring event with top-tier brand commitments and dynamic programming

PORTLAND, MAINE (September 24, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Switchback, the education and business gathering for the outdoor industry, returns this December as part of The Running Event (TRE), bringing a mix of new and returning outdoor brands with a strong run component including Patagonia, TEVA, KEEN Footwear, Mammut, Smartwool, Stio,...

September 24, 2025

Overland Expo SoCal 2026 to Debut New Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion

COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 24, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Overland Expo, the premier consumer expo for overlanding and outdoor adventure, is expanding its SoCal event in 2026 with the launch of the Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion. The new pavilion will debut at Overland Expo SoCal, March 14–15, 2026, at the OC...

September 22, 2025

Vendor Training +Plus Sessions at 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Aim to Drive Growth and Innovation

Fairfax, VA. (September 22, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - More than 30 Vendor Training +Plus sessions are scheduled for the 2025 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, offering dealership professionals the opportunity to explore the latest innovations, products, and services from top industry providers. Vendor Training +Plus sessions scheduled: From Lead to Loss: Synthetic...

September 15, 2025

Overland Expo East Returns to Arrington, VA, October 3–5, 2025

ARRINGTON, VA (September 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Overland Expo® East, the premier overlanding event on the East Coast, returns to Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia, October 3–5, 2025. With more than 250 exhibitors, hundreds of hours of educational programming, and a full schedule of community gatherings, East offers an...

September 12, 2025

Surf Expo September Delivers Strong Momentum

Surf Expo wrapped its September edition with strong momentum, delivering a high energy, business-first event and showcasing the continued strength and evolution of the surf, watersports, and coastal lifestyle markets. Retailers from 66 countries attended the show, connecting with a powerful mix of heritage brands, emerging newcomers, and crossover outdoor...

September 12, 2025

Athletes, Films, and Fireside Chats: Snowbound Expo 2025 Speaker Line-Up Revealed

Boston, MA (September 12, 20250 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Snowbound Expo, the largest winter sports and lifestyle show in North America, returns to the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in the Seaport District on November 14-16, 2025 with a confirmed speaker line-up that includes some of the most influential voices in snow...