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The Great American Outdoor Show runs nine days in Harrisburg next month—over 1,000 exhibitors, 400+ outfitters, 650,000 square feet of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear. Whether you’re booking your next hunt, shopping for a new rifle, or bringing the family for a weekend, here’s how to make the trip worth it.
Open to everyone, not just industry.
Unlike trade-only shows, Great American Outdoor Show welcomes hunters, anglers, shooters, and outdoor families. You’re walking the same aisles as everyone from first-time deer hunters to experienced safari guides.
Nine days means you choose your experience.
Hate crowds? Come Tuesday or Wednesday. Want the full experience with concerts and competitions? Hit the weekend. Nine days gives you options.
It’s about the whole outdoor lifestyle.
Firearms and archery, yes—but also outfitted hunts worldwide, fishing boats and tackle, RVs and camping gear, wild game cooking demos, taxidermy displays. If it happens outdoors, it’s here.
Book your next hunting or fishing trip.
400+ outfitters and boat captains from around the world set up in dedicated halls. Alaska salmon fishing, Colorado elk, New Mexico oryx, African plains game, Canada waterfowl—talk directly to guides, see their success photos, ask questions, and book trips. Many offer show-only deposit discounts.
Shop firearms, bows, and gear hands-on.
Try before you buy on archery shooting lanes. Handle firearms from manufacturers. Compare optics side-by-side. Ask technical questions. Get show-specific pricing. Way better than ordering online and hoping it works.
Learn from seminars throughout the day.
Hunting techniques for various game, shooting fundamentals, game processing and cooking, fishing tactics, land management. Speakers include outdoor TV personalities, professional guides, and experienced hunters. Free with admission.
Bring the family—there’s plenty for them.
Eddie Eagle Kid’s Zone with crafts and games, kids’ casting contests, rock climbing wall, DockDogs competitions (dogs jumping into pools), Pennsylvania Lumberjack Championships, HAWG Tank live fishing demonstrations. It’s not just browsing booths.
Enter to win firearms at the Wall of Guns.
NRA Foundation raffle—40+ firearms on display (pistols, rifles, shotguns). Buy raffle tickets, support youth shooting programs, possibly win something. One ticket drawn for every 100 sold.
Pick your days based on what you want.
Weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday):
Weekends (Friday–Sunday):
Review the floor plan before you go.
Nine halls. Outfitter Hall is separate from firearms and fishing gear. Archery has dedicated space with shooting lanes. Map your priorities: greatamericanoutdoorshow.org has an interactive floor plan.
Bring cash and know your budget.
Many exhibitors offer show-only deals—discounted trip deposits, package pricing on gear, bundled accessories. Credit cards work everywhere, but cash sometimes gets you better deals. Know what you’re willing to spend before temptation hits.
Wear comfortable shoes. Seriously.
You’ll walk miles. Nine halls. Multiple levels. Concrete floors. Good shoes matter more than looking sharp.
Serious Hunters:
Anglers:
Shooting Sports Enthusiasts:
Bowhunters:
Families:
RV and Camping Enthusiasts:
NRA Country Concerts (separate tickets):
Pennsylvania Lumberjack Championships – Opening day—professional lumberjacks competing in various events
3D Bowhunter Challenge – 30-target course, test your skills or just watch
DockDogs – Dogs competing in distance jumping and high diving into pools is always entertaining
Wall of Guns Raffle – NRA Foundation fundraiser, 40+ firearms, tickets sold throughout the show
Dates: February 7-15, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA
Hours: Vary by day—check greatamericanoutdoorshow.org for daily schedule
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Interactive floor maps, exhibitor lists, seminar schedules, updates
Contact outfitters within a week if you’re serious.
Popular hunts book months in advance. If you got quotes or discussed dates, follow up while you’re fresh in their memory.
Test your gear purchases right away.
Archery equipment needs tuning, firearms need range time, fishing gear needs water testing. Address issues while exhibitor contacts are current.
Share your finds with hunting and fishing buddies.
Which outfitters impressed you? What gear innovations did you see? Who offered the best value? Your network wants to know.
If you run a gun shop or shooting range, Great American Outdoor Show offers business intelligence: what products are trending, which manufacturers are launching new lines, what your customers will ask for in three months. Many shop owners and range operators attend both as professionals scouting inventory and as hunters planning personal trips.
As America’s first licensed target manufacturer (NRA License No. 1), National Target tracks these shows to understand where hunting and shooting sports are headed. When new hunters join the community, when archery competition grows, when shooting disciplines gain popularity—those trends eventually drive demand at local shops and ranges.
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Nine days. Over 1,000 exhibitors. 400+ outfitters. Hands-on gear testing. Educational seminars. Family activities. NRA Country concerts.
Whether you’re booking an African safari, buying your first compound bow, teaching your kids to fish, or just soaking up outdoor culture with 200,000+ fellow enthusiasts, the Great American Outdoor Show concentrates it all in Harrisburg for nine days in February.
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National Target Discount for Show Attendees
In support of the outdoor community gathering in Harrisburg, we’re offering 25% off all orders through February 28. Use code GAOS26 at checkout, perfect for anything from stocking targets for your range and running training programs to planning spring competitions.
Cannot be combined with other offers. Visit nationaltarget.com to browse our complete selection of NRA-licensed competition targets, law enforcement qualification silhouettes, and specialty training targets.