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1 | BODEGA AI | MASTER TRADE SHOW LIST | 2026-2027 | V12 (Oct 12, 2026): researched the 174 rows without firm upcoming dates or exact venues. 96 updated, 3 ended or paused, the rest still unpublished. LIGHT BLUE cells = changed in V12 (earlier highlights cleared). Each researched row's Notes now starts with "Oct 12, 2026 check:" plus a status and source; "(unverified)" in Date(s) means a third-party or trade-press source only. Every changed cell is listed on the Change Log tab. | V11 (Oct 12, 2026): NEW CATEGORY "Agent Acquisition" for recruiting agents and ISOs rather than merchants. Added 15 rows: NAC (National ATM Council) Conference & Expo, ATMIA US Conference, and The National Franchise Show in 13 US markets (incl. NY/NJ Jan 23-24, 2027). New rows are LIGHT BLUE with a bold blue show name; filter Category = Agent Acquisition to see them. | V9 (Sep 21, 2026): verified all Oct, Nov and Dec 2026 events and the TBD rows; LIGHT BLUE cells = changed in V9 (bold blue show name = new row); every change and its source is on the Change Log tab. | V8 (Aug 26, 2026): added Month, Season and State (Sort) for sorting and filtering. Month and Season are parsed from the Date(s) text: 'Multiple / Rolling' means a year-round or multi-edition event, 'TBD' means no date is published yet. State (Sort) collapses multi-state entries to 'Multi-State'. | V7 (Aug 23, 2026): added Latitude / Longitude / Coordinate Precision. GREEN = venue-level coordinate from the exact street address. AMBER = city centre only (venue not yet confirmed). RED = state centre, rough placement only, do NOT use for distance or drive-time calculations. Blank = no location announced yet. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Organizer / Host | Category | Vertical(s) Reached | Audience | Date(s) | Month | Season | Location | Venue | Street Address | City | Zip | State | State (Sort) | Latitude | Longitude | Coordinate Precision | Website | Contact Page | Contact Email | Contact Name / Title | Contact Phone | Contact Notes | Priority | Cost (if known) | Notes | |||||||||
3 | ISE / Sports Expos | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle, Outdoor Retail | Consumers, plus fishing, hunting, boating and RV exhibitors | Jan 7-10, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO | Colorado Convention Center | 700 14th St | Denver | 80202 | CO | CO | 39.7430 | -104.9950 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.sportsexpos.com/ | LOW | Public admission ticket | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site lists 2027 tour: Denver Jan 7-10 (Colorado Convention Center), Sacramento Jan 14-17 (Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, 95815), Salt Lake Mar 18-21 (Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 State St, Sandy UT 84070); Reno no longer listed. Previously listed as: Annual Western US tour. Source: https://www.sportsexpos.com/ | 700+ companies across the tour. Western US only, not practical from the Northeast. | ||||||||||||||
4 | ANDMORE (AmericasMart) | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Gift, Toy, Stationery, Party | Gift/home retailers (trade-only) | Jan 12-17, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta, GA | AmericasMart Atlanta | 240 Peachtree St NW | Atlanta | 30303 | GA | GA | 33.7608 | -84.3877 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.atlantamarket.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site lists Winter 2027 showrooms Jan 12-17 (First Finds Jan 13-17) at AmericasMart; Summer 2027 not yet posted. Previously listed as: Summer: Jun 9-14, 2026; Winter: Jan 2027. Source: https://www.atlantamarket.com/ | 6,000+ brands across 51 floors. Twice yearly. | |||||||||||||||
5 | Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association | Candy / Snack / Bakery | Nut/Candy (processors, not retailers) | Nut and candy processors, suppliers, food-safety and advocacy staff | Jan 15-18, 2027 (unverified, confirm with organizer) | 01 - Jan | Winter | The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL | The Diplomat Beach Resort | 3555 S Ocean Dr | Hollywood | 33019 | FL | FL | 26.0180 | -80.1170 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.ptnpa.org | LOW | Membership oriented | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] Aggregator lists the 2027 convention Jan 15-18 at The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood FL (moved from Scottsdale); ptnpa.org shows no current convention details. Previously listed as: Annual, 2026 convention in Scottsdale AZ. Source: https://www.showsbee.com/fairs/97026-PTNPA-Annual-Convention-2027.html | DEPRIORITIZED. A processor and manufacturer body, the self-described Voice of America's Nut Industry. No retail nut/candy shop owner-buyers. | ||||||||||||||
6 | National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle, Hunting, Outdoor Retail, Gun Shops | Firearms, hunting and outdoor mfrs, distributors, licensed retailers | Jan 19-22, 2027 | 01 - Jan | Winter | Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV | Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum | 201 Sands Ave | Las Vegas | 89169 | NV | NV | 36.1215 | -115.1680 | Venue (exact address) | https://shotshow.org/ | https://shotshow.org/contact/ | ctatulli@nssf.org | Chris Tatulli, Sr. Director Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NSSF | 203-426-1320 x214 | Exhibitor help: exhibitorhelp@shotshow.org, 855-355-7468. Also Zachary Maddox x256, Quinn Cassidy x240. Managed with ConvExx (salesmgr@convexx.com). | MEDIUM | $50-$200 visitor badge depending on profile and timing | About 2,500+ exhibitors and 50,000+ attendees from 100+ countries. Reaches gun shop and outdoor retail owners, a high-risk-merchant segment many payment processors avoid, which can be a differentiator. | |||||||||
7 | The Closeout Show USA | Dollar / Closeout / Variety | Independent 99 Cents, Discount Variety, Convenience, Small Grocery, Toy, Gift, Pet | Independent retailers, distributors, resellers, importers buying bulk closeout and liquidation | Jan 19-21, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | 3000 Paradise Rd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1361 | -115.1525 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.thecloseoutshowusa.com | HIGH | Not published, register via site | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site lists Jan 19-21, 2027 at Westgate, and separately an upcoming Feb 26-Mar 2, 2027 edition; the two dates conflict, confirm with info@thecloseoutshowusa.com. Previously listed as: Aug 20-24, 2026 (spring edition Mar 11-16, 2026 passed). Source: https://www.thecloseoutshowusa.com | FILLS THE BIGGEST GAP ON THE TAM SLIDE. Independent 99 Cents is a $100B segment with zero prior coverage on this list. Hundreds of exhibitors across apparel, electronics, housewares, tools and general merchandise. Trade/B2B only. Hotel code SGCO6, 1-800-732-7117. | ||||||||||||||
8 | The Fly Fishing Show | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle | Fly fishing consumers, plus manufacturers and retailers | Jan 22-24, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center | 97 Sunfield Ave | Edison | 08837 | NJ | NJ | 40.5196 | -74.3392 | Venue (exact address) | https://flyfishingshow.com/ | LOW | Public admission ticket | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Jan 22-24, 2027 at NJ Convention and Exposition Center; street address from venue (input street field held an unrelated URL). Previously listed as: Jan 22-24, 2027. Source: https://flyfishingshow.com/ | Other Northeast stops include Marlborough MA and Lancaster PA. Narrow niche. | ||||||||||||||
9 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | Jan 23-24, 2027 (Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ | Meadowlands Expo Center | 355 Plaza Dr | Secaucus | 07094 | NJ | NJ | 40.7826 | -74.0702 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.newyorkfranchiseshow.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | HIGH | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | HOME MARKET, no travel. Sales piece (May 12, 2026) on file; free parking, no union fees. Exhibitor testimonial claims 2 franchise locations sold from one show. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
10 | ANDMORE | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Gift, Stationery | Gift/home retailers | Jan 24-28, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | World Market Center, Las Vegas, NV | World Market Center | 475 S Grand Central Pkwy | Las Vegas | 89106 | NV | NV | 36.1665 | -115.1580 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site lists Winter 2027 Jan 24-28; Summer 2027 not yet posted, address from site footer. Previously listed as: Summer: Jul 26-30, 2026; Winter: Jan 2027. Source: https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/ | |||||||||||||||
11 | USA Beauty LLC | Beauty Supply | Beauty Supply | Beauty brands, retailers, distributors, buyers | Jan 26-28, 2027 | 01 - Jan | Winter | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL | Miami Beach Convention Center | 1901 Convention Center Dr | Miami Beach | 33139 | FL | FL | 25.7950 | -80.1330 | Venue (exact address) | https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/ | https://www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/miami/become-an-exhibitor/ | Cosmoprofsales@informa.com | 1-800-335-7469 | Also customer.service@cosmoprofna.com. Organizer USA Beauty LLC (BolognaFiere / Informa / PBA). | MEDIUM | Trade only, approval required | Winter edition. Strong Latin America and Caribbean buyer presence. Pinned exact 2027 dates. | ||||||||||
12 | Conexxus | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience | C-store technology/innovation | Jan 26-29, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach | 1107 Jamboree Rd | Newport Beach | 92660 | CA | CA | 33.6230 | -117.8740 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.conexxus.org/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Moved from Arlington, TX to Newport Beach, CA: dates and city on conexxus.org, hotel name per CStore Dive 2027 calendar. Previously listed as: Jan 25-29, 2026 (passed – get 2027). Source: https://www.conexxus.org/events/2027-conexxus-annual-conference | Tech-standards focused. | |||||||||||||||
13 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | Jan 30-31, 2027 | 01 - Jan | Winter | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center | 650 S Griffin St | Dallas | 75202 | TX | TX | 32.7746 | -96.8008 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | MEDIUM | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | Back-to-back weekend with NY/NJ (Jan 23-24); one booth kit can run both. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
14 | TMC / Mazel off-site edition | Dollar / Closeout / Variety | Independent 99 Cents, Discount Variety, General Merchandise | Independent retailers and distributors, strong Latin American and Caribbean export buyer base | Jan 26-28, 2026 passed, confirm next edition | 01 - Jan | Winter | Miami International Mart, 20600 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL | FL | FL | 25.7600 | -80.1900 | City centre | https://www.tmcexpo.com | MEDIUM | Not published | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] TMC 2027 schedule lists only its Schiller Park, IL shows, no Miami edition; aggregator shows a Jun 14-15, 2026 Mart show and nothing for 2027. Source: https://www.tmcexpo.com/2027-schedule | Useful if Bodega AI ever targets Hispanic-owned independents beyond the NYC metro. | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Mid-States Distributing LLC | Feed / Farm & Ranch Supply | Feed Store, Farm & Ranch Supply, Pet Supply, Small Grocery | Member farm/ranch/home store owner-buyers and vendors | Jan 27-28, 2027 | 01 - Jan | Winter | Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix Convention Center | 100 N 3rd St | Phoenix | 85004 | AZ | AZ | 33.4480 | -112.0710 | Venue (exact address) | https://msdist.com/tradeshows-events/ | HIGH | Vendor/supplier arrangement | BEST DOOR INTO THIS VERTICAL. Closed member buying market: members include Murdoch's, Runnings, Bomgaars, L&M Fleet Supply. Attendees are store owners and buyers with a checkout counter, not farmers. Access requires an approved-supplier relationship, so start outreach now, not in December. | ||||||||||||||
16 | National Grocers Association | Grocery & Supermarket | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food | Independent grocers nationwide | Conference Jan 31-Feb 2, 2027; exhibits Feb 1-2, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Conference Center | 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1023 | -115.1697 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.thengashow.com/ | https://thengashow.com/event-info/contact | Form only, no published email or phone. Produced by Clarion Events (also runs the New York Restaurant Show). | HIGH | Already in 2027 plan. THE national independent grocer show. | ~3,700 attendees and 350+ exhibits. Venue consolidated under one roof at MGM Grand versus prior Caesars Forum editions. | |||||||||||||
17 | Specialty Food Association (SFA) | Grocery & Supermarket | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food, Deli, Specialty | Specialty food buyers, retailers, distributors | Jan 17-19, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Moscone Center (North and South), San Francisco, CA | Moscone Center (North and South) | 747 Howard St | San Francisco | 94103 | CA | CA | 37.7842 | -122.4016 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.specialtyfood.com/ | https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/winter-fancyfaire/exhibit/exhibiting-contacts/ | Reta Martin, Manager Exhibits & Sponsorships | 646-878-0135 | Co-reps: Justin Melendez 646-878-0122, Kevin McGhee 646-878-0114. Global accounts: Mimo Boulefrakh 646-878-0151. Contact each rep via the exhibiting-contacts page. 2027 show: Jan 17-19, Moscone Center, San Francisco. | MEDIUM | Trade only, paid badge | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Moved: 2027 edition is at Moscone Center, San Francisco, not Las Vegas, per official Moscone event calendar. Previously listed as: Jan 2027 (annual). Source: https://moscone.com/events/specialty-food-association-winter-fancyfaire-2027 | West coast counterpart to the Summer show. | ||||||||||
18 | AFIA, Meat Institute, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association | Meat Market / Butcher | Meat Market, Butcher Shop, Processing | Poultry, meat and animal food processing and equipment buyers | Jan 26-28, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA | Georgia World Congress Center | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW | Atlanta | 30313 | GA | GA | 33.7590 | -84.3970 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.ippexpo.org/ | https://www.ippexpo.org/contacts/ | asculthorpe@ippexpo.org | Anne Sculthorpe, Senior Exhibit Manager | +1 678-514-1976 | Registration: Robin Hughes rhughes@uspoultry.org +1 678-514-1975. Sponsorship: Lisette Reyes lreyes@uspoultry.org +1 770-635-9053. | MEDIUM | Trade registration, early bird discounts | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Dates confirmed on ippexpo.org; venue address added. Previously listed as: Jan 26-28, 2027. Source: https://www.ippexpo.org/faq/ | 1,375 exhibitors across 662,214 sq ft and 32,550 registered attendees in 2026, including a record 9,706 international attendees from 115 countries. Skews to processing and equipment rather than retail counter operations. | |||||||||
19 | Halloween & Costume Assn / Clarion | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Party, Gift | Party store, gift, drug/grocery buyers | Jan 11-13, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Hall H), New Orleans, LA | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Hall H) | 900 Convention Center Blvd | New Orleans | 70130 | LA | LA | 29.9418 | -90.0634 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.halloweenpartyexpo.com/ | HIGH | Free for qualified buyers | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms venue as Morial Convention Center Hall H. Previously listed as: 2027: Jan 11-13, New Orleans (2026 was Jan 12-14 LV). Source: https://www.halloweenpartyexpo.com/ | North America's ONLY Halloween/party trade show. ~2,000 professionals. | ||||||||||||||
20 | Paper First Affiliates (member-owned buying group) | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Party Stores, Halloween Stores | Independent party and Halloween store owners | Jan 5-7, 2027 (32nd Annual) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Grand Resort & Spa | 8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy | Phoenix | 85044 | AZ | AZ | 33.3700 | -111.9670 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.pfatradeshow.com | HIGH | MEMBERS ONLY. PFA-negotiated room rate $179/night incl. meals | BEST PARTY-STORE OWNER-BUYER SHOW FOUND. Self-described as the only member-owned party and Halloween store buying group and the largest organization of party store owners in the nation. Proven order-writing: PFA reports a $1.5 million order during a one-hour Hot Spot Session in 2026, not counting the trade show floor. ACCESS IS GATED: you must engage the buying group. Association site partystores.com. | ||||||||||||||
21 | Clarion Events | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Gift, Stationery, Toy, Party/Paper, Gourmet Food, Souvenir, Pharmacy, Specialty | Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State independent store owners and buyers | Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2027 | 01 - Jan | Winter | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center | 100 Station Ave | Oaks | 19456 | PA | PA | 40.1330 | -75.4540 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.philadelphiagiftshow.com | HIGH | FREE for qualified buyers | The largest and longest-running gift show in the Mid-Atlantic, 200+ exhibitors, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. Free-buyer model and driving distance from NYC make this the cheapest high-density regional test in the gift/stationery/party cluster. | ||||||||||||||
22 | Dallas Market Center | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Gift, Toy | Gift retailers (SW US) | Jan 2027 (2026 was Jan 7-13) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Dallas Market Center, TX | Dallas Market Center | 2100 N Stemmons Fwy | Dallas | 75207 | TX | TX | 32.8060 | -96.8230 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/ | LOW | ||||||||||||||||
23 | Greeting Card Association (GCA) | Stationery / Paper / Cards | Stationery, Gift, Card and Paper Shops, Museum/Specialty | Independent card, paper and gift retailers | Jan 31-Feb 2, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 655 W 34th St | New York | 10001 | NY | NY | 40.7578 | -74.0021 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.greetingcard.org/noted/ | MEDIUM | Trade | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Moved from Brooklyn to Javits Center, co-located with NY NOW, per GCA event page. Previously listed as: Co-scheduled with early-Feb NYC gift week, confirm current status with GCA. Source: https://www.greetingcard.org/event/noted-the-greeting-card-expo-2027/ | Launched 2019 after the National Stationery Show closed; the first event drew 100+ publishers and hundreds of retailers to Brooklyn. Small but concentrated NYC owner audience. | ||||||||||||||
24 | NY NOW / Greeting Card Assn | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Gift, Stationery | Gift & stationery retailers | Jan 31-Feb 2, 2027 (confirmed) | 01 - Jan | Winter | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 429 11th Ave | New York | 10001 | NY | NY | 40.7577 | -74.0027 | Venue (exact address) | https://nynow.com/ | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] NY NOW site lists Winter 2027 Jan 31-Feb 2 at Javits with NOTED co-located; summer 2027 dates not yet posted. Previously listed as: Summer: Aug 2-4, 2026; Winter: Feb 2027. Source: https://nynow.com/ | Home-market show for NYC base. Noted co-locates = stationery vertical. | |||||||||||||||
25 | UNFI (United Natural Foods) | Distributor Show – Grocery | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food, Deli | Independent grocery retailers (buyers) | Feb 9-11, 2027 (unverified, confirm with organizer) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Orlando, FL | Orlando | FL | FL | 28.5400 | -81.3800 | City centre | https://www.unfi.com/news-and-resources/events.html | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] Aggregator lists Feb 9-11, 2027 in Orlando; UNFI events page blocked fetch, venue not published (past Orlando shows used Orange County Convention Center). Previously listed as: Annual ~Jan-Feb (2026 held Orlando). Source: https://cantonfair.net/event/22892-unfi-natural-conventional-spring-summer-show | 2026 show drew 3,400+ retailers/suppliers. Largest independent-grocer buyer draw of any distributor. | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (Independent Convenience, Bodega downstream) | ATM industry professionals: ISOs and IADs (independent ATM deployers), financial institutions, manufacturers, processors; 100+ exhibitors | Feb 17-19, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV | Caesars Palace | 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1162 | -115.1745 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.atmia.com/conferences/us/ | https://www.atmia.com/conferences/us/ | 605-692-2263 | ATMIA HQ, Sioux Falls, SD (phone from a third-party event listing; verify). Exhibitor kit, exhibitor and sponsorship registration linked from the conference page. | MEDIUM | Super Saver registration open now (up to 33% off); exhibitor pricing in exhibitor kit | Day 2 has a dedicated ISO & IADs breakout track, which is the agent-recruiting audience. Broader and more bank-heavy than NAC, so NAC is the sharper agent pool; ATMIA is the bigger room. Ask Payroc whether they attend. | |||||||||||
27 | Good Living Expositions | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle, Outdoor Retail | Consumers, plus tackle makers, retailers, boat dealers, guides | Feb 19-21, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | SUNY Rockland Community College Field House, Suffern, NY | SUNY Rockland Community College Field House | 145 College Rd | Suffern | 10901 | NY | NY | 41.1240 | -74.1200 | Venue (exact address) | https://gleshows.com/ | MEDIUM | ~$15 adults, kids free | Roughly 150+ vendors, Hudson Valley draw. Replaced the former World Fishing and Outdoor Exposition at this venue. Cheap regional test of the tackle vertical inside New York State. | ||||||||||||||
28 | National Rifle Association (NRA) | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle, Hunting, Outdoor Retail | Consumers and outdoor enthusiasts, plus exhibitors | Feb 6-14, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA | Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex | 2300 N Cameron St | Harrisburg | 17110 | PA | PA | 40.2860 | -76.8860 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org/ | MEDIUM | Public admission ticket | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Feb 6-14, 2027; venue unchanged. Previously listed as: Early Feb 2027 expected. Source: https://www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org/ | More than 200,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors across 650,000 sq ft. Consumer show, but the largest outdoor gathering within driving distance of the Northeast. | ||||||||||||||
29 | Professional Beauty Association / Premiere Show Group | Beauty Supply | Beauty Supply, Salon, Barber, Spa | Licensed beauty professionals, salon owners, students | Feb 7-8, 2027 (unverified, confirm with organizer) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA | Anaheim Convention Center | 800 W Katella Ave | Anaheim | 92802 | CA | CA | 33.8003 | -117.9197 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.premiereshows.com/ | MEDIUM | Credential verification required, paid pass | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] Dates and venue from SalonCentric event listing (distributor, not organizer). Previously listed as: Early Feb 2027 (a Feb 7-8 date appears in listings). Source: https://www.saloncentric.com/040135S.html | About 350 exhibitors, historically 30,000+ licensed professionals. Relocated from Long Beach, so confirm 2027 dates on the official site. | ||||||||||||||
30 | Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Assn (MPCA), Fuel True (Kansas), Nebraska Petroleum Marketers & CS Assn | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Small Grocery | Mid-America independent c-store owner-buyers across three states | Feb 4-5, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Kansas City Convention Center (Exhibit Hall E), Kansas City, MO | Kansas City Convention Center (Exhibit Hall E) | 301 W 13th St | Kansas City | 64105 | MO | MO | 39.0975 | -94.5880 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.paceshow.com/ | HIGH | Quote-only; booths sell during fall, contact now | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms dates and KCCC Exhibit Hall E; note Barney Allis garage closed. Previously listed as: Feb 4-5, 2027. Source: https://www.paceshow.com/kccc-facility-diagram/ | THREE STATES IN ONE ROOM. 200+ suppliers, ~65,000 sq ft, buyers representing 5,000+ locations. Documented 2020 registration was ~1,032 attendees plus ~1,047 exhibitor personnel, the most conservative and reliable attendance figure in this batch. Reaches under-served Kansas and Nebraska independents. Contact: Ron Leone, ron@mpca.org, 573-635-7117. | ||||||||||||||
31 | Western Petroleum Marketers Association | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Truck Stop | Western US petroleum marketers, jobbers and c-store owner-operators | Feb 16-18, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | MGM Grand Resort, Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Las Vegas | 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1023 | -115.1697 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.wpma.com/national-convention | https://www.wpma.com/national-convention/exhibitor | kimw@wpma.com | Kim W., exhibitor coordination | 801-263-9762 | Fax 801-262-9413. | HIGH | Quote-only; exhibitor prospectus on site | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: Charles Binau called WPMA a huge moment for NRS PETRO. Regional association of petroleum marketers serving the Western states since 1953. This is where forecourt-plus-store operators buy. WARNING on their own site: fraudulent third parties sell fake WPMA attendee lists and hotel bookings, book only through WPMA direct. | |||||||||
32 | American Society of Baking (ASB) | Candy / Snack / Bakery | Bakeries, Commercial and Wholesale Baking | Technical, R&D and production staff from commercial bakeries | Feb 21-24, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA | Hyatt Regency Atlanta | 265 Peachtree St NE | Atlanta | 30303 | GA | GA | 33.7613 | -84.3871 | Venue (exact address) | https://asbe.org/bakingtech/ | LOW | Pre-conference workshops about $100 for members; sponsorships from $2,500 | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Moved from Chicago to Atlanta for 2027 per ASB official BakingTECH page. Previously listed as: Early 2027 (Feb 16-19, 2026 passed). Source: https://asbe.org/bakingtech/ | DEPRIORITIZED. A technical problem-solving forum of 900-1,000+ attendees with a 130-150+ supplier tabletop Formulation Floor. Very low independent retail bakery owner density. | ||||||||||||||
33 | Convenience Distribution Assoc (CDA) | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience, Tobacco, Candy | Convenience distributors & retailers | Feb 22-24, 2027, confirmed (2028: Feb 28-Mar 1) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Loews Arlington Hotel, Arlington, TX | Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center | 888 Nolan Ryan Expy | Arlington | 76011 | TX | TX | 32.7480 | -97.0830 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.cdaweb.net/Events/Marketplace | https://www.cdaweb.net/Events/Marketplace | CDAreg@expotracker.net | Jenn Finn (registration edits) | (703) 208-1649 | CDA office, Reston VA. One contact covers all Marketplace editions. | HIGH | $5,750 (10x10, incl. power/wifi) | CDA members only. Already in 2027 plan. | COMPETITOR SIGNAL Aug 2026: NRS works CDA Marketplace as a DISTRIBUTOR RECRUITING event, not a merchant event. Their recap: 'Now we're looking for distributors ready to grow with us,' pointing to sellnrs.com. The only national conference exclusively for wholesale distributors of convenience products, so it is the single room where every WAM-type distributor is present at once. | Exhibitor contact: JennF@cdaweb.net, 703-208-1649. | |||||||||
34 | Orgill Inc. | Hardware / Home & Garden | Hardware, home improvement | Independent hardware store and home center owners | Feb 25-27, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Orlando, FL | Orlando | FL | FL | https://www.orgill.com/ | https://www.orgill.com/content/content-public/contactus/vendorfaq.html | Form only, routed to the department merchandise manager. Booth logistics handled by GES. Hardware/home improvement, not grocery. | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Orgill site lists only the 2027 Dealer Market, Feb 25-27, 2027 in Orlando, FL; venue not named on the official page. Previously listed as: 3 markets per year (spring, summer, fall). Source: https://www.orgill.com/dealer-market | Largest independent hardware distributor's dealer markets; owner-operators attend to write orders | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | Core-Mark / Performance Food Group | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience | Core-Mark vendors & retail customers | Feb-Apr annually (5 regional expos) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Indianapolis / Mohegan Sun / Charlotte / Albuquerque / Anaheim | https://bevweek.epgacceleration.com/2026 | IN / CT / NC / NM / CA | Multi-State | 39.7700 | -86.1600 | City centre | https://www.core-mark.com/tradeshows/ | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] Core-Mark tradeshow page blocks fetching and no 2027 regional schedule found; only the 2026 schedule was announced in trade press. Source: https://www.core-mark.com/tradeshows/ | Invite-only for Core-Mark vendors/customers. | ||||||||||||||||||
36 | S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. (subsidiary of Imperial Trading Co.) | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience | Distributor retail customers | Feb 24-26, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI | DeVos Place | 303 Monroe Ave NW | Grand Rapids | 49503 | MI | MI | 42.9686 | -85.6720 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.sasinc.com/ | https://www.sasinc.com/contact/ | UNVERIFIED: Kaye Powell, (248) 601-3102 | 800-477-5455 | Official site is form only. Kaye Powell contact appears on a third-party listing only, CONFIRM before use. Direct line 616-453-6358. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] 41st annual show dates confirmed on sasinc.com. Previously listed as: 41st annual, Feb 2027, dates TBA (40th was Feb 18-20, 2026). Six-week buying window runs late Jan to early Mar. Source: https://www.sasinc.com/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS exhibited at SAS 2026 with NRS Petro and NRS WIC signage. SAS serves 5,000+ retail locations across 8-9 Midwest states from Grand Rapids and Indianapolis. Recent shows ran ~165-190 booths and ~250 manufacturers, roughly 1,500 stores represented by buyers. 2027 is their 100th anniversary show, expect a bigger draw. Exhibitor contact: Kaye Powell, kaye.powell@sasinc.com, (248) 601-3102. | |||||||||||
37 | Krasdale Foods | Distributor Show – Grocery | Small Grocery, Independent Convenience, Ethnic Food | Independent supermarket and bodega owner-buyers (C-Town, Bravo, Aim, Met, Market Fresh, Shop Smart) | Annual ~mid-Feb (a Feb 19 edition is on the Food Trade News calendar). 2027 TBA | 02 - Feb | Winter | New York metro area, confirm venue with Krasdale | Meadowlands Exposition Center | 355 Plaza Dr | Secaucus | 07094 | NJ | NJ | 40.7900 | -74.0570 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.krasdalefoods.com/ | https://www.krasdalefoods.com/contact/ | 914-697-5209 | Show is not promoted on krasdalefoods.com; details circulate via food-trade press. Number is Krasdale Sales & Service. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] No 2027 date on Krasdale site; venue unconfirmed, and state should be NJ not NY; contact Krasdale at 914-697-5209. Source: https://www.krasdalefoods.com/ | CORRECTED Aug 2026: Krasdale DOES run a trade show, previously logged here as 'no public show'. Krasdale serves 2,500+ independent grocery locations from Hunts Point, Bronx, 12,000+ SKUs. COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS announced a strategic partnership with Krasdale for POS in bodegas and small-format grocers and posted from the Krasdale show floor. This is our home market and the single most contested account on this list. | ||||||||||||
38 | Informa (Fashion by Informa) | Dollar / Closeout / Variety | Dollar Store, Closeout, Variety, Apparel | Discount and off-price retail owner-buyers | Feb 16-18, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV | NV | NV | 36.1700 | -115.1400 | City centre | https://www.offpriceshow.com/lasvegas/ | HIGH | Quote-only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NO CHANGE, unverified] Official site lists no dates or hall; trade press confirms the show moved to LVCC in 2026, hall not specified. Source: https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2026/mar/06/offprice-moves-to-las-vegas-convention-center/ | Winter edition of the same buying show. Sits one week ahead of ASD Winter/Spring, so the two can be run as a single Vegas trip with one booth build. | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | MFV Expositions / Informa | Dollar / Closeout / Variety | Dollar Store, Variety | Prospective franchisees, including dollar-store concepts | Feb 5-6, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Broward County Convention Center (Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center), Fort Lauderdale, FL | Broward County Convention Center (Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center) | 1950 Eisenhower Blvd | Fort Lauderdale | 33316 | FL | FL | 26.0950 | -80.1230 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseexpo.com/south | LOW | Quote-only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site names Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center as venue. Previously listed as: Feb 5-6, 2027. Source: https://www.franchiseexpo.com/south | Open to the public, 100+ brands. Audience is people who do not own a store yet, so it is a pre-opening lead source for ISO partners rather than a merchant-recruiting show. Include only if an ISO partner wants new-store pipeline. | ||||||||||||||
40 | Kentucky Venues | Feed / Farm & Ranch Supply | Farm & Ranch Supply | Farmers and producers | Feb 10-13, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY | Kentucky Exposition Center | 937 Phillips Ln | Louisville | 40209 | KY | KY | 38.1900 | -85.7440 | Venue (exact address) | https://farmmachineryshow.org/ | LOW | Quote-only | 300,000+ attendees, ~800-950 exhibitors, free and open to the public. Equipment and farmer-facing. Big number, wrong audience for a POS. | ||||||||||||||
41 | Southern Shows Inc. | Feed / Farm & Ranch Supply | Feed Store, Farm & Ranch Supply | Primarily farmers, some farm-supply retailers | Feb 3-5, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC | NC State Fairgrounds | 4285 Trinity Rd | Raleigh | 27607 | NC | NC | 35.8000 | -78.7100 | Venue (exact address) | https://southernshows.com/sfs | LOW | Quote-only | 30,000+ attendees, 400+ exhibitors, free and open to the public. Farmer-facing. Only worth a walk-the-floor visit to meet regional farm-supply dealers, not a booth. | ||||||||||||||
42 | International Agri-Center | Feed / Farm & Ranch Supply | Farm & Ranch Supply | Farmers, dairy operators, ranchers | Feb 9-11, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA | International Agri-Center | 4500 S Laspina St | Tulare | 93274 | CA | CA | 36.1780 | -119.3400 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.worldagexpo.com/ | LOW | Quote-only | ~100,000 attendees, 1,200+ exhibitors. Producer-facing. Same caution as the other outdoor ag shows: attendance is not the metric, retailer count is. | ||||||||||||||
43 | Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America | Liquor Retail | Liquor | Wine/spirits wholesalers + trade | Feb 1-4, 2027, Gaylord Texan, DALLAS TX. 2026 was Feb 2-5 at The Forum by Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | 02 - Feb | Winter | Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine/Dallas, TX | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | 1501 Gaylord Trail | Grapevine | 76051 | NV | NV | 32.9600 | -97.0740 | Venue (exact address) | https://accesslive.wswa.org/ | LOW | $3,600 (10x10) | In 2027 plan. | VENUE MOVE: Access LIVE leaves Las Vegas for Dallas in 2027. COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS exhibited at the 2026 edition with a full liquor-shelf booth build. | ||||||||||||||
44 | PIDA with APPA, Pet Advocacy Network, WPA | Pet Supply | Pet Supply | C-level and senior leadership from mfrs, distributors, retailers | Feb 1-3, 2027 | 02 - Feb | Winter | Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL | Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort | 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd | Fort Lauderdale | 33304 | FL | FL | 26.1330 | -80.1030 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.pida.org/ | MEDIUM | Paid registration | 275+ registrants in 2026. Strategy and networking, not a buying show. Includes one-on-one executive conferences between suppliers and distributors, useful for a partnership or distribution conversation rather than merchant acquisition. | ||||||||||||||
45 | Shoppe Object | Stationery / Paper / Cards | Stationery, Gift, Boutique, Home | Independent store owners and boutique buyers | Feb 7-9, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Starrett-Lehigh Building, New York, NY | Starrett-Lehigh Building | 601 W 26th St | New York | 10001 | NY | NY | 40.7515 | -74.0075 | Venue (exact address) | https://shoppeobject.com | MEDIUM | Trade | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Feb 7-9, 2027 at Starrett-Lehigh Building; street address from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: Early Feb NYC gift week (Feb 1-3, 2026 window passed), confirm 2027. Source: https://shoppeobject.com | A primary successor venue for boutique paper and stationery brands after the National Stationery Show closed. Runs simultaneously with NY NOW with shuttles between venues, so one NYC trip covers both. | ||||||||||||||
46 | Tobacco Media Group | Tobacco / Smoke / Vape | Tobacco, Independent Convenience | Tobacco, vape & CBD retailers | Feb 24-26, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall), Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) | 3150 Paradise Rd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1314 | -115.1522 | Venue (exact address) | https://totalproductexpo.com/ | https://totalproductexpo.com/contact/ | UniqueCarper@TotalProductExpo.com | Unique Carper, Attendee Engagement Manager | (805) 660-6821 | Named contact is attendee/media side; exhibit sales via totalproductexpo.com/exhibit/. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms dates and LVCC West Hall. Previously listed as: Feb 24-26, 2027. Duplicate of the "TPE – Total Product Expo" row; keep one. Source: https://totalproductexpo.com/ | Official site claims 8,000+ attendees and 500+ exhibitors across 40+ categories. Caution on the ~15,000 figure on aggregator sites: TPE does not scan badges on entry and trade press reported retail attendance declining at the 2026 edition. Still the closest thing to a smoke shop and c-store order-writing show. COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS works TPE hard, booth #12055 at the Jan 2025 edition, demoing two products by name, PUMA and PANTHER. Their booth number suggests a large island position, so expect to be outspent on footprint here. | ||||||||||
47 | The Toy Association | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | Toy | Toy trade (chain-heavy) | Feb 20-23, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 429 11th Ave | New York | 10001 | NY | NY | 40.7578 | -74.0021 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.toyfairny.com/ | LOW | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Toy Association site confirms Feb 20-23, 2027 at Javits. Previously listed as: Annual ~Feb/Mar. Source: https://toyassociation.org/tf | Larger/chain-oriented; lower independent density than ASTRA. | |||||||||||||||
48 | Kretek / Total Product Expo | Tobacco / Smoke / Vape | Tobacco, vape, cigars, e-liquids, hemp/CBD, kratom, accessories | Smoke shops, vape shops, c-store buyers, tobacco wholesalers and distributors | Feb 24-26, 2027 (confirmed) | 02 - Feb | Winter | Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall), Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) | 3150 Paradise Rd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1314 | -115.1522 | Venue (exact address) | https://totalproductexpo.com/ | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Duplicate of row 40; same confirmed dates and venue. Previously listed as: Feb 24-26, 2027. Duplicate of the "Total Product Expo (TPE)" row; keep one. Source: https://totalproductexpo.com/ | Largest B2B tobacco/vape buying show in North America, 500+ exhibitors, strictly trade-only. Highest-density room of smoke shop owners all year | |||||||||||||||
49 | Bozzuto's Inc. | Distributor Show – Grocery | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food, Deli | Independent retailers – New England, NY, NJ, PA | Mar 2-3, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd | Uncasville | 06382 | CT | CT | 41.4906 | -72.0907 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.bozzutos.com/ | https://www.bozzutos.com/contact-us/ | foodshow@bozzutos.com | (203) 272-3511 | Functional inbox via Big B Expo ordering site. Contact form routes by department including Become A Vendor. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer expo site has a save-the-date for the Big B Expo Mar 2-3, 2027 at Mohegan Sun; input street field held a stray Dallas Market Center URL, replaced. Previously listed as: Aug 4-5, 2026 (held ~2x/yr). Source: https://bozzutosexpo.com/ | Key Northeast wholesaler to independents. Strong overlap with NY-metro bodega/grocery base. | |||||||||||
50 | Sport Shows | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle, Marine | Consumers, plus tackle mfrs, local retailers, boat dealers, charters | Mar 19-21, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ | New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center | 97 Sunfield Ave | Edison | 08837 | NJ | NJ | 40.5196 | -74.3392 | Venue (exact address) | https://saltwater.sportshows.com/ | MEDIUM | ~$15 adult, $5 child | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer confirms Mar 19-21, 2027 at NJ Convention and Exposition Center (input street held an unrelated URL). Previously listed as: Mar 19-21, 2027 (organizer announced). Source: https://saltwater.sportshows.com/ | More than 200 exhibitors. Best regional consumer expo for reaching NY and NJ tackle shop owners, who exhibit as well as attend. Dates announced but not yet fully posted, so confirm. | ||||||||||||||
51 | Questex | Beauty Supply | Beauty Supply, Salon, Barber, Spa | Salon, spa, barber, nail and beauty professionals and buyers | Mar 7-9, 2027 | 03 - Mar | Spring | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | https://www.agne.com/ | NY | NY | 40.7500 | -73.9900 | City centre | https://ibsnewyork.com/ | HIGH | Trade only, paid registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NO CHANGE, unverified] Official site does not yet list 2027 dates; venue address added for Javits (input street held an unrelated URL). Source: https://ibsnewyork.com/ | About 500 exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional attendees, at Javits. In 2026 Questex merged the International Beauty Show (IBS) and IECSC into a single Be+Well New York event; the IBS and IECSC names are being phased out. Highest-value beauty event for a NYC-based team: home turf, no travel, dense owner-operator audience. | |||||||||||||||||
52 | Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama with LOMCSA and MPMCSA | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Truck Stop, Small Grocery | AL, LA and MS c-store owner-operators and petroleum marketers | Mar 10-11, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, Biloxi, MS | Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center | 2350 Beach Blvd | Biloxi | 39531 | MS | MS | 30.3955 | -88.9600 | Venue (exact address) | https://foodandfuelexpo.com/ | HIGH | Quote-only; prospectus on site | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms dates and venue; street address from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: Mar 10-11, 2027 (confirmed via pcmala.org; 2026 was Mar 18-19). Source: https://foodandfuelexpo.com/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS Petro exhibited at booth 928, Mar 18-19, 2026. Merges three state association shows (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi) into one regional event, ~200 exhibitors. ATTENDANCE IS FREE for c-store and truckstop owners and staff, which is why owner turnout is strong. Host hotel Beau Rivage. Contact 334-272-3800. | ||||||||||||||
53 | North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers (NCPCM), co-sponsored with SC and VA associations | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Truck Stop | Southeast c-store, gas station and truck stop owner-operators | Mar 3-4, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 2101 North Oak Street | Myrtle Beach | 29577 | SC | SC | 33.7066 | -78.8788 | Venue (exact address) | https://sepetro.org/ | HIGH | Quote-only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Mar 3-4, 2027 and full venue address; old street field held a stray URL; site also warns of an unauthorized housing company calling exhibitors. Previously listed as: Mar 3-4, 2027 (confirmed by NCPCM and the Myrtle Beach Convention Center calendar). 2026 was Mar 4-5. Source: https://sepetro.org/ | CANONICAL ROW, merged with the old 'Southeast Petro' duplicate at row 40, and the team already flagged this as most beneficial. ~7,000 visitors, ~110 exhibitors. Covers NC, SC and VA in one event, none of which run a separate c-store expo. Up to 10 badges per 10x10 booth, extra badges $50. COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS Petro exhibited at booth #1238 in 2026. Pairs geographically with the JL Gaddy distributor show. Contact: NCPCM 919-782-4411 / 843-918-1225. | DATE CONFLICT RESOLVED: Mar 4-5 was the 2026 edition. 2027 is Mar 3-4. Exhibitor contact: Shannon Cox, scox@ncpcm.org. | ||||||||||||||
54 | EnsembleIQ / Convenience Store News Canada | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station | Canadian c-store owners, fuel retailers and car wash operators | Mar 9-10, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto (Etobicoke), ON | Toronto Congress Centre | 650 Dixon Road | Toronto (Etobicoke) | M9W 1J1 | ON | ON | 43.6935 | -79.5815 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.convenienceu.ca/2027 | LOW | Sponsorship and booths via EnsembleIQ | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer event site confirms Mar 9-10, 2027 at Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd; North/South building not specified; official site is now events.ccentral.ca/2027. Previously listed as: Mar 9-10, 2027. Source: https://events.ccentral.ca/2027/venue | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS showed both NRS POS and NRS PETRO here, and reported strong interest from Canadian operators. Canada's largest c-store, gas and car wash show. LOW for us ONLY because Bodega AI is US-only across 50 states today. Reclassify to HIGH the day international expansion moves from roadmap to plan. | ||||||||||||||
55 | Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (JBiz) | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Small Grocery | Jewish business community incl. retail | Mar 31, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center, Atlantic City, NJ | Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center | 777 Harrah's Blvd | Atlantic City | 08401 | NJ | NJ | 39.3880 | -74.4310 | Venue (exact address) | https://jbizexpo.com/ | LOW | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site now lists the next JBiz Expo on Mar 31, 2027 at Harrah's Atlantic City; the Dec 16, 2026 date no longer appears. Previously listed as: Dec 16, 2026 (per organizer Eventbrite listing). 2025 edition was Dec 10. Source: https://jbizexpo.com/ | UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 check. Economic summit and B2B expo aimed at C-level business leaders, not a store-owner buying show. Keep LOW unless an ISO partner wants the network. | |||||||||||||||
56 | AMCON Distributing | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience | Convenience distributors' retail customers | Annual ~March/April | 03 - Mar | Spring | TBD | https://champstradeshows.com/ | TBD | TBD | https://www.amcon.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] No official 2027 ProShow dates or venue found on amcon.com or in search; contact AMCON at 402-331-3727 (HQ 7405 Irvington Rd, Omaha, NE 68122). Source: https://www.amcon.com/ | 2026 edition was Mar 31. | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | UID | Distributor Show – Convenience | N/A - education | Distribution professionals | Annual March | 03 - Mar | Spring | TBD | https://www.premiereshows.com/ | TBD | TBD | https://www.univid.org/ | LOW | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] NAED has a 2027 UID page with no dates or venue yet, univid.org did not load; recent editions were at JW Marriott Indianapolis in March; contact info@univid.org. Source: https://www.naed.org/uid | Education program, not a selling show. | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Associated Wholesale Grocers | Distributor Show – Grocery | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food | AWG member retailers & vendors | Annual ~March (2026: Mar 23-25) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS | Overland Park Convention Center | 6000 College Blvd | Overland Park | 66211 | KS | KS | 38.9270 | -94.6590 | Venue (exact address) | https://awgshows.com/ | https://www.awginc.com/contact-us/ | Form only, no published email or phone. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site still shows only the 2026 show (Mar 23-25, 2026) and confirms the venue address; 2027 dates not yet posted. Source: https://awgshows.com/ | National member/vendor showcase. AWG centennial in 2026. Confirm 2027 dates directly. | |||||||||||||
59 | FMI and the Meat Institute | Meat Market / Butcher | Meat Market, Butcher Shop, Small Grocery, Deli | Retail and supermarket meat buyers, operations leaders, suppliers | Mar 1-3, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | 1501 Gaylord Trail | Grapevine | 76051 | TX | TX | 32.9555 | -97.0698 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.meatconference.com/ | HIGH | Paid registration, Power of Meat report included | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Mar 1-3, 2027 at Gaylord Texan; street address from venue knowledge, city is Grapevine (Dallas area). Previously listed as: Mar 1-3, 2027. Source: https://www.meatconference.com/ | Record 2,500+ attendees in 2026 including 460+ retailer and wholesaler buyers. The premier meat retailing event and the best single source of merchandising and consumer trend data for the meat market vertical. | ||||||||||||||
60 | Minnesota Association of Meat Processors | Meat Market / Butcher | Meat Market, Butcher Shop | Minnesota and regional processors | Annual, March | 03 - Mar | Spring | St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN | St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center | 10 4th Avenue S. | St. Cloud | 56301 | MN | MN | 45.5587 | -94.1530 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.mnmeat.org/ | LOW | Membership oriented | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] MN Dept of Agriculture listing shows 2026 edition Mar 19-21, 2026 at River's Edge with address; 2027 dates not found and mnmeat.org blocked fetching. Source: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-association-meat-processors-annual-convention | AAMP state affiliate. | ||||||||||||||
61 | APPA and PIDA | Pet Supply | Pet Supply | Independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, importers, media | Mar 17-19, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | Orange County Convention Center | 9800 International Drive | Orlando | 32819 | FL | FL | 28.4250 | -81.4690 | Venue (exact address) | https://globalpetexpo.org/ | HIGH | Free for qualified buyers; ~$2,500 Industry Visitor badge if not buyer-qualified | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Mar 17-19, 2027 at OCCC; street address from venue knowledge, hall not stated. Previously listed as: Mar 17-19, 2027. Source: https://globalpetexpo.org/ | 1,000+ exhibitors, 3,300-3,500 booths, roughly 20,000 attendees from 100+ countries. Qualification: proof of business, e.g. wholesale invoice of $300+, business license or resale certificate. Free Global Learning Series education. The Pet Summit (APPA) co-locates the same week. | ||||||||||||||
62 | APPA | Pet Supply | Pet Supply | Pet industry leaders and strategists | Mar 15-18, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Orlando, FL | Orlando | FL | FL | 28.5400 | -81.3800 | City centre | https://www.americanpetproducts.org/ | MEDIUM | Upgrade from a Global Pet Expo registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] APPA press release confirms The Pet Summit Mar 15-18, 2027 alongside Global Pet Expo; specific venue not named. Previously listed as: Mar 2027 expected, Global Pet Expo week. Source: https://globalpetexpo.org/press-releases/registration-opens-for-global-pet-expo-2027 | Seven education tracks including Store of the Future and Tech & Innovation. Cheap add-on if already attending Global Pet Expo. | |||||||||||||||||
63 | World Pet Association | Pet Supply | Pet Supply, Pet Grooming | Professional groomers | Mar 12-14, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA | Georgia International Convention Center | 2000 Convention Center Concourse | College Park | 30337 | GA | GA | 33.6405 | -84.4530 | Venue (exact address) | https://wpamarket.com/ | LOW | Paid registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official venue calendar (GICC) lists GROOM'D 2027 Mar 12-14, 2027; venue is in College Park near ATL airport. Previously listed as: Mar 2027 expected (2026 was Mar 13-15). Source: https://www.gicc.com/event/groomd-2027/ | Rebranded from Atlanta Pet Fair. | ||||||||||||||
64 | Premium Cigar Association (PCA) | Tobacco / Smoke / Vape | Smoke Shop, Cigar Shop, Liquor Retail, Independent Convenience | Brick-and-mortar tobacconist and cigar shop owner-buyers | Mar 5-8, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall | 3150 Paradise Road | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1335 | -115.1585 | Venue (exact address) | https://pcashow.org/ | HIGH | Quote-only from PCA | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms PCA27 Mar 5-8, 2027 at LVCC West Hall, 3150 Paradise Rd. Previously listed as: Mar 5-8, 2027. Source: https://pcashow.org/ | The show Jason flagged. Largest US premium cigar retailer gathering: PCA26 drew 5,945+ total attendees, 2,540+ retailers from 970+ retail accounts, 262 exhibiting companies. Trade only, industry credentials required. This is an order-writing show, owners buy the year here. Returns to Las Vegas for 2027. Book early, booths sell out. | ||||||||||||||
65 | ASD (Emerald) | Toy / Gift / Party / GM | 99 Cents, Gift, Toy, Beauty, Tobacco, Independent Convenience | Same as above | Mar 2-4, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center | 3150 Paradise Road | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1320 | -115.1515 | Venue (exact address) | https://asdonline.com/ | https://asdonline.com/about/contact-us/ | 1-833-859-6126 | Same Emerald X team as the summer edition. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer dates page lists Mar 2-4, 2027 (also Aug 3-5, 2027) at LVCC; site prints zip 89101 but LVCC zip is 89109; halls for 2027 not stated (recent shows used North and Central). Previously listed as: Mar 2027 (2026 was Mar 17-20). Source: https://asdonline.com/about/dates-hours/ | ||||||||||||
66 | Clarion Events | Deli / Prepared Food / QSR | Prepared food, foodservice equipment, restaurant tech | Independent restaurant, deli, pizzeria, bodega kitchen and QSR operators across the Northeast | Mar 7-9, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | 429 11th Avenue | New York | 10001 | NY | NY | 40.7578 | -74.0022 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com/ | https://www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com/contact | info@therestaurantevents.com | Clarion Events (Restaurant Events LLC). Clarion also runs The NGA Show. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Mar 7-9, 2027 at Javits; street address from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: Mar 7-9, 2027. Source: https://www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com/ | The Northeast foodservice show, in your backyard at Javits. Adding a Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion in 2027. Highest-value show on this list for the NYC deli base | ||||||||||||
67 | RX / Reed Exhibitions | Hardware / Home & Garden | Hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden | Independent hardware stores, home centers, garden centers, mercantiles | Mar 9-10, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center | 3150 Paradise Road | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.132 | -115.1515 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/ | https://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/en-us/exhibit/interested-in-exhibiting.html | inquiry@reedexpo.com | +1 203-840-4800 | Organizer RX (RX Global). Exhibitor inquiry form is the primary route. | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] nationalhardwareshow.com now redirects to the new RX-run Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE), Mar 9-10, 2027 at LVCC; site lists 300 Convention Center Dr, standard LVCC address used here. Previously listed as: Mar 2027 (annual, spring). Source: https://www.hardlinessupplierevent.com/ | Where independent hardware and garden retailers buy; historically strong independent dealer attendance | |||||||||||
68 | B.A.S.S., presented by GSM Outdoors | Bait & Tackle / Fishing | Bait & Tackle | Consumers and fans, plus exhibiting manufacturers and retailers | Mar 19-21, 2027 (confirmed) | 03 - Mar | Spring | Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC | Greenville Convention Center | 1 Exposition Drive | Greenville | 29607 | SC | SC | 34.85 | -82.4000 | City centre | https://www.bassmaster.com/expo/ | LOW | Free to the public | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer expo page confirms Mar 19-21, 2027 at Greenville Convention Center; street address from venue knowledge, old street field held a stray URL. Previously listed as: Mar 19-21, 2027 (Classic Week, Greenville SC; competition on Lake Hartwell). Source: https://www.bassmaster.com/expo/ | RESOLVED from TBD Sep 21, 2026 check: expo venue inside Greenville still to be announced by B.A.S.S. | 200+ exhibitors; Classic Week has drawn 120,000+ fans. Consumer expo, brand visibility rather than merchant acquisition. | ||||||||||||||
69 | Cosmetologists Chicago | Beauty Supply | Beauty Supply, Salon, Barber, Spa | Salon, spa, barber and aesthetic professionals, students, brand reps | Apr 3-5, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | 5555 North River Road | Rosemont | 60018 | IL | IL | 41.9786 | -87.8636 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.americasbeautyshow.com/ | MEDIUM | Professional registration, no one under 14 on the floor | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms venue and address; 2027 dates (Apr 3-5) not yet shown on the homepage, kept from input; old street field held a stray URL. Previously listed as: Apr 3-5, 2027. Source: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com/ | About 580 exhibitors, several thousand attendees. The 104th edition in 2027. | ||||||||||||||
70 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | Apr 3-4, 2027 | 04 - Apr | Spring | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX | George R. Brown Convention Center | 1001 Avenida De Las Americas | Houston | 77010 | TX | TX | 29.7522 | -95.3584 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | MEDIUM | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
71 | Illinois Fuel & Retail Assn, Indiana Food & Fuel Assn, Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Assn, Ohio Energy & Convenience Assn | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Small Grocery | Midwest independent c-store owner-operators across four states | Apr 6-8, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Convention Center | 100 South Capitol Avenue | Indianapolis | 46225 | IN | IN | 39.7647 | -86.1636 | Venue (exact address) | https://m-pact.org/ | HIGH | Quote-only; early-bird cutoff expected ~Mar 2027 | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site confirms Apr 6-8, 2027 at Indiana Convention Center; street from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: Apr 6-8, 2027 (25th anniversary edition). Source: https://m-pact.org/ | FOUR STATES IN ONE ROOM. 3,000+ fuel and convenience professionals, 300+ exhibitors. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio folded their separate state shows into this, so M-PACT IS the vehicle for those states, there is no separate KY or IL show to chase. Contacts: info@m-pact.org 859-219-3515; exhibit@m-pact.org 217-241-0508. | ||||||||||||||
72 | ECRM (Marketgate) | Deli / Prepared Food | Delis, Small Grocery, Bakeries, Dairy | Category managers from national and regional chains, NOT single-store independents | Apr 12-14, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Horseshoe Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV | Horseshoe Las Vegas | 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1162 | -115.1707 | Venue (exact address) | https://ecrm.marketgate.com | LOW | Invitation, guaranteed 1:1 meetings | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] ECRM lists spring session Apr 12-14, 2027 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and fall session Sep 27-29, 2027 at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville FL. Previously listed as: Fall session Sep 27-29, 2026 (spring session Apr 20-22, 2026 passed). Source: https://ecrm.marketgate.com/Sessions/2027/04/DeliDairyInStoreBakery | DEPRIORITIZED. Curated buyer-seller matchmaking whose buyers skew heavily to chains, so independent owner density is low. A convenience session also runs (Feb 2-4, 2026 passed). | ||||||||||||||
73 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | Apr 17-18, 2027 | 04 - Apr | Spring | Dulles Town Center Expo, Sterling, VA | Dulles Town Center Expo | 21100 Dulles Town Cir | Sterling | 20166 | VA | VA | 39.0335 | -77.4205 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | MEDIUM | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | Venue is the expo space at Dulles Town Center mall; address is the mall, confirm the hall entrance. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
74 | Game Manufacturers Association | Hobby / Game / Collectibles | Games, hobby, collectibles | Independent hobby, game and comic shop owners | Apr 25-29, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD | Baltimore Convention Center | 1 West Pratt Street | Baltimore | 21201 | MD | MD | 39.2856 | -76.6177 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.gama.org/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Material change: GAMA lists Expo 2027 Apr 25-29, 2027 at Baltimore Convention Center, moving from Reno and from March to April; street from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: Mar 2027 (annual). Source: https://www.gama.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2078354 | The retailer-focused trade show for independent game stores; small shops that buy their own POS | |||||||||||||||
75 | Joint venture of Fueling Minnesota and FUELIowa | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience, Gas Station, Small Grocery | Upper Midwest independent c-store owner-operators | Apr 27-28, 2027 (unverified, confirm with organizer) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul RiverCentre | 175 West Kellogg Boulevard | Saint Paul | 55102 | MN | MN | 44.9447 | -93.0985 | Venue (exact address) | https://umcs.energy/ | HIGH | Quote-only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] Venue address confirmed by RiverCentre event pages (past UMCS editions); 2027 dates not verified because umcs.energy failed to load, old street field held a stray URL. Previously listed as: Apr 27-28, 2027. Source: https://www.rivercentre.org/events/detail/umcs-upper-midwest-convenience-store-energy-convention | 2,000+ attendees, 200+ exhibitors. Member base is 1,200+ companies representing 3,600+ locations. Draws spillover from North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Pairs with M-PACT three weeks earlier for a single Midwest swing. Fueling Minnesota 651-484-7227; FUELIowa 515-224-7545. | ||||||||||||||
76 | National Convenience Distributors | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience, Tobacco, Candy | Convenience distributors' retail customers | Apr 2027 TBA (2026 was Apr 23). Contracts historically due ~late Feb, deals ~early Mar | 04 - Apr | Spring | Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition (the Big E), West Springfield, MA | https://phillycandyshow.org/ | MA | MA | 39.8000 | -89.6400 | City centre | https://www.thencd.com/tradeshow-landing/ | https://www.thencd.com/tradeshow-landing/ | SMAZZELLA@THENCD.COM | Stacey Mazzella, vendor/retailer | (631) 962-2468 x1102 | Same NCD office as Fall and Winter shows. Main 800-325-2512. | HIGH | Booth plus sponsorship tiers | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] NCD site lists only the Fall show (Sep 24, 2026, Harrah's Atlantic City, now passed); no Spring 2027 date or venue posted yet. Source: https://www.thencd.com/tradeshow-landing/ | The New England leg, 1,000+ retailers, 200+ vendors. NCD also runs a Tampa Vendor Day (Apr 30 in 2026) and a VIRTUAL SHOW (Jul 12-19 in 2026), both cheaper entry points worth asking about. NCD is the 4th-5th largest US convenience wholesaler, ~$3B revenue, 12 states on the I-95 corridor, HQ at 21 Banfi Plaza FARMINGDALE NY, minutes from us. Divisions: Harold Levinson Associates, J. Polep, Allen Brothers, Wustefeld, Century, Colonial. Retailers place live orders at the booth on the Reemarkable iPad system, so attendees are buyers mid-transaction. Contacts: Stacey Mazzella smazzella@thencd.com, Shelley Carner scarner@thencd.com, Andrea Tassinari atassinari@thencd.com 413-250-0028. | ||||||||||||
77 | Team Sledd (AMCON Family of Brands) | Distributor Show – Convenience | Independent Convenience, Small Grocery, Tobacco | Team Sledd retail customers: independent c-store owner-buyers | Annual ~April (2025 VIP Show was Apr 9). 2027 TBA, confirm directly | 04 - Apr | Spring | Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA (plus Wheeling WV area events) | https://candyhalloffame.org/ | PA / WV | Multi-State | 40.4400 | -79.9900 | City centre | https://www.sleddco.com/ | HIGH | Vendor arrangement | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] No 2027 show info on sleddco.com or in search; contact foodservice@teamsledd.com. Source: https://www.sleddco.com/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS exhibits here (the #SLEDDProShow stop on their tour). Team Sledd serves 1,200+ c-store customers across PA, OH, WV, VA, KY, MD, DE and is part of AMCON. Vendor access required. Contact via info@sleddco.com or through the AMCON relationship. | |||||||||||||||||
78 | Renascent Media + NRS + Rainbow Heaven Distributors | Ethnic Retailer Association | Independent Convenience, Liquor Retail, Gas Station, Small Grocery | South Asian owners of c-stores, gas stations, liquor stores and hospitality businesses | Annual, recent editions Apr 24 2025 and Jun 24 2026 (registration deadline Jun 20). 2027 TBA | 04 - Apr | Spring | New Jersey (Albert Palace, Fords NJ in 2025) | NJ | NJ | 40.2000 | -74.7000 | State centre (approx) | https://renascententerprises.com/ | HIGH | Free to attend; SPONSORSHIPS OPENLY SOLD | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] Renascent site mentions two meetup editions without dates or a 2027 edition; 2025 edition was Apr 24 at Albert Palace, Fords NJ per South Asian Herald; contact info@renascententerprises.com, 732-333-4564. Source: https://renascententerprises.com/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL, ACT ON THIS. Renascent Media co-hosts this WITH NRS and brands it NJ premier B2B networking event. CRITICAL DETAIL: the flyer sells SPONSOR OR REGISTER, so sponsorship is open to third parties, not locked to NRS. Free dinner-and-networking format aimed exactly at our merchant profile (South Asian c-store, gas station and liquor store owners). Registration deadline runs about 4 days before the event and it sells out. Vendor contact: Renascent Media, 732-668-3726, info@renascententerprises.com. Founder: Tanvi Prenita Chandra. | ||||||||||||||||||
79 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | Apr 30-May 1, 2027 | 04 - Apr | Spring | The Expo at World Market Center, Las Vegas, NV | The Expo at World Market Center | 475 S Grand Central Pkwy | Las Vegas | 89106 | NV | NV | 36.1641 | -115.1572 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | LOW | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
80 | South Asian community organizers (Edison NJ) | Ethnic Retailer Association | Independent Convenience, Liquor Retail, Gas Station, Small Grocery | South Asian community and business owners | Annual, tied to the Eid lunar calendar (2026 was early April). 2027 date shifts ~11 days earlier | 04 - Apr | Spring | Edison, NJ | NJ | NJ | 40.5200 | -74.4100 | City centre | N/A - confirm with local organizers | MEDIUM | Vendor booth, low cost | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] No organizer or 2027 listing found; by the lunar calendar Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls around Mar 9-10, so Chand Raat would be about Mar 8-9, 2027 (estimate, not an official date). | NOT A TRADE SHOW, A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. NRS ran a staffed POS booth at Chand Raat in Edison NJ with a live terminal on the table. Pairs with the Renascent Media meetup as the second half of a deliberate South Asian merchant strategy in central NJ. Cheap, high-density access to owner-operators in a social setting. Date moves each year with the lunar calendar, so set a reminder rather than a fixed date. | ||||||||||||||||||
81 | American Beverage Licensees | Liquor Retail | Liquor | Package/liquor store owners (off-premise retailers) | Apr 17-19, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Louisville, KY | Louisville | KY | KY | 38.2500 | -85.7600 | City centre | https://ablusa.org/ | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] ABL site has Save the Date for Apr 17-19, 2027 in Louisville, KY; hotel not named (2026 was Omni Louisville). Previously listed as: Apr 18-20, 2026 (passed – get 2027). Source: https://ablusa.org/ | THE national association for independent beer/wine/spirits retailers. | ||||||||||||||||||
82 | Watt Global Media | Pet Supply | Pet Supply | Pet food manufacturers, formulators, nutrition and safety professionals | Apr 26-28, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO | Kansas City Convention Center | 301 West 13th Street | Kansas City | 64105 | MO | MO | 39.0975 | -94.5870 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.petfoodforum.com/ | LOW | Paid registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer's (WATT) Petfood Industry site confirms Apr 26-28, 2027 in Kansas City, MO; venue name and address from prior editions, not restated for 2027. Previously listed as: Apr 2027 expected (2026 was Apr 28-29). Source: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/news-newsletters/petfood-forum-news/news/15835665/interzoo-pavilion-returns-to-petfood-forum-2027 | Manufacturing focused, not a retail buying show. Low merchant-acquisition value. | ||||||||||||||
83 | NW Food Show | State/Regional Grocers Assn | Small Grocery, Deli | Grocery, convenience & foodservice buyers PNW | Apr 18-19, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Portland Expo Center, Hall D, Portland, OR | Portland Expo Center, Hall D | 2060 N Marine Dr | Portland | 97217 | OR | OR | 45.6083 | -122.6862 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.nwfoodshow.com/ | LOW | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Organizer site lists 2027 show Apr 18-19 at Portland Expo Center Hall D. Previously listed as: Apr 19, 2026 (passed – get 2027). Source: https://www.nwfoodshow.com/ | |||||||||||||||
84 | Pizza Today / Emerald | Deli / Prepared Food / QSR | Pizza, prepared food, foodservice equipment and POS | Independent pizzeria owners, operators and managers | Apr 13-15, 2027 (confirmed) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall | 300 Convention Center Dr | Las Vegas | 89109 | NV | NV | 36.1336 | -115.1588 | Venue (exact address) | https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/ | https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/show/contact-us/ | Bill.Oakley@EmeraldX.com | Bill Oakley, Show Director | (502) 599-4650 | Account execs: Roarke Dowd A-K (770) 362-8730, Linda Keller L-Z (646) 668-3759. Billing: Patty Crone (502) 901-2535. Emerald X also runs ASD. | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official FAQ confirms expo Apr 13-15, 2027 (education from Apr 11) in LVCC West Hall. Previously listed as: Apr 13-15, 2027. Source: https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/show/faqs/ | World's largest pizza show, 8,000 attendees and 450 exhibitors. Independent operators who buy their own POS | ||||||||||
85 | National Rifle Association | Firearms / Sporting Goods Retail | Firearms, outdoor | FFL dealers, gun shops, pawn shops, sporting goods and outdoor retailers exhibiting and buying | Apr 23-25, 2027 (156th) | 04 - Apr | Spring | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA | Georgia World Congress Center | 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW | Atlanta | 30313 | GA | GA | 33.759 | -84.398 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.nraam.org/ | MEDIUM | RESOLVED from TBD Sep 21, 2026 check: 2027 is Atlanta, 14+ acres of exhibits. (2026 was Apr 16-19, Houston.) | 60,000+ attendees; 14 acres of exhibits; large dealer and retailer presence | |||||||||||||||
86 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | May 15-16, 2027 | 05 - May | Spring | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | Orange County Convention Center | 9800 International Dr | Orlando | 32819 | FL | FL | 28.4248 | -81.4690 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | LOW | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
87 | New York Association of Convenience Stores | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience | NY State c-store owner-operators, many single-store, plus chain buyers | Mid-May 2027, dates TBA (2026 was May 13-14; 2025 was May 14-15) | 05 - May | Spring | The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY | https://www.univid.org/ | NY | NY | 43.0500 | -76.1500 | City centre | https://nyacs.org/trade-show/retail-attendees | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] NYACS site has no 2027 dates and its attendee page is stale; venue address is the standard Oncenter address, not confirmed for 2027. Source: https://nyacs.org/trade-show/retail-attendees | Upgraded from a generic placeholder Aug 2026. ~200-216 exhibitors and attendees. NYACS has 100+ retail member companies running 1,600+ NY store locations, and the association explicitly calls the single-store mom-and-pop operator the heart of its membership. COMPETITOR SIGNAL: National Retail Solutions is on the 2026 exhibitor list and posted from the Syracuse floor. Contact info@nyacs.org, 518-432-1400. | ||||||||||||||||||
88 | National Event Management (The National Franchise Show) | Agent Acquisition | ISO / agent recruiting (prospective business owners) | Aspiring business owners and franchise candidates, many with capital to invest, actively shopping for a business to own | May 22-23, 2027 | 05 - May | Spring | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | 5555 N River Rd | Rosemont | 60018 | IL | IL | 41.9800 | -87.8620 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/ | https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/exhibitor | exhibit@franchiseshowinfo.com | 1-800-891-4859 | Exhibitor sales line (assigned sales rep by city). Schedule source: organizer 2026-2027 North America schedule PDF. | MEDIUM | Quote via sales rep. Benchmark from NY/NJ 2027 sales piece: 10x10 $2,995; 10x20 $4,290; 10x30 $5,585; 20x20 $6,880; no union fees. | Venue is in Rosemont, by O'Hare. | AGENT ACQUISITION ANGLE: every attendee is shopping for a business to own. Pitch a Bodega AI agent / ISO territory as a low-capex alternative to buying a franchise: no franchise fee, no lease, residual income from day one. Confirm with the organizer that a non-franchise business-opportunity exhibitor is accepted before booking. Two-day weekend format with regional draw; organizer cites 550,000+ candidates across 500+ shows since 1996 (roughly 1,000+ per show). | ||||||||||
89 | Texas Food & Fuel Assn | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience | C-store & fuel retailers | May 24-26, 2027 (unverified, confirm with organizer) | 05 - May | Spring | Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth Convention Center | 1201 Houston St | Fort Worth | 76102 | TX | TX | 32.7489 | -97.3270 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.sw-expo.com/ | HIGH | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED, unverified] Future-dates page now lists only 2028 (Jun 4-6, Fort Worth Convention Center) onward; 2027 dates carried from prior check, street address from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: May 24-26, 2027, Fort Worth (confirmed on TFFA future-dates page). 2026 edition was Jun 8-10, San Antonio. Source: https://www.sw-expo.com/future-dates | TFFA also runs the Fuel & Convenience Summit (Feb, Arlington TX). 2027 dates and venue confirmed Aug 2026. TFFA represents ~400 member companies. Contact 512-476-9547. | DATE CONFLICT RESOLVED Aug 2026: both dates were right, for different years. Jun 8-10 was 2026 San Antonio; 2027 moves to May 24-26 Fort Worth. | |||||||||||||||
90 | EEE | C-Store & Fuel Retail | Independent Convenience | Energy / c-store | May 23-26, 2027 (2028: May 21-24). 2026 edition was May 17-20 | 05 - May | Spring | Mohegan Sun, Earth Expo & Convention Center, Uncasville, CT | https://jbizexpo.com/ | CT | CT | 41.4900 | -72.0900 | City centre | https://www.easternenergyexpo.com/ | LOW | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NO CHANGE, unverified] Organizer site confirms May 23-26, 2027 dates but does not yet name the 2027 venue; Mohegan Sun assumed from 2026. Source: https://www.easternenergyexpo.com/ | Attend as observers first. | 3,800+ attendees and 215 exhibiting companies at the 2026 edition. Heavy on heating fuel and HVAC, with some c-store and fuel retail owners. Jason's note: send people as ATTENDEES first to scout, it is ~90 minutes from Farmingdale. Exhibitors get the pre and post-show mailing list. | ||||||||||||||||||
91 | National Confectioners Assn | Candy / Snack / Bakery | Nut/Candy, Independent Convenience, Small Grocery | Candy/snack buyers all channels | May 18-20, 2027 (confirmed) | 05 - May | Spring | Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Convention Center | 100 S Capitol Ave | Indianapolis | 46225 | IN | IN | 39.7637 | -86.1630 | Venue (exact address) | https://sweetsandsnacks.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Material change: 2027 show moves from Las Vegas to Indianapolis, May 18-20 (Supplier Showcase May 17-18), per NCA show schedule. Previously listed as: May 18-21, 2026. Source: https://sweetsandsnacks.com/plan/show-schedule/ | |||||||||||||||
92 | National Automatic Merchandising Association | Channel / Partner Recruiting | Independent Convenience, Automated Retail | Unattended retail and vending operators, micro market and kiosk operators, ~5,200 attendees | May 5-7, 2027 (confirmed) | 05 - May | Spring | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 900 Convention Center Blvd | New Orleans | 70130 | LA | LA | 29.9420 | -90.0640 | Venue (exact address) | https://thenamashow.org/ | MEDIUM | Quote-only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site confirms May 5-7, 2027 at the Morial Convention Center; street from venue knowledge. Previously listed as: May 5-7, 2027. Source: https://thenamashow.org/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS exhibited at the NAMA Show in LA pushing a SELF-ORDERING KIOSK at $995 plus $39.95/mo. Audience is vending and unattended retail operators, not store owners, so treat this as adjacent-channel reseller recruiting and kiosk category intel rather than merchant recruiting. | ||||||||||||||
93 | Informa Connect with the National Restaurant Association | Deli / Prepared Food | Delis, Bakeries, Prepared Food, Foodservice | Restaurant and foodservice operators, some deli and prepared-food independents | May 22-25, 2027 (confirmed) | 05 - May | Spring | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL | McCormick Place | 2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr | Chicago | 60616 | IL | IL | 41.8515 | -87.6167 | Venue (exact address) | https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com | MEDIUM | Paid registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] Official site confirms May 22-25, 2027 at McCormick Place; duplicate of row 93. Previously listed as: May 2027 (2026 was May 16-19). Duplicate of the other National Restaurant Association Show row; keep one. Source: https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/ | Approximately 2,300 exhibiting companies from 44 countries, 720,000 sq ft and roughly 58,000 attendees in 2026, with restaurant-operator attendance up 10% year over year. Broad rather than deli-specific, so deli/prepared retail owners are a minority of the floor. | ||||||||||||||
94 | Wismettac Asian Foods | Distributor Show – Ethnic Food | Ethnic Food, Small Grocery | Asian-American retailers & restaurants (buyers) | May 23, 2026 | 05 - May | Spring | Miami, FL | https://asdonline.com/ | FL | FL | 25.7600 | -80.1900 | City centre | https://wismettacusa.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] Wismettac only announced the May 23, 2026 Miami expo (no venue named); no 2027 edition published. Source: https://wismettacusa.com/announcements/back-in-miami-2026-miami-sake-food-expo/ | Regional expo series by major Asian food distributor. | ||||||||||||||||||
95 | Associated Grocers Inc. (AGBR) | Distributor Show – Grocery | Small Grocery, Ethnic Food | Independent grocers LA / SE TX / MS Gulf Coast | Annual early May | 05 - May | Spring | Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA | LA | LA | 30.2400 | -90.9200 | City centre | https://www.agbr.com/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] AGBR confirms its biannual food shows run at Lamar Dixon (Fall 2025 was Sep 10) but no 2026 fall or 2027 dates are posted. Source: https://www.agbr.com/2025-fall-food-show/ | Also runs a Fall Food Show in September. Owner-buyers attend. | |||||||||||||||||||
96 | Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association (GAMA) | Ethnic Retailer Association | Independent Convenience, Small Grocery, Liquor Retail, Tobacco | Austin-area independent c-store and retail store OWNERS (co-op members) | Annual, typically May or June. 2027 TBA (2023 was Jun 13, 2022 was May 10) | 05 - May | Spring | Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX | TX | TX | 30.2700 | -97.7400 | City centre | https://tradeshow.gamaus.com/ | HIGH | Exhibitor registration via GAMA | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] GAMA tradeshow site shows unfilled date placeholders; no 2027 dates or venue confirmation found. Source: https://tradeshow.gamaus.com/ | COMPETITOR SIGNAL: NRS exhibited at GAMA 2026 pitching PUMP-INTEGRATED POS + EMV (Get Pumped campaign) next to Coastal, targeting the c-store plus gas station operator. GAMA is a merchant-owned buying cooperative for Austin-area independent store owners, and it also runs GAMA Wholesale. Exactly our merchant profile in a market where we are thin. DO NOT CONFUSE with the Game Manufacturers Association GAMA Expo at gama.org, a tabletop gaming show and a different organization. Contact: Semina Lalani, tradeshow@gamaus.com, 512-735-7728, corporate@gamaus.com, 512-339-1413. | ||||||||||||||||||
97 | Pennsylvania Association of Meat Processors | Meat Market / Butcher | Meat Market, Butcher Shop | PA and regional processors, butcher shops, suppliers | May 13-16, 2027 (confirmed) | 05 - May | Spring | The Penn Stater Conference Center (plus Penn State Meat Lab, 100 Porter Rd), State College, PA | The Penn Stater Conference Center (plus Penn State Meat Lab, 100 Porter Rd) | 215 Innovation Blvd | State College | 16803 | PA | PA | 40.7900 | -77.8600 | City centre | https://pameatprocessors.org/ | MEDIUM | Membership oriented | Oct 12, 2026 check: [UPDATED] PAMP site lists 2027 convention May 13-16 at the Penn Stater and Penn State Meat Lab. Previously listed as: May 2027 expected, dates not yet published. Source: https://pameatprocessors.org/ | The most practical state processors convention for a Northeast butcher shop, because New York's own association appears inactive. Small, relationship-driven, low cost of entry. | ||||||||||||||
98 | Intergroom | Pet Supply | Pet Supply, Pet Grooming | Professional groomers, salon owners, suppliers | May 2027 expected (2026 was May 14-17) | 05 - May | Spring | Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ | NJ | NJ | 40.7900 | -74.0600 | City centre | https://intergroom.com/ | MEDIUM | Paid registration | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] Intergroom site does not yet list 2027 dates or venue; address is the standard Meadowlands Expo Center address. Source: https://intergroom.com/ | Marquee Northeast grooming event, minutes from NYC. 100+ booths. Best low-cost regional test of the grooming merchant segment. | ||||||||||||||||||
99 | Pet Food Experts (PFX) | Pet Supply | Pet Supply | Independent pet retailers served by PFX | Spring 2027 expected (2026 was May 5-6) | 05 - May | Spring | Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA | CA | CA | 33.8400 | -117.9100 | City centre | https://www.petfoodexperts.com/ | MEDIUM | PFX customers only | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] Pet Food Experts pages reference a pfexpo-2027 page but no 2027 dates were readable; prior West shows held at the Disneyland Hotel. Source: https://blog.petfoodexperts.com/topic/pfx-events | West coast edition of the PFX buying show. | ||||||||||||||||||
100 | Pennsylvania Food Merchants Assn | State/Regional Grocers Assn | Small Grocery, Independent Convenience | PA retailers, wholesalers, c-store operators | May 12-13, 2026 (passed – get 2027) | 05 - May | Spring | Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford, PA | PA | PA | 40.0200 | -78.5000 | City centre | https://www.pfma.org/ | MEDIUM | Oct 12, 2026 check: [NOT FOUND, unverified] PFMA site lists only fall 2026 events (Mid-Atlantic LP Conference Nov 4, 2026, Monroe Twp NJ); 2027 Annual Conference not yet posted. Source: https://www.pfma.org/ | Includes mini trade show + wholesaler meeting. | |||||||||||||||||||