Hike Expo North Carolina 2026
Hike Expo North Carolina is America's only hiking-focused event, returning to the Gov. Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 12 and 13, 2026. Two days bring together 80+ exhibitors, expert speakers, live gear demonstrations, panel discussions, the BLK Hiking Club sunrise hike, an Industry Education Day for retail buyers and brands, a VIP experience, the awards after party, and the broader Appalachian Trail and Southeast hiking community. Admission is free when you register by May 1, 2026.
Hike Expo is the inaugural stop of a national tour that continues to San Luis Obispo, California in March 2027 and Roanoke, Virginia in October 2027. Whether you are a thru-hiker, weekend trail user, gear shop buyer, outdoor brand, media partner, sponsor, or first-time hiker, the expo connects the people, products, and education that move hiking forward.
For questions, contact us at: hello@hikeexpo.com