Exhibit at Switchback Spring

Exhibit at Switchback Spring 2025

June 16-18, 2025 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

The new Switchback Spring builds on the momentum of its original fall gathering, which launched in 2022 as a specialty outdoor showcase at The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show.

With the addition of new June dates, Switchback now provides a twice-yearly home for a growing core of specialty retailers, media, and brand leaders in backpacking, apparel, and footwear – as well as openly welcoming the sizable population of outdoor industry members who have lapsed from regular attendance at open national trade events.

Hosted in a central location and scheduled in the optimal timeframe for buying conversations, the June event will be centered around key industry priorities. Click here to read Switchback Spring FAQs.

A key driver of Switchback's growth has been from the encouragement of our cornerstone exhibitors, retailers, and industry partners, as they’re eager to see the energy and engagement around this style of event continue. We’re also inspired by the opportunity to build a bridge between the known need for discovery – of new brands, new relationships, and new ways to grow — and the large number of outdoor industry members who are openly searching for an event that delivers on it all."

Christina Henderson, Switchback Event Director

What to Expect

Attendees will access three days of business, education, and networking with dozens of educational sessions to select from, exciting networking events, and hours of exhibit hall time to discover products and connect with new and current vendors.

Do Business

Switchback Spring exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with leading outdoor retailers from across the US all in one place. From the interactive exhibit hall to dedicated meeting time and networking events, there will be no shortage of opportunities to meet with retailers and showcase product.

Network

In addition to connecting with retailers, exhibiting brands will also have time to connect with and learn from each other in a comfortable, in-person environment.

Access Industry Insights

Switchback will offer actionable education for brand leaders throughout each day of the event. Topics will focus on the industry’s most pressing challenges, current trends, and more.

Interested in exhibiting at Switchback? Download event details.

FAQs

Find answers to your questions about Switchback Spring.

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Get in Touch

Interested in learning more about exhibiting at Switchback? Email [email protected] and our team will be in touch.

“I’m excited to see a show in the East that's closer and more economical to attend. Also, it's great to be able to see all the new and great trail-running brands at one time. This is a growing market we all need to stay on top of.”

“TRE has a great format for retailers, and we look forward to a new event that features more outdoor and active lifestyle brands and new categories.”

“Switchback has been a valuable new trade show opportunity for SCARPA. We can effectively show off our brand and products–and meet with many specialty retailers–in a very positive and supportive industry-only environment.”

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