You can find our future show schedule here

• Day 1: 8 AM - 6 PM (Lunch: 12 PM - 1 PM and Happy Hour 6 PM - 7 PM)

• Day 2: 8 AM - 6 PM (Lunch: 12 PM - 1 PM and Open House 6 PM - 7 PM)

• Day 3: 8 AM - 6 PM (Lunch: 12 PM - 1 PM)

• Day 4: 8 AM - 1 PM ( Grab & Go Lunch: 12 PM - 1 PM)

• Connect is by invitation only. 

• Retailers: Attending retailers are Grassroots Member Retailers and additional  independently owned specialty outdoor retailers, who attend Connect as non-member guests.  

  • Independently owned specialty outdoor retailers, who have at least one brick and mortar store, and whose merchandise planning aligns with our exhibiting brands at Connect can attend by invitation. Interested retailers should contact Maggie Perrault, Event Sales Manager: maggie@grassrootsoutdoors.com.

• Brands: Connect exhibiting brands are Grassroots Vendor Partners and additional Guest Exhibitors who conduct business with a meaningful number of attending retailers.

  • If you are a brand who is interested in attending, please reach out to Maggie Perrault, Event Sales Manager: maggie@grassrootsoutdoors.com.

• Sales Reps: Reps are welcome to attend by invitation of their brands who have contracted to exhibit at Connect.

  • Connect is typically not open to industry media outside of special circumstances. 

  • Media, public relations, and marketing inquiries can be directed to Dave Simpson at Verde PR: dave@verdepr.com 

    Connect is a business to business marketplace and not open to the public.

Connect is focused and efficient, and primarily appointment driven. Attending retailer appointments are scheduled through the Grassroots office. Schedules of appointments are delivered to retailers and brands prior to the event.  

• While Connect is primarily focused on pre-scheduled appointments, there are a few opportunities for retailers to walk the show floor and explore other brands they may not be pre-scheduled with. 

• Connect is a 'closed-booth' experience. Our 'closed-booth' model maintains the focus and efficiency of Connect, while simultaneously maintaining affordability of brand booth expenses. 

  • Booth Guidelines available here.

  • Fall 2025 (Kansas City) Exhibitor Manual available soon.

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s seasonal events are invitation only. If your brand is interested in being considered for either Connect or Discovery Marketplace, please complete the Brand Inquiry form. Due to the high number of inquiries we receive, not all submissions will receive feedback.