DRESS TO IMPRESS - DAILY THEMES FOR CONNECT FUN
Let’s bring some personality to the professional! Bring a little extra flair each day of Connect with these themes:
Day 1 - Monday: Support Public Lands
Rep your favorite gear for the causes you care about — brand tees, org logos, trail-worn favorites, whatever shows your public lands pride. Let's make the floor a walking celebration of the wild places we're all working to protect.
Day 2 - Tuesday: Shop Shirt Day
Show your pride and represent your shop. Participants and exhibitors are encouraged to wear their shop shirts to highlight their businesses, spark conversations, and build connections across the event.
Day 3 - Wednesday: Fancy Pant & Party Shirts
Ditch the technical fabrics — today's about statement pants, loud prints, and the boldest shirt in your closet. Come dressed to turn heads and bring some fun to the floor.
Day 4 - Thursday: Sweet Sweater Man!
Embrace the (hopefully) chilly Fall weather and dawn your sweetest, raddest sweater. Seek the compliments, man!
Evening Activities
If you're looking for networking and community building opportunities at Connect, check out these after hours activities going on throughout the week:
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Member Retailer Welcome Reception
Loews Hotel 6pm-8pm
Monday, November 9, 2026
Super Happy Hour hosted by Grassroots
KCCC Grand Ballroom C/D from 6pm-7pm
Have a beverage of your choice on us after a productive first day of appointments!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Show Floor Open House
KCCC Bartle Hall D/E from 6pm-7pm
Grab your preferred beverage and wander around the show floor to check in with new and existing brands. Many booths have fun open house activities planned.
Brands and exhibitors may have invitation only off-sites after show hours, stay tuned to your email for possible invitations.