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# The Retail and CPG Trade Show Calendar for 2026

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Planning your retail and CPG growth strategy means knowing where the buyers will be. Trade shows are still one of the best places to get in front of retailers, distributors, investors and other founders who understand the grind of scaling a consumer brand. If you’re mapping out your 2026 calendar, this guide rounds up the key food and beverage, beauty, wellness, private label and retail shows worth tracking.

Use the filters below to jump to the categories that fit your brand. Each section includes dates, locations and links so you can plan ahead, budget travel, secure booth space, and set real growth goals for the year.

[Food & Beverage](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#food-and-beverage) | [Retail & General CPG](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#retail-and-general-cpg) | [Beauty & Wellness](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#beauty-and-wellness)

[Private Label](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#private-label) | [Outdoor & Sporting Goods](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#outdoor-sports) | [Housewares & Home](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#housewares)

[Baby & Kids](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#baby-kids) | [Pet Industry](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#pet-industry) | [Health & Fitness](https://blog.lunrcapital.com/the-retail-and-cpg-trade-show-calendar-for-2026#health-fitness)

## **Food & Beverage Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**Winter FancyFaire Show**](https://www.specialtyfood.com/) | Jan 11–13, 2026 | San Diego, CA | Specialty food, gourmet, snacks, niche CPG |
| [**The NGA Show**](https://www.thengashow.com/) | Feb 1–3, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Grocery & independent retailer buyers |
| [**Natural Products Expo West**](https://www.expowest.com) | Mar 3–6, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Natural, organic, wellness, beauty, clean products |
| [**Seafood Expo North America**](https://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/) | Mar 15–17, 2026 | Boston, MA | Seafood brands, foodservice, large retail buyers |
| [**Bar & Restaurant Expo**](https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/) | Mar 24–25, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Beverage, mixers, foodservice distribution |
| [**Sweets & Snacks Expo**](https://sweetsandsnacks.com) | May 19–21, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Snacks, candy, packaged foods |
| [**Summer Fancy Food Show**](https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/) | Jun 28–30, 2026 | New York, NY | Specialty food, sauces, snacks, beverages |
| [**Americas Food & Beverage Show**](https://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/) | Sep 14–16, 2026 | Miami, FL | Domestic & international food buyers |

 

## **Retail & General CPG**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show**](https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/) | Jan 11–13, 2026 | New York, NY | Major retail buyers and insight into mass-market trends. |
| [**White Label World Expo USA**](https://www.whitelabelexpo.com/) | Sep 23–24, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Sourcing, private label, and manufacturing partners. |
| [**Licensing Expo**](https://www.licensingexpo.com/) | May 19–21, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Partnerships, licensing, and co-branding opportunities. |
| [**ECRM Category Meetings**](https://ecrm.marketgate.com/) | Year-round 2026 | Virtual + In-person | Fast, targeted 1:1 buyer meetings across categories. |

 

## **Beauty & Wellness Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**Cosmoprof North America Miami**](https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/about-cosmoprof-na/) | Jan 27–29, 2026 | Miami, FL | Expanding beauty show with east-coast retail reach. |
| [**Natural Products Expo West**](https://www.expowest.com/) | Mar 3–6, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | Strong for wellness, natural beauty, supplements. |
| [**America’s Beauty Show**](https://americasbeautyshow.com/) | Apr 18–20, 2026 | Rosemont, IL | Hair, nails, and salon-retail focused audience. |
| [**Premiere Orlando**](https://premiereorlando.biz/) | May 30–Jun 1, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Large beauty-retail event with national buyers. |
| [**IBS Las Vegas**](https://www.ibslasvegas.com/) | Jun 27–29, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Key expo for salon, spa, and esthetics buyers. |
| [**Cosmoprof North America**](https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/las-vegas/) | July 13–15, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Top beauty retail and distribution opportunities. |

 

## **Private Label Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**White Label World Expo USA**](https://www.whitelabelexpo.com/) | Sep 23–24, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Large marketplace for white-label and turnkey product manufacturers across categories. |
| [**PLMA U.S. Private Label Trade Show**](https://www.plmainternational.com/events/us-private-label-show-chicago) | Nov 15–17, 2026 | Chicago, IL | The leading U.S. private-label event. Retailers scout new store-brand suppliers. |

 

## **Outdoor, Sporting Goods & Active Lifestyle Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**Surf Expo – Winter**](https://surfexpo.com/) | Jan 7–9, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Beach, surf, swim, and coastal lifestyle buyers. |
| [**SHOT Show**](https://shotshow.org/) | Jan 20–23, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Major outdoor, tactical, and sporting goods retailers. |
| [**Outdoor Retailer Snow Show**](https://outdoorretailer.com/) | Jan 2026 (TBA) | Salt Lake City, UT | Winter outdoor gear, apparel, and adventure retailers. |
| [**Surf Expo – Summer**](https://surfexpo.com/) | Sept 16–18, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Swim, surf, resort, beach lifestyle wholesale buyers. |
| [**Outdoor Retailer Summer**](https://outdoorretailer.com/) | Aug 19–21, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | The largest U.S. outdoor and adventure retail show. |
| [**The Running Event**](https://www.therunningevent.com/) | Dec 2026 (TBA) | Austin, TX | Leading run specialty and athleisure retail show. |

 

## **Housewares & Home Products Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**NY NOW Winter**](https://nynow.com/) | Feb 2026 (TBA) | New York, NY | Key for kitchen, décor, tabletop, and lifestyle retail buyers. |
| [**The Inspired Home Show (IHA)**](https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/) | Mar 7–10, 2026 | Chicago, IL | The largest U.S. housewares show for kitchen, home organization, appliances, and cookware. |
| [**Dallas Total Home & Gift Market**](https://dallasmarketcenter.com/) | June 2026 (TBA) | Dallas, TX | Home goods, décor, seasonal, kitchenware, and gift buyers. |
| [**Atlanta Market – Summer (AmericasMart)**](https://www.atlantamarket.com/) | July 14–20, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Major housewares, décor, and lifestyle lines; high boutique retailer attendance. |
| [**NY NOW Summer**](https://nynow.com/) | Aug 2026 (TBA) | New York, NY | Strong for home, tableware, kitchen brands, and design-forward products. |
| [**Shoppe Object**](https://shoppeobject.com/) | Aug 2026 (TBA) | New York, NY | Curated home goods, tabletop, and design-driven housewares; ideal for specialty retailers. |

## **Baby & Kids Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**ABC Kids Expo**](https://theabcshow.com/) | May 13–15, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Big baby/kids products show: gear, feeding, strollers, diapering, and juvenile products. |
| [**Kind + Jugend (Cologne)**](https://www.kindundjugend.com/) | Sept 17–19, 2026 | Cologne, Germany | The largest global baby/kids industry show; strong for international buyers and premium kids brands. |
| [**Childrens Club**](https://www.childrensclub.com/) | Multiple markets in 2026 | New York, NY | Apparel, accessories, and boutique kids brands for specialty retailers. |

## **Pet Industry Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**Global Pet Expo**](https://globalpetexpo.org/) | Mar 25–27, 2026 | Orlando, FL | One of the biggest pet retail shows; strong for consumables, treats, accessories, and novelties. |
| [**Petfood Forum**](https://www.petfoodforum.com/) | April 2026 (TBA) | Kansas City, MO | Excellent for pet consumables, supplements, and health-related brands. |
| [**SuperZoo**](https://www.superzoo.org/) | Aug 17–20, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Premier pet industry show; heavy specialty-retail buying and product discovery. |

 

## **Health, Fitness & Active Lifestyle Shows**

| ###### **Event** | ###### **Dates (2026)** | ###### **Location** | ###### **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**TheFitExpo Los Angeles**](https://thefitexpo.com/) | Jan 2026 (TBA) | Los Angeles, CA | Consumer + retail fitness show; strong visibility for supplements and fitness accessories. |
| [**FIBO Global Fitness (USA expansion)**](https://www.fibo-usa.com/) | 2026 (Dates TBA) | USA (varies) | International fitness expo expanding into US markets; good for active lifestyle products. |
| [**IDEA Health & Fitness Expo**](https://www.ideafit.com/) | July 2026 (TBA) | USA (varies) | Fitness and wellness marketplace for accessories, recovery products, gear, and wellness brands. |

Trade shows can spark the biggest jumps in your business: new retailer conversations, category insights, supply chain partners, and the kind of momentum you only get from being in the room. If you’re looking to expand your brand’s retail presence and want to understand your financing options for scale, [reach out to Lunr](https://www.lunrcapital.com/contact-us) anytime. We’re here to help you move fast and stay capital ready.

See you on the trade show floor!

 

##### Trade Show FAQs

*Below are answers to common questions brands ask when planning their 2026 trade show strategy.*

What are the most important CPG trade shows in 2026?

The most important CPG trade shows in 2026 depend on category and growth stage, but several consistently attract top retail buyers and distributors. For food and beverage brands, *Winter Fancy Faire*, *Summer Fancy Faire*, and *Natural Products Expo West* are among the most impactful. Beauty and wellness brands often prioritize *Cosmoprof North America* and *IBS Las Vegas*, while retailers and private-label buyers concentrate at *NRF Retail’s Big Show* and *White Label World Expo USA*. Brands planning retail expansion should focus on shows where decision-makers actively scout new products, not just where foot traffic is highest.

Which trade shows are best for emerging food and beverage brands?

Emerging food and beverage brands benefit most from trade shows that attract specialty, regional, and independent buyers. *Winter Fancy Faire* and *Summer Fancy Faire* are strong entry points for brands gaining early traction, while *Natural Products Expo West* is ideal for natural, organic, and wellness-focused products preparing to scale. Shows like *The NGA Show* also offer access to independent grocers and regional chains. For early-stage brands, smaller or category-specific events often deliver higher-quality conversations and more actionable buyer feedback than large, mass-market expos.

How should brands choose the right retail trade shows to attend?

Brands should choose retail trade shows based on their category, stage of growth, and target buyers, not popularity alone. Start by identifying which retailers or distributors you want to meet, then prioritize shows where those buyers are known to attend. Emerging brands may benefit more from focused, regional, or specialty shows, while scaling brands can justify larger national expos. Budget, booth ROI, travel costs, and follow-up capacity also matter. The right trade show is one that aligns with your current retail strategy and sets you up for meaningful conversations, not just visibility.

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