Events & Community

Resources for Outfitters to Learn, Connect, & Lead

Outdoor Industry Events

America Outdoors brings the outfitting industry together through events, learning opportunities, and shared community spaces. From the annual America Outdoors Conference & Outfitter Expo to webinars, member town halls, and the Managers Academy, our events help outfitters stay informed, connected, and supported.

This page is your hub for upcoming industry gatherings, community updates, and opportunities to engage with fellow members. Explore upcoming events, check the community calendar, and browse member listings, including items for sale within the outfitting community.

About Our Events & Community

The outfitting industry is built on shared experience, collaboration, and a deep connection to the outdoors. America Outdoors creates opportunities for members to come together—through conferences, training, town halls, and community gatherings—to learn from one another and strengthen the industry we all depend on.

From the America Outdoors Conference & Outfitter Expo to webinars, Managers Academy, member town halls, and our community calendar, these events help outfitters build relationships, share knowledge, and stay engaged in the issues shaping our industry.

Together, we are building a stronger community of leaders, businesses, and outdoor professionals dedicated to the future of guided outdoor recreation.

gallery of 3 photos; on the left, a group of people taking a goofy picture, top right is a group photo of folks on an outdoor adventure, bottom right is an outdoor rec professional listening intently at an AO workshop