The EXPO Experience: Your Guide to Sports Nutrition Industry Exhibitions

Do you want to improve your business? Get good deals? Build relationships and be entertained all at the same time? Then mark your calendar now to attend one of the nationwide sports nutrition Expo’s that are held throughout the year. It’s the best way to connect with companies who believe that the business of sports and health nutrition is the best way to increase your bottom line.

Across the nation there are several key industry tradeshows that you can attend to help you improve your business. According to EXPO magazine, over 92% of tradeshow attendees state that the number one reason for attending shows is to see new products as well as keep up-to-date on industry trends. Generally, attending a show directly benefits the bottom line of your business due to special show pricing that is usually better than everyday deals. In addition, it’s a great opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with your business partners.

Why You Should Attend

See new products and developments
Keep up-to-date on industry issues and trends
Increase your industry awareness
Network with colleagues and vendors
See specific companies or products
Attend seminars and workshops
The competition attend
Place orders
Entertainment-Most Expo’s have several sporting events ranging from Bodybuilding, Cheerleading, Car Shows and more.

Who Attends

Fitness Centers and Gyms
Natural Product Stores
Franchises
Buyers
E-Tailers
Smoothie Stores
Retailers

Show Agenda

Arnold Expo - Columbus, OH
Expo West - Anaheim, CA
Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Orlando - Orlando, FL
Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Hartford - Hartford, CT
Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Dallas - Dallas, TX
Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend - Las Vegas, NV
Additional shows by month

Top Industry Shows

Arnold Expo

The 2012 Arnold Fitness EXPO will again feature 700 booths of the latest in sports equipment, apparel and nutrition and a stage that hosts unique, non-stop competitions and entertainment that combine to make the Arnold Fitness EXPO the heart of the Arnold Sports Festival.

When: March 2–4

Where: Columbus, Ohio

Booth # 1023

More Information: www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

Expo West

Natural Products Expo West continues to be the leading trade show in the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Rated as one of the top 200 trade shows in the US by Tradeshow Week, Natural Products Expo West continues to help attendees reach their business goals. This show is exclusively for buyers only.

When: March 9-11

Where: Anaheim, California

Booth # 1850

More Information: www.expowest.com

Europa Sports & Supplement Expo’s

The Europa Sports & Supplement Expo shows continue to grow and expand in size and across the nation. At any of the Europa shows you will continue to find bodybuilding competitions but also MMA, Cheerleading, Gymnastics Skateboarding, Wrestling and many other activities for anyone to enjoy and even participate in. The Expo’s are constantly growing in size as well and offerings. Plus, there’s bound to be one near you.

Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Orlando

When: April 27—28

Where: Orlando, Florida

More Information: www.visionstarinc.com

Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Hartford

When: June 29-30

Where: Hartford, Conneticut

More Information: www.visionstarinc.com

Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Dallas

When: August 17-18

Where: Dallas, Texas

More Information: www.visionstarinc.com

Europa Get Fit & Sports Expo Phoenix

When: October 20

Where: Phoenix, Arizona

More Information: www.visionstarinc.com

Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend

Over 30,000 bodybuilding and fitness fans from all over the world come out to see, sample and purchase the newest products from over 650 booths consisting of supplement, apparel and fitness companies while having a chance to meet athletes, celebrities and industry icons!

Showcase events include FLEX Bikini Model Search, Pro Powerlifting Championships, Olympia Grappling Championships, Mr. Punyverse, Figure Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Ms. Olympia, Bikini Olympia, Pound4Pound Championships, 202 Showdown, America’s Strongest man Championships and a few others that will get your heart pounding and your adrenalin pumping!

When: September 28-29

Where: Las Vegas. Nevada

More Information: www.mrolympia.com

Besides the shows listed above, Europa attends many more shows throughout the year so that we can visit customers such as you. We offer competitive show pricing, showcase new products as well as free access to the show itself for Europa customers. Check with your sale consultant on shows that you can register to attend.

Tips for Attending

Before the Show

Sign up for Europa eblasts by emailing promotions@europasports.com to ensure that you receive any early bird show deals.
Avoid the confusion at the show by pre-registering. Contact your Europa Sales Consultant for pre-registration information or visit www.EuropaSports.com
Have a goal of what you want to accomplish, such as which vendors to visit, what seminars and networking events to attend.
Get appointments with any vendor you'd like to meet with during the show.
Plan to bring any employees who would greatly benefit from attending the trade show.

At the Show

Take some time to review events, education and exhibitor listings online before the show.
Pick up your badge before the show floor opens.
Make sure your badge is in plain sight while visiting exhibitors' booths
Pick up a Show Directory Map when you arrive onsite.
Bring plenty of business cards.
Take advantage of show specials and discounts.
Take a break every few hours to refresh, have a snack and get some fresh air.

After the Show

Make sure to take follow up with your Europa Sales consultant post-show to ensure that you can stock all of the new products that you saw at the Expo. Place any last-minute show orders.

Dates and events can change without notice