Annual New York Sportsman’s Expo with this weekend, 23-25 January 2026, returns to the fairgrounds at the NYS Fairgrounds.
Opening hours are Friday from 12pm to 7pm; On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can buy tickets online or at the door.
Tickets are $15 cash ($15.50 by credit card) at the door for adults ages 13-64. Seniors, military, fire, police and children are $13 at the door ($13.50 card), ID required.
Discounted Police, Fire and Military tickets cannot be purchased online, only at the door, ID required. Children under 6 are free.
Check out a wall of trophy bucks from around the state and earn free point bucks from certified measurers at New York State Big Buck Club table. If your buck qualifies, there is a $25 fee to enter it into the record books.
Meet Chris Stefanou (@lisharkman), known for his action videos on social networks shark fishing on Long Island. Or stop to ask the captain Michelle Bancewicz from the hit TV series Wicked Tuna, how she pulled in an 800 pound tuna solo. Will u Runs store for the duration of the performance.
Brian Fox will also be at Runnings, chainsaw in hand, creating custom wood carvings. Stop by his booth and check out his work.
Get some tips on hunting in the Empire State with Rush outside professional staff. Check out the latest hunting and fishing gear at Runnings 1,600 sq.ft. ft. retail store. Chat with your officers local sportsmen’s club. Watch the wood chips fly at Paul Smith’s Woodsman Team exhibit.
Kids who aren’t interested in listening to adults talk about log cabins and boat engines will have plenty of fun in the Fun Zone, including bounce houses, a rock wall and a mechanical bull. Children can also fish for trout in the pond. Prices vary by activity.
The nationwide Dock Dogs competition returns for its season-opening event, which will see dogs of all colors jump (or sometimes just fall) into the pool. The longest jumps earn points towards the national title. You can even enter your pouncing pooch competition.
Or you can attend a free workshop on ax handling, eagle protection or self-defense. The complete seminar schedule is online.
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