{"id":8121,"date":"2025-05-31T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8121"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:03:44","slug":"gateway-outdoor-expo-summit-returns-november-14-16-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/gateway-outdoor-expo-summit-returns-november-14-16-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit Returns November 14-16, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4-640x281.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image001-4-600x263.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Charles, MO&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Missouri\u2019s premier gathering for outdoor recreation is back. The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit will return to the St. Charles Convention Center on November 14-16, promising its biggest and most immersive experience yet for adventurers, nature lovers, and industry professionals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring the outdoor community together for our eighth expo this fall,\u201d said Brad Kovach, event director and publisher of&nbsp;<em>Terrain Magazine<\/em>. \u201cWhether you\u2019re just getting outside for the first time or you\u2019re a lifelong enthusiast, this year\u2019s gathering offers something for everyone \u2014 gear, guidance, and the kind of shared energy that will keep you active all year long.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the newest equipment to the latest outdoor trends and recreation programming, the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is designed to inspire, educate, and unite everyone to feel at home in the great outdoors. The first day will feature programming for industry stakeholders, including informational sessions and a keynote speaker, followed by a VIP\/vendor party.&nbsp;The following two days will showcase retailers, brands, and organizations in the exhibit hall, along with a lineup of educational presentations at the&nbsp;<em>Terrain Magazine<\/em>&nbsp;Basecamp area. (A full schedule of presentations will be announced in the coming months.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights of the 2025 Expo + Summit include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gear Galore<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Browse and test the latest equipment from local and national outdoor brands, including high-performance apparel, tents, tools, and tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basecamp Presentations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hear from community experts in seminars on topics ranging from backcountry trekking to land stewardship to accessibility and equity in the outdoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands-On Activities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Take part in thrilling attractions such as mountain biking, rock climbing, fly-fishing demos, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Connections<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Meet fellow adventurers, join clubs and initiatives, sign up for events and races, and swap stories with others who live for trailheads and treetops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is designed for everyone \u2014 from families seeking new ways to enjoy the outdoors to professionals building networks in the outdoor industry to environmental advocates eager to support sustainable practices. Plus, with local food and beverages, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to connect, the weekend is guaranteed to be as fun as it is informative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, over 6,000 people attended the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit, which included 150+ booths. Both the expo and summit are free to attend; those&nbsp;interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities can contact Jarrid Snyder at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jarrid@terrain-mag.com\">jarrid@terrain-mag.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars for November 14-16 and stay tuned for updates at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gatewayoutdoorexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.gatewayoutdoorexpo.com<\/a>&nbsp;and in upcoming issues of&nbsp;<em>Terrain<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit<\/strong><br>The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is the region\u2019s largest outdoor recreation show, drawing thousands of attendees annually for a weekend of adventure, education, and community. The event showcases the best in gear, resources, and organizations working to strengthen the Midwest\u2019s vibrant outdoor ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Charles, MO&nbsp;\u2013 Missouri\u2019s premier gathering for outdoor recreation is back. 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