Go Winter! Expo

October 25-26, 2025
Carlson Center – Fairbanks, Alaska

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The Go Winter! Expo has been postponed for this year due to construction at the Carlson Center. The event, sponsored by Camper Valley RV, will now take place on October 25-26, 2025. It focuses on winter in Alaska and how to get through it healthy, safely, and sanely while having some fun along the way. If you plan on spending the winter in Fairbanks, you need to be at Go Winter! Co-sponsored by NAPA AutoCare Group.

This will be the 27th year of the Expo, and it has something for everyone to enjoy! Outside activities, snow machines, camping gear, inside activities, health and fitness, tasty treats, nonprofits, car care, home heating, travel ideas, shopping, the Interior Alaska Gun Show, great door prizes, and more… It’ll all be there in one warm location.

Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free), and Sunday is free for military personnel with ID or anyone who brings two cans of food for the Food Bank.

If you are a vendor looking to get involved in the 2025 event, the Go Winter! Expo is a prime marketing opportunity for your business to take advantage of winter. The 2023 event had over 100 participating businesses and a two-day public attendance of over 4,000. Go Winter! is a great place to jumpstart your winter business. Scroll down for more information.

Interior Alaska Gun Show

We added the Interior Alaska Gun Show in 2013, and it was a wonderful addition to the Expo! The Interior Alaska Gun Show, started in 2011, is the most widely attended gun show in the Interior. The show is put on in support of the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Conservation Association, which is an organization dedicated to improving wildlife, habitat, and hunting opportunities throughout the state of Alaska.

The show has tremendous variety, with vendors from the Fairbanks and North Pole communities as well as many others, some traveling from as far away as the Kenai Peninsula. You’ll find more than 80 tables of goods, services, and merchandise related to firearms, hunting, fishing, survival, and outdoor sporting pursuits.

Come out and support the gun community, helping businesses that are furthering your 2nd Amendment rights, all while exercising them yourself and having a great time to boot! If you are a vendor interested in a space in the gun show portion of the event, please contact Michael Dukes at (907) 378-8499.

The Go Winter! Expo represents many local and statewide businesses. If you have a product or service that can help people enjoy winter, Go Winter! is designed to help you get the word out!

Vendor Information

Please click on the tabs below for times, pricing, layout maps, and more.

When and Where Is It Taking Place?

In October, at the Carlson Center. Just about when the snow falls and shortly after PFDs are distributed.

What’s the Cost for the Public?

There is a $5 admission charge (12 and under are free), and military personnel with ID is free on Sunday. Sunday is also free for anyone who brings two cans of food for the Food Bank.

Move-In

October 24 Fri. – 8 am to 8 pm

Show Dates and Hours

October 25, Sat. – 10 am to 6 pm
October 26, Sun. – 11 am to 5 pm

Move-Out

October 26, Sun. – 5 pm to 10 pm
All displays must stay in place until 5 pm and move-out must be completed by 10 pm.

Exhibit Space

10′X10′ space – $450
Each additional space – $375
8’X10′ space (the 200 spaces) – $375
Nonprofits receive a $75 discount.
15’X50′ bulk – $1350

Booth Space Rental Includes

Pipe and drape partitions and a 110 electrical outlet. Tables and chairs are available at the arena (first come, first serve), or you are welcome to bring your own.

Layout Map

Click here for the Carlson Center layout map.

Registration Information

To pre-register online, just click here! For a printable registration, click here.

Application Requirements

We will send you a space confirmation and an invoice. Early registration requires a $50 down to confirm participation. The 50% payment will be due July 15, with the remaining balance due in full on September 1. Late registrants (after September 1) must pay in full at the time of registration. PLEASE READ our new Exhibitor Contract before sending payment.

Payment can be made online at the link provided in your invoice or by checks made out to KO Productions and mailed to PO Box 10705, Fairbanks, AK 99710.