Go Winter! Expo
- October 25-26, 2025
- Carlson Center – Fairbanks, Alaska
The Go Winter! Expo, sponsored by Camper Valley RV, will take place October 25-26, 2025 at the Carlson Center. The event 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.
If you are a vendor looking to get involved in this 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. (the 2024 event was cancelled due to construction at the Carlson Center) 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 Facts
When and Where is it taking place?
In October at the Carlson Center, the Interior’s premier location for trade shows. 43,000 sq. ft. of available space laid out in single 10×10 spaces and multi spaces. We time it 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 free) and military is free on Sunday with ID. Sunday is also free to anyone who brings two cans of food for the Food Bank.
Have a product or service?
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!
How do you get the word out?
$7,000 will be spent on advertising The Go Winter! Expo. In addition, there will be media co-sponsors to the event that will raise our advertising budget to nearly $10,000.
Vendor Info
Move-in:
Fri. Oct 24 – 8 am to 8 pm
Show Dates & Hours:
Sat. Oct 25 – 10 am to 6 pm
Sun. Oct 26 – 11am to 5 pm
Move-out:
Sun. Oct 26 – 5 pm to 10 pm
All displays must stay in place until 5pm and move-out must be completed by 10pm.
Exhibit Space:
10′ x 10′ space $450
Each Additional space $375
8′ x 10′ space (the 200 spaces) $375
Non-profits receive a $75 discount
15’x50′ bulk $1350
Booth Space Rental Includes:
Pipe & 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:
Registration Info:
Pre-register online, just Click here! Or click here for
our printable registration.
Application Requirements:
Once you have registered, we will send you a space confirmation and an invoice. Early registration requires $50 down to confirm participation. 50% payment will be due July 15th with the remaining balance in full September 1. Late registrants (after Sept 1) must pay in full at 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 checks made out to KO Productions and mailed to PO Box 10705, Fairbanks, AK 99710.
