The Outdoor Sports, Recreation and Travel Expo!
KICKOFF THE SEASON AT THE ALL-NEW, EXPANDED WINTER EXPO IN SARATOGA!
The longest running ski show in the U.S!
62ND ANNUAL
OCTOBER 24-25, 2026
Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
FREE Admission
Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Recreation, Health, Fitness & Travel
THE GATHERING OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
◾ 100 Exhibitors◾ 8,000 Attendees ◾ Shop for Gear, Clothing, Footwear, Events◾ Activities, Demos & Clubs for Everyone
◾ $10,000 in Prizes◾ Inspiration, Advice, Motivation, Education◾ Food & Beverages ◾ Free Street Parking
Winter Expo / images by Dave Kraus
Kickoff the snowsports season at the Northeast’s alpine skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness, travel, and adventure show!
With 100 exhibitors and resorts, and 8,000 active attendees expected, the high-energy show it will feature gear and clothing sales, interactive demos, great prizes, inspiring films, motivational speakers, and après ski food/drink.
Here are some of the great prizes offered by our awesome exhibitors:
Alpine Sport Shop – Gift Card to the shop
Adirondack Architectural Heritage – AARCH book bundle with tote bag and Santanoni beanie
Five Star Pickles and Sausages – Cheese assortment: 5 blocks of mild cheddar, 3 blocks of Parmesan, 1 block of habanero, 1 block of sharp cheddar
High Peaks Resort – Two Night stay at High Peaks Resort
Hometown Board Shop – General Public Snowboard
Matt Champness Art – 13x19 print of a painting of Whiteface, Hunter or Gore
Royalton WorkBench – Ski Mountain Hardwood Charcuterie & Cutting Board
Rugged Outdoorswoman Publishing – Book bundle: Blood Sweat Tears edited by Christine Reed, Unsupported by Bethany Adams, and some fun outdoorsy stickers
2026 Highlights & Activities
100 Exhibitors – The high-energy show brings together winter sports, plus outdoor sports, health, fitness, recreation and travel exhibitors – all under one roof! Categories include alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Olympic and outdoor sports, health, fitness and travel. We’ll have many of the top ski resorts in New York and the Northeast - and we’ll have popular year-round and summer sports including hiking, biking, running, and more.
Hours – Show hours are Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Bring your family and friends to visit us one or both days. Free parking is available in downtown Saratoga Springs on the street and in parking garages, with inexpensive paid parking at the adjacent Saratoga Springs City Center.
Buy new gear – Tune Skis, High Peaks Cyclery, and other quality retailers will have premium alpine and XC ski and snowboard gear at great prices. This includes skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, base layers, helmets, goggles, gloves, and much more!
Make purchases or get involved – We’ll have many retail products and services available from outdoor sports and recreation organizations, health and fitness professionals, and travel destinations.
At the booths, you can also learn about club memberships, activities, events and races, and sign up for day, weekend and weeklong alpine and XC ski trips from many clubs and organizations. This includes the Out of Control Ski Club, Schenectady Wintersports Club, Albany Ski Club, NY Capital District Ski Council, Hudson Valley Ski Club, Capital Area Ski Touring Association, Shenendehowa Nordic Ski Club, and more.
$10,000 in Expo Prizes – With your entry to the Expo, you’ll receive a prize ticket for entry to win one of 40 prizes. Winners will be drawn after the show and notified directly by show organizers. Must be 18 or over to enter.
Prizes include lift tickets from alpine resorts, trail passes from XC resorts, season passes, a snowboard, ski/binding packages, snowshoes, and much more. Many ski resorts will also be offering special deals in their booths.
Family activities – We’ll have many hands-on fun and educational activities for kids and adults of all ages.
Ski/Ride at 20+ NY ski areas – Visit the booths from various New York State ski areas to sign up for the free Ski & Ride Passport for any 3rd, 4th or 5th grader to enjoy winter at the majority of NY resorts when accompanied by a paying adult. Learn more: iskiny.com.
Saratoga Photobooth – Visit the Saratoga Photobooth Company booth for a free souvenir photo from the Upstate Sports Winter Expo, and learn more about their photobooth rentals for your next gathering in New York or New England.
Concessions and craft beer – The Expo will have quality skier-friendly food and drink options available for purchase from our local vendors. Lunch options are sandwiches, chili, salad, pizza, hot dogs, chicken tenders and more. Drinks will include juices, soda, water, coffee and tea, plus national and local craft beer, wine and hard seltzer.
Parking
There’s plenty of free public on-street parking in the area (streets in yellow on the map). Also, the Saratoga City Center adjoining parking garage has reasonable rates - free for the first hour and $2 for each hour after with a daily maximum of $15. A walkway from the third floor of the parking garage connects to the main level of the City Center and elevators are available for move-in.
EXHIBITORS
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Albany Ski Club
Alpine Sport Shop (2)
Double H Ranch: Adaptive Winter Sports
Fem Shred: Quality, Stylish Apparel for Female Shredders
Gore Mountain (2)
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Hometown Board Shop (Inside Edge Ski & Bike)
Ikon Pass
Killington Resort (Ikon)
Magic Mountain Ski Area
Maple Ski Ridge
Matt Champness: Ski Resort & Mountain Art
New York Capital District Ski Council
Oak Mountain Ski Center
OC (Out of Control) Ski Club (4)
Pico Mountain Resort (Ikon)
Royalton WorkBench: 2-D Handmade Marquetry of Mountains & Ski Trails
Schenectady Wintersports Club
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Snow Ridge Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort
Sugarbush Resort (Ikon)
Tremblant Ski Resort (Ikon)
Tune Skis: Ski & Snowboard Shop (6)
Whiteface Mountain (2)
Willard Mountain
Windham Mountain Club: Ski/Ride & Four-Season Destination
Health, Fitness & Sustainability
Adirondack Wilderness Advocates
Albany Med: Injury Prevention & Outreach
Bamblitz: Premium Natural-Fiber Athleticwear
Dak Bar
Damascus Hand-Forged Cutlery
Ellis Cardiac Classic 5K Race & Walk
Family Danz Heating & Cooling
Five Star Pickles and Sausages
Fred Astaire Dance Studios: Saratoga
HealthierSpan
Islander Pools & Spas: Hot Tubs, Sauna, Cold Plunge (6)
Jerky Hut
Kasselman Solar
Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
New York Life - Albany
New York State of Health
Paca Gardens: Alpaca Products (2)
Renewal by Anderson/Huff n Puff
Saratoga Hotworx
Saratoga Outdoors (2)
Sore + Tired: Muscle Recovery Blend
Thuja Outdoor Clothing: Made in VT, Performance Layers & Hoodies
Tiny Bug
Trigger Pin: Massage & Recovery Roller
Vista Home Improvement
RECREATION & TRAVEL
Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Adirondacks USA
Grassland Bird Trust
Great Camp Sagamore
High Peaks Resort: Lake Placid
Lake Placid
Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition
NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation (2)
NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation: Snowmobile Unit
New York State Tourism Industry Association (2)
Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism: ROOST (2)
Saratoga Photobooth Company
Saratoga Trails Alliance