Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions

The Great American Outdoor Show is open to the general public. Attendees come from across the country to find the best outdoor products and hunts available. 

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex 
2300 North Cameron Street 
Harrisburg, PA 17110

February 12, 2023 (Sunday)
5:00pm - 11:00pm 

February 13, 2023 (Monday)
8:00am - 4:00pm

Concealed carry of a personal firearm is permitted in the PA Farm Show Complex, with the proper license in accordance with Pennsylvania law. When carrying your firearm, always adhere to all federal, state and local laws.

Exhibitor Services will be located in the spine between the Archery Hall and the Large Arena before the show begins. Once the Show begins, Exhibitor Registration Services will be moved into the Show Office, which is also located in the spine.

Each booth is supplied with 8 foot high back drape and 3 foot high side drape, along with a sign with your Company Name and Booth Number. The NRA provides one complimentary 120 volt electrical outlet per exhibitor.

The NRA provides free basic 120V/20amp electric service to all exhibitors for the duration of the show. Booth spaces larger than 20'x20' will need to submit the Sportshow Electrical Grid Layout Form (found in your Exhibitor Manual) to identify drop locations. If higher voltage and/or three phase power is needed, please submit the Booth Electricity Order Form also found in your Exhibitor Manual.

Click here to order your Exhibitor Badges, Parking Passes, Trailer Permits, and Guest Tickets.

All personnel working in your booth must wear an Exhibitor badge stating their legal name (first and last) and company name at all times. Each booth is allotted a certain number of complimentary badges (depending on the size of the booth) and any additional badges may be purchased for $20. To order your badges, click here.

Updating your online GAOS Directory Listing is a great way to grab the attention of attendees and potential customers who browse our exhibitor list online and in the app. To update your listing and add Show specials and products,  click on "Exhibitor Dashboard" in the "Exhibitor" menu.

To view the Rules and Regulations, please click here.

All firearms must be secured in your booth by either cable locks or hiring overnight security. 

Breech loading firearms displayed and accessible to attendees with the intent to allow attendees to handle the firearms and work all or part of their actions, must be deactivated by removal of the firing pin or other alteration so they are rendered incapable of firing. Firearms on display, but not intended to be handled by attendees, must be secured with a keyed trigger lock or keyed cable lock. Locks must remain installed and locked on the firearms for the duration of the Show. Firearms will be inspected before the Show by an authorized safety advisor. Firearms inspections will take place the evening of Friday, February 3rd and before the Show opens on Saturday. Infractions will be reported to both the Exhibitor and Show Management. All infractions must be corrected before the exhibitor's display will be allowed to open.

To view the list of nearby hotels, rates, and pricing, click here. Some hotels are offering complimentary breakfast and/or shuttles, so be sure to check with the hotel about any special offers!

<No, the NRA does NOT utilize the services of any third party hotel or reservations vendor for the Great American Outdoor Show. Exhibitors are encouraged to disregard any communication from such company and to reserve hotel reservations via the partner hotels found here.

Companies not affiliated with GAOS may reach out to you in order to solicit your business. This is happening most aggressively with housing companies. Please note that we do not use an official housing company for GAOS and any company that implies they are the official housing contractor is being deceitful. We work directly with area hotels to negotiate low rates for you. To browse area hotels, please click here. 

General Exposition Services is the Official Service Contractor for the Show, providing material handling, furniture rental, carpeting, labor, and more. 

The PA Farm Show Complex provides electric.

Comcast provides telephone and internet.

JP Lilley provides audio-visual.

To pay for services provided by General Exposition Services, you must complete their Payment Authorization form, found in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Credit Card information must be on file before any goods or services will be rendered. 

Other contractors will ask for payment on their order forms or respective websites. 

Material Handling is the moving of materials from point A to point B. Whether your materials are sent in advance to the Service Contractor's warehouse or directly to Show site, they still need to get to your booth after the carrier drops them off. Paying for handling entitles you to have your freight brought to your booth from the loading dock, empty containers stored during the Show, empty containers returned to your booth at the close of the Show, and your freight carried back to the loading dock and loaded onto the carrier at the conclusion of the Show. Then you arrange for a carrier to pick up your exhibit materials for transport to the next destination. There is usually a 200 pound minimum per shipment charge for material handling. 

Yes, you are able to bring your booth materials in your vehicle. However, you are not able to drive your vehicles into the building on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Please contact NRA Field Representative Kory Enck at [email protected] and he will be able to assist you with your generous donation. You can also find the donation forms in the Exhibitor Manual.