The annual New York Sportsman’s Expo returns to the Exposition Center at the NYS Fairgrounds this weekend, Jan. 23-25, 2026.
Hours are 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. You can buy tickets online or at the door.
Tickets are $15 cash ($15.50 credit card) at the door for adults ages 13-64. Seniors, military, firemen, police, and children are $13 ($13.50 card) at the door, ID required.
Discounted tickets for police, firemen, and military personnel cannot be purchased online, only at the door, ID required. Children under 6 are free.
The Big Buck Wall features trophy bucks taken from across New York.
Check out the wall of trophy bucks from across the state and get your buck scored for free by certified measurers at the New York State Big Buck Club table. If your buck qualifies, there’s a $25 fee to have it put in the record book.
Meet Chris Stefanou (@lisharkman) known for his action-packed social media videos of shark fishing on Long Island. Or stop by to ask Captain Michelle Bancewicz from the hit TV series, Wicked Tuna, how she hauled in an 800-lb tuna solo. She’ll be at Runnings store for the duration of the show.
Brian Fox will also be at Runnings, chainsaw in hand, creating custom wood carvings. Stop by his booth and check out his work.
Get some tips about hunting in the Empire State with the Rush Outdoors pro staff. Check out the latest in hunting and fishing gear at Runnings 1,600 sq. ft. retail store. Chat with officers of your local sportsman’s club. Watch woodchips fly at the Paul Smith’s Woodsman Team exhibition.
Kids fish for trout in the indoor stock pond at the 2022 NY Sportsman’s Expo.Post-Standard File Photo
Kids not interested in listening to adults talk about log cabin kits and boat motors will have plenty to keep them entertained in the Fun Zone, including bounce houses, a rock wall, and a mechanical bull. Kids can also fish for trout in the stock pond. Prices vary per activity.
The national Dock Dogs competition will be back for its seasonal kick-off event featuring dogs of all stripes leaping (or sometimes just falling) into a pool. Longest leaps earn points toward the national title. You can even enter your pouncing pooch in the contest.
Or maybe catch a free seminar on axe handling, eagle conservation, or self defense. The full seminar schedule is online.