COUNTDOWN TO DAY ONE OF THE 2026 AFTA TACKLE SHOW
2026 SHOW LOCATION:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
2026 SHOW DATES:
TRADE DAYS: Thursday, August 20 | Friday, August 21
PUBLIC DAY: Saturday, August 22
2026 SHOW HOURS:
TRADE DAYS: Thursday, August 20 | 8.30am – 6.00pm
TRADE DAYS: Friday, August 21 | 8.30am – 5.00pm
PUBLIC DAY: Saturday, August 22 | 9.00am – 3.00pm
WHY I GO TO THE AFTA TACKLE SHOW
Retailers who would like to share their own “Why I go to AFTA” story are encouraged to contact Nicholle Smith
2026 SHOW REGISTRATION
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Tackle Show is open to AFTA members and AFTA’s invited guests on trade days: Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21. All pre-registered visitors are welcome to attend on Saturday, August 22, when we open the doors to the public!
AFTA Members: The entry fee for the tackle show is included with your 2026 membership. Retail and Media members will receive the access link at the primary email address associated with their membership. Exhibitors can obtain the link via the exhibitor portal.
If you have not yet renewed your membership, we recommend doing so promptly to avoid processing delays prior to the Tackle Show.
To renew your membership, simply log in to the Member Portal. If you are not yet a member, please visit our website and apply for AFTA membership to access all benefits and remain informed about upcoming events.
Renewing your membership ensures access to complimentary tickets and streamlines event registration.
The AFTA Tackle Show is primarily a business-to-business (B2B) event designed to connect Australian wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers with Australian tackle retailers and industry buyers. Exhibitors at the Show should have a primary focus on the sale and promotion of tangible fishing or outdoor products relevant to the Australian recreational fishing market.
BADGE CATEGORIES
| BADGE (Eventbrite Tickets) |
Choose this badge when |
| RETAIL MEMBERS CAN ORDER THESE BADGES | |
| Buyer | Your primary business or interest is selling or distributing fishing goods and services to the public. If you are not an AFTA member and wish to attend the Show in a buying capacity, you must provide a written invitation from an AFTA member and/or exhibitor. |
| Buyer (International) | Your primary business or interest is selling or distributing fishing goods and services to the public outside Australia, and you either hold accounts with Australian wholesalers or wish to purchase from Australian wholesalers. Before purchasing a Buyer (International) badge, retailers must email their business card to admin@afta.net.au, along with an invitation from an AFTA member and/or exhibitor. |
| WHOLESALE MEMBERS CAN ORDER THESE BADGES | |
| Exhibitor | Only an exhibitor can order a badge in this category. You have exhibition space at the Show. This category is for your Australian-based employees or sales agents. If you have international suppliers attending to work on your stand, please order the Exhibitor (International) badge. |
| Exhibitor (International) | Only an exhibitor can order a badge in this category. This badge is for overseas staff from a parent company or supplier who will be working on your stand. The company name used for registration must reflect your stand name.The exhibiting company is responsible for ensuring its guest complies with AFTA’s Conditions of Entry and Code of Conduct while attending the Show. |
| Brand Ambassador | Only an exhibitor can order a badge in this category. You have pro staff, sponsored anglers or brand representatives supporting your stand. |
| Non-Exhibiting Wholesaler | If you are a wholesale AFTA member and have not exhibited at the Show before, you may attend the trade days once to help you decide whether you would like to exhibit in the future. This badge does not permit wholesaling, selling or conducting business at the Show. Any wholesaler found conducting business while wearing this badge may have their badge confiscated and be asked to leave the venue. |
| MEDIA MEMBERS CAN ORDER THESE BADGES | |
| Media | Your primary business or role is connected to fishing media, publishing, content creation or industry promotion. |
| GOVERNMENT STAFF CAN ORDER THESE BADGES | |
| Government | You are attending in an official government capacity. |
Trade Days are held on Thursday and Friday. If you do not fit one of the badge categories above, please register for Public Day or email AFTA at admin@afta.net.au to explain why you need to attend.
Public Day is held on Saturday. Anyone may attend, but pre-registration is required and capacity limits apply.
By registering for the Tackle Show, you confirm that you accept AFTA’s Terms and Conditions of Entry. AFTA reserves the right to refuse entry to Trade Days or cancel a Trade Days registration where the relevant badge category requirements, entry conditions or event terms are not met. If you do not accept these terms, please do not proceed with your registration.
2026 GALA DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT
Friday, August 21, 2026
6.30pm – 10.00pm
The AFTA Gala Dinner and Awards Night is a highlight of the Tackle Show event. It provides an opportunity to celebrate industry accomplishments, acknowledge outstanding new products, and recognise individuals who have made notable contributions to the sector. AFTA heavily subsidises the cost of each member’s ticket to make it easier for members to be a part of this special night. The ticket includes drinks, dinner and dessert. Seats are limited; purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Trade-only tickets to the Gala Dinner can be purchased when registering for the show, or via the link below if purchasing separately from your show registration.
2026 SHOW SPONSORS
AFTA extends its sincere thanks to this year’s Tackle Show sponsors for their valued support. Further sponsorship opportunities remain available, and interested businesses are encouraged to contact AFTA to discuss how they can be involved.
2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Ultimate Showcase for your Brand
The annual AFTA Tackle Show is the premier event for Australia’s fishing tackle industry, drawing trade professionals and enthusiastic public visitors from across the country. It’s more than just an event – it’s where the heart of the recreational fishing community comes to connect, innovate, and explore.
As a sponsor, this is your chance to put your brand directly in front of the people who sell, use and love your products and services. With our passionate attendees, industry leaders, and decision-makers under one roof, the AFTA Tackle Show offers unparalleled opportunities to elevate your visibility, engage with your target audience, and strengthen your brand’s position in the market.
AFTA MEMBER MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5.30pm – 6.00pm
AFTA Members are invited to attend a Member Meeting on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The meeting will be held in Hospitality Suite 4 in the show hall, accessible via the stairs or elevator behind the Nomad Design stand and will begin at 5.30pm sharp.
The Member Meeting will give members attending the show an update on recent AFTA activities, an address from the AFTA President, a discussion on Commonwealth Marine Parks, and the opportunity to ask questions of the Board during an open forum. A complimentary bar will be available during the meeting.
AFTA AGM
The official 2026 AFTA Annual General Meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams at 10.00am AEST on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Members can access the meeting link through their inbox or the Member Portal.
2026 NETWORKING DRINKS
The AFTA Board invites show attendees to join them for networking drinks at Pig ‘N’ Whistle South Bank on the first trade day of the show. Conveniently located just around the corner from the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, this relaxed gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, catch up with industry colleagues and enjoy an informal evening during show week.
AFTA will host a bar tab that includes beer, wine, basic spirits with mixers and finger food. Please arrive early, as the bar tab will run for a limited time. Once it has finished, attendees are welcome to stay on and purchase their own drinks.
AFTA thanks Wilson Fishing for generously supporting this networking event as our drinks sponsor.
To join the event, simply present your show badge for scanning on arrival.
2026 EXHIBITORS
Potential exhibitors should be aware that exhibition space is only open to Australian-registered companies.
Exhibitor enquiries can be directed to AFTA’s Tackle Show Organiser
Nicholle Smith
m: 0427 267 545
2026 AFTA Tackle Show Exhibitor Prospectus
2026 AFTA Tackle Show Floor Plan
Updated: July 19th, 2026
2026 AFTA Tackle Show Application for Exhibition Space
2026 ACCOMMODATION
RYDGES SOUTH BANK BRISBANE
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is directly connected to Rydges South Bank Brisbane.
Rydges South Bank Brisbane is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, with plenty of things to do and only minutes away from South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
AFTA’s dedicated booking link for Rydges South Bank Brisbane has now expired.
Any rooms that were not booked by the accommodation deadline have now been released and are subject to general availability.
Members who still require accommodation are encouraged to contact the Rydges Reservations Team directly via reservations_rydgessouthbank@evt.com or +61 7 3364 0800.
Alternatively, bookings can be made online through the Rydges South Bank Brisbane website. Please note that rates and room availability will be confirmed at the time of booking.
AFTA PUBLIC DAY 2025
BRANDS ON DISPLAY AT THE 2026 SHOW
Photos: 2025 AFTA Show
Photos: 2025 AFTA Gala Dinner & Awards Night
Photos: 2024 AFTA Show
Photos: 2024 AFTA Gala Dinner & Awards Night
