COUNTDOWN TO DAY ONE OF THE 2026 AFTA TACKLE SHOW
2026 SHOW DATES:
TRADE DAYS: Thursday, August 20 | Friday, August 21
PUBLIC DAY: Saturday, August 22
2026 SHOW LOCATION:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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.
BADGE CATEGORIES
| BADGE | Choose this badge when |
| 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.
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| Media |
Your primary business or interest is selling or distributing fishing media and services to the public
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| Exhibitor |
You have exhibition space at the show. This category is for your Australian-based employees or sales agents.
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| Government |
You are a Government employee.
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| International Guest – Supplier |
You have staff on your stand attending the show from an overseas parent company or supplier. Please note that the company name must reflect your stand name.
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| International Guest – Buyer |
Your primary business or interest is selling or distributing fishing goods and services to the public outside of Australia. Before purchasing an International buyer badge, retailers must email their business card to admin@afta.net.au with evidence of an invitation from an AFTA member and/or exhibitor.
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| Brand Ambassador |
You have Pro Staff or Sponsored Anglers supporting your stand.
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| Non-Exhibiting Wholesaler |
If you are a wholesale AFTA member who has not exhibited at the show before, you are permitted to attend on trade days once to help you decide if you would like to exhibit in the future. However, any wholesaler wearing this badge who is found conducting business at the show will have their badge confiscated and be asked to leave the venue.
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Trade Days: Thursday and Friday. If you fall under any other category, please email AFTA at admin@afta.net.au explaining why you must attend.
Public Day: Saturday: Anyone may attend, but you must pre-register, and capacity limits are in place.
Your registration for the Tackle Show confirms your consent to AFTA’s Terms and Conditions of Entry. If you do not consent, 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 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.
2026 AGM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5.30pm – 6.00pm
AFTA’s AGM will be held in the show hall. All members are encouraged to attend.
Further details will be made available closer to the show.
2026 NETWORKING DRINKS
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6.15pm – 8.00pm
The AFTA Board invites all members to join them for networking drinks at The Charming Squire. Situated at 1/133 Grey Street, South Brisbane, directly adjacent to the convention centre, the venue is within a short walking distance of the event.
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
This floor plan is current as of 7th May and will be updated as required.
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 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
