Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) 2025 Tackle Show TRADE EVENT

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EXHIBITOR & BUYER INFORMATION

The AFTA Tackle Show, presented by Let's Fish Australia, returns in 2025, offering wholesalers and retailers a chance to connect outside the shop environment. Over two days on the Gold Coast, meet new and familiar suppliers, view new products, and rediscover forgotten ones, all under one roof.

The Gala Dinner and Awards function will be on Friday, July 25. It is a highlight of the Tackle Show event and offers the chance to celebrate our industry’s achievements over the last 12 months, recognise outstanding new products and show appreciation to individuals for their work on behalf of our industry.

Public access is available on Saturday, July 26.

SHOW HOURS:

Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm | Friday: 8.30am - 5.00pm | Saturday: 9.00am - 3.00pm

WHO CAN ATTEND THE 2025 AFTA TACKLE SHOW?

Trade days (July 24-25) are open to AFTA members and invited guests. Pre-registered visitors can attend the public day (July 26).

AFTA members’ entry fee is included in the 2025 membership.

Non-members pay $150 per ticket.

TICKET TYPES:

Please ensure you choose the correct ticket type for each member of your team. The badge categories are:

Buyer: Selling fishing goods to the public in Australia; invitation required for non-members.

Media: Selling fishing media/services.

Exhibitor: Exhibiting Australian staff or sales agents.

Government: Government employees.

International Guest - Supplier: Overseas parent company/supplier staff.

International Guest - Buyer: Selling fishing goods to the public outside Australia; invitation required.

Brand Ambassador: Pro Staff/Sponsored Anglers.

Non-Exhibiting Wholesaler: Wholesale members may attend trade days ONCE only to decide on future show participation.

Registering for a ticket confirms consent to AFTA's Terms and Conditions of Entry.

PUBLIC DAY AT THE SHOW

Saturday, July 26, 2025:

From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the show welcomes recreational fishers to explore new products and interact with company representatives. Direct sales are not allowed, but giveaways are permitted.

Tickets will be available soon on the separate PUBLIC DAY Eventbrite event page. The link will appear on the AFTA website.

TERMS and CONDITIONS of ENTRY

1. The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Tackle Show is open only to AFTA members and their invited guests on Thursday and Friday. All attendees must be badged for the duration of the event.

2. Exhibitors and attendees must refrain from conduct that would be viewed as detrimental or disruptive to the operation of the show, including, but not limited to, inappropriate dress, excessive noise, unauthorised use of another exhibitor's product or product concepts or any other activity that AFTA determines to be unacceptable or unethical.

3. AFTA reserves the right to determine whether exhibitor staff's character and/or attire is acceptable and in keeping with the best interest of other attendees and/or the AFTA Tackle Show.

4. Orders may only be taken within exhibitor booths. Retail sales are prohibited during the show.

5. Exhibitors are not permitted to place promotional materials outside their stand unless they are included in an AFTA Tackle Show sponsorship arrangement.

6. Any attendee who is observed soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company's booth, or violating any portion of AFTA's rules and regulations will be asked to leave immediately and forfeit his or her attendee badge. Additional penalties may be applied.

7. Photography and videography are not permitted on the show floor unless the AFTA Executive has given prior approval. All photography and videography must be in designated areas or within an exhibitor's booth (prior consent is required). Only media representatives authorised by the AFTA Executive will be permitted to film during the show.

8. Children under 16 are not permitted on the show floor during set-up and dismantling. Proof of age is required. No exceptions.