Florida Gun & Knife Shows 2026
From
October 03, 2026
until
October 04, 2026
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)
Categories: Security Services, Safety and Security Equipment
Florida Gun & Knife Show – 2026 Schedule Overview
The 2026 circuit runs from January to December, rotating among three primary venues in Central and South Florida. Each weekend features a full‑day Saturday (9 am‑5 pm) and a shortened Sunday (9 am‑4 pm, 10 am‑4 pm at West Palm Beach).
| Month | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan‑Feb | 31‑1 | DeLand |
| Feb | 7‑8 | Melbourne |
| Feb | 14‑15 | West Palm Beach |
| Mar | 7‑8 | Melbourne |
| Mar | 14‑15 | West Palm Beach |
| Mar | 28‑29 | DeLand |
| Apr | 11‑12 | West Palm Beach |
| Apr | 18‑19 | Melbourne |
| May | 16‑17 | DeLand |
| May | 23‑24 | West Palm Beach |
| May | 30‑31 | Melbourne |
| Jun‑Dec | See full list above | Rotates among DeLand, Melbourne & West Palm Beach |
Venue Addresses
- Melbourne: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901
- West Palm Beach: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- DeLand: Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32724
Admission & Parking
- Free parking at all locations.
- Admission: $12 (West Palm Beach) or $8 (Melbourne & DeLand) – cash or card.
- Law‑enforcement, active‑military, first‑responders in uniform, and children ≤ 12 y/o enter free.
- DeLand offers free Sunday entry with a Saturday ticket (same weekend only).
Vendor Information
- Standard indoor tables (8 ft × 2.5 ft) – West Palm Beach $100, Melbourne $90, DeLand $80, Eustis $70.
- DeLand also rents 10 ft × 10 ft outdoor spaces (price equal to one indoor table).
- Each table includes 2 chairs and 2 employee badges; vendors must supply a table cover.
- 24‑hour armed security; firearms must be zip‑tied (packs of 100 sold @ $5) and preferably cabled.
- Setup: Friday 1‑7 pm, Saturday 7‑9 am; public opens 9 am.
Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Course
- Offered by 321 Training Inc. at every show – four sessions per weekend (Sat & Sun, 10 am & 2 pm).
- Two‑hour classroom + live‑fire range segment (firearm & ammo supplied).
- Total fee $70 (covers class, range, fingerprints, photo, application assistance). State processing fee $97 is separate.
- License valid in 34 states, lasts 7 years; instructors NRA‑certified.
- Cash only; on‑site ATMs; bring a government‑issued photo ID.
Contact & Office Hours
Sport Show Specialists
5325 N. Wickham Rd., Suite #101, Melbourne, FL 32940
Office: (321) 777‑7455 Mobile: (321) 480‑6706
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon‑Thu 10 am‑5 pm
Register for entry or booths
Please register at the organizer website of Florida Gun & Knife Shows
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Melbourne - Melbourne Auditorium, Florida, USA