Fishing Expo

• DatesAugust 9, 2027 (expected)
• VenueCentro de Exposiciones Jockey
• LocationLima, Peru
• CategorySports & Recreation
• Official websiteish.messefrankfurt.com

Expected dates, not yet confirmed. These dates are projected from the previous edition of Fishing Expo. The organizer has not confirmed them yet, so check the official website before you book travel or pay for anything.

About Fishing Expo

Fishing Expo is a sports and recreation trade show expected to take place August 9, 2027 at Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Peru. It is a one-day event on a Monday. With more than 10 months to go, there is time to plan the booth, the budget and the meetings properly.

Shows like this one typically draw retailers, distributors, team and facility buyers, outdoor and fitness professionals, and enthusiasts at public days. For registration, exhibitor packages and the floor plan, go to the official website, ish.messefrankfurt.com.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Fishing Expo

Sports and recreation shows are energetic and visual. Many include trade-only days followed by public days, so the audience changes during the event. Expect demos, product trials and buyers placing orders for the coming season.

With a single day on the floor, every hour counts: arrive early, keep breaks short and in shifts so the booth is never empty, and book any important meetings before the doors open. Expect most visitors to be retailers and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Fishing Expo

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, August 9, 2027 (expected date, so adjust once it is confirmed):

1. 16 weeks before (Apr 19, 2027)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Centro de Exposiciones Jockey while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Jun 14, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Jul 12, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Aug 2, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for sports and recreation shows

• Check which days are trade-only and which are public, and plan staffing and goals for each.
• Bring seasonal order forms and know your delivery windows; retail buyers plan a season ahead.
• Prepare demo gear and spare stock, since hands-on trials wear products out.

Booth tips for Fishing Expo

• Let visitors try the product; demos convert much better than displays in this category.
• Separate trade buyers from consumers with one question early in the conversation.
• Use photos and short videos of the product in real use.
• Walk the hall at Centro de Exposiciones Jockey during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• If you expect local buyers in Peru, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Fishing Expo

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Retail buyers decide season orders soon after the show, so follow up within days with pricing and delivery dates.

1. Within 24 hours (by Aug 10, 2027)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Aug 12, 2027
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Aug 23, 2027
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Sep 8, 2027
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Fishing Expo is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Lima

Fishing Expo takes place at Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Peru. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities.

Because these dates are not confirmed yet, avoid non-refundable bookings until the organizer announces them. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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