Attend Canada’s largest golf industry buying show.
The 2026 PGA of Alberta Buying Show brings together PGA of Canada professionals, facility teams, green grass facilities, pickleball facilities, NGCOA members, industry affiliates, and leading brands for three focused days of product discovery, strategic buying, and professional connection.
Taking place October 20–22, 2026 at the BMO Centre (Halls B & C) in Calgary, the Buying Show gives qualified attendees the opportunity to explore new products and services, connect with exhibitors, place orders for the season ahead, and take part in exclusive industry networking opportunities.
Attendee registration opens Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Please review the badge types below to select the option that best matches your role in the industry.
Who Can Attend?
The PGA of Alberta Buying Show is a private, industry-focused trade show for qualified golf and facility professionals. Attendees must register under the badge type that best reflects their role in the industry.
Access to the show floor varies by badge type and day of attendance. Please review the badge options carefully before registering to ensure you select the correct category.
PGA of Canada Professionals
PGA of Alberta members and PGA of Canada members from outside Alberta are eligible to attend the Buying Show, with access based on their member category and registration type.
Facility Teams
Staff affiliated with recognized PGA of Canada facilities may attend as PGA of Canada Affiliates, including facility owners, general managers, superintendents, pro shop staff, food and beverage staff, and more.
NGCOA Members
NGCOA members who are not PGA of Canada members and are not affiliated with a PGA of Canada facility may attend on the designated NGCOA access days.
Green Grass & Pickleball Facilities
Individuals from golf, green grass, and pickleball facilities who are not PGA of Canada members, not affiliated with a PGA of Canada facility, and not NGCOA members may be eligible to attend on designated access days.
Industry Alumni
Retired golf industry professionals, former sales representatives, and long-standing industry contributors may request approval to attend under the Industry Alumni badge type.
Please note: The Buying Show is not open to the general public. All attendee registrations are subject to PGA of Alberta review and approval.
Badge Types
Attendees must register under the badge type that best matches their role in the industry. Badge access varies by category, so please review the details below before completing your registration.
Please note: The PGA of Alberta Buying Show is a private, industry-focused trade show. All registrations are subject to review, and the PGA of Alberta reserves the right to approve, decline, or adjust badge types as needed.
Why Attend?
The PGA of Alberta Buying Show gives qualified industry professionals and facility teams the opportunity to discover what’s new, connect with exhibitors, and plan with confidence for the season ahead.
Discover What’s New
Explore the latest products, apparel collections, equipment releases, technology solutions, facility services, and industry innovations from leading golf, pickleball, and industry brands.
Connect with Exhibitors
Meet directly with suppliers, sales representatives, and industry partners in a focused environment designed for meaningful conversations and relationship-building.
Plan for the Season Ahead
Source products, compare options, place orders, gather ideas, and make informed decisions to support your facility, retail operation, or business for the upcoming season.
Build Industry Relationships
Reconnect with familiar contacts, meet new partners, and take part in a professional marketplace that brings Alberta and Western Canada’s golf industry together.
Enjoy On-Site Hospitality
Attendees receive complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, as well as access to food & beverage on the show floor, courtesy of our sponsor Gordon Food Service.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with the key registration, networking, and show dates for the 2026 PGA of Alberta Buying Show.
Aug. 4, 2026
Attendee Registration Opens
Review the badge types and register under the category that best matches your role.
Oct. 20, 2026
Day 1 Access
Open to PGA of Canada members, staff from recognized PGA of Canada facilities, and approved Industry Alumni.
Oct. 20, 2026
Networking Events
Join us for the Welcome Breakfast in the morning and the Buying Show Cocktail Reception at Hotel Arts that evening.
Oct. 21, 2026
Fashion Show
Start Day 2 with the Fashion Show in the Palomino Rooms from 8:15–9 A.M.
Oct. 21, 2026
Awards Cocktail & Ceremony
Celebrate the industry at the Awards Cocktail Reception and PGA of Alberta Awards Ceremony that evening.
Oct. 21–22, 2026
Expanded Access Days
NGCOA, green grass facility, and pickleball facility badges have access to the show floor.
Please note: Industry Alumni badges have access to all three days of the Buying Show, subject to PGA of Alberta review and approval.
Ready to Attend?
Attendee registration for the 2026 PGA of Alberta Buying Show will open on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Once registration opens, qualified attendees will be able to select the badge type that best matches their role in the industry.
Please review the badge types carefully before registering to ensure you select the correct category for your role, facility, or industry affiliation.
Questions about attending? Contact Michelle Moody, Event Lead, at [email protected].