Trade show · Moore Park, Australia

SOTA - The National May Outdoor Trade Show

Also known as MAY SOTA

Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 5–7 May 2015
Last venueRoyal Hall of IndustriesMoore Park, Australia · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 6 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Its old website no longer answers
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 5–7 May 2015 at Royal Hall of Industries. Its old website no longer answers, so the show may have ended or moved. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

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Editions on record
6first in 2009

About SOTA - The National May Outdoor Trade Show

he Snow & Outdoor Trade Association Inc. is proud to announce that the annual trade exhibition formerly known as the "National May Outdoor Show" and the "SOTA Show" will now take on a new and exciting form - Outdoor Retailer Australia!

O.R.A will be held at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park Sydney, with Tents and outdoor displays being erected within a two minute walk at the Show Ring in the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. For more information on the exciting new venue please click here.

ORA will continue in the finest traditions of SOTA with the largest display of outdoor leisure equipement for Australian and New Zealand retailers including Tents, Sleeping Bags, Cooking Equipment, 4wd gear, Canoes and Kayaks, Thermal Wear, First Aid, Survival Gear, Climbing Equipment, Optics, Water Sports, Hydration, Hiking, Bicycle Accessories, Swags & Snow Gear. There will also be the new tradition of the Outdoor Downunder Party on the first night of the show.

For full information for both exhibitors and visitors feel free to contact info@sota.net.au or info@outdoorretailer.net.au

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20155–7 May 2015Royal Hall of Industries
Moore Park, Australia
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201416–17 Jun 2014Royal Hall of Industries
Moore Park, Australia
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20135–7 May 2013Exhibition Park in Canberra
Canberra, Australia
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20126–8 May 2012Exhibition Park in Canberra
Canberra, Australia
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201115–17 May 2011EPIC Exhibition Park in Canberra
Canberra, Australia
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20102–4 May 2010——

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is SOTA - The National May Outdoor Trade Show?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 5–7 May 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Australia. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2009.

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