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Outdoor Retailer is leaving Salt Lake City for Minneapolis in 2026.

The move follows a previous relocation to Denver over political issues.

Salt Lake city and county officials say they're focused on convention district renovations to attract future events and opportunities.

SALT LAKE CITY — Outdoor Retailer is leaving Salt Lake City once again, but for another outdoorsy state this time around.

Organizers of North America's largest outdoor gear show announced late last week that they'll hold their next show in Minneapolis, ending a three-year stint in Salt Lake City that began in 2023 after the show moved to Denver in 2018 over politics .

Next year's show, planned for Aug. 19-21, 2026, will feature a new "Leadership Village" that will "guide an inspired team of brand

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