Events 30th January 2024

Raccoon Media Group set to double with latest acquisition

Raccoon Media Group announces purchase of Abilities Expo USA Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more…

Events 9th May 2023

Changes for Snowbound Expo 2023, the ‘direct to consumer’ snow sports event

Following the phenomenal success of Snowbound Expo in 2022, (the first expo since Raccoon Media Group acquired the Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo), plans for the 2023 edition have been released as Early Bird visitor tickets are released.  The 2023 Expo will take place at a new location, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and…

Events 11th April 2023

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the NEC for outdoor inspiration

The National Outdoor Expo held Saturday 18th Sunday 19th March at the NEC Birmingham, saw over 20,000 outdoor enthusiasts attend the second edition of the event in partnership with Ordnance Survey. Immersing themselves in the best that the outdoor industry has to offer visitors came face-to-face with the famous faces who inspire and motivate them…

Events 17th March 2023

Raccoon Media Group expands Outdoor Expo portfolio into Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Raccoon Media Group, the company behind the award-winning National Outdoor Expo, has announced that it is launching The Boston Outdoor Expo, Massachusetts, USA, Spring 2024. The news comes just as the second UK edition of the National Outdoor Expo opens this weekend at the NEC, Birmingham. The new Expo will see Raccoon Media Group working…

Events 25th January 2023

A winning weekend for runners

Raccoon Media Group announces most successful event in its history, with renewed optimism for the year ahead The National Running Show held Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd January at the NEC Birmingham, saw exhibitor and sponsorship revenue increase by 38% this year (30% increase on pre-covid figures) and the largest visitor audience it has ever…

Events 4th October 2022

The National Outdoor Expo returns to the NEC for 2023

Outdoor enthusiasts across the country should mark their calendar for 18-19 March 2023 when the second edition of the award-winning National Outdoor Expo will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, bringing all of the kit, tech and advice under one roof for a jam-packed weekend of outdoor inspiration.   The show, which will be…

Events 22nd October 2020

The National Snow Show – the new home for snow

Snowsport enthusiasts across the country should save the date for 23-24 October 2021 when the UK’s only National Snow Show will be taking place at the NEC in Birmingham. The event will be a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts providing a comprehensive retail experience, a first-class speaker line-up and interactive features including Rail Jam dry…