CHAMPS Trade Show Spring 2026 — Complete Attendee Guide
CHAMPS Trade Show — Contemporary Hemp and Arts Merchandise Professionals Show — returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center for its Spring 2026 edition, running May 6-9. With approximately 15,000 trade buyers and industry professionals from the counterculture, cannabis accessories, smoking products, and alternative lifestyle markets, CHAMPS is the largest B2B trade show in its segment and one of the few major events on the Las Vegas Convention Center calendar that draws an audience with a distinctly different energy from the construction and technology conventions that typically fill the same halls. If you are attending CHAMPS Spring 2026, you are bringing business ID for a reason: the show is strictly trade-only, and entry requires two forms of business identification confirming your industry affiliation. No consumer attendees, no general public access. The show floor is 100 percent business-to-business networking, product discovery, and purchasing across hundreds of vendors spanning tobacco accessories, vaporizer hardware, glass artistry, CBD products, apparel, and the full range of counterculture retail merchandise. Spring timing at the Las Vegas Convention Center places CHAMPS between the major convention season and the EDC Week cluster — which means hotel availability is generally good, Strip nightlife is operating at near-peak spring energy, and the weather is transitioning from comfortable March-April temperatures toward the hotter summer months. Expect highs in the low-to-mid 80s during May in Las Vegas, which makes outdoor pool party options viable without the extreme heat of July and August. The LVCC campus is a short monorail ride or rideshare from the central and north Strip hotel corridor, and the Convention Center monorail stop provides fast, inexpensive access to Resorts World, Wynn, Encore, and the hotels clustered around the Harrah's and Flamingo intersection. Whether your priority is maximizing your time on the CHAMPS floor, building industry relationships, or combining the trade show with Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment, this guide covers the logistics from badge pickup to last call.
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Registration
CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring)Badge Pickup — Location & Hours
CHAMPS is a B2B-only trade show — entry requires two forms of business identification. Accepted business ID includes a business card plus one of the following: a business license, a seller's permit, a resale certificate, a supplier registration form, or a tax ID document. Generic business cards without supporting documentation are not sufficient. Attendee registration is typically handled at the show entrance at the LVCC on each event day. There is no pre-registration badge kiosk system equivalent to consumer trade shows — CHAMPS processes registration on-site at the convention center entrance. Arrive during the first 30 minutes of the show open time to handle registration before the morning rush builds. If your business documentation is not in order, the on-site staff will turn you away at the door — bring all required documents even if you have attended CHAMPS before. Buyers from retail stores, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers' representatives are the primary audience. If you are attending as a buyer for a smoke shop, vape retailer, dispensary accessories section, or specialty counterculture retail operation, your business license and a business card from the store are the most straightforward documents to bring. Supplier representatives and exhibitors have separate credentialing managed through CHAMPS exhibitor registration. The show runs Wednesday through Saturday for Spring 2026 — four full business days that allow serious buyers to cover the full exhibit floor without rushing.
Schedule
CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring) Show Floor Hours
Saturday is the final day with reduced hours. Most vendors begin wrapping up displays after 2 PM on Saturday. Arrive early Saturday if you have remaining vendors to visit. The Las Vegas Convention Center allows access across multiple halls during CHAMPS — check the official show floor map for hall assignments.
Transportation
How to Get to CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring)
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat During CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring)
- In-N-Out Burger — directly across Paradise Rd, walkable in 3 minutes
- Peppermill Restaurant — classic 24-hour Vegas diner, 10-minute walk south on the Strip
- Resorts World — 10-minute walk north with dozens of restaurants including Carversteak and Genting Palace
- Wynn / Encore — 15-minute walk or one monorail stop with world-class dining
- Westgate Las Vegas — connected via skybridge from the LVCC North Hall
- Convention center food courts — available inside the West Hall and Central Hall during major shows
Insider Tips
CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring) Tips for First-Timers
- Bring multiple copies of your business documentation. CHAMPS requires two forms of business ID at entry — have your business license, seller's permit, or resale certificate alongside your business card. Keep digital copies on your phone as a backup.
- Wear comfortable footwear. The LVCC is a massive campus and CHAMPS typically occupies multiple halls. Plan for 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day on hard convention center floors.
- The best deals and sample runs typically happen toward the end of each day, especially Friday afternoon, when exhibitors are wrapping up their Day 3 inventory.
- Bring a rolling cart or large tote. CHAMPS exhibitors are generous with product samples, catalogs, and promotional items. You will accumulate more than you expect.
- Budget multiple days. The full CHAMPS floor is large enough that a single-day visit means missing vendors. Serious buyers typically spend two to three days at the show.
- Schedule meetings in advance. The most productive CHAMPS attendees reach out to target vendors before the show to schedule dedicated time at their booths rather than waiting for open floor time.
- The LVCC Convention Center food court provides quick-service meals during show hours. In-N-Out Burger across Paradise Road is the most popular quick lunch option — expect lines at noon.
- Connect with other CHAMPS attendees on the official CHAMPS social media channels and industry forums before arriving. The networking value of CHAMPS extends well beyond the show floor.
After the Show
CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring)After Dark — Nightlife & After Parties
CHAMPS attracts an attendee base that appreciates Las Vegas nightlife differently than the construction and technology convention crowds that typically fill the Strip hotels during major shows. The counterculture and cannabis accessories market draws professionals who know their way around late-night entertainment, and Las Vegas delivers at every level. After the show floor closes at 6 PM, you have approximately four hours before the Las Vegas nightclub scene hits its peak — enough time for a hotel refresh, dinner, and show floor review before the night begins. The Strip's nightclub ecosystem runs until 4 AM on most nights, with certain venues extending to 6 AM or later on weekends. For CHAMPS attendees whose professional world runs closer to the underground electronic music scene and the cannabis culture side of American nightlife, Las Vegas offers venues and events that match that sensibility directly. Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World has the strongest underground and tech-house programming on the Strip. Drai's Nightclub at The Vanderpump Hotel has the most consistent hip-hop programming in a rooftop setting unique to the Strip. The after-hours circuit, which includes Drai's After Hours running until 9 AM on weekend mornings, is a natural extension of the late-night energy that CHAMPS week generates.
Zouk Nightclub
Nightclub
The underground electronic music venue of choice on the Strip — tech-house, techno, and melodic house residents at Resorts World. The closest thing Las Vegas has to an Ibiza-style venue.
Drai's Nightclub
Nightclub
Rooftop hip-hop nightclub at The Vanderpump Hotel with live performances and a counterculture-friendly vibe. One of the few Strip clubs where rap and hip-hop programming dominates every night.
Ayu Dayclub
Pool Party / Dayclub
The Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World runs through May with underground-leaning DJs — a pool party that skews younger and less mainstream than EBC or Marquee.
Sapphire Las Vegas
Gentlemen's Club
Free guest list entry to the world's largest gentlemen's club. A popular choice for CHAMPS groups after the show — Sapphire stays open until 6 AM.
CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas (Spring) — FAQ
What is CHAMPS Trade Show?
CHAMPS — Contemporary Hemp and Arts Merchandise Professionals Show — is the largest B2B trade show for the counterculture, cannabis accessories, tobacco, vaporizer, and smoking products industries. It is held multiple times per year at venues including the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show is strictly trade-only: all attendees must present two forms of business ID to enter. Consumers, journalists without press credentials, and general public are not admitted. The show connects hundreds of exhibiting vendors with thousands of wholesale buyers, retailer representatives, and industry professionals.
When is CHAMPS Trade Show Spring 2026?
CHAMPS Trade Show Spring 2026 takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Wednesday, May 6 through Saturday, May 9, 2026. Show hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. This is a B2B-only event — consumer admission is not available.
Where is CHAMPS Trade Show in Las Vegas?
CHAMPS Spring 2026 is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The LVCC is approximately 15 minutes by rideshare from most Strip hotels, and the Las Vegas Monorail provides service to a dedicated Convention Center station from multiple Strip properties. Self-parking is available in the LVCC parking garage for approximately $15 to $25 per day.
What ID do I need to get into CHAMPS?
CHAMPS requires two forms of business identification. Accepted combinations include a business card plus a business license, seller's permit, resale certificate, or tax ID documentation. A business card alone is not sufficient. The show is strictly for wholesale buyers, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and industry professionals — bring your business documentation to avoid being turned away at the entry checkpoints.
What kind of products are at CHAMPS?
CHAMPS exhibitors include manufacturers and wholesalers of smoking accessories, glass art, vaporizer hardware, rolling papers, lighters, CBD and hemp products, counterculture apparel, novelty items, and cannabis industry merchandise. The show serves smoke shop owners, vape retailers, dispensary accessories buyers, online counterculture retailers, and the full range of businesses in the smoking and cannabis accessories supply chain. It is not a cannabis flower or concentrate trade show — the focus is on accessories, merchandise, and related products.
What should I do at night during CHAMPS Las Vegas?
Las Vegas nightlife runs deep during CHAMPS week. Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World has the strongest underground electronic music programming on the Strip, with tech-house and techno residents performing nightly. Drai's Nightclub at The Vanderpump Hotel offers rooftop hip-hop programming until 4 AM. The after-hours scene — Drai's After Hours at The Vanderpump Hotel runs until 9 AM on weekends — is a natural fit for CHAMPS week energy. Register through NoCoverVegas for free guest list at any of the major Strip nightclubs and eliminate cover charges for the week.
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