Ducks Unlimited Expo Returns to Memphis in August 2025
The event will unite industry leaders, exhibitors and conservationists for a premier showcase of outdoor traditions and innovation.
April 17, 2025 •
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Derek Christians, DU
(From left to right): Kevin Kane, President and CEO of Memphis Tourism; Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited; Ford Canale, Chairman of the Memphis City Council; and James Cook, Ducks Unlimited Tennessee State Chairman/DUX Event Chairman at the press conference at Renasant Convention Center announcing the event’s return to Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) is set to return to Memphis, Tennessee, Aug. 1–3, 2025, at the Memphis Renasant Convention Center. DUX, produced by Ducks Unlimited (DU), will again welcome Purina Pro Plan, the official performance dog food of DU, as the presenting sponsor.
Purina Pro Plan has been the presenting sponsor of DUX in Texas for the past three years and will bring an interactive lineup to Memphis, including dog training seminars, access to top trainers from across the country and product giveaways.
The 2025 Expo will bring together more than 225 vendors from 42 states and Canada, featuring everything from the latest gear and apparel to hunting accessories and retriever essentials. With strong support from our sponsors and corporate partners—including Chêne Gear, Dive Bomb Industries, Higdon Outdoors, Mossy Oak, Bass Pro Shops, Polaris, Reed’s Sports, Drake Waterfowl and many others—DUX continues to draw some of the most trusted names in the outdoor industry.
With more than 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, the recently renovated Memphis Renasant Convention Center provides a dynamic venue for one of the largest indoor waterfowl centric expos in the country. Memphis also serves as the national headquarters of Ducks Unlimited, making it a natural fit for DUX’s return.
“The Renasant Convention Center is proud to add the Ducks Unlimited Expo to our annual lineup of events,” said Dean Dennis, senior vice president and general manager of the Renasant Convention Center. “This summer marks the beginning of a three-year partnership with this Memphis-based organization, bringing outdoor enthusiasts to our destination from across the Mid-South and beyond.”
In conjunction with DUX, Ducks Unlimited will host its biennial National Leadership Conference and annual event fundraising staff meeting in Memphis, bringing together DU volunteers and staff responsible for more than 4,500 fundraising events annually.
“The Ducks Unlimited Expo reflects the strength of both our local and national partners and the incredible energy this city brings to conservation,” said David Schuessler, DU’s chief event fundraising officer. “With our national leadership and fundraising teams in town, there’s no better opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors to connect with the people driving DU’s mission across North America—and for the public to engage directly with the traditions, innovations and values that define waterfowl hunting and wetlands conservation.”
The 2025 event is also expected to deliver significant economic impact to the Memphis area, as thousands of visitors from across the country travel to attend.
“Attracting events that motivate travel to Memphis and drive demand for overnight stays in our destination is the lifeblood of our visitor economy,” said Kevin Kane, president and CEO of Memphis Tourism. “Over the next three years, the Ducks Unlimited Expo is expected to generate a $2.8 million economic impact right here in Memphis and Shelby County.”
Ticket prices for DUX 2025 will be $15 per adult per day, with free admission for children 12 and under. Online ticket sales will be available soon at ww.duckexpo.com..
For exhibitor and sponsorship inquiries, contact Logan Nevins at lnevins@ducks.org or call 1-901-758-3894.
About DU
DU Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing wetlands, grasslands and other waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, DU has restored or protected more than 19 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science, DU’s projects benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people in all 50 states. DU is growing its mission through a historic $3 billion Conservation for Continent comprehensive campaign. Learn more at www.ducks.org.
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