AUGUST 2025 TRADE SHOW
Event Schedule
August 13, 2025 — August 16, 2025
Wednesday — Friday, 8:30am — 6:00pm
Saturday, 8:30am — 3:00pm
DATE
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
Wednesday, August 13
Opening Night Mixer

Celebrate the first day of the August WESA Trade Show while networking with exhibitors and fellow retailers. Open bar with hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout WTC 11. 

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
WTC 11
Thursday, August 14
Sip and Shape with Hat Masters Founders Glenn and Parker Orms

Stop by to sip, socialize, and learn expert tips on perfecting your cowboy hat shaping from Glenn and Parker Orms of Hat Masters Training and Wholeslale! Whether you’re a longtime hat shaper or just getting started, these 3rd generation hat shapers will show you the tricks of the trade while you mingle with fellow WESA attendees. 

1:00 PM
WTC 11
Thursday, August 14
23rd Annual WESA Benefit Golf Tournament

WESA invites you, your colleagues, and friends to join the Association at Topgolf for a new version of the WESA Benefit Golf Tournament. The golf registration includes dinner, drink tickets, contests and awards!

Player registration and sponsorship opportunities at wesatradeshow.com, via email at adill@wesatradeshow.com, or by calling 800-295-1041.

Sponsorship deadline: June 20, 2025 | Registration Deadline: August 1, 2025

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Topgolf Dallas – Park Lane
Friday, August 15
Taste of Texas

Experience the bold spirit of Texas at WESA’s Taste of Texas party. Enjoy casual bites and drinks, and mix and mingle with industry friends. Whether you’re networking or just enjoying some true Southern hospitality, the Taste of Texas is your place to connect, relax, and celebrate! 

1:00 pm
WTC 11
Saturday, August 16
Cowboy Church Service

Join the Association for a non-denominational church service with the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and complimentary coffee and donuts.

7:45 am – 8:15 am
WTC 11
Saturday, August 16
Most Innovative Product Award Announcement

While browsing the Trade Show, vote via the WESA mobile app for your favorite new Western/English product. Stay tuned for the winner announcement on Instagram @WESAtradeshow!

11:00 am
Instagram @WESAtradeshow