NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 20, 2026 — Registration remains open for the 70th annual Association of Great
Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Conference in Niagara, New York, October 11 through
15, 2026. The conference will be held at the Niagara Crossing hotel.
Major sponsors for the 2026 AGLOW Conference in Niagara include Whitetails
Unlimited, Safari Club International, Delta Defense, Spypoint, Vosker, OnX Fishing, OnX
Hunt, Pulsar, NSSF, American Sportfishing Association, and others being added weekly.
Located in picturesque upstate New York, Niagara is a prime location for outdoor
enthusiasts. At conference, AGLOW members will be able to try their hand at fishing
the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, as well as a bit of pheasant hunting on the
legendary 3F club. Outdoor excursions are planned as part of the conference and can
be tacked on to the front and back end of conference to ensure content creators have
plenty of stories from their time Niagara and western New York.
During the conference, you’ll start with a Sunday evening President’s Reception.
Sunday night will kick off an amazing week in Niagara, as AGLOW celebrates its 70th
anniversary.
On Monday, media members will have a chance to visit with corporate members and
destinations, including a round of speed dating to meet everyone in the room and
exchange contact information. New members will be welcomed and get an orientation,
and we will enjoy our break out trade show giving everyone an opportunity to really
network and look over products and destinations. Visit Niagara will kick off an amazing
dinner and our keynote this year will be Glenn Hughes from the American Sportfishing
Association.
On Tuesday, all members regardless of angling abilities are encouraged to join the 4 th
annual AGLOW Fishing Tournament sponsored by Fish Donkey, St. Croix Rods, and
Seviin Reels. Niagara has world class fall fishing and a variety of fish species are eligible.
Everyone can get in on the action for fun catches and some prizes are randomly drawn,
so you won’t want to miss out on the fun.
Tuesday evening will include the annual AGLOW Golden Glow Awards Reception,
recognizing outstanding achievements of individual members and organizations.
Tuesday and Wednesday will have seminars and panel discussions featuring editors,
craft improvement, artificial intelligence, and state of the industry topics. On Wednesday
night, AGLOW will host its annual auction, with proceeds going to AGLOW Play Grants
that ensure opportunities for youth in the outdoors.
On the final evening, AGLOW members will come together for the annual Awards-in-
Craft ceremony, where members are recognized for excellence in a variety of media.
Celebrate excellence, cheer for your friends, and admire the work and the creators who
continue to share the outdoors with the rest of the world.
Outdoors media content creators, outdoors destination conventions and visitors
bureaus, and outdoor product companies are encouraged to join your tribe of fun-loving
and welcoming outdoors enthusiasts at the AGLOW Conference. Plan your trip now
by registering at this link. Book your room here.
For more information about AGLOW and its many opportunities,
visit https://aglowoutdoors.com/ and see the work of AGLOW members at
https://theoutdoorfeed.org/
About AGLOW:
Since the first conference in 1956, AGLOW has grown into a premier organization for
outdoor content creators of all types, outdoor brands, and the CVB and destinations that
make our wild adventures possible. Founded as a regional organization, AGLOW has
grown into a group with international impact and membership. AGLOW members come
from almost 40 states and multiple Canadian provinces. AGLOW members include
writers, podcasters, YouTubers, and photographers, brands from the shooting, fishing,
and hunting categories, and destinations across the country. AGLOW – Regional Name,
Global Impact.
