Boston, MA – August 13, 2024
The Boston Outdoor Expo confirms that Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) will join the line-up of exhibitors at the upcoming event, returning March 1-2, 2025 in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. VOBA will proudly represent an exceptional lineup of Vermont-based brands, including Skida, BirdieBlue, Class 4 Designs, BIVO, Thuja, Vermont Glove, HempTone, and tove wear.
“VOBA is excited to showcase companies that are sustainability-, equity-, and community-oriented in producing quality products for outdoor users of Vermont’s world-class recreation places. They are among the 130 VOBA businesses statewide that are growing their companies by investing in the amenities and career opportunities of local outdoor destinations.”
The Boston Outdoor Expo is the home for outdoor enthusiasts and curates an engaging and ‘feel good’ space for the community in Massachusetts. Slated to return for its second outing, the expo will welcome over 10,000 visitors to the convention center for a packed weekend of inspiration, new gear, and live action. The event will provide an excellent platform for these innovative Vermont brands to showcase their unique products to an active and enthusiastic audience of families and those who love to explore nature. This diverse collection highlights the best of Vermont’s outdoor industry, from stylish and functional gear to sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Featured Brands:
- Skida: Known for its vibrant and functional headwear and accessories, Skida combines colorful designs with high-performance materials to create products that are perfect for outdoor adventures. The products are designed and produced in Vermont and have been for the past 14 years.
- BirdieBlue: BirdieBlue is a woman led, lifestyle brand with a mission to save as many clothes from landfills as possible by turning old ski and snowboard clothes into fanny packs, sling bags, and carry all totes. BirdieBlue bags are designed to inject FUN into your everyday adventures whether you are hiking mountains, skiing through powder, walking your dog, or picking up your kids from school. Since its founding in 2022, BirdieBlue has saved more than 6000 pieces of old gear from landfills and is showing no signs of stopping on its mission to keep our skies blue, mountains snow capped, and adventure game strong.
- Class 4 Designs: Class 4 Designs was born out of a passion for designing and creating simple, durable, and elegant solutions for outdoor adventures. The company prides themselves on creating products that fit with their motto, Equipment Built for the Road Not Maintained. From their studio nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains they design and test all their products in the extreme conditions of North Country winters and on the rigorous terrain of our local Class 4 roads (unmaintained town roads, often decayed, overgrown and eroded).
- BIVO: Bivo is a performance hydration company offering stainless-steel water bottles as a better alternative to plastic sport bottles. Committed to reducing plastic use through innovative design and functionality, the business dove straight into the world of metal water bottles after realizing there wasn’t a solution that could offer both the performance features and health benefits they desired. Bivo collaborated with an ex-NASA engineer to design stainless-steel performance water bottles with a flow rate that could keep up with athletes’ hydration needs. No chugging, no air, no mold, just a clean path of water delivered effortlessly.
- Thuja: Thuja makes high-quality outdoor clothing that is endlessly customizable. They combine creative and colorful designs with the highest quality materials. Everything is designed, cut, and sewn in Vermont. Their mission is to create quality products that encourage connection with nature and foster positive ecological practices.
- Vermont Glove: Renowned for their handcrafted leather gloves, Vermont Glove provides durable and stylish protection for hands, made with meticulous attention to detail. For 104 years, Vermont Glove has hand-sewn goat leather gloves in their Net-Zero factory in Randolph, Vermont. Through exceptional craftsmanship and the use of the highest quality materials, Vermont Glove fosters a company culture that supports the wellbeing of their skilled workforce and the longevity of the products they make.
- HempTone: Adventure Guitars. This brand stands out with its hand-crafted eco-friendly hemp-based rugged travel-sized guitars, promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness in the outdoor industry.
- tove wear: Adjustable fit, wrap-around denim skirts and dresses designed for park ranger tasks as well as cute outfits. Garments that can get dirty, hold things, look good, and provide that feeling of empowerment. From strong organic cotton fibers and reinforced stitching, to a classic fit, good pockets and goes-with-everything colors, tove wear clothes are designed to be go-to companions for years of creativity, inspiration, and action! GOTS and FLO certified.
“We are excited to bring such a remarkable group of Vermont brands to the Boston Outdoor Expo,” said Stefan Parker, Sales Executive. “This event is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the incredible talent and creativity within Vermont’s local businesses to thousands of visitors at the expo. The expo brings community together, we celebrate the outdoors and offer a chance for beginners to jump in and find new adventures, hobbies and gear.”
The Boston Outdoor Expo will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring the latest in outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories from leading brands. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and experience the high-quality products offered by these distinguished Vermont companies.
For more information about the growing exhibitor list at the Boston Outdoor Expo, visit the website www.thebostonoutdoorexpo.com Visitor tickets will be available in September 2024.
To reserve a booth space, please contact our Sales Executive, Stefan Parker, at [email protected]
For more information about the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, visit the website, www.vermontoutdoorbusinessalliance.org.
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