Are you an enthusiastic knife collector in search of new blades and blade-related paraphernalia? Look no further — the summer season is upon us and with it come a slew of amazing knife shows that are sure to please even the pickiest of collectors. From smaller, local events to large national gatherings, there's something out there for everyone looking to add their next great find to their collection. Let's take a look at some of the most exciting knife shows happening this summer!

Alabama

AG Gun Show (includes knives)

July 8-9, 2023 — Anniston, Alabama

August 5-6, 2023 — Trussville, Alabama

August 19-20, 2023 — Huntsville, Alabama

https://aggunshows.com/

Andalusia Gun & Knife Show

August 18-19, 2023

Andalusia, Alabama

https://cityofandalusia.com/75-general/2958-35th-annual-andalusia-gun-knife-show.html

Arkansas

Kerry Murphy Gun & Knife Show

July 29-30, 2023

Searcy, Arkansas

http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/

Natural State Knife Show

August 11-12, 2023

Rogers, Arkansas

https://www.naturalstateknifeshow.com/

Florida

Florida Gun Show (includes knives)

July 8-9, 2023 — Orlando, Florida

July 15-16, 2023 — Miami, Florida

July 22-23, 2023 — Palmetto, Florida

https://www.floridagunshows.com/2020-florida-gun-show-schedule/

Sport Show Specialist Florida Gun and Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023 — West Palm Beach, Florida

July 29-30, 2023 — Deland, Florida

August 5-6, 2023 — West Palm Beach, Florida

August 26-27, 2023 — Melbourne, Florida

https://flgunshows.com/shows/

Florida Gun Expo (includes knives)

July 8-9, 2023 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

July 16-17, 2023 — Miami, Florida

July 22-23, 2023 — Miramar, Florida

July 29-30, 2023 — St. Petersburg, Florida

August 5-6, 2023 — Miami, Florida

August 12-13, 2023 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

August 26-28, 2023 — Miramar, Florida

Georgia

Gun Shows of the South (includes knives)

July 22-23, 2023 — Columbus, Georgia

August 5-6, 2023 — Cartersville, Georgia

https://rkshows.com/events/category/georgia/

Idaho

Idaho Knife Association Knife Show

August 11-12, 2023

Meridian, Idaho

http://ika.idahoknife.com/

Indiana

Central Indiana Gun & Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023 — Lafayette, Indiana

July 15-16, 2023 — Greenfield, Indiana

July 22-23, 2023 — Rushville, Indiana

July 29-30, 2023 — Greentown, Indiana

August 5-6, 2023 — Muncie, Indiana

August 12-13, 2023 — South Bend, Indiana

August 19-20, 2023 — Crown Point, Indiana

August 26-27, 2023 — Indianapolis, Indiana

http://www.centralindianagunshows.com/events

CPI Gun & Knife Show

August 12-13, 2023

Shipshewana, Indiana

http://www.cpishows.com/

Louisiana

Slidell Gun and Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023

Slidell, Louisiana

http://www.slidellgunandknifeshow.com/

Great Southern Gun & Knife Show

July 17-18, 2023 — New Orleans, Louisiana

July 22-23, 2023 — New Orleans, Louisiana

August 5-6, 2023 — New Orleans, Louisiana

https://www.greatsoutherngunshow.com/calendar.htm

Kerry Murphy Gun & Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023 — Carencro, Louisiana

August 12-13, 2023 — Mandeville, Louisiana

http://kerrymurphypromotions.com/

Maryland

Frederick Gun and Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023

Frederick, Maryland

https://www.thegunshows.com/show-sites/frederick-fairgrounds/

Timonium Fairgrounds Gun and Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023

Timonium, Maryland

https://www.thegunshows.com/show-sites/timonium-fairgrounds/

Michigan

The Original Gun & Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023 — Cadillac, Michigan

July 15-16, 2023 — Flint, Michigan

July 22-23, 2023 — Novi, Michigan

July 29-30, 2023 — Grand Rapids, Michigan

August 5-6, 2023 — Houghton, Michigan

August 19-20, 2023 — Monroe, Michigan

August 26-27, 2023 — Jackson, Michigan

https://www.migunshow.com/calendar

Minnesota

Anoka Gun & Knife Show

August 5-6, 2023

Anoka, Minnesota

https://www.crocodileproductionsinc.com/shows

Mississippi

Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show

August 19-20, 2023

Biloxi, Mississippi

https://www.gulfcoast.org/event/classic-arms-gun-%26-knife-show/4023/

Missouri

Great Southern Gun & Knife Show

July 8-9, 2023 — Jackson, Missouri

August 12-13, 2023 — Jackson, Missouri

https://www.greatsoutherngunshow.com/calendar.htm

AIK Knife Show

July 22, 2023

Washington, Missouri

https://www.aik-knifeshow.com/

Gateway Area Knife Club Cutlery Fair

August 26-27, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri

http://gakc.org/calendar/default.html

Nevada

Western Trails Gun and Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada

https://westerntrailsgunandknifeshow.com/

Gathering of the Usual Suspect Network

August 31-September 2, 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada

https://www.usngathering.com/

North Carolina

S&D Gun and Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023 — Jacksonville, North Carolina

July 22-23, 2023 — Wilmington, North Carolina

August 12-13, 2023 — Southport, North Carolina

August 26-27, 2023 — Greenville, North Carolina

https://ncgunshows.com/schedule/

Dixie Gun and Knife Show

August 5-6, 2023

Raleigh, North Carolina

http://www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com/raleigh.html

Ohio

ABS Great American Super Hammer-in Bladesmithing Convention

August 24-27, 2023

Troy, Ohio

https://www.americanbladesmith.org/2023/06/14/mid-america-super-hammer-in-bladesmithing-convention/

Pennsylvania

Antique & Modern Arms Show (includes knives)

July 8-9, 2023

Allentown, Pennsylvania

https://stepoutside.org/event/antique-and-modern-arms-show-2023-07-08-allentown-pa.html

Pittsburgh Gun Show (includes knives)

August 19-20, 2023

Monroeville, PA

https://www.showmastersgunshows.com/pittsburgh-gun-show-.html

South Carolina

Great American Gun and Knife Show

July 22-23, 2023 — Welford, South Carolina

August 12-13, 2023 — Aiken, South Carolina

http://www.greatamericanpromotionsllc.com/

South Carolina Arms Collectors Gun & Knife Show

August 19-20, 2023

Greenville, South Carolina

https://www.scgunshows.com/greenville-show

Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Gun Collector’s Original Gun & Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023

Knoxville, Tennessee

https://smokymountainguncollectorsassociation.org/

Great American Gun and Knife Show

July 22-23, 2023 — Columbia, Tennesee

August 26-27, 2023 — Memphis, Tennessee

http://www.greatamericanpromotionsllc.com/

Cumberland County Gun & Knife Show

August 5-6, 2023

Crossville, Tennessee

https://www.gkshow.org/august-show-information

Texas

Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show

July 15-16 — San Angelo, Texas

July 22-23 — Lubbock, Texas

https://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/

Texas Gun and Knife Association Show

July 8-9, 2023 — Kerrville, Texas

July 15-16, 2023 — Amarillo, Texas

August 19-20, 2023 — Abilene, Texas

https://texasgunandknifeshows.com/schedule

Lone Star Gun Show (includes knives)

July 29-30, 2023 — Fort Worth, Texas

August 19-20, 2023 — Belton, Texas

https://www.lonestargunshows.com/

Saxet Trade Show

August 12-13, 2023 — Corpus Christi, Texas

August 19-20, 2023 — McAllen, Texas

https://www.saxetshows.com/shows

Virginia

SGK Hampton Gun Show

July 15-16, 2023

Hampton, Virginia

https://sgkshows.com/

The Nation’s Gun Show

July 21-23, 2023

Chantily, Virginia

https://www.thenationsgunshow.com/

Washington

Falcon Classic Gun & Knife Show

July 7-9, 2023 — Silverdale, Washington

July 14-16, 2023 — Townsend, Washington

August 10-13, 2023 — Okanogan, Washington

https://www.falcongunshow.com/calendar

Big Top Tacoma Knife Show

July 15-16, 2023

Tacoma, Washington

https://bigtoppromos.com/schedule/