Slidell Gun & Knife Show 2026 — Hotels near Northshore Harbor Center

The Slidell Gun & Knife Show returns to the Northshore Harbor Center on Halloween weekend, October 31 through November 1, 2026. This long-running 2A Events production brings together firearms dealers, knife makers, collectors and outdoor enthusiasts from across the Gulf South for two full days of buying, selling and trading. Expect a wide floor of exhibitors offering modern and antique firearms, combat knives, swords, ammunition, cartridges, optics, hunting accessories and gun parts. Whether you are chasing a specific collectible or simply want to browse, the show is open to both trade professionals and the general public, and most vendors accept credit cards while admission itself is cash only. Doors run Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Adults pay $10, children 6 to 11 pay $2, and kids under 6 enter free. Parking at the Harbor Center is free. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Slidell sits on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, roughly 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans, so out-of-town visitors can pair the show with a weekend in the Crescent City. Booking a hotel near the Northshore Harbor Center keeps you walking distance from the floor and close to the restaurants and shops along Olde Towne Slidell.