Pendleton, Oregon

2026 Pendleton Leather Show

November 4 to 7, 2026Pendleton Convention Center

Four days of hands-on classes, a full trade show floor, judged competitions and the best prize pool in the industry.

Happening now. Doors open at 9AM.

That is a wrap on 2026. See you next year.

Shop classes Tickets and passes

Free show floor admission
Floor open 9AM to 5PM daily
36 hands-on classes
Novice and open competitions

Where craft, community, and learning come together.

The Pendleton Leather Show is where leathercrafters come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the craft. From hands‑on classes and live competitions to a lively trade show floor and meaningful conversation, this is a place built for makers at every stage. Come learn side‑by‑side, share ideas, discover new tools and materials, and be part of a community that values the craft as much as you do.

Tickets and passes

Walking the trade show floor is free. Everything below is optional, and the seats are limited.

Everyone

Trade show floor

Free

No ticket, no registration. Just walk in.

Two days of leather, tools, hardware, machines and dyes under one roof, with the people who make them standing behind the tables.

Open 9AM to 5PM, Friday & Saturday.
Talk directly to suppliers and makers
Show-floor pricing on tools and hides.

See the daily schedule

Book a bench

Hands-on classes

From $75per class

Free classes too, including a veterans class and a kids class.

Small rooms, real bench time and instructors who do this for a living. Half-day, full-day and multi-day builds.

36 classes across four days
Beginner through advanced
Materials included unless the listing says otherwise

Browse all classes

VIP experience

$200per person

Early access to the floor, a seat at the Tool Table on Friday, and the food and swag to go with it.

30 minutes of early floor access
Seat at the Tool Table Event
Breakfast, plus prepaid lunch Wednesday and Thursday
VIP swag bag and vendor coupons

Only 15 left

Go VIP

Makers

Competition entry

From $50per entry

Award ceremony Saturday, November 7 at 4PM.

Judged categories with novice and open divisions, real written feedback, and the best prize pool the industry has put up.

Belts, handbags, chaps and saddles
Novice and open divisions in every category
Youth online wallet division

Enter a competition

Classes and competition entries are sold separately and sell out. Buying either does not require a separate admission ticket.

Vendors & Trade Show

The Pendleton Leather Show brings together trusted vendors who are deeply invested in the leathercraft community. Shop high‑quality tools, leather, sewing supplies, and more. All while connecting directly with the makers, suppliers, and brands that keep the craft moving forward. Trade show will be open from 9AM-5PM on Friday & Saturday, VIP admission holders will be able to enter the trade show 30 minutes early at 8:30AM!

Shop classes

Small classes, real bench time, taught by people who do this for a living. Pick a day to narrow it down.

Seats still open

See the full class schedule

The week at a glance

Four days, four different reasons to be here. Add the days you need straight to your calendar.

See the full class schedule

Wednesday

November 4

Doors open, classes begin.

All day

Hands-on classes

Full day, morning and afternoon sessions.
Classes
12 to 1PM

Lunch and Learn

Pre-paid baked potato bar for students and instructors.
Food

Thursday

November 5

Second day of classes, full floor.

All day

Hands-on classes

Full day, morning and afternoon sessions.
Classes
12 to 1PM

Lunch and Learn

Pre-paid classic backyard BBQ.
Food

Friday

November 6

Classes, then the Tool Table.

8:30AM

VIP early access

Trade show
9AM to 5PM

Trade show floor

Free to attend.
Trade show
All day

Hands-on classes

Full day, morning and afternoon sessions.
Classes
5:30 to 7PM

Tool Table Event

VIP pass holders. Snacks and a drink token included.
VIP only

Saturday

November 7

Last day. Awards at 4PM.

8:30AM

VIP early access

Trade show
9AM to 5PM

Trade show floor

Last chance to shop the floor.
Trade show
Morning

Hands-on classes

Including the free kids class.
Classes
4PM

Competition award ceremony

Novice and open divisions, and the prize pool.
Awards

Class times are per class. The full timetable, with instructors and rooms, is on the classes page.

Leatherworking Competitions

The Pendleton Leather Show hosts judged leatherworking competitions built around serious craftsmanship and fair evaluation. With Novice and Open divisions in each category, these competitions welcome new makers while still challenging experienced professionals. This year, we’re backing it up with the best prize package in the industry. Valuable feedback, meaningful recognition, and prizes that respect the level of work required. Proudly show off your work, and compete for a piece of the prize pool! Award Ceremony is Saturday Nov. 7th @ 4PM!

Competitions Prize Pool