The Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027 is bringing professional installers, brands, shop owners and automotive film professionals together for one major industry weekend in Niagara Falls.
Known as Canada’s Top Tinter Expo & Competition, this event combines a Canadian window tint expo, live installation competitions, vendor booths, product demonstrations, networking and a Canada-versus-USA showdown.
Whether you plan to compete, exhibit, sponsor, attend with your team or simply connect with the industry, this FAQ covers the essential details.
What is the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027?
The Canadian Tint Expo & Competition is a two-day industry event for professional window tint installers, PPF installers, wrappers, detailers, shop owners and automotive film professionals from Canada and the United States.
It is designed to give the industry a place to:
- Watch live installation competitions
- Meet film manufacturers, distributors and tool companies
- Discover new products and technology
- Build relationships with installers and shop owners
- Showcase professional skills
- Connect with brands and potential business partners
With 65+ competitors, 45 booths and 50 competition spots, the event is positioned as Canada’s largest dedicated tint, PPF, wrap and detailing industry gathering.
When is the Canadian Tint Expo?
The Canadian Tint Expo & Competition takes place on April 3rd and 4th, 2027.
The weekend schedule includes:
- Friday, April 2, 2027: VIP & Vendor Dinner
- Saturday, April 3, 2027: Wrap Battle in the morning and Flat Glass Battle in the afternoon
- Sunday, April 4, 2027: Great Canadian Tint Battle and Canada vs USA Cross Border Clash
General admission tickets go on sale October 21, 2026, through Tickets.ca.
Where is the Niagara Falls tint event being held?
The event will be held at:
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
6815 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
The venue is located in Niagara Falls’ Fallsview Entertainment District, close to hotels, restaurants, attractions and entertainment.
The area offers more than 4,000 hotel rooms within a five-minute walk of the convention centre, along with 800+ parking spaces for attendees travelling by vehicle.
For accommodation, transportation and event-weekend planning, visit the official trip planning page.
Why is this considered Canada’s #1 tint expo?
The Canadian Tint Expo is built specifically around the professionals who install, sell, distribute and use automotive film products every day.
Unlike a standard trade show, the event brings together:
- Live competitions
- Professional installers from across Canada and the USA
- Window tint, PPF and wrap brands
- Detailers and automotive appearance businesses
- Shop owners and distributors
- Product demonstrations and industry networking
The event is also open to installers from across Canada and the United States, making it a genuine North American industry gathering.
The goal is simple: compete, learn, network and grow.
What competitions are taking place?
There are four featured competitions at the 2027 Canadian Tint Expo:
- Great Canadian Tint Competition: Great Canadian Tint Battle, Sunday
- Flat Glass Championship: Flat Glass Battle, Saturday PM
- Wrap Competition, Wrap Battle, Saturday AM
- Canada vs USA Cross Border Showdown: Cross Border Clash, Sunday PM
Each competition gives professionals an opportunity to work under event conditions, demonstrate their skills and represent their shop, city, province, state or country.
For the full rules, format, competitor expectations and official updates, review the official competition rules and format.
How many competition spots are available?
There are 50 competition spots available.
Because spaces are limited, installers should register early rather than wait until the event is approaching. Registration is open to qualified professionals from both Canada and the United States.
The competition registration price is $349, and the early-bird offer saves $100.
Register for the 2027 competitions before the available spots are filled.
How much does competitor registration cost?
Competitor registration is $349, with an early-bird savings of $100.
Registration is intended for professionals who want to participate in one of the official event competitions. Competitors should review the rules and format before registering so they understand the event structure and requirements.
This is more than an opportunity to watch a window tint competition. It is a chance to put your skills on the floor in front of fellow installers, brands, shop owners and industry professionals.
What is included with a VIP ticket?
The VIP ticket is $299, regularly $399.
The VIP experience includes:
- VIP admission to the expo
- Friday Night VIP Dinner
- One roll of Scorpion window film
- 2027 VIP gear
- VIP swag and giveaways
- Access to the live competitions
- Opportunities to network with installers, vendors, sponsors and industry professionals
The VIP experience begins on Friday, April 2, before the main expo weekend starts. It is designed for attendees who want additional networking opportunities and more value from their trip to Niagara Falls.
Become a VIP for $299 while the early pricing is available.
Who should attend the Canadian window tint expo?
The event is designed for anyone working in or supporting the automotive appearance industry, including:
- Professional window tint installers
- PPF installers
- Vehicle wrappers
- Detailers
- Shop owners and managers
- Automotive film distributors
- Tool and equipment suppliers
- Film manufacturers
- Automotive aftermarket brands
- Industry educators and trainers
It is also a strong opportunity for professionals who want to meet potential suppliers, compare products, find new business opportunities and build relationships outside their local market.
How many vendor booths are available?
The expo will feature 45 booths for vendors, exhibitors and sponsors.
Booths are intended for companies offering products, equipment, tools, software, film, PPF, wrap materials, detailing products and related automotive services.
Available packages include:
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Booth | $1,999 |
| Premium Booth | $2,900 |
| Bronze Sponsor | $3,700 |
| Silver Sponsor | $5,800 |
| Gold Sponsor | $9,000 |
| Platinum Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Presenting Sponsor | By inquiry |
Booth locations and sponsorship availability are limited. To ask about availability, contact Jose at Canada@tintexpo.ca.
You can also review the full vendor, exhibitor and sponsorship packages.
What is the VIP & Vendor Dinner?
The VIP & Vendor Dinner takes place on Friday, April 2, 2027.
It gives VIP attendees, vendors, sponsors, competitors and industry professionals a chance to network before the main expo begins. For many attendees, this will be an important opportunity to meet brands, installers and business owners in a more relaxed setting.
The dinner is included with the VIP experience and qualifying vendor and sponsorship packages.
How should I plan travel and accommodation?
The Niagara Falls Convention Centre is located in the Fallsview Entertainment District, making it possible for many attendees to stay within walking distance of the event.
When planning your trip:
- Book accommodation early for the April 3–4 weekend.
- Consider staying near Stanley Avenue or Fallsview Boulevard.
- U.S. attendees should confirm their travel documents before crossing the border.
- Drivers can use the venue’s 800+ parking spaces.
- Review the official Plan Your Trip page for transportation, hotel and destination information.
Niagara Falls also gives attendees the opportunity to extend the trip beyond the expo and enjoy the surrounding entertainment district.
Where can I find the official event updates?
The best place to find official information about the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027 is tintexpo.ca.
You can also review:
- Official competition rules and format
- VIP experience details
- Competitor registration
- Vendor and sponsorship opportunities
- Travel and accommodation information
Why should I register now?
The Canadian Tint Expo includes only 50 competition spots and a limited number of vendor and sponsorship positions.
Registering early gives competitors the best chance to secure a place, save $100 on the early-bird competition price and plan their travel well in advance. Vendors and sponsors should also inquire early because booth placement and package availability are limited.
Ready for Canada’s Top Tinter Expo & Competition?
Whether you are stepping onto the competition floor, representing your brand in a booth or attending to build industry connections, the Canadian Tint Expo & Competition 2027 is the weekend to be in Niagara Falls.
- Compete: Register for a competition spot for $349, with early-bird savings of $100.
- Experience: Upgrade to VIP for $299 and receive dinner access, Scorpion film, gear, swag and more.
- Exhibit: Secure a booth or sponsorship package before availability is gone.
- Connect: Email Canada@tintexpo.ca to speak with Jose about vendor and sponsor opportunities.
April 3rd & 4th, 2027
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Compete. Learn. Network. Grow.