From the Promotors

To the NPC Indiana Muscle & RiverCity Fit Expo Family —
 

We are completely and utterly blown away.
 

What you all built together on May 16th at the Old National Events Plaza was not just an event — it was a statement. A statement about this community, this city, and this sport. From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.

Over 1,000 tickets sold. 200 competitors who showed up with everything they had — every rep, every meal, every early morning — and laid it all on that stage. 5 incredible competitive events that kept this crowd on its feet from start to finish. 40+ vendors who brought their absolute best and made this expo floor one of the most electric in the region's history.
 

And perhaps most powerfully: this event generated over $150,000 in economic impact for the city of Evansville. That is not a small number. That is proof that the fitness community is not just a passion — it is a force. A force that fills hotels, restaurants, and streets with energy, dollars, and pride.
 

You didn't just show up — you showed out. Evansville, Indiana just proved to the nation what we already knew: this city is built for greatness.
 

To every competitor who stepped on that stage — you are why we do this. Your dedication, your sacrifice, and your courage in front of that crowd is what makes this sport extraordinary. To every volunteer who gave their time, every sponsor who invested in this vision, every fan who screamed from the stands — you are the engine. You made this possible.
 

To our presenting sponsors — Active Nutrition, Optimize U, The Baker Group, and Eric Schmidt Productions — and our platinum partners — MotoMo, Whitledge Family Farms, and Kann Performance Training — and every other sponosor, none of this happens without you. Your belief in this event elevated it beyond anything we could have done alone. We are deeply grateful.
 

Now — we catch our breath. We celebrate what was built. And then we get back to work.
 

Because what you saw in 2026? That was just the beginning.
 

We are already planning something that will make this year look like a warm-up. Bigger stage. Bigger space. Bigger impact. More competitors, more vendors, more events, more spectacle — and a new level of national attention on Evansville, Indiana. We are raising the bar, and we are inviting every single one of you to be a part of what comes next.
 

Mark your calendars. Lock it in. Tell your team. The NPC Indiana Muscle and RiverCity Fit Expo are coming back in 2027 — and we are swinging for the fences.
 

With gratitude, pride, and relentless excitement for what's ahead —

Trevor Baker, Derek Shelton & Eric Schmidt
Co-Promoters — NPC Indiana Muscle & RiverCity Fit Expo - 2026