The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), the leading authority in advocacy for specialty tobacco retailers, is pleased to announce a number of key sponsors of its upcoming trade show. Held in New Orleans from April 11-14, 2025, the PCA25 international trade show and convention will bring together professionals from the premium tobacco industry for four days of networking, new product releases, business, and fun.
In support of the leading premium tobacco trade show and specialty tobacco retailers, several key brands have stepped forward as key sponsors of PCA25:
Opening Reception: Held across the street from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the Mississippi River Heritage Park, this year’s Opening Reception will be sponsored by Espinosa Premium Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Villiger Cigars, and Diesel. The Welcome Reception will be held on April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Comedy Competition: On Sunday, April 13, United Cigar Group will sponsor the United Stand-Up Comedy Competition. Hosted by United Cigar’s Oliver Nivaud with guest M.C. comedian Tony V., this competition will feature several cigar industry personalities competing for the title of the industry’s funniest person. Those competing will include Christian Eiroa, Nick Perdomo, Al Micallef, Glen Case, Rocky Patel, Justo Eiroa, Steve Saka, Michael Herklots, Rafael Nodal, and another surprise guest. This year’s Best of the Leaf and Stand-Up Awards ceremony will be held immediately after the competition.
Other top-tier sponsors of PCA25 include Drew Estate, C.L.E. Cigar Company, Gran Habano, Foundation Cigar Company, Smoker Friendly International, and Tatuaje.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone back to NOLA this upcoming April. The weather will be gorgeous, good food and drinks will be flowing, and thanks to all our sponsors we are taking the experience to the next level for all attendees. This includes offering more places to smoke and network after hours! This is the industry’s trade show–you don’t want to miss,” says Shannon Marie, PCA’s director of trade show and events.
Those interested in PCA25 sponsorship opportunities can contact Lisa Sigler at [email protected]. Visit pcashow.org for the latest news and registration information related to PCA25.