It’s the same every year: in the days leading up to the opening of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, PEZ collectors around the world eagerly speculate about what new surprises PEZ Candy USA has in store for us.
The anticipation and excitement continue to build until they reach their peak.
Today is finally the day.
Before we introduce the first exciting announcements from this year’s show, we’d like to give you a first look at the brand-new PEZ dispenser created especially for the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas.
For those unfamiliar with the event, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to the confectionery and snack industry, where manufacturers showcase new products, innovations, and upcoming releases.
A PEZ Expo Tradition Since 2015
Since 2015 (with the exception of 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the event), PEZ has produced a limited-edition dispenser exclusively for the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
These dispensers have become highly sought-after within the collecting community, largely due to their limited production numbers and exclusive availability.
And this year is no exception!
We are delighted to present the first image of the 2026 Expo-exclusive dispenser.
The 2026 Las Vegas Heart
This marks the 11th dispenser in the Sweets & Snacks Expo PEZ collection.
As in previous years, the dispenser will not be available through retail channels.
Instead, it will be distributed directly at the show and awarded through various promotional games and giveaways.
The 2026 dispenser celebrates this year’s host city, Las Vegas.
It features a red heart topper with the iconic diamond-shaped Las Vegas sign incorporated into the design, displaying the message “PEZ Visits Las Vegas, Nevada.”
The blue stem includes a white print reading “Sweets & Snacks 2026.”
To complement the dispenser, PEZ Candy Inc. has designed an outstanding blister card that embraces the Las Vegas theme and playfully incorporates elements inspired by the city’s famous gaming and entertainment culture.
As in previous years, only 1,000 pieces have been produced.
Will Collectors Get Another Chance?
We sincerely hope that PEZ will once again offer collectors worldwide the opportunity to enter a drawing for the chance to purchase one of these 1,000 dispensers through the PEZ online store, as they have done over the past two years.
Such a program not only gives collectors a fair opportunity to obtain this exclusive release but also helps support a charitable organization.
Of course, we have also prepared a brand-new and fully updated Sweets & Snacks Expo PEZ pictorial featuring every Expo-exclusive dispenser released to date.
Stay tuned—we have plenty more news and exciting updates coming directly from the show floor.
This is exactly what we love about collecting.
Moments like these remind us why our passion for PEZ continues to make our hearts race year after year.
Happy Collecting!
May 19, 2026
