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JANUARY TRADE SHOWS
Northeast Market Center January Premier Show
Jan. 7-10, Hudson, Mass., 800/435-2775
January Premiere Days. The Northeast Market Center is a wholesale marketplace open to merchants operating retail gift and decorative accessories stores as well as manufacturers of distinctive product.
Philadelphia Gift Show
Jan. 7-10, Oaks, Pa., 678/285-3976
The nation's largest regional gift show is supported by the region's top sales agencies, up-and-coming companies, and established manufacturers, so you'll find everything you need, including: general giftware, decorative accessories, greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, tabletop, country crafts, fashion accessories, toys & games, garden gifts, seasonal items, designer/artisan items and countless others.
Market Square Midwest Order Writing Show
Jan. 8-9, Madison, Wis., 717/796-2377
Featuring more than 150 companies, this market features the finest selection of Traditional Crafts, Home Accents & Gifts, and Furniture Featuring more than 150 companies, this market features the finest selection of Traditional Crafts, Home Accents & Gifts, and Furniture & Accessories.
St. Louis Gift Show
Jan. 8-9, St. Charles, Mo., 513/861-1139 (Rosehill Enterprises)
The St. Louis Gift Show is one of the oldest wholesale order writing and Cash N Carry shows in the country. Buyers from around the U.S. can browse over 100 exhibitor booths offering thousands of products from around the world, including Giftware, Gourmet Foods, Jewelry, Watches, American Made Crafts, Furniture, Lace, Bed and Bath, Corporate Gifts, Gift Baskets, Candles, Silks, Floral, Collectibles, Collegiate, Candy, Scarves, Handbags, Framed Prints, Packaging and Seasonal Merchandise.
Buyers Cash & Carry at Madison
Jan. 9, Madison, Wis., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
Winter Seattle Market Week: Gift & Home Accessories Show
Jan. 11-17 & 25-29, Seattle, Wash., 800/433-1014
With the West Coast’s leading permanent showrooms representing every major category, you’ll see thousands of national and international lines at the Pacific Market Center, plus unique products that are only available in Seattle. Each January and August, Pacific Market Center collaborates with The Seattle Gift Show® to present Seattle Market Week, welcoming exciting new showrooms and expansions and introducing tens of thousands of new SKUs.
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Jan. 13-17, Atlanta, Ga., 800/285-6278
Featuring the world's largest product collection, this major show attracts thousands of buyers to shop categories such as: General Gift, Gourmet/Housewares, Gift & Resort, Living and Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop Featuring the world's largest product collection, this major show attracts thousands of buyers to shop categories such as: General Gift, Gourmet/Housewares, Gift & Resort, Living and Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop & Accessories, and Children's.
Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo
Jan. 14-16, Honolulu, Hawaii, 800/525-5275
More than 7,000 business buyers from all the Islands of Hawaii attend each of The Hawaii Market Merchandise Expos. Featured products are: jewelry, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, leather goods, art, and collectibles in addition to products manufactured in Hawaii. The expos are designed specifically to serve Hawaii's business buyers and sellers. Cash and carry.
Seattle Gift Show
Jan. 14-17, Seattle, Wash., 678/285-3976
The Seattle Gift Show is the place to see new products and proven bestsellers that cater to the eclectic tastes of the discerning Pacific Northwest consumer. From Gifts & Collectibles and Handcrafted to Home The Seattle Gift Show is the place to see new products and proven bestsellers that cater to the eclectic tastes of the discerning Pacific Northwest consumer. From Gifts & Collectibles and Handcrafted to Home & Garden, Food Focus, Personal Style, Northwest Directions and more, you’ll find a convenient floor plan designed with your buying needs in mind. And, for the Winter 2012 edition, we are welcoming back Birdwatch America.
Dallas Total Home and Gift Market and Dallas F!NDS
Jan. 18-24, Dallas, Texas, 800/325-6587
Categories include: home accessories, home textiles, furniture, holiday and seasonal items, gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys and jewelry/fashion accessories. In total, more than 20,000 gift items and decorative accessory product lines are represented in permanent showrooms at Dallas Market Center. You can experience these markets four times a year in January, March, June and September.
Alaska Gift Show
Jan. 19-21, Anchorage, Alaska, 907/929-2822
Jewelry and metalwork; clothing and apparel; ivory, antler, and bone products; books; greeting cards; prints and paintings; souvenirs; and fine art. Wholesale only event. Wholesale Cash and Carry.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
Jan. 19-25, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products. The Chicago Market takes place four times a year in our hundreds of gift and home showrooms (January, March, July and September), offering the addition of more than 500 temporary exhibitors each January and July.
California Gift Show
Jan. 20-23, Los Angeles, Calif., 213/763-5825
CGS is cultivating the region’s hottest emerging product designers, artists, and craftsmen, creating a relevant, productive, and inspired buying experience for the modern retailer. Fashion accessories, gourmet, seasonal, garden & home, kids, spa, gift, resort, and stationery reflect the traditional to contemporary resources CGS delivers with today’s aspirational consumer in-mind.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Jan. 20-24, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Minneapolis Mart Gift Home & Accessory Show and Temporary Show
Jan. 20-24, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces
Jan. 21, Columbus, Ohio, 888/878-4438
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces are wholesale trade shows for quality handmade gifts, crafts, décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and collectibles.
American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)
Jan. 21-23, Orlando, Fla., 888/427-2381
Cooperatively co-located with the Orlando Gift Show including Orlando Cash & Carry Show, ACRE™ Orlando is truly the latest revolution in wholesale shows for the East. Just as artists and buyers have come to expect from ACRE™ Las Vegas in the West, ACRE™ Orlando will feature hundreds of juried wholesale artists among seven distinct juried showcases.
Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show
Jan. 21-23, Orlando, Fla., 678/285-3976
For more than 25 years, retailers from Central and Northern Florida, as well as the Panhandle, have turned to the Orlando Gift Show for their buying needs. Retailers come to see the best-selling designs and newest introductions from major manufacturers and key Southeastern sales representatives showcasing items in virtually every product category, including general giftware, home and garden accents, gourmet gifts, party and paper goods, tabletop, holiday/seasonal, collectibles, souvenir/resort merchandise, stationery, bed, bath, and linen and more. As a "show within a show", the Orlando Cash & Carry Show rounds out the tremendous selection with a wide array of items available for immediate delivery to the trade ranging from general giftware, fashion accessories, and jewelry to garden gifts, logo products, resort/tourist merchandise, and more.
JA New York Winter Show
Jan. 22-24, New York, N.Y., 508/743-8506
Over 800 major designers and manufacturers from around the world will showcase the latest jewelry designs. Stay on top of the latest trends by visiting the inner circle, Designer Showcase, and designLAB. Meet the best designers and manufacturers from Hong Kong, Italy, Brazil, Thailand, and more at the International Pavilions.
Oasis Gift Show
Jan. 26-28, Phoenix, Ariz., 800/424-9519
Features an expansive product selection, including the jury-chosen Artisans' Showcase, and the Gifts 2 Go cash and carry area. Approximately 250 exhibitors offer trend-setting general merchandise, world imports, home décor, jewelry, Native American art and crafts, western flair, and Southwestern gifts.
IDEX Premiere
Jan. 26-29, Orlando, Fla., 800/266-9432
IDEX brings together manufacturers, artists, retailers, buyers, and collectors from all corners of the globe who share a love of dolls, plush and other quality playthings. Be one of the first to see the year’s newest doll and bear lines, perfect your skills at one of the many teaching seminars offered, or simply mix and mingle with fellow enthusiasts who love the world of playthings.
New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show
Jan. 26-29, New Orleans, La., 630/241-9865
This southern market was established in 1949 and has continuously attracted 15,000 Buyers and has 700 Booths. Both a cash-and-carry and order-writing show, the New Orleans Gift & Jewelry show features stunning fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, trendy costume jewelry, sleek watches, accessories, apparel from all parts of the world, tasteful gourmet foods, specialty arts and crafts, gifts, contemporary and traditional artwork, and merchandise that will appeal to everyone.
Biloxi Wholesale Gift Show
Jan. 28-30, Biloxi, Miss., 800/951-1994
Buyers attending the Biloxi Wholesale Gift Show will experience over 300 booths with manufacturers from 22 states and a huge selection of new and trendy merchandise including Holiday, home décor, tabletop, garden accessories, souvenirs, gourmet, jewelry, apparel, floral, gift wrap and much more.
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show
Jan. 28-Feb. 11, Tucson, Ariz.
More than 400 dealers from all over the globe. No admission fee. No registration required. Free parking. Free shuttle to other shows.
New York International Gift Fair
Jan. 28-Feb. 2, New York, N.Y., 800/272-7469
The nation’s premier gift, home, and lifestyle marketplace, NYIGF showcases an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware, with some 2,800+ companies, 400 product categories and 100,000 lines. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. Categories include: Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring Floral The nation’s premier gift, home, and lifestyle marketplace, NYIGF showcases an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware, with some 2,800+ companies, 400 product categories and 100,000 lines. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. Categories include: Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring Floral & Garden Accessories, On Trend and The Museum Source®, Handmade® Designer Maker, Handmade® Global Design, New York’s Newest, Personal Accessories featuring Details®, Studio and Tabletop.
Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Winter Convention & Trade Show
Jan. 29-Feb. 1, Anaheim, Calif., 800/822-0494
Offers the season's largest selection of crafts and hobbies under one roof, with thousands of lines in every product category. Workshops and industry-leading seminars. The CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show is the world's oldest and largest professional craft and hobby industry trade show. 600-800 U.S. Offers the season's largest selection of crafts and hobbies under one roof, with thousands of lines in every product category. Workshops and industry-leading seminars. The CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show is the world's oldest and largest professional craft and hobby industry trade show. 600-800 U.S. & international exhibitors from over 40 countries; 6,600-12,000 buyers anticipated. Hundreds of new products launched.
Canadian Gift & Tableware Association (CGTA) Toronto Gift Show
Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 800/611-6100
For over 25 years the biannual Toronto Gift Show has been attracting an international audience of buyers and continues to be the top national gift fair and the largest trade show in Canada. Featuring a comprehensive range of leading gift ideas, housewares, gourmet food, home decor, gardening accessories, collectibles, stationery, decorative accessories, bed, bath and linen products, crafts, hand-made products, and much more, the show is home to more than 1,000 exhibitors and 17,000 attendees.
Las Vegas Market
Jan. 30- Feb. 3, Las Vegas, Nev., 866/229-3574
Las Vegas Market gives you easy access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources. It debuts the latest industry trends all within one impressive, state-of-the-art event, and offers products across all categories, including furniture, accessories, gift, lighting, home textile, rugs, floor coverings and more.
Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show
Jan. 30-Feb. 5, Tucson, Ariz., 301/294-1640
The Gem Show held in Tucson each year is the largest gem show of its kind in the world with approximately 30 different shows being held at the same time. There are hundreds of dealers in every imaginable gemstone, one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, estate jewelry, accessories, and products for everyone from the rock hound to the amateur jeweler.
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair Tucson
Jan. 31-Feb. 5, Tucson, Ariz., 800/972-1162
The most complete selection of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls found anywhere in the world. High-caliber exhibitors showcase color-intensive, manufactured jewelry lines; lapidary artists feature never-before-seen gemstone cuts; comprehensive selection of equipment, software, jewelry display merchandise, packaging, and accessories.
FEBRUARY TRADE SHOWS
Buyers Cash & Carry at Valley Forge
Feb. 5-6, Oaks, Pa., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
Market Square Valley Forge Order Writing Show
Feb. 5-7, Oaks, Pa., 717/796-2377
Featuring more than 250 companies, this market features the finest selection of Traditional Crafts, Home Accents & Gifts and Furniture Featuring more than 250 companies, this market features the finest selection of Traditional Crafts, Home Accents & Gifts and Furniture & Accessories.
Spring Fair International
Feb. 5-9, Birmingham, U.K., 609/921-0222
The UK’s largest retail trade event and the most comprehensive collection of gifts in Europe, Spring Fair International includes 3,000 of the finest home and gift suppliers from the UK and overseas. A stylish re-edit of the show will further enhance your experience in February 2012, with 300,000 products launching – discover new ranges in every sector of the show.
Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show
Feb. 11-13, Memphis, Tenn., 630/241-9865
This popular Midwest market made its debut in 1955 and has become a must for wholesale buyers from this region. This cash-and-carry and order-writing show attracts 10,000 buyers and has 350 booths featuring fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, trendy costume jewelry, sleek watches, accessories, apparel from all parts of the world, tasteful gourmet foods, specialty arts and crafts, gifts, contemporary and traditional artwork, and merchandise that will appeal to everyone.
Toy Fair
Feb. 12-15, New York, N.Y., 212/675-1141
Toy Fair is the largest toy and youth product marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together more than 1,100 exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from around the globe to showcase their toy and entertainment products, including action figures and dolls, games and puzzles, construction toys, arts and creative activities, earth-friendly products, bicycles, tricycles and ride-ons, radio-controlled vehicles, infant and preschool toys, cars, trucks, and trains, puppets and plush, audio and video cassettes, computer software and video games, playground and sporting equipment, Halloween, Christmas, books, stationery, party supplies, and much more.
TransWorld's Winter Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's Winter Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Feb. 16-19, Rosemont, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Feb. 17-19, Toronto, Ontario, 877/560-6830
Consumer show featuring an array of products for wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology, and much more.
Buyers Market of American Craft
Feb. 17-20, Philadelphia, Pa., 410/889-2933
The Buyers Market is the largest wholesale trade show where retailers place orders directly with artists who produce luxury goods for home and fashion. The event is unique among gift trade shows, as all works on display are exclusively designed and studio-made by artists in the U.S. and Canada – no imports or mass-manufactured products allowed. Products include jewelry, art and sculpture, ceramics and tableware, handcrafted fashion accessories, contemporary art giftware, and eco-art products made from recycled or sustainable materials.
San Francisco International Gift Fair
Feb. 18-21, San Francisco, Calif., 678/285-3976
As the style-setting marketplace where the hottest design trends and movements start and evolve, and with more new resources than ever before, The San Francisco International Gift Fair offers general giftware, collectibles, toys, gourmet, souvenir, handmade, home and garden, wall art, garden accessories, museum source, jewelry, art pieces, vintage, antique, plus jewelry and accessories available for immediate delivery to the trade from Cash and Carry.
Western New York Gift Show
Feb. 19-20, Rochester, N.Y., 585/254-2580 ext 276
The Western NY Gift Show, held at The Dome Center in Rochester, NY attracts buyers from Upstate New York, including Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, as well as Canada.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Feb. 19-21, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Alberta Gift Show
Feb. 19-22, Edmonton, Alberta,Canada, 416/642-1054
Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift, and lifestyle resources converge at the Alberta Gift Show, the largest in Western Canada. Conveniently divided into five product categories (Living, Style, Gifts etc., Gourmet Fare, and Made in Canada) and featuring more than 500 exhibitors, this is the place where you can discover the finest mix of gift-giving ideas from jewelry and fashion accessories to gourmet food, home décor and gardening, bath & body products, items both manufactured and made by hand in Canada, plus much more!
American Craft Council Wholesale Show
Feb. 22-23, Baltimore, Md., 800/836-3470
The American Craft Council Show presents outstanding works by America's leading craftspeople for purchase by the public (Feb. 24-26) and to the trade (Feb. 22-23). Selected through a rigorous peer-review process, more than 700 of America's top contemporary artists show their latest handcrafted work in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor, available in a variety of materials including glass, wood, metal, clay and fibers.
The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
Feb. 25-26, Fort Mason, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
Atlanta Jewelry Show
Feb. 25-27, Atlanta, Ga., 800/241-0399
The Atlanta Jewelry Show has been working with jewelers from the Southeast region for more than 50 years. That's because with over 500 booths on display, this show is where the independents come to sit down with their local sales representatives in an environment that's relaxed, friendly, and overflowing with "Southern Hospitality."
Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show
Feb. 25-28, Denver, Colo., 800/289-6278
The region’s premier wholesale buying event for gift, jewelry, resort, and related industries. Over 450 exhibitors representing 4000 lines present one of the largest selections of Native American, rustic, lodge-style, and western products in the country. Other product categories include general gift, collectibles, stationery/greeting cards, holiday & seasonal, licensed products, tabletop, gourmet, jewelry, country items, bed bath The region’s premier wholesale buying event for gift, jewelry, resort, and related industries. Over 450 exhibitors representing 4000 lines present one of the largest selections of Native American, rustic, lodge-style, and western products in the country. Other product categories include general gift, collectibles, stationery/greeting cards, holiday & seasonal, licensed products, tabletop, gourmet, jewelry, country items, bed bath & linen, garden accessories, furniture, handcrafted and home accents, and unique regional lines.
Louisville Gift Show
Feb. 26-27, Shepherdsville, Ky., 513/861-1139
Established in 1977, The Louisville Gift Show has grown into an exciting show with more than 100 order-writing and cash-and-carry vendors featuring product categories such as: Giftware, Kentucky Hand Crafted Product, Gourmet Foods, Furniture, Clothing, Bed and Bath, Corporate Gifts, Candy, Floral, Souvenirs, Jewelry, Gift Baskets, Scarves, Handbags, Framed Prints, Candles, and Seasonal Merchandise.
GlobalShop: The Retail Solutions Event
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Las Vegas, Nev., 508/743-0527
GlobalShop is the world’s largest annual trade show and conference dedicated to store design, visual merchandising, and shopper marketing. It is the only place where retailers and brand marketers can visit over 600 suppliers in one location. The GlobalShop show floor is conveniently divided into six sections of the retail design industry: The Store Fixturing Show, The Visual Merchandising Show, Store Design & Operations, The Digital Store, At-Retail Marketplace, and Retail Marketing Services.
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
Feb. 29-Mar. 4, Orlando, Fla., 401/295-4564
Manufacturers, importers, and designers in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited.
MARCH TRADE SHOWS
Pittsburgh Gift Show
Mar. 2-4, Monroeville, Pa., 800/997-4438
The Pittsburgh Gift Show draws a wide range of buyers from: Pennsylvania (from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia), Ohio, West Virginia, and Southern NY regions.
Minneapolis Mart Gift Home & Accessory Show and Temporary Show
Mar. 2-6, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
Norton's Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Market
Mar. 3-5, Gatlinburg, Tenn., 865/436-6151
Order writing, immediate delivery, and cash and carry show. Apparel, jewelry, furniture, candles, fragrances, oils, gourmet food, vitamins, herbs, cosmetics, pewter, stationery, gift wrap, and more. 10,000-21,000 attendees, 500-800 booths.
Portland Gift and Accessories Show
Mar. 3-5, Portland, Ore., 800/346-1212
The Portland Gift & Accessories Show offers a boutique buying experience. Shop unique handmade product in Artisan's Avenue, one-of-a-kind vintage merchandise in the Vintage Collection, gourmet food in Food Focus, and of course, garden, gift, collectibles, jewelry, fashion accessories, and much more found throughout the show.
Lansing Gift Show
Mar. 4-6, Lansing, Mich., 231/526-1270
This Midwest show features the most gift and souvenir wholesale exhibit booths ever assembled under one roof in Michigan. Products include the finest Gift, Souvenir, Specialty Food, Resort Apparel, Jewelry, Accessories, and more. With access to over 700 lines, the Lansing Gift Show brings the industry closer to your doorstep. Featuring cash and carry, hundreds of hot new products, and free admission.
Northeast Market Center Spring Preview Show
Mar. 4-6, Hudson, Mass., 800/435-2775
The Northeast Market Center is a 75,000 square foot facility housing 30 sales agency showroom suites and a gallery of salons displaying over 1,000 gift and decorative accessory product lines, including home décor, bath and body, jewelry and accessories, and more.
Montreal Gift Show
Mar. 4-7, Montreal, Quebec, 877/281-0005
The Montreal Gift Show is Quebec's only wholesale trade show that features an unparalleled selection of giftware, home décor, furniture, jewelry & accessories. Approximately 8,000 attendees will discover 350 booths filled with products such as: Apparel, fashion accessories, contemporary handcrafted, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home The Montreal Gift Show is Quebec's only wholesale trade show that features an unparalleled selection of giftware, home décor, furniture, jewelry & accessories. Approximately 8,000 attendees will discover 350 booths filled with products such as: Apparel, fashion accessories, contemporary handcrafted, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home & décor, housewares, jewellery, stationery, and tourist/resort items.
Natural Products Expo West
Mar. 8-11, Anaheim, Calif., 866/458-4935
The leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry attracts over 58,000 attendees and 1,800 exhibiting companies showcasing the newest products in natural and specialty foods, organic, health and beauty, natural living, supplements, and pet products.
American Craft Council Public Show
Mar. 9-11, Atlanta, Ga., 800/836-3470
Consumer show. Selected through a rigorous peer-review process, more than 700 of America's top contemporary artists show their latest handcrafted work in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor, available in a variety of materials including glass, wood, metal, clay and fibers.
Contemporary Crafts Market
Mar. 10-11, San Francisco, Calif., 808/422-7362
The West Coast’s premiere event for one-of-a-kind functional and decorative crafts features the distinctive works of over 250 of the nation’s finest artists, ranging from intricate jewelry, unique glassware and ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their exceptional quality.
International Home + Housewares Show
Mar. 10-13, Chicago, Ill., 847/292-4200
The world's premier housewares marketplace features 2,000 exhibitors from 34 countries, and more than 20,000 buyers from over 100 countries around the world. The show is conveniently organized into four "Show within a Show" Expos containing specific product categories.
Southwest's Premier Marketplace
Mar. 16-18, San Antonio, Texas, 512/261-4223
With approximately 10,000 to 12,000 buyers and 250 booths per show, this wholesale cash & carry show offers a wide variety of products: jewelry, apparel, bags, beads, belts, costume jewelry, crystals, diamonds, gold, glassware, home accessories, beauty products, handbags, eyewear, pearls, perfumes, semi-precious jewelry, watches, and much more.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Mar. 16-19, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces
Mar. 17, Columbus, Ohio, 888/878-4438
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces are wholesale trade shows for quality handmade gifts, crafts, décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and collectibles.
Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market
Mar. 17-19, Atlanta, Ga., 800/285-6278
More retailers from more places do business at AmericasMart than in any other U.S. wholesale market. Show includes a wide array of giftware, stationery, fine and fashion jewelry, and contemporary and traditional crafts, along with bed/bath linens, home décor, and more.
New England Products Trade Show
Mar. 17-19, Portland, Maine, 800/638-6787
The New England Products Trade Show is the only wholesale buyers show in the country dedicated to presenting hand-crafted giftware, home & garden furnishings, and specialty foods exclusively created within New England. With more than 300 companies represented, this juried event blends the best selection of products manufactured in New England with a friendly, unhurried atmosphere.
Oasis Albuquerque Gift Show
Mar. 21-22, Albuquerque, N.M., 800/424-9519
Now in its third year, the OASIS Albuquerque Gift Show offers success, opportunity, and convenience to buyers by featuring an expansive product selection and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Exhibitors offer trend setting general merchandise, works imports, home décor, jewelry, Native American arts and crafts, western flair and Southwestern gifts.
Dallas Total Home and Gift Market
Mar. 22-25, Dallas, Texas, 800/325-6587
Categories include: home accessories, home textiles, furniture, holiday and seasonal items, gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys and jewelry/fashion accessories. In total, more than 20,000 gift items and decorative accessory product lines are represented in permanent showrooms at Dallas Market Center. You can experience these markets four times a year in January, March, June and September.
Boston Gift Show
Mar. 24-27, Boston, Mass., 678/285-3976
The well-established Boston Gift Show already offers a wide and diverse product selection conveniently categorized into the Gifts, Etc., Souvenir Source, Handcrafted and Made in New England sections. Among the initiatives for March 2012 are plans to continue to expand the show's overall selection, with special emphasis on the Souvenir and Made in New England sections.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
Mar. 24-27, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products. The Chicago Market takes place four times a year in our hundreds of gift and home showrooms (January, March, July and September), offering the addition of more than 500 temporary exhibitors each January and July.
ASD Las Vegas Trade Show
Mar. 25-28, Las Vegas, Nev., 800/421-4511
Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health & Beauty, and Toys Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health & Beauty, and Toys & Novelties; approximately 45,000 attendees.
Buyers Cash & Carry at Madison
Mar. 28, Madison, Wis., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
APRIL TRADE SHOWS
Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo
Apr. 14-16, Honolulu, Hawaii, 800/525-5275
More than 7,000 business buyers from all the Islands of Hawaii attend each of The Hawaii Market Merchandise Expos. Featured products are: jewelry, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, leather goods, art, and collectibles in addition to products manufactured in Hawaii. The expos are designed specifically to serve Hawaii's business buyers and sellers. Cash and carry.
London Book Fair
Apr. 16-18, Earls Court, London, U.K., 203/840-5359
Now in its 41st year, The London Book Fair continues to be the global market place for rights negotiation and the sales and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. With over 250 seminars and events, 2,000 international exhibiting companies and 24,500 publishing professionals, The London Book Fair encompasses the broad spectrum of the publishing industry.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Spring Sample Sale
Apr. 19-20, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
Sample sale. The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products.
TransWorld's Spring Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's Spring Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Apr. 19-22, Rosemont, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
American Craft Council Public Show
Apr. 20-22, St. Paul, Minn., 800/836-3470
Consumer show. Selected through a rigorous peer-review process, more than 700 of America's top contemporary artists show their latest handcrafted work in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor, available in a variety of materials including glass, wood, metal, clay and fibers.
Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Apr. 20-22, Calgary, Alberta,Canada, 877/560-6830
Consumer show featuring an array of products for wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology, and much more.
Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show (Spring)
Apr. 20-22, Denver, Colo., 800/698-5617
Featuring 200 retail and wholesale dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and lapidary materials. Open to the public. Free admission and parking.
The Spring Contra Costa Crystal Fair
Apr. 21-22, Walnut Creek, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
Whole Health Expo
Apr. 21-22, Northampton, Mass., 877/943-3976
Consumer show. As many as 100 show events cover a wide variety of topics on natural health and living, personal growth, relationships, spirituality and global consciousness. 100 exhibitors feature products such as bodycare, visionary art and handcrafts, crystals and jewelry, yoga and meditation supplies, hemp and organic cotton products, and more.
Petoskey Gift, Gourmet & Souvenir Show
Apr. 21-23, Petoskey, Mich., 800/482-1333
Now featuring hundreds of cash & carry and order taking exhibitors. Over 25,000 square feet of exhibit space, conveniently located on one floor. Free admission; wholesale only.
SMART Jewelry Show
Apr. 21-23, Chicago, Ill., 847/918-9495
The SMART Jewelry Show is a perfect blend of a show and a conference, seamlessly blending a world class education program with a 500 to 600 booth show, providing the American Jewelry Retailer with quality manufacturers, exhibiting a great product mix to enable every retailer the opportunity to find the right lines for their store.
The Buyers Cash & Carry at Marlborough
Apr. 22, Marlborough, Mass., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home & Accessory Permanent Show
Apr. 22-24, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
Northern Michigan Gift & Souvenir Show
Apr. 22-24, Harbor Springs, Mich., 231/526-1270
Sometimes referred to as "the Boyne Show" for short, the Northern Michigan Gift & Souvenir Show is a wholesale trade market located at the Boynes Highland Resort. Its exhibitors are gift and souvenir manufacturers, their representatives, and other independent reps.
Body Soul & Spirit Expo
Apr. 27-29, Regina, Saskatchewan, 877/560-6830
Consumer show featuring an array of products for wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology, and much more.
Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair
Apr. 27-29, Memphis, Tenn., 630/241-9865
Cash and carry and order writing show. This market attracts 7,000 Buyers from five surrounding states. This year there are 275 Booths.
MAY TRADE SHOWS
The Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery Show
May 1-3, Atlanta, Ga., 800/285-6278
At the Spring Immediate Delivery Show, the latest in gift, home furnishings, fashion accessories, fine jewelry, and more are not only on display—they’re ready to take back to your store. With no-minimum buying and markdowns across all categories, it’s instant gratification for retail buyers.
Body Soul & Spirit Expo
May 4-6, Edmonton, Alberta,Canada, 877/560-6830
Consumer show featuring an array of products for wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology, and much more.
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
May 6-9, New York, N.Y., 401/295-4564
Manufacturers, importers, and sales representatives in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited.
NARM Convention and Trade Show
May 7-10, Los Angeles, Calif., 856/596-2221
Members-only show. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) annual convention brings together all the key industries that affect the music business, including retailers, record labels, artists and content providers, as well as mobile, digital, and technology companies.
West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show (Spring)
May 11-13, Santa Ana, Calif.
Featuring 80 retail and wholesale dealers from all over the U.S. and abroad, offering a variety of items related to earth sciences.
International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show
May 17-20, New Orleans, La., 630/241-9865
This southern market was established in 1985 and has grown to be recognized as one of the largest shows of its kind. It is a cash and carry show as well as order writing and attracts 20,000 buyers and has 700 Booths.
Columbus MarketPlace Sample Sale
May 19-20, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
Sample sale show. Gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items.
National Stationery Show
May 20-23, New York, N.Y., 800/272-7469
The National Stationery Show is the world’s most comprehensive collection of stationery and related lifestyle products, with over 11,000 attendees, 900 exhibiting companies, and more than 10,000 lines, including greeting cards, invitations, imprintables, giftwrap/ribbons, stationery, specialty party supplies and paper tableware, bridal accessories, customized/personalized products, in-store printing equipment, decorative home office products, luxury leather goods, writing instruments, paper-crafting supplies, frames, journals, calendars, specialty giftware, scrapbooking, and back-to-school.
Las Vegas Gem and Jewelry Show
May 28-31, Las Vegas, Nev., 301/294-1640
Hundreds of exhibitors will participate in the G.L.D.A. Gem & Jewelry trade show, including many foreign direct-source dealers and groups as well as a large selection of fine U.S. Gem Hundreds of exhibitors will participate in the G.L.D.A. Gem & Jewelry trade show, including many foreign direct-source dealers and groups as well as a large selection of fine U.S. Gem & Jewelry companies. Exhibitors and buyers will enjoy the comfort of the show location at the luxurious Mirage Casino-Hotel Events Center.
JUNE TRADE SHOWS
Buyers Market presents NICHE: The Show
Jun. 1-3, Las Vegas, Nev., 410/889-2933
NICHE: The Show is an exclusive collection of artist-designers presenting fine handcrafted jewelry, glass, ceramic and wood objects to retailers from across the globe. Presented by the Buyers Market of American Craft, you can expect quality craftsmanship and exquisite design from the finest artisans in the U.S. and Canada.
World Tea Expo
Jun. 1-3, Las Vegas, Nev., 702/253-1893
The annual trade event dedicated to specialty tea with a robust program of activities aimed at retailers, tea room owners, F&B directors, spa managers, specialty grocers, mass merchants, and other industry professionals and entrepreneurs who work in or are interested in the business of tea. Attendees can take part in workshops and seminars at the Educational Conference. The Expo is also home of The World Tea Championship-an independent competition judged by professional cuppers and buyers who follow the industry rating standard set by The World Tea Expo. 250 exhibitors; nearly 6,000 attendees.
American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)
Jun. 2-4, Las Vegas, Nev., 888/427-2381
Sponsored by Wholesalecrafts.com, ACRE features American- and Canadian-made products in a full range of price points for every buyer's budget. Product lines include stationery, tabletop, jewelry, furniture, decorative accessories, seasonal and garden, toys, clothing, fashion and fashion accessories, green products, and more.
Norton's Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Market
Jun. 2-4, Gatlinburg, Tenn., 865/436-6151
Order writing, immediate delivery, and cash and carry show. Apparel, jewelry, furniture, candles, fragrances, oils, gourmet food, vitamins, herbs, cosmetics, pewter, stationery, gift wrap, and more. 10,000-21,000 attendees, 500-800 booths.
Minneapolis Mart Gift, Home & Accessory Permanent Show
Jun. 3-5, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
BookExpo America
Jun. 4-7, New York, N.Y., 800/840-5614
The premier event for the North American publishing industry, this annual show attracts more than 20,000 attendees from around the world to find books in all formats, gift merchandise, and other non-book products, technology, and services for retailers and publishers.
The Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
Jun. 7-8, Jackson, Miss., 888/886-3323
The Mississippi Market is your opportunity to attend the South’s premier order-only wholesale show featuring Mississippi companies designing, producing and selling merchandise exclusively to over 800 credentialed retail buyers from all over the Southeast. Product categories include: Decorative Accessories, Aromatherapy Products, Candles, Dinnerware and Tableware, Framed Art and Prints, Garden Accessories, Gifts, Hand Painted Accents, Jewelry, Linens and Decorative Pillows, Personal Care, Bath and Beauty Products, Spiritual and Inspirational Products, Store Supplies, Gourmet Foods, and much more.
Contemporary Crafts Market
Jun. 8-10, Santa Monica, Calif., 808/422-7362
The West Coast’s premiere event for one-of-a-kind functional and decorative crafts features the distinctive works of over 250 of the nation’s finest artists, ranging from intricate jewelry, unique glassware and ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their exceptional quality.
Southwest's Premier Marketplace
June 8-10, San Antonio, Texas, 512/261-4223
With approximately 10,000 to 12,000 buyers and 250 booths per show, this wholesale cash & carry show offers a wide variety of products: jewelry, apparel, bags, beads, belts, costume jewelry, crystals, diamonds, gold, glassware, home accessories, beauty products, handbags, eyewear, pearls, perfumes, semi-precious jewelry, watches, and much more.
The Summer San Francisco Crystal Fair
Jun. 16-17, Fort Mason, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
Dallas Total Home and Gift Market and Dallas F!NDS
Jun. 20-26, Dallas, Texas, 800/325-6587
Categories include: home accessories, home textiles, furniture, holiday and seasonal items, gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys and jewelry/fashion accessories. In total, more than 20,000 gift items and decorative accessory product lines are represented in permanent showrooms at Dallas Market Center. You can experience these markets four times a year in January, March, June and September.
International New Age Trade Show (INATS) West
Jun. 23-25, Denver, Colo., 800/710-8859
The International New Age Trade Show is the premier market in the U.S. designed specifically to meet the needs of retailers featuring New Age and conscious-living products. Products represented include: Books, New Age and world music, conscious lifestyle audio and video media, aromatherapy products, bath and body, apparel, candles, crystals, tarot and divination tools, health and wellness products, herbal remedies, incense, metaphysical supplies, inspirational art and giftware, jewelry, Native traditions, and greeting cards. The show attracts more than 200 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from 47 states and 15 countries.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Jun. 24-26, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
JULY TRADE SHOWS
Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Jul. 13-17, Atlanta, Ga., 800/285-6278
Featuring the world's largest product collection, this major show attracts tens of thousands of buyers to shop categories such as: General Gift, Gourmet/Housewares, Gift & Resort, Living and Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop Featuring the world's largest product collection, this major show attracts tens of thousands of buyers to shop categories such as: General Gift, Gourmet/Housewares, Gift & Resort, Living and Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop & Accessories, and Children's.
TransWorld's Summer Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's Summer Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Jul. 19-22, Rosemont, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
Jul. 19-25, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products. The Chicago Market takes place four times a year in our hundreds of gift and home showrooms (January, March, July and September), offering the addition of more than 500 temporary exhibitors each January and July.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Jul. 22-24, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Northeast Market Center Summer Holiday Show
Jul. 22-25, Hudson, Mass., 800/435-2775
The Northeast Market Center is a 75,000 square foot facility housing 30 sales agency showroom suites and a gallery of salons displaying over 1,000 gift and decorative accessory product lines, including home décor, bath and body, jewelry and accessories, and more.
Philadelphia Gift Show
Jul. 22-25, Oaks, Pa., 800/285-3976
The nation's largest regional gift show is supported by the region's top sales agencies, up-and-coming companies, and established manufacturers, so you'll find everything you need, including: general giftware, decorative accessories, greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, tabletop, country crafts, fashion accessories, toys & games, garden gifts, seasonal items, designer/artisan items and countless others.
Oasis Gift Show
Jul. 26-28, Phoenix, Ariz., 800/424-9519
Features an expansive product selection, including the jury-chosen Artisans' Showcase, and the Gifts 2 Go cash and carry area. Approximately 250 exhibitors offer trend-setting general merchandise, world imports, home décor, jewelry, Native American art and crafts, western flair, and Southwestern gifts.
California Gift Show
Jul. 27-30, Los Angeles, Calif., 213/763-5825
CGS is cultivating the region’s hottest emerging product designers, artists, and craftsmen, creating a relevant, productive, and inspired buying experience for the modern retailer. Fashion accessories, gourmet, seasonal, garden & home, kids, spa, gift, resort, and stationery reflect the traditional to contemporary resources CGS delivers with today’s aspirational consumer in-mind.
Pittsburgh Gift Show
Jul. 28-30, Monroeville, Pa., 800/997-4438
The Pittsburgh Gift Show draws a wide range of buyers from: Pennsylvania (from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia), Ohio, West Virginia, and Southern NY regions.
JA New York Summer Show
Jul. 29-31, New York, N.Y., 508/743-8506
With an estimated 13,000 jewelry industry professionals attending, and more than 1,200 of the world’s finest jewelry and luxury gift suppliers exhibiting, JA New York will continue to be a must-attend event for qualified retail buyers that rely on New York City as a major jewelry hub.
Las Vegas Market
Jul. 30-Aug. 3, Las Vegas, Nev., 888/229-3574
Las Vegas Market gives you easy access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources. It debuts the latest industry trends all within one impressive, state-of-the-art event, and offers products across all categories, including furniture, accessories, gift, lighting, home textile, rugs, floor coverings and more.
Buyers Market of American Craft
Jul. TBA, Baltimore, Md., 410/889-2933
The Buyers Market is the largest wholesale trade show where retailers place orders directly with artists who produce luxury goods for home and fashion. The event is unique among gift trade shows, as all works on display are exclusively designed and studio-made by artists in the U.S. and Canada – no imports or mass-manufactured products allowed. Products include jewelry, art and sculpture, ceramics and tableware, handcrafted fashion accessories, contemporary art giftware, and eco-art products made from recycled or sustainable materials.
AUGUST TRADE SHOWS
Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show
Aug. 3-5, Memphis, Tenn., 630/241-9865
This popular Midwest market made its debut in 1955 and has become a must for wholesale buyers from this region. This cash-and-carry and order-writing show attracts 10,000 buyers and has 350 booths featuring fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, trendy costume jewelry, sleek watches, accessories, apparel from all parts of the world, tasteful gourmet foods, specialty arts and crafts, gifts, contemporary and traditional artwork, and merchandise that will appeal to everyone.
Minneapolis Mart Gift Home & Accessory Show and Temporary Show
Aug. 3-7, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
Biloxi Wholesale Gift Show
Aug. 4-6, Biloxi, Miss., 800/951-1994
Buyers attending the Biloxi Wholesale Gift Show will experience over 300 booths with manufacturers from 22 states and a huge selection of new and trendy merchandise including Holiday, home décor, tabletop, garden accessories, souvenirs, gourmet, jewelry, apparel, floral, gift wrap and much more.
Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show
Aug. 4-6, Orlando, Fla., 678/285-3976
For more than 25 years, retailers from Central and Northern Florida, as well as the Panhandle, have turned to the Orlando Gift Show for their buying needs. Retailers come to see the best-selling designs and newest introductions from major manufacturers and key Southeastern sales representatives showcasing items in virtually every product category, including general giftware, home and garden accents, gourmet gifts, party and paper goods, tabletop, holiday/seasonal, collectibles, souvenir/resort merchandise, stationery, bed, bath, and linen and more. As a "show within a show", the Orlando Cash & Carry Show rounds out the tremendous selection with a wide array of items available for immediate delivery to the trade ranging from general giftware, fashion accessories, and jewelry to garden gifts, logo products, resort/tourist merchandise, and more.
San Francisco International Gift Fair
Aug. 4-7, San Francisco, Calif., 678/285-3976
As the style-setting marketplace where the hottest design trends and movements start and evolve, and with more new resources than ever before, The San Francisco International Gift Fair offers general giftware, collectibles, toys, gourmet, souvenir, handmade, home and garden, wall art, garden accessories, museum source, jewelry, art pieces, vintage, antique, plus jewelry and accessories available for immediate delivery to the trade from Cash and Carry.
Western New York Gift Show
Aug. 5-7, Rochester, N.Y., 585/254-2580 ext 276
The Western NY Gift Show, held at The Dome Center in Rochester, NY attracts buyers from Upstate New York, including Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, as well as Canada.
Summer Seattle Market Week: Gift & Home Accessories Show
Aug. 8-14, Seattle, Wash., 800/433-1014
With the West Coast’s leading permanent showrooms representing every major category, you’ll see thousands of national and international lines at the Pacific Market Center, plus unique products that are only available in Seattle. Each January and August, Pacific Market Center collaborates with The Seattle Gift Show® to present Seattle Market Week, welcoming exciting new showrooms and expansions and introducing tens of thousands of new SKUs.
American Craft Council Public Show
Aug. 10-12, San Francisco, Calif., 800/836-3470
Consumer show. More than 200 new and established artists will present their latest handcrafted jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor, and more at the Council's one and only West Coast show.
East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show
Aug. 10-12, West Springfield, Mass.
Featuring 200 dealers from all over the U.S. and abroad, offering a variety of items related to earth sciences. Door prizes, guest speakers, museum quality exhibits, and a large wholesale section.
The Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair
Aug. 11-12, Walnut Creek, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
Atlanta Jewelry Show
Aug. 11-13, Atlanta, Ga., 800/241-0399
The Atlanta Jewelry Show has been working with jewelers from the Southeast region for more than 50 years. That's because with over 500 booths on display, this show is where the independents come to sit down with their local sales representatives in an environment that's relaxed, friendly, and overflowing with "Southern Hospitality."
Seattle Gift Show
Aug. 11-14, Seattle, Wash., 678/285-3976
The Seattle Gift Show is the place to see new products and proven bestsellers that cater to the eclectic tastes of the discerning Pacific Northwest consumer. From Gifts & Collectibles and Handcrafted to Home The Seattle Gift Show is the place to see new products and proven bestsellers that cater to the eclectic tastes of the discerning Pacific Northwest consumer. From Gifts & Collectibles and Handcrafted to Home & Garden, Food Focus, Personal Style, Northwest Directions and more, you’ll find a convenient floor plan designed with your buying needs in mind.
St. Louis Gift Show
Aug. 12-13, St. Charles, Mo., 513/861-1139 (Rosehill Enterprises)
The St. Louis Gift Show is one of the oldest wholesale order writing and Cash N Carry shows in the country. Buyers from around the U.S. can browse over 100 exhibitor booths offering thousands of products from around the world, including Giftware, Gourmet Foods, Jewelry, Watches, American Made Crafts, Furniture, Lace, Bed and Bath, Corporate Gifts, Gift Baskets, Candles, Silks, Floral, Collectibles, Collegiate, Candy, Scarves, Handbags, Framed Prints, Packaging and Seasonal Merchandise.
ASD Las Vegas Trade Show
Aug. 12-15, Las Vegas, Nev., 800/421-4511
Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health & Beauty, and Toys Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event with more than 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings in six categories: Gift & Home, Jewelry/Cash & Carry, Value & Variety, Fashion Accessories, Health & Beauty, and Toys & Novelties; approximately 45,000 attendees.
Canadian Gift & Tableware Association (CGTA) Toronto Gift Show
Aug. 12-15, Toronto, Ontario,Canada, 800/611-6100
For over 25 years the biannual Toronto Gift Show has been attracting an international audience of buyers and continues to be the top national gift fair and the largest trade show in Canada. Featuring a comprehensive range of leading gift ideas, housewares, gourmet food, home decor, gardening accessories, collectibles, stationery, decorative accessories, bed, bath and linen products, crafts, hand-made products, and much more, the show is home to more than 1,000 exhibitors and 17,000 attendees.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Aug. 17-20, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces
Aug. 18, Columbus, Ohio, 888/878-4438
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces are wholesale trade shows for quality handmade gifts, crafts, décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and collectibles.
New York International Gift Fair
Aug. 18-23, New York, N.Y., 800/272-7469
The nation’s premier gift, home, and lifestyle marketplace, NYIGF showcases an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware, with some 2,800+ companies, 400 product categories and 100,000 lines. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. Categories include: Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring Floral The nation’s premier gift, home, and lifestyle marketplace, NYIGF showcases an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware, with some 2,800+ companies, 400 product categories and 100,000 lines. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. Categories include: Accent on Design® featuring A+™ Young Designers' Platform, At Home featuring Home Textiles, Baby & Child, EX•TRACTS®, General Gift featuring Floral & Garden Accessories, On Trend and The Museum Source®, Handmade® Designer Maker, Handmade® Global Design, New York’s Newest, Personal Accessories featuring Details®, Studio, Tabletop, and The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF.
Alberta Gift Show
Aug. 19-22, Edmonton, Alberta,Canada, 416/642-1054
Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift, and lifestyle resources converge at the Alberta Gift Show, the largest in Western Canada. Conveniently divided into five product categories (Living, Style, Gifts etc., Gourmet Fare, and Made in Canada) and featuring more than 500 exhibitors, this is the place where you can discover the finest mix of gift-giving ideas from jewelry and fashion accessories to gourmet food, home décor and gardening, bath & body products, items both manufactured and made by hand in Canada, plus much more!
New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show
Aug. 23-26, New Orleans, La., 630/241-9865
This southern market was established in 1949 and has continuously attracted 15,000 Buyers and has 700 Booths. Both a cash-and-carry and order-writing show, the New Orleans Gift & Jewelry show features stunning fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, trendy costume jewelry, sleek watches, accessories, apparel from all parts of the world, tasteful gourmet foods, specialty arts and crafts, gifts, contemporary and traditional artwork, and merchandise that will appeal to everyone.
TransWorld's End-of-Summer Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's End-of-Summer Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Aug. 24-26, Schaumburg, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show
Aug. 25-27, Denver, Colo., 800/289-6278
The region’s premier wholesale buying event for gift, jewelry, resort, and related industries. Over 450 exhibitors representing 4000 lines present one of the largest selections of Native American, rustic, lodge-style, and western products in the country. Other product categories include general gift, collectibles, stationery/greeting cards, holiday & seasonal, licensed products, tabletop, gourmet, jewelry, country items, bed bath The region’s premier wholesale buying event for gift, jewelry, resort, and related industries. Over 450 exhibitors representing 4000 lines present one of the largest selections of Native American, rustic, lodge-style, and western products in the country. Other product categories include general gift, collectibles, stationery/greeting cards, holiday & seasonal, licensed products, tabletop, gourmet, jewelry, country items, bed bath & linen, garden accessories, furniture, handcrafted and home accents, and unique regional lines.
Fort Lauderdale Gift Show
Aug. 25-28, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 678/285-3976
Set to return with more than 500 booths, the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show will showcase products in virtually every category, including: general giftware; greeting cards; paper goods and social stationery; destination, resort and tourist merchandise; shell items; jewelry and fashion accessories; toys and games; decorative accessories; tabletop; logo products; gourmet products; garden gifts and much more. The show will also feature a special section of jewelry and fashion accessories for immediate delivery to the trade.
Louisville Gift Show
Aug. 26-27, Shepherdsville, Ky., 513/861-1139
Established in 1977, The Louisville Gift Show has grown into an exciting show with more than 100 order-writing and cash-and-carry vendors featuring product categories such as: Giftware, Kentucky Hand Crafted Product, Gourmet Foods, Furniture, Clothing, Bed and Bath, Corporate Gifts, Candy, Floral, Souvenirs, Jewelry, Gift Baskets, Scarves, Handbags, Framed Prints, Candles, and Seasonal Merchandise.
Montreal Gift Show
Aug. 26-29, Montreal, Quebec,Canada, 877/281-0005
The Montreal Gift Show is Quebec's only wholesale trade show that features an unparalleled selection of giftware, home décor, furniture, jewelry & accessories. Approximately 8,000 attendees will discover 350 booths filled with products such as: Apparel, fashion accessories, contemporary handcrafted, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home The Montreal Gift Show is Quebec's only wholesale trade show that features an unparalleled selection of giftware, home décor, furniture, jewelry & accessories. Approximately 8,000 attendees will discover 350 booths filled with products such as: Apparel, fashion accessories, contemporary handcrafted, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home & décor, housewares, jewelry, stationery, and tourist/resort items.
Buyers Cash & Carry at Valley Forge
Aug. 29, Oaks, Pa., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
SEPTEMBER TRADE SHOWS
Autumn Fair International
Sept. 2-5, Birmingham, U.K., 609/921-0222
The season's most comprehensive selection of general and design-led gifts, housewares, greetings cards, fashion accessories and much more across nine show sectors. With over 500,000 products and 60,000 new launches, Autumn Fair International is the biggest U.K. home and gift event of the season.
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
Sept. 5-9, Warwick, R.I., 401/295-4564
Manufacturers, importers, and sales representatives in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited.
Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Show
Sept. 7-9, Naples, Fla., 803/994-9530
A members-only show. Educational programs, author events, and exhibits.
Dallas Total Home and Gift Market
Sept. 8-10, Dallas, Texas, 800/325-6587
Categories include: home accessories, home textiles, furniture, holiday and seasonal items, gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys and jewelry/fashion accessories. In total, more than 20,000 gift items and decorative accessory product lines are represented in permanent showrooms at Dallas Market Center. You can experience these markets four times a year in January, March, June and September.
Norton's Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Market
Sept. 8-10, Gatlinburg, Tenn., 865/436-6151
Order writing, immediate delivery, and cash and carry show. Apparel, jewelry, furniture, candles, fragrances, oils, gourmet food, vitamins, herbs, cosmetics, pewter, stationery, gift wrap, and more. 10,000-21,000 attendees, 600-1,100 booths.
Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show
Sept. 11-14, Las Vegas, Nev., 678/285-3976
The national show for the souvenir, resort, and gift industry provides a comprehensive product selection, including destination, resort, and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, T-shirts, beach items, coastal and nautical, lake, mountain and lodge, ski-themed products, logo products, shell items, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more.
Northeast Market Center Autumn Preview Show
Sept. 11-14, Hudson, Mass., 800/435-2775
The Northeast Market Center is a 75,000 square foot facility housing 30 sales agency showroom suites and a gallery of salons displaying over 1,000 gift and decorative accessory product lines, including home décor, bath and body, jewelry and accessories, and more.
Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show (Fall)
Sept. 12-16, Denver, Colo.
Featuring 200 retail and wholesale dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and lapidary materials. Open to the public. Free admission and parking.
Southwest's Premier Marketplace
Sept. 14-16, San Antonio, Texas, 512/261-4223
With approximately 10,000 to 12,000 buyers and 250 booths per show, this wholesale cash & carry show offers a wide variety of products: jewelry, apparel, bags, beads, belts, costume jewelry, crystals, diamonds, gold, glassware, home accessories, beauty products, handbags, eyewear, pearls, perfumes, semi-precious jewelry, watches, and much more.
Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo
Sept. 14-17, Honolulu, Hawaii, 800/525-5275
More than 7,000 business buyers from all the Islands of Hawaii attend each of The Hawaii Market Merchandise Expos. Featured products are: jewelry, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, leather goods, art, and collectibles in addition to products manufactured in Hawaii. The expos are designed specifically to serve Hawaii's business buyers and sellers. Cash and carry.
The Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
Sept. 15-17, Charlotte, N.C., 704/365-4152
The Charlotte Gift and Jewelry Show features products in virtually every category, including: General Giftware, Decorative Accessories, Greeting Cards, Paper and Stationery, Logo & Licensed Products, Fine The Charlotte Gift and Jewelry Show features products in virtually every category, including: General Giftware, Decorative Accessories, Greeting Cards, Paper and Stationery, Logo & Licensed Products, Fine & Fashion Jewelry/Accessories, Gourmet, Toys/Games, Garden Gifts, and more.
Celtic Marketplace Trade Show
Sept. 16-18, Lombard, Ill., 201/842-9922
Organized and hosted by the North American Celtic Trade Association (NACTA), the trade association for the Celtic market in North America, the Celtic Marketplace Trade Show is designed for retailers, vendors, manufacturers, distributors, and others involved in this niche market.
Buyers Cash & Carry at Madison
Sept. 17, Madison, Wis., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
Sept. 20-22, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products. The Chicago Market takes place four times a year in our hundreds of gift and home showrooms (January, March, July and September), offering the addition of more than 500 temporary exhibitors each January and July.
Columbus MarketPlace Show
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
The Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.
Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association
Sept. TBA, Denver, Colo., 800/752-0249
The MPIBA Fall Trade Show is attended by hundreds of booksellers from Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
OCTOBER TRADE SHOWS
Midwest Booksellers Association Trade Show
Oct. 4-5, Minneapolis, Minn., 800/784-7522
This members-only conference gathers booksellers, publishers, distributors, reps, vendors, authors, librarians, teachers, and other book business colleagues in the heart of the literary Midwest.
The Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair
Oct. 6-7, Walnut Creek, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
The Buyers Cash & Carry at Marlborough
Oct. 7, Marlborough, Mass., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
Minneapolis Mart Seasonal Sensations Show
Oct. 7-9, Minnetonka, Minn., 800/626-1298
The Minneapolis Mart is a wholesale permanent showroom facility, featuring over 5,000 lines of gift and accessory merchandise in 200 showrooms. Featuring six major markets each year and during the March and August Shows, and concurrently offering an additional wholesale temporary show, where you will find 1,500 additional lines of merchandise, including seasonal, souvenir, and more.
Galveston Gift and Resort Merchandise Show
Oct. 13-15, Galveston Island, Texas, 678/285-3976
Targeting the specialized buying needs of coastal and resort retailers from Louisiana to Texas, the show will offer area retailers the ideal opportunity to gear up for the coming resort season in a cost-effective, convenient and casual setting.
Gulf Coast Gift Show
Oct. 20-22, PanamaCity, Fla., 678/285-3976
Offering retailers from the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas to New Orleans an opportunity to get a jump on their spring/summer resort buying, the Gulf Coast Gift Show caters to the Gulf Coast tourist trade with a wide range of products, including: destination, resort, and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, beach items, resort wear, T-shirts, general giftware, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, coastal and nautical themed products, toys and games and much more.
ASD New York Trade Show
Oct. 23-25, New York, N.Y., 800/421-4511
At ASD New York, you will find Fashion Accessories, Cash & Carry Jewelry, Perfumes, Cosmetics, Electronics Accessories, Closeout At ASD New York, you will find Fashion Accessories, Cash & Carry Jewelry, Perfumes, Cosmetics, Electronics Accessories, Closeout & Liquidation, Souvenirs, Housewares, Seasonal Items, General Merchandise, Watches, Convenience Store Items, and many more! Two shows in one, ASD New York serves the East Coast market and is a great sampling of the larger, flagship ASD show held in Las Vegas twice a year.
JA Special Delivery New York Show
Oct. 23-25, New York, N.Y., 508/743-8506
Join more than 5,500 jewelry industry professionals as they stock up for the holiday rush. With more than 500+ designers and manufacturers from around the world, JA New York Special Delivery Show is perfectly timed for retailers who are looking to fill their showcases with the latest the jewelry industry has to offer right before the busy season.
Buyers Cash & Carry at Valley Forge
Oct. 24, Oaks, Pa., 717/796-2377
The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals. folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture, all for immediate delivery. This show also offers loading assistance and plenty of free parking.
The Chicago International Remainder & Overstock Book Expo
Oct. 24-27, Chicago, Ill., 773/493-1389
CIROBE, the Chicago International Remainder and Overstock Book Exposition, is strictly a trade show open only to attendees and exhibitors within the bargain book trade. This annual trade show takes place in Chicago every Fall.
TransWorld's Fall Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's Fall Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Oct. 25-28, Rosemont, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
Ocean City Resort Gift Expo
Oct. 27-30, OceanCity, Md., 678/285-3976
Coastal and resort retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach will find more than 450 booths filled with all the classic selections they have come to expect from the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo, as well as a number of newcomers. Every product category will be represented, including resort, gifts, souvenirs, novelties, nautical/coastal items, licensed products, beachwear, general gift, and much more!
JA Special Delivery Chicago Show
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Chicago, Ill., 508/743-8506
New show, now in Chicago! JA Special Delivery Chicago Show is perfectly timed for retailers who are looking to fill their showcases with the latest the jewelry industry has to offer right before the busy season.
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLiBA) Trade Show
Oct. TBA, Dearborn, Mich., 800/745-2460
At the annual trade event of GLIBA, you will have a chance to discover what’s new, to meet authors, and to connect with other booksellers, sales reps, and publishers.
New England Independent Booksellers Association Show
Oct. TBA, Providence, R.I., 781/316-8894
Annual meeting and trade show for New England booksellers and publishers. Small seminars, author breakfasts, and book signings.
Phoenix Jewelry & Accessories Show
Oct. TBA, Phoenix, Ariz., 800/424-9519
As one of the few shows in the country driven and directed by the exhibitors themselves, it was determined that a jewelry focused show just prior to the holiday season was in demand in the Southwest, and OASIS has answered the call. This new show, now in its third year, features an expansive selection of jewelry and accessory lines.
NOVEMBER TRADE SHOWS
Contemporary Crafts Market
Nov. 2-4, Santa Monica, Calif., 808/422-7362
The West Coast’s premiere event for one-of-a-kind functional and decorative crafts features the distinctive works of over 250 of the nation’s finest artists, ranging from intricate jewelry, unique glassware and ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their exceptional quality.
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces
Nov. 3, Columbus, Ohio, 888/878-4438
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplaces are wholesale trade shows for quality handmade gifts, crafts, décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and collectibles.
Columbus MarketPlace Sample Sale
Nov. 3-5, Dublin, Ohio, 888/332-8979
Sample sale show. Gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items.
Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show
Nov. 6-8, Atlanta, Ga., 800/285-6278
At the Fall Immediate Delivery Show, the latest in gift, home furnishings, fashion accessories, fine jewelry, and more are not only on display—they’re ready to take back to your store. With no-minimum buying and markdowns across all categories, it’s instant gratification for retail buyers.
West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show (Fall)
Nov. 9-11, Santa Ana, Calif.
Featuring 80 retail and wholesale dealers from all over the U.S. and abroad, offering a variety of items related to earth sciences.
The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Fall Sample Sale
Nov. 8-9, Chicago, Ill., 800/677-6278
Sample sale. The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, the country's longest-running gift show, offers buyers thousands of product lines spanning five show floors, including gifts, fine furniture, tabletop, collectibles, floor coverings, lighting, home décor, decorative accessories, stationery, holiday, gourmet foods, floral, linens, paper products, bath and body, personal accessories, apparel, children's products, toys and baby products.
Southwest's Premier Marketplace
Nov. 9-11, San Antonio, Texas, 512/261-4223
With approximately 10,000 to 12,000 buyers and 250 booths per show, this wholesale cash & carry show offers a wide variety of products: jewelry, apparel, bags, beads, belts, costume jewelry, crystals, diamonds, gold, glassware, home accessories, beauty products, handbags, eyewear, pearls, perfumes, semi-precious jewelry, watches, and much more.
Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo
Nov. 10-12, Honolulu, Hawaii, 800/525-5275
More than 7,000 business buyers from all the Islands of Hawaii attend each of The Hawaii Market Merchandise Expos. Featured products are: jewelry, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, leather goods, art, and collectibles in addition to products manufactured in Hawaii. The expos are designed specifically to serve Hawaii's business buyers and sellers. Cash and carry.
International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show
Nov. 15-18, New Orleans, La., 630/241-9865
This southern market was established in 1985 and has grown to be recognized as one of the largest shows of its kind. It is a cash and carry show as well as order writing and attracts 20,000 buyers and has 700 Booths.
Norton's Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Market
Nov. 17-19, Gatlinburg, Tenn., 865/436-6151
Order writing, immediate delivery, and cash and carry show. Apparel, jewelry, furniture, candles, fragrances, oils, gourmet food, vitamins, herbs, cosmetics, pewter, stationery, gift wrap, and more. 10,000-21,000 attendees, 600-1,100 booths.
San Francisco's Christmas Crystal Fair
Nov. 24-25, Fort Mason, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
TransWorld's Holiday Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JFTransWorld's Holiday Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Schaumburg Show
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Schaumburg, Ill., 800/323-5462
Each of TransWorld's six JF&A shows featured in two Illinois locations every year attracts 15,000 to 26,000 attendees with the latest in fine and fashion jewelry, giftware, beauty products, watches, handbags, and more.
DECEMBER TRADE SHOWS
The Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
Dec. 1-3, Charlotte, N.C., 704/365-4152
The Charlotte Gift and Jewelry Show features products in virtually every category, including: General Giftware, Decorative Accessories, Greeting Cards, Paper and Stationery, Logo & Licensed Products, Fine The Charlotte Gift and Jewelry Show features products in virtually every category, including: General Giftware, Decorative Accessories, Greeting Cards, Paper and Stationery, Logo & Licensed Products, Fine & Fashion Jewelry/Accessories, Gourmet, Toys/Games, Garden Gifts, and more.
The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Dec. 2-5, Myrtle Beach, S.C., 678/285-3976
Now featuring more than 800 booths, the event, known among exhibitors and attendees as the “Big Kahuna,” remains the largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort merchandise and gift show in the nation. Retailers can now explore an even greater selection of products from the industry’s leading resort and gift manufacturers and sales representatives in every product category, including resort gifts, souvenirs, novelties, nautical/coastal items, licensed products, beachwear, general gift, and much more.
Baton Rouge Jewelry & General Merchandise Show
Dec. 14-16, Baton Rouge, La., 630/241-9865
In 2005, the International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show was temporarily relocated to Baton Rouge for one show. The show was so well attended and such a success that Baton Rouge now has its own yearly show, attracting 20,000 buyers and 500 booths.