Trade Show Directory
Trade shows are ideal opportunities to view a wide variety of products first hand, to network with your peers, to get advice from experts, and to celebrate what you do. Following is New Age Retailer's list of selected trade shows for 2010. Please note these dates are subject to change; always check the website or call to confirm show information before making plans. If there’s a trade show that should be included on this list, please email the details to us. February 2010Las Vegas Market
Feb. 1-5, Las Vegas, Nev.
888/416-8600 , www.lasvegasmarket.com
Easy access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources. Tens of thousands of attendees from more than 100 countries. Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show
Feb. 1-7, Tucson, Ariz.
702/818-5760 , www.glda.com
Features gemstones, jewelry, carvings, and pearls. The show has been a mainstay of the Tucson gem shows for 30 years, with a large number of foreign companies and groups exhibiting. 12,000 attendees, 350 exhibits. American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair Tucson
Feb. 2-7, Tucson, Ariz.
800/972-1162 , www.agta.org
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. The Buyers Cash & Carry at Valley Forge
Feb. 6-7, Oaks, Pa.
717/796-2377 , www.marketsquareshows.com
New Location! Now at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. The Buyers Cash & Carry features eye-catching originals, folk art, museum quality replicas, country collectibles, and handcrafted furniture for immediate delivery. This show also offers shopping carts, loading assistance, and plenty of free parking. Biloxi Mississippi Wholesale Gift Show
Feb. 6-8, Biloxi, Miss.
800/951-1994 , www.wmigiftshows.com
Products include candles, gourmet coffee, home décor, garden accessories, baby and children's gifts, jewelry, dolls, pewter, floral accessories, antique reproductions, china, crystal, and more. Wholesale only; no cash-and-carry. Market Square's The Market Place
Feb. 6-8, Oaks, Pa.
678/285-3976 , www.urban-expo.com
Showcasing Made in America, Primitives, Handcrafted, Traditional Giftware and Home Furnishings. Urban Expositions and Market Square have announced plans to co-locate and co-promote The Buyers Cash & Carry Wholesale Mart, February 6-7, and The Market Place Order-Writing Show, February 6-8. Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show
Feb. 6-8, Memphis, Tenn.
630/241-9865 , www.gift2jewelry.com
Cash & carry show and order writing. This popular Midwest market made its debut in 1955 and has become a must for wholesale buyers from this region. This market attracts 9,000 buyers and has 350 booths. San Francisco International Gift Fair
Feb. 6-9, San Francisco, Calif.
800/272-7469 , www.sfigf.com
To maximize your buying schedule, all exhibitors will be featured in easy-to-work categories on the show floor: General Gift, Accent on Design, Handmade, Home & Garden, Museum Source, and more. The show will also feature a full-scale educational program packed with free seminars led by industry experts and trend forecasters. Spring Fair International
Feb. 7-11, Birmingham, U.K.
609/921-0222 , www.springfair.com
The most successful retail exhibition in the U.K. offers a unique sourcing opportunity for buyers in search for new ideas and suppliers across a wide range of products, including giftware, fashion, home décor, greetings and stationery, textiles, art, jewelry, and much more. 50,000-plus attendees. Buyers Market of American Craft
Feb. 12-15, Philadelphia, Pa.
800/642-4314 , www.americancraft.com
Featuring the work of 1,500 American and Canadian artists. Handcrafted jewelry, fine gifts, home accessories, handbags, art glass, holiday decor, green products, and more. 7,000-10,000 attendees. Toy Fair
Feb. 14-17, New York, N.Y.
212/675-1141 , www.toyfairny.com
Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. More than 1,200 manufacturers, distributors, importers, and sales agents from 30 countries showcase their toy and entertainment products. 20,000 attendees. International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
Feb. 17-21, Orlando, Fla.
401/295-4564 , www.jewelrytradeshows.com
Manufacturers, importers, and sales representatives in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited. TransWorld's Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show
Feb. 18-21, Rosemont, Ill.
800/323-5462 , www.transworldexhibits.com
Giftware, fine and fashion jewelry, gemstones, beauty products, watches, perfumes, handbags, and more. 300 exhibitors. Lansing Gift Show
Feb. 21-23, Lansing, Mich.
231/526-1270 , www.lansinggiftshow.com
Categories include gift, souvenir, specialty food, resort apparel, jewelry and accessories, home décor, tabletop, retail point of sale systems and label and packaging. 100 exhibitors. Alberta Gift Show
Feb. 21-24, Edmonton, Alberta
888/823-7469 , www.albertagiftshow.com
Apparel, fashion accessories, bed/bath/linen, body & soul, By Hand, child's play, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home & décor, jewellery, stationery, tourist/resort. 13,000 attendees, 530 exhibitors. American Craft Council Wholesale Show
Feb. 23-24, Baltimore, Md.
800/836-3470 , www.craftcouncil.org
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. Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry, & Resort Show
Feb. 27-March 2, Denver, Colo.
800/289-6278 , www.denvermart.com
More than 500 exhibitors representing 5000 lines present one of the largest selections of Native American, rustic, lodge-style, and western products in the country. Other categories include general gifts, 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. More than 6,000 attendees. Portland Gift and Accessories Show
Feb. 27-March 2, Portland, Ore.
800/346-1212 , www.portlandgift.com
The Portland Gift & Accessories Show offers a boutique buying experience, featuring 250 exhibitors. The Portland Cash & Carry Show presents 125 exhibitors, offering gifts and related merchandise available for immediate delivery. Together, the events will attract more than 5,500 retail attendees and guests. Louisville Gift Show
Feb. 28-March 1, Shepherdsville, Ky.
513/861-1139 , www.louisvillegiftshow.com
New location! Order writing and cash-and-carry show with more than 100 manufacturers featuring Giftware, Kentucky Hand Crafted Product, Gourmet Foods, Furniture, Clothing, Bed and Bath, Corporate Gifts, Candy, Floral, Souvenirs, Jewelry, Gift Baskets, Candles, and Seasonal Merchandise. JA New York Winter Show
Feb. 28-March 2, New York, N.Y.
508/743-8506 , www.ja-newyork.com
Join more than 13,000 jewelry industry professionals and meet with over 800 of the world's finest jewelry suppliers from across the globe-Italy, Hong Kong, Brazil, Japan, and more. Sponsored by Jewelers of America. ASD Las Vegas Trade Shows
Feb. 28-March 3, Las Vegas, Nev.
800/421-4511 , www.merchandisegroup.com
Large, diverse buying event for variety and general merchandise industry featuring four shows held concurrently: Value & Variety, Gift & Toy, Style & Beauty, and Jewelry. More than 1,000 total exhibitors. Oklahoma City Gift Show
TBD, Oklahoma City, Okla.
800/951-1994 , www.wmigiftshows.com
Products include candles, gourmet coffee, home décor, garden accessories, baby and children's gifts, jewelry, dolls, pewter, floral accessories, antique reproductions, china, crystal, and more. Prefair at 888 Brannan
TBD, San Francisco, Calif.
800/346-1212 , www.888brannan.com
Formerly known as the Giftcenter & Jewelrymart. More than 300 exhibits in 270 product categories including gift, jewelry, and clothing. Western New York Gift Show
TBD, Rochester, N.Y.
800/997-4438 , www.coralproductions.com
Known for producing fresh, competitive, yet user-friendly events, its regional gift show is the must-attend forum for giftware buyers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, upstate New York, and Canada. |