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 2009. 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.

June 2009

earthNOW expo
June 4-5, Las Vegas
888/236-9965, www.earthnowexpo.com
The green retail trade show featuring earth-friendly products and services.

The Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
June 4-5, Jackson, Miss.
888/886-3323, www.mississippimarket.org
Aromatherapy products, candles, children’s gifts, décor, framed art and prints, garden accessories, gifts, jewelry, linens, pottery, personal care, bath and beauty products, spiritual and inspirational products, and store supplies.

Contemporary Crafts Market
June 5-7, Santa Monica, Calif.
808/422-7362, www.craftsource.org
Juried show including accessories, baskets, ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather and metalwork, and more.

The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
June 6-7, San Francisco
415/383-7837, www.crystalfair.com
Consumer show. Wide variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, and metaphysical and healing tools. 1,800 attendees, 40 exhibitors.

Gatlinburg Apparel and Jewelry Market
June 6-8, Gatlinburg, Tenn.
865/436-6151, www.nortonshows.com
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. 12,000 attendees, 550 exhibitors.

NARM Convention and Trade Show
June 7-10, San Diego
856/596-2221, www.narm.com
Members-only show. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) annual event features live musical performances, networking opportunities, the Marketplace trade show, and educational seminars and discussions.

Philadelphia Gift Show
June 19-22, Reading, Pa.
800/318-2238, www.urban-expo.com
Largest gift show in Mid-Atlantic region. 1,200 booths of general giftware, decorative accessories, greeting cards, paper goods, stationery, tabletop, country crafts, collectibles, fashion accessories, toys, games, garden gifts, seasonal items, and more.

Dallas Market
June 24-30, Dallas Home and Gift Market
800/325-6587, www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet items, textiles, fashion accessories, and women’s, men’s, children’s, and Western apparel. The Holiday and Home Expo features home furnishings and gifts.

Dallas Market
June 24-30, Dallas Holiday and Home Expo
800/325-6587, www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet items, textiles, fashion accessories, and women’s, men’s, children’s, and Western apparel. The Holiday and Home Expo features home furnishings and gifts.

Dallas Market
June 26-29, Dallas F!NDS
800/325-6587, www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet items, textiles, fashion accessories, and women’s, men’s, children’s, and Western apparel. The Holiday and Home Expo features home furnishings and gifts.

The Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
June 27-29, Charlotte, N.C.
704/377-5881, www.charlottegiftshow.com
Features products in virtually every category: general giftware, decorative accessories, greeting cards, paper and stationery, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry and accessories, and garden gift.

International New Age Trade Show (INATS) West
June 27-29, Denver
800/710-8859, www.inats.com
Giftware, books, music, audio, video, and related products. Informative seminars. Pre-show seminars. 1,500 attendees, 300 exhibitors.

Columbus MarketPlace Show
June 27-30, Columbus, Ohio
800/686-6278, www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com
Gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery, and floral items.

BookExpo Canada
TBD, Toronto, Ontario
888/322-7333,www.bookexpo.ca
The largest book-industry convention and trade show in Canada. Showcases books in all formats, plus sideline merchandise, new technology, and services for retailers and publishers.

Southwest’s Premier Marketplace
TBD, San Antonio, Texas
512/261-4223, www.parkertradeshow.com
Cash and carry show. Jewelry, apparel, bags, beads, belts, crystals, diamonds, gold, glassware, home accessories, beauty products, handbags, eyewear, pearls, perfumes, watches, and more. 8,500 attendees, 200 exhibitors.