Welcome to New Age Retailer--Trade Show Directory-June

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.

June 2010

The Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
June 3-4, 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.100 exhibitors; 600-800 attendees.

Kansas City Gift Market
June 4-8, Kansas City, Kan.
800/950-6278 , www.kcgiftmart.com
Forty permanent showrooms marketing more than 500 lines of merchandise, five great markets, and 100-plus temporary exhibitors.

American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE)
June 5-7, Las Vegas, Nev.
888/427-2381 , www.acrelasvegas.com
Wholesalecrafts.com's juried trade show featuring American- and Canadian-made products. Jewelry, wearable art, gifts, aromatics, body care, stationery, home and garden accessories, and more. 600 exhibitors.

Norton's Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Market
June 6-7, Sevierville, 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. 10,000-21,000 attendees, 600-1,100 booths.

Contemporary Crafts Market
June 11-13, Santa Monica, Calif.
808/422-7362 , www.craftsource.org
Juried show featuring more than 250 artists whose work includes accessories, baskets, ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, metalwork, and more.

World Tea Expo
June 11-13, Las Vegas, Nev.
702/253-1893, www.worldteaexpo.com
The World Tea Expo focuses on the $10 billion dollar industry 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. 300 exhibitors; 6,000 attendees.

The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
June 12-13, San Francisco, Calif.
415/383-7837 , www.crystalfair.com
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.

Gift + Home Market at World Market Center Las Vegas
June 13-16, Las Vegas, Nev.
888/962-7469 , www.lasvegasmarket.com
2010 Debut! Exhibitors will include permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors in categories including seasonal, floral, decorative accessories, general gift and others.

Dallas Total Home and Gift Market and Dallas F!NDS
June 23-29, Dallas, Texas
800/325-6587 , www.dallasmarketcenter.com
One of the leading U.S. gift markets with more than 50 markets and 200,000 attendees. More than 25,000 gift lines including general gifts, tabletop, collectibles, home textiles, Christmas trim, gourmet foods, floral, stationery, toys, products from Mexico and jewelry/fashion accessories.

The Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
June 26-28, 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 26-28, Denver, Colo.
800/710-8859 , www.inats.com
The premier market in the U.S. designed specifically to meet the needs of retailers of New Age and related products. Products represented include: books, New Age and world music, audio and video, aromatherapy, bath and body, apparel, candles, crystals, divination & healing tools, herbal remedies, incense, metaphysical supplies, inspirational art, jewelry, Native Traditions, and greeting cards, and more. Pre-show seminars June 25. 1,500 attendees, 300 exhibitors.

Columbus MarketPlace Show
June 26-29, Columbus, Ohio
800/686-6278 , www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com
Featuring thousands of lines, including a full selection of the finest in gifts, home furnishings, tabletop, and garden.

Heritage Market of American Crafts
TBD, Valley Forge, Pa.
717/249-9404 , www.heritagemarkets.com
Traditional American handcrafts and select imports specializing in new and innovative products for the home and garden. Buy on-site or place orders.

Market Square Valley Forge
TBD, Oaks, Pa.
717/796-2377 , www.marketsquareshows.com
Now located at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Featuring more than 300 companies, this market features the finest selection of Traditional Crafts, Home Accents & Gifts, and Furniture & Accessories.

Southwest's Premier Marketplace
TBD, San Antonio, Texas
512/261-4223 , www.parkertradeshow.com
With approximately 10,000 buyers and 250 booths, this is a wholesale cash & carry show offering 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.