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MAR 10-12, IALEI Fun Expo
WE WILL BEAT
ADVERTISING & MARKETING
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
Showcase for products and services geared toward amusement parks and attractions,
PUBLICIDAD Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN
themed entertainment and family entertainment facilities. For more information:
International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment Industry, William Glasgow,
10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467. Telephone: 888-FUN-EXPO (386-3976)
708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310; Email:
wtglasgow@aol.com, info@wtglasgow.
ANY PRICE !
com; Website:
www.funexpo.com.
JAN 10-13, National Retail Federation’s 99th Annual
Convention & Expo
MAR 21-23, Smoky Mountain Spring Gift Show Spring
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
This is the only show where you can reach thousands of decision-making retail
This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade
executives from around the world. It is the undisputed “must attend” event for
only. The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn
retailers and the place you need to be to meet face-to-face with retailers planning for
national and international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more
growth. For more information: Nation Retail Federation, Susan Newman, 325 7th St
information: Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg,
NW 1100, Washington DC 20004. Telephone: 202-626-8154; Fax: 877-534-8679;
TN 37738. Telephone: 865-436-4418, 800-441-7889; Fax: 865-436-2878;
Email:
newmans@nrf.com; Website:
www.events.nrf.com/annual09.
Email:
ann@smokymtngiftshow.com; Website:
www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
JAN 23-28, The NATSO Show
SEP 23-25, AMOA International Expo
Buy From
Nashville, TN - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
The NATSO Show is the only national exposition dedicated solely to the travel plaza and
This widely attended show features manufacturers of billiards, vending equipment, kiddie
truckstop industry. At the show, truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators will
rides, jukeboxes, video games, simulation games and amusement computer hardware and
THE BIGGEST
learn about new products and services offered by The NATSO Show’s exhibitors. Dynamic
software. For more information: AMOA, Lori Schneider, 33 W. Higgins Road, Ste. 830,
NATSO U Business Forums and expert speakers will provide operators and vendors alike
South Barrington, IL 60010. Telephone: 800-937-2662, 847-428-7699; Fax: 847-428-
7719; Email:
lschneider@amoa.com; Website:
www.amoa.com,
www.amoashow.com.
And THE BEST!
with hands-on solutions and strategies to keep a business profi table. The show will also
provide networking opportunities with operators from across the country so they can
exchange insights and ideas so they stay competitive. For more information: NATSO,
NOV 1-5, The International Gift Exposition in
Goods Always
Sharon Lloyd, 1737 King St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-549- The Smokies
2100; Fax: 703-684-4525; Email:
headquarters@natso.com; Website:
www.natso.com. Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new vendors.
In Stock!
MAR 10-12, GlobalShop For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan Mills
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608;
The world’s largest store design and in-store marketing show. A Trade Show Fax: 800-430-8448; Email:
info@iges.us; Website:
www.iges.us.
Week Top 50 event, GlobalShop is the one place where retailers and brand
marketers seek out resources and concepts to defi ne store and brand identity as NOV 1-5, The Souvenir Super Show
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well as increase sales. This is 5 shows in one: The Store Fixturing Show, Retail Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
Operations & Construction Expo, The Visual Merchandising Show, i3: In-store This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new vendors.
Interactive Ideas Show and POP Marketplace. Also there will be full conference For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan Mills
and seminar programs featuring the biggest names in retailing providing their / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608;
expertise in some 45 sessions. For more information: Nielsen Business Media, Fax: 800-430-8448; Email:
info@iges.us; Website:
www.iges.us.
Tim Fearney, Show Director, 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355, Alpharetta,
GA 30004. Telephone: 770-569-1540, 800-933-8735; Fax: 770-777-8761; NOV 13-16, Smoky Mountain Fall Gift and
Email:
tim.fearney@nielsen.com; Website:
www.globalshop.org. Souvenir Show
JUN 1-3
Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
, Licensing International Expo
This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade only.
Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Resort
The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn national and
Exhibit Description: Exhibits of properties representing characters, nostalgia,
international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more information:
interactive and animation, team logos, entertainment & personalities, brand extension,
Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
lifestyle properties, original artwork/designs, trademarks, apparel based licensing,
Telephone: 800-441-7889, 865-436-4418; Fax: 865-436-2878; Email: ann@
as well as support services offered by licensing agents and consultants. Attendee
smokymtngiftshow.com; Website:
www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
Description: Manufacturers, retailers, marketing, promotion & advertising executives
of apparel and accessories, electronics, food & beverage, gift & novelties, health & NOV 16-19, IAAPA - International Association of
beauty aids, home furnishings, housewares, publishing & stationery and sporting
goods. For more information: Advanstar Communications, Inc., Melanie Berkowitz,
Amusement Parks & Attractions Convention
P.O. Box 6469, Duluth, MN 55806-6469. Telephone: 888-644-2022, 212-951-6612;
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
The Largest event for the amusement and attractions industry. For more information:
yclubproducts.comyclubproducts.com
Fax: 212-951-6749; Email:
info@advanstar.com; Website:
www.licensingexpo.com.
International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, Mare Parsont,
AUG 12-14, eBay Live!
Exhibit Manager, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-836-4800;
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center
Fax: 703-836-4801; Email:
exhibitsales@iaapa.org; Website:
www.iaapa.org.
eBay Live! is the premier eBay event of the year. Over 10,000 eBay Community
members, industry experts, and exhibitors will get together to network, discover new
NOV 29 - DEC 2, International Association of Fairs &
strategies and solutions, and share their passion for eBay. It’s fun, educational, and
Expositions Convention & Trade Show
inspirational all at the same time! For more information: eBay,, 2415 Hamilton Ave, San
Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel
Jose, CA 95125. Telephone: 508-743-0530, 800-915-9802; Fax:; Email: ebay@cdsreg.
This show features the latest in products, services and entertainment for agricultural
com; Website:
http://pages.ebay.com/ebaylive/.
fairs across North America. Our attendees are management, staff, and board
members from fairbround facilities. For more information: International Association
Lowest Price,
OCT 6-8, The NACS Show
of Fairs & Expositions, Jim Tucker, P.O. Box 985, Springfi eld, MO 65801.
Atlanta, GA - George World Congress Center
Telephone: 417-862-5771; Fax: 417-862-0156; Email:
iafe@fairsandexpos.com;
Best Quality
The convenience store industry’s biggest event, the NACS show features
Website:
www.fairsandexpos.com.
workshops, world-class speakers in general sessions and a 320,000 net
square foot exposition that features special pavilions highlighting technology,
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food service & QSR, petroleum and candy, as well as a “Cool New Products” APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, FABRIC
showcase. The National Association of Convenience Stores represents the
$269 billion convenience store industry. The international trade association
& TEXTILES VESTIMENTA,
has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For more information:
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National Association of Convenience Stores, Bob Hughes, 1600 Duke
CALZADO, TELAS Y TEJIDOS
St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-684-3600, 877-684-3600;
Fax: 703-836-4564; Email:
show@nacsonline.com; Website:
www.nacsonline.com.
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AMUSEMENT, FAIRS & SOUVENIRS
JAN 3-5, FAME
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
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DIVERSIÓN, FERIAS Y SOUVENIRS
FAME, the tradeshow where Fabulous Fashion, exceptional Finds are of abundance.
Owned and produced by Business Journals, Inc., FAME is the fi rst Contemporary,
Lifestyle, Apparel, & Accessories tradeshow staged for the industry, with the
industry. FAME combines the richness of the great shows of times past with the best
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merchandising available today - all in one package that addresses the current needs
FEB 26 - MAR 1, TransWorld’s International Halloween,
of the market. FAME features nearly 800 highly visible, Contemporary, Lifestyle
Costume & Party Show
resources targeting the industry’s largest database of fashion retailers. For more
Las Vegas, NV - The Sands Expo & Convention Center
information: Accessories The Show / Business Journals, Inc., Maggie Wengertsman,
The Halloween, Costume & Party Show is the black cat’s meow when it comes to
50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax: 203-838-5028;
Email:
bethc@busjour.com; Website:
www.fameshows.com.
908-352-5400
introducing new products. With more than 10,000 highly motivated buyers within
your reach, it is without a doubt your best opportunity to network and develop long-
term business relationships for your marketing dollars. Plus, we offer promotional
JAN 3-5, MODA Manhattan
opportunities to really mesmerize the buyers throughout the show. You can showcase
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
your latest products and conduct or participate in Seminars & Demonstrations. Ask
AccessoriesTheShow is the longest running and largest all accessories trade event
your TWE associate for your Promotional Opportunity Kit. For more information:
in the United States. This juried tradeshow covers every category of accessories.
TransWorld Exhibits, Inc.,, 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld, IL 60093. Telephone: 847-
AccessoriesTheShow features a cornucopia of New Market Fads, Fine Nationally
COUNTRY CLUB
446-8434, 800-323-5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Email:
info@tweshows.com;
Advertised Brands, Key International Collections and Unprecedented Amenities.
Website:
www.tweshows.com.
Replete with every category in demand, the Marketplace for hot, new directions
in edited accessories. AccessoriesTheShow’s sister publication is Accessories
Magazine. For more information: Accessories The Show / Business Journals, Inc.,
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MAR 10-12, Amusement Showcase International
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
Maggie Wengertsman, 50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax:
Nearly 200 manufacturers and suppliers to the coin-operated amusement industry
203-838-5028; Email:
maggiew@busjour.com; Website:
www.modamanhattan.com.
will showcase products such as video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes,
redemption equipment, pool tables, cranes and rotaries, electronic dart games, kiddie
JAN 15-19, L.A. Market Week
CALL TODAY:
rides, electronics/power supplies, monitors, cabinets, plush, novelties, coin counting
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
equipment, basketball games, golf games, foosball, soccer games, ticket dispensers,
Fall women’s apparel. For more information: California Mart, Chelsea Matthews,
debit cards/devices, vending equipment, virtual reality, laser games, simulators and
Senior Tradeshow Manager, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone:
infl atables. For more information: American Amusement Machine Association, William
800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@
californiamarketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
917-362-8121
Glasgow, 10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467. Telephone: 708-226-1300; Fax:
708-226-1310; Email:
info@asi-show.com; Website:
www.asi-show.com.
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