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MAR 21-23, Smoky Mountain Spring Gift Show Spring
Advertising & Marketing
Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
WE WILL BEAT
This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade
JAN 10-13, National Retail Federation’s 99th Annual Convention
only. The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn
national and international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more
& Expo
information: Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg,
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
TN 37738. Telephone: 865-436-4418, 800-441-7889; Fax: 865-436-2878;
This is the only show where you can reach thousands of decision-making retail
Email:
ann@smokymtngiftshow.com; Website:
www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
ANY PRICE !
executives from around the world. It is the undisputed “must attend” event for
retailers and the place you need to be to meet face-to-face with retailers planning for SEP 23-25, AMOA International Expo
growth. For more information: Nation Retail Federation, Susan Newman, 325 7th St Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
NW 1100, Washington DC 20004. Telephone: 202-626-8154; Fax: 877-534-8679; This widely attended show features manufacturers of billiards, vending equip-
Email:
newmans@nrf.com; Website:
www.events.nrf.com/annual09. ment, kiddie rides, jukeboxes, video games, simulation games and amusement
computer hardware and software. For more information: AMOA, Lori Schneider,
JAN 23-28, The NATSO Show
33 W. Higgins Road, Ste. 830, South Barrington, IL 60010. Telephone: 800-
Nashville, TN - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
937-2662, 847-428-7699; Fax: 847-428-7719; Email:
lschneider@amoa.com;
The NATSO Show is the only national exposition dedicated solely to the travel
Website:
www.amoa.com,
www.amoashow.com.
plaza and truckstop industry. At the show, truckstop and travel plaza owners and
operators will learn about new products and services offered by The NATSO Show’s NOV 1-5, The International Gift Exposition in The Smokies
exhibitors. Dynamic NATSO U Business Forums and expert speakers will provide Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
operators and vendors alike with hands-on solutions and strategies to keep a This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new
Buy From
business profi table. The show will also provide networking opportunities with vendors. For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows,
operators from across the country so they can exchange insights and ideas so Susan Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone:
they stay competitive. For more information: NATSO, Sharon Lloyd, 1737 King St., 800-430-7608; Fax: 800-430-8448; Email:
info@iges.us; Website:
www.iges.us.
THE BIGGEST
Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-549-2100; Fax: 703-684-4525;
Email:
headquarters@natso.com; Website:
www.natso.com.
NOV 1-5, The Souvenir Super Show
TM
Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
And THE BEST!
MAR 10-12, GlobalShop This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo vendors. For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows,
The world’s largest store design and in-store marketing show. A Trade Show Susan Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone:
Goods Always
Week Top 50 event, GlobalShop is the one place where retailers and brand 800-430-7608; Fax: 800-430-8448; Email:
info@iges.us; Website:
www.iges.us.
marketers seek out resources and concepts to defi ne store and brand identity as
well as increase sales. This is 5 shows in one: The Store Fixturing Show, Retail
NOV 13-16, Smoky Mountain Fall Gift and Souvenir Show
In Stock!
Operations & Construction Expo, The Visual Merchandising Show, i3: In-store Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
Interactive Ideas Show and POP Marketplace. Also there will be full conference This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade
and seminar programs featuring the biggest names in retailing providing their only. The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn
expertise in some 45 sessions. For more information: Nielsen Business Media, national and international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more
Tim Fearney, Show Director, 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 355, Alpharetta, information: Smoky Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg,
GA 30004. Telephone: 770-569-1540, 800-933-8735; Fax: 770-777-8761; TN 37738. Telephone: 800-441-7889, 865-436-4418; Fax: 865-436-2878;
Email:
tim.fearney@nielsen.com; Website:
www.globalshop.org. Email:
ann@smokymtngiftshow.com; Website:
www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
JUN 1-3, Licensing International Expo NOV 16-19, IAAPA - International Association of Amusement Parks
Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Resort & Attractions Convention
Exhibit Description: Exhibits of properties representing characters, nostalgia, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
interactive and animation, team logos, entertainment & personalities, brand The Largest event for the amusement and attractions industry. For more informa-
extension, lifestyle properties, original artwork/designs, trademarks, apparel based tion: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, Mare Parsont,
licensing, as well as support services offered by licensing agents and consultants. Exhibit Manager, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-836-4800;
Attendee Description: Manufacturers, retailers, marketing, promotion & advertis- Fax: 703-836-4801; Email:
exhibitsales@iaapa.org; Website:
www.iaapa.org.
ing executives of apparel and accessories, electronics, food & beverage, gift &
novelties, health & beauty aids, home furnishings, housewares, publishing &
NOV 29 - DEC 2, International Association of Fairs & Expositions
stationery and sporting goods. For more information: Advanstar Communications,
Convention & Trade Show
Inc., Melanie Berkowitz, P.O. Box 6469, Duluth, MN 55806-6469. Telephone:
Las Vegas, NV - Paris Hotel
888-644-2022, 212-951-6612; Fax: 212-951-6749; Email:
info@advanstar.com;
This show features the latest in products, services and entertainment for agricul-
Website:
www.licensingexpo.com.
tural fairs across North America. Our attendees are management, staff, and board
members from fairbround facilities. For more information: International Associa-
AUG 12-14, eBay Live! tion of Fairs & Expositions, Jim Tucker, P.O. Box 985, Springfi eld, MO 65801.
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center Telephone: 417-862-5771; Fax: 417-862-0156; Email:
iafe@fairsandexpos.com;
eBay Live! is the premier eBay event of the year. Over 10,000 eBay Community Website:
www.fairsandexpos.com.
members, industry experts, and exhibitors will get together to network, discover
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new strategies and solutions, and share their passion for eBay. It’s fun, educa-
tional, and inspirational all at the same time! For more information: eBay,, 2415
Apparel, Footwear, Fabric
Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. Telephone: 508-743-0530, 800-915-9802;
Email:
ebay@cdsreg.com; Website:
http://pages.ebay.com/ebaylive/.
& Textiles
OCT 6-8, The NACS Show
Atlanta, GA - George World Congress Center
The convenience store industry’s biggest event, the NACS show features workshops,
world-class speakers in general sessions and a 320,000 net square foot exposi-
JAN 3-5, FAME
tion that features special pavilions highlighting technology, food service & QSR,
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
petroleum and candy, as well as a “Cool New Products” showcase. The National
FAME, the tradeshow where Fabulous Fashion, exceptional Finds are of abundance.
Lowest Price,
Association of Convenience Stores represents the $269 billion convenience store
Owned and produced by Business Journals, Inc., FAME is the fi rst Contemporary,
industry. The international trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 sup-
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
Best Quality
plier members. For more information: National Association of Convenience Stores,
Bob Hughes, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-684-3600,
merchandising available today - all in one package that addresses the current needs
877-684-3600; Fax: 703-836-4564; Email:
show@nacsonline.com; Website:
of the market. FAME features nearly 800 highly visible, Contemporary, Lifestyle
resources targeting the industry’s largest database of fashion retailers. For more
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www.nacsonline.com.
information: Accessories The Show / Business Journals, Inc., Maggie Wengertsman,
50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax: 203-838-5028;
Amusement, Fairs & Souvenirs
Email:
bethc@busjour.com; Website:
www.fameshows.com.
JAN 3-5, MODA Manhattan
WE CARR
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
AccessoriesTheShow is the longest running and largest all accessories trade
ALL THREAD
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FEB 26 - MAR 1, TransWorld’s International Halloween, Costume event in the United States. This juried tradeshow covers every category of ac-
& Party Show cessories. AccessoriesTheShow features a cornucopia of New Market Fads, Fine
Las Vegas, NV - The Sands Expo & Convention Center Nationally Advertised Brands, Key International Collections and Unprecedented
The Halloween, Costume & Party Show is the black cat’s meow when it comes Amenities. Replete with every category in demand, the Marketplace for hot, new
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to introducing new products. With more than 10,000 highly motivated buyers directions in edited accessories. AccessoriesTheShow’s sister publication is
within your reach, it is without a doubt your best opportunity to network and Accessories Magazine. For more information: Accessories The Show / Busi-
develop long-term business relationships for your marketing dollars. Plus, we offer ness Journals, Inc., Maggie Wengertsman, 50 Day St., Norwalk, CT 06854.
promotional opportunities to really mesmerize the buyers throughout the show. Telephone: 866-696-6020; Fax: 203-838-5028; Email:
maggiew@busjour.com;
CALL
You can showcase your latest products and conduct or participate in Seminars Website:
www.modamanhattan.com.
& Demonstrations. Ask your TWE associate for your Promotional Opportunity
Kit. For more information: TransWorld Exhibits, Inc.,, 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld,
JAN 15-19, L.A. Market Week
IL 60093. Telephone: 847-446-8434, 800-323-5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
Email:
info@tweshows.com; Website:
www.tweshows.com. Fall women’s apparel. For more information: California Mart, Chelsea Matthews,
Senior Tradeshow Manager, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone:
908-352-5400
MAR 10-12, Amusement Showcase International 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center californiamarketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
Nearly 200 manufacturers and suppliers to the coin-operated amusement industry
w i l l s h o w c a s e p r o d u c t s s u c h a s v i d e o g a m e s , p i n b a l l m a c h i n e s , j u k e b o x e s , r e d e m p -
JAN 15-19, Los Angeles Shoe Show
tion equipment, pool tables, cranes and rotaries, electronic dart games, kiddie rides, Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
electronics/power supplies, monitors, cabinets, plush, novelties, coin counting See leading footwear resources exhibiting two days only. For more information:
e q u i p m e n t , b a s k e t b a l l g a m e s , g o l f g a m e s , f o o s b a l l , s o c c e r g a m e s , t i c k e t d i s p e n s e r s , California Mart, Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, 110 E. 9th St.,
COUNTRY CLUB
debit cards/devices, vending equipment, virtual reality, laser games, simulators and Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737;
infl atables. For more information: American Amusement Machine Association, Wil- Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com; Website:
l i a m G l a s g o w , 10 7 2 9 W. 16 3 r d P l . , O r l a n d P a r k , I L 6 0 4 6 7. Te l e p h o n e : 7 0 8 - 2 2 6 -13 0 0 ;
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
Fax: 708-226-1310; Email:
info@asi-show.com; Website:
www.asi-show.com.
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JAN 21-24, Dallas Apparel & Accessories
MAR 10-12, IALEI Fun Expo Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center A showcase for some 14,000 lines of women’s and children’s apparel and acces-
Showcase for products and services geared toward amusement parks and sories. For more information: Dallas Market Center, Pat Zajac - Senior Director,
attractions, themed entertainment and family entertainment facilities. For Communications, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-
CALL TODAY:
more information: International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment 583-8792, 800-325-6587; Fax: 214-749-5458; Email:
pzajac@dmcmail.com;
Industry, William Glasgow, 10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467. Website:
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
Telephone: 888-FUN-EXPO (386-3976) 708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310;
Email:
wtglasgow@aol.com,
info@wtglasgow.com; Website:
www.funexpo.com.
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