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2010 TRADESHOW CALENDAR
Apparel, Footwear,
JUN 12-14, The National NeedleArts Association Trade Show
Computers, Electronics,
Columbus, OH - Greater Columbus Convention Center
Fabric & Textiles cont’d
The National NeedleArts Market (TNNA) offers a large display of the newest trends of
Videos & DVDs
needlart products with nearly 400 designers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers,
publishers and distributors along with 90+ needlearts/business classes to assist with
continuing education. For more information: The National NeedleArts Association,
OCT 1-2, Imprinted Sportswear Show - Ft. Worth
Rise’ Fuller, Event Manager, 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 47301-7303.
Ft. Worth, TX - Ft. Worth Convention Center
JAN 7-10, C.E.S. - Consumer Electronic Show
Telephone: 740-455-6773; Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: rfulmer@offi nger.com;
Throughout the years, thousands of attendees have been able to forge critical relation-
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo / Las Vegas Convention Center
Website: www.tnna.org.
ships with the 250 plus exhibitors that participate on an annual basis. Industry buyers
This show gathers Consumer technology professionals from around the globe and
are eager to see the latest industry trends, techniques and equipment. They also rely
JUL 21-21, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
every conceivable economic sectors, retail, manufacturing, automotive, fi nancial,
heavily on the comprehensive conference program to provide the expert knowledge
West Springfi eld, MA - West Springfi eld Convention Center
government, higher education, travel, healthcare, entertainment and more. They
needed to turn investments into profi ts. If you are involved in the decorated apparel
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
come to compare, test, buy and sell consumer electronics applications, products
industry - whether in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, retail, or
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
and services. For more information: CES, Michael Brown, 2500 Wilson Blvd.,
marketing - ISS will show you how to achieve quality results and do so profi tably. For
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
Arlington, VA 22201-3834. Telephone: 703-907-7600; Fax: 703-907-7601;
more information: Nielsen Business Media, Brian Pagel, 13760 Noel Rd., Ste. 500,
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
Email: cesinfo@ce.org; Website: www.cesweb.org.
Dallas, TX 75240. Telephone: 1-800-933-8735, 770-291-5416; Fax: 770-777-8700;
JUL 24-27, Beckman Handcrafted Show Chicago
Email: brian.pagel@nielsen.com; Website: www.issshows.com. MAY 5-7, ACES 10 - Americas Technology Platform Tradeshow
Chicago, IL - Merchandise Mart
OCT 15-19, L.A. Market Week Women’s, Junior & Contemporary
Miami, FL - Miami Beach Convention Center
Handcrafted gift and artisan products at wholesale prices. For more information:
A c e s 0 9 A m e r ic a s Te c h n olo g y Pl a t fo r m Tr a d e S h o w ; is fo r m e x hibi to r s t h a t a r e fo c u sin g
Women’s Apparel Department Stores
Chicago Merchandise Mart, Sara Hall, Buyer Relations Manager, 200 World Trade
on Latin American, Caribbean and Florida companies, enterprises, business associations
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
Center, Ste. 470, Chicago, IL 60654. Telephone: 312-527-6448; Fax: 312-379-6033;
institutions, importers, exporters, government and private organizations that need the
Women’s, junior & contemporary department store markets. For more informa-
Email: shall@mmart.com; Website: www.beckmans.com.
following products and technology: Audio/video, digital imaging, screens, automations,
tion: California Mart, Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, 110 E. 9th
cameras, home entertainment, gaming, virtualization, computers, hardware, software, JUL 27-29, Craft & Hobby Association Summer Trade Show
St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-
communications, wireless, wiring, cellular, mobile systems, radio GPS, navigation, Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center
3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com;
networking, consumer electronics, in-vehicle, data security, surveillance, software The CHA Show is the largest mid-year trade show serving the craft and creative
Website: www.californiamarketcenter.com.
development and emerging technologies for LOB. For more information: Aces10- industries. For more information: Offi nger Management Co., Michelle Campbell,
OCT 15-19, Los Angeles Shoe Show
Americas Technology Platform Trade Show, Michael, 3438 SW 24 Terrace, Miami, FL 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43702-2188. Telephone: 740-452-4541;
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
33145. Telephone: 305-262-3200; Fax: 305-403-3029; Email: Michael@acsshow. Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: mcampbell@offi nger.com; Website: www.offi nger.com,
See leading footwear resources exhibiting two days only. For more information: California
org, info@acsshow.org; Website: www.acsshow.org. www.chashow.org.
Mart, Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA
AUG 13-15, ACC Craft Fair - San Francisco
90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
San Francisco, CA - Fort Mason Center
cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.californiamarketcenter.com.
Crafts
Craftspeople from around the country display handmade items such as ceramics,
OCT 16-18, Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel/Accessories Market
glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood. For more information: American Craft Council,
featuring Bridal
Bernadette, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859,
Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta JAN 6-6, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
212-274-0630 ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; Email: shows@craftcouncil.org;
This show offers fashions to retailers of women’s and children’s apparel. For more Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn & Conference Center
Website: www.craftcouncil.org.
information: AmericasMart Atlanta, Mary Ellen Jackson, 240 Peachtree St. N.W., Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts- AUG 14-15, Offi nger’s Handcrafted Marketplace
Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2212; Fax: 404-220-2299; man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Columbus, OH - Veteran’s Memorial Building
Email: mjackson@americasmart.com; Website: www.americasmart.com. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
Wholesale Cash and Carry Show featuring country, primitive, Americana, Folk Art, gifts
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
OCT 22-25, Denver Apparel and Accessory Market
and home decor. For more information: Offi nger Management Co., Gayla Fleming, 1100-H
Denver, CO - Denver Merchandise Mart Complex JAN 9-11, The National NeedleArts Association Trade Show
Brandywine Blvd., P.O. Box 3388, Zanesville, OH 43702. Telephone: 740-452-4541;
Sales representatives of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessory Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Convention Center
Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: gift@offi nger.com; Website: www.offi nger.com.
manufacturers provide retailers the resources needed for the upcoming season. For The National NeedleArts Association Trade Show (TNNA) offers a large display of AUG 15-15, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
more information: Denver Merchandise Mart, Davene Coutts, 451 East 58th Ave., # the newest trends of needlart products with nearly 400 designers, manufacturers,
Columbus, OH - The Aladdin Shrine Complex
4270, Denver, CO 80216. Telephone: 303-292-6278 ext. 5225; Fax: 303-297-8473; wholesalers, importers, publishers and distributors along with 90+ needlearts/
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
Email: info@denvermart.com; Website: www.denvermart.com. business classes to assist with continuing education. For more information: The
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
National NeedleArts Association, Rise’ Fulmer, Event Manager, 1100-H Brandywine
OCT 27-29, IFAI Expo
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
Blvd., Zanesville, OH 47301-7303. Telephone: 740-455-6773; Fax: 740-452-2552;
Orlando, FL - Orlando Convention Center
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
Email: rfulmer@offi nger.com; Website: www.tnna.org.
The largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. More than 8,000 industry SEP 3-3, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d o v e r 4 5 0 e x h i b i t o r s a r e e x p e c t e d t o d o b u s i n e s s d u r i n g I F A I E x p o . I F A I JAN 15-15, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex
Expo will showcase existing and emerging technologies in specialty fabrics-bringing Columbus, OH - The Aladdin Shrine Complex
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
together all levels of the value chain - from fi ber producer to end product manufacturer. Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Attendees can see new products and technology, keep current on industry trends and man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
issues; Examine the learn new design, manufacturing and marketing strategies; and Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
meet with specifi c companies. Hundreds of top suppliers unveil a dynamic showcase Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
of existing and emerging technologies in fabrics, equipment, components, fi ber, fi lms, SEP 17-17, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
chemicals and technical services. IFAI will again offer education and valuable marketing
JAN 16-16, Offi nger’s Handcrafted Marketplace
Fort Wayne, IA - Allen County Memorial Coliseum
t o o l k i t s t o c a p t u r e m a r k e t s h a r e w i t h s y m p o s i u m s t h a t i n f o r m a n d e d u c a t e m a n u f a c t u r e r s ,
Columbus, OH - Veteran’s Memorial Building
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
architects, engineers, designers, business leaders and industry professionals about
Wholesale Cash and Carry Trade Show featuring country, primitive, Americana, Folk
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
tested practices, design trends, award-winning case studies and business-boosting
Art, gifts and home decor. For more information: Offi nger Management Co., Gayla
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
strategies. For more information: Industrial Fabrics Association International, Todd
Fleming, 110 0 -H Brandy wine Blvd., Z anesville, OH 4 370 2. Telephone: 74 0 - 4 52- 4 5 41;
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
Lindemann, Vice President Conference Management, 1801 County Rd. B W, Roseville,
Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: gift@offi nger.com; Website: www.offi nger.com.
MN 55113. Telephone: 800-208-2615, 651-225-6918; Fax: 651-631-9334; Email:
OCT 15-15, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
ifaiexpo@ifai.com; Website: www.ifaiexpo.info.
FEB 23-25, ACC Craft Fair - Baltimore Winter
Columbus, OH - Aladdin Shrine Complex
Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Convention Center
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
NOV 1-5, The International Gift Exposition in The Smokies Craftspeople throughout the country display handmade items such as fi ber ceramics, man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood. For more information: American Craft Council,
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new
Bernadette, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859,
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
vendors. For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan
212-274-0630 ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; Email: council@craftcouncil.org;
Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608;
Website: www.craftcouncil.org. OCT 30-31, Offi nger’s Handcrafted Marketplace
Fax: 800-430-8448; Email: info@iges.us; Website: www.iges.us.
MAR 12-14, ACC Craft Fair - Atlanta
Columbus, OH - Ohio Expo Center (Celeste Center)
Wholesale Cash and Carry Trade Show. For more information: Offi nger Manage-
NOV 1-5, The Souvenir Super ShowTM Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome ment Co., Gayle Fleming, 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43702.
Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
Craftspeople throughout the country display handmade items such as ceramics,
Telephone: 740-452-4541; Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: gift@offinger.com;
This is the show that buyers from every state attend to fi nd new products and new
glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood. This show is open to the public. For more
Website: www.offi nger.com/handcrafted.
vendors. For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan
information: American Craft Council, Bernadette, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY
Mills / Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608;
10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859, 212-274-0630 ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; NOV 1-5, The International Gift Exposition in The Smokies
Fax: 800-430-8448; Email: info@iges.us; Website: www.iges.us.
Email: shows@craftcouncil.org; Website: www.craftcouncil.org. Sevierville, TN - The Sevierville Events Center
NOV 13-15, Norton’s Gatlinburg Apparel & Jewelry Market
MAR 13-14, Offi nger’s Handcrafted Marketplace
T h i s i s t h e s h o w t h a t b u y e r s f r o m e v e r y s t a t e a t t e n d t o fi n d n e w p r o d u c t s a n d n e w v e n d o r s .
For the wholesale trade only. For more information: M & M Gift Shows, Susan Mills /
Sevierville, TN - Sevierville Events Center at Bridgement
Columbus, OH - Ohio Expo Center
Jerry Mayer, P.O. Box 9412, Toledo, OH 43697-9412. Telephone: 800-430-7608; Fax:
This show features Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Apparel, Fashion Jewelry and
A cash and carry wholesale trade show featuring distinctive designs by top producers of
800-430-8448; Email: info@iges.us; Website: www.iges.us.
Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Gifts from all over the world. Wholesale Only,
handmade limited production crafts, gifts and furniture. For more information: Offi nger
Writing Orders, Immediate Delivery and Cash-and-Carry. Business License
Management Co., Gayla Fleming, 1100-H Brandywine Blvd., P.O. Box 3388, Zanesville, NOV 5-7, ACC Craft Fair - Charlotte
Required. For more information: The Norton Shows, Linda Norton, P.O. Box
OH 43702. Telephone: 740-452-4541; Fax: 740-452-2552; Email: gift@offi nger.com; Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Convention Center
265, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone: 865-436-6151; Fax: 865-436-6152;
Website: www.offi nger.com/handcrafted. Craftspeople from throughout the country display handmade items such as ceram-
Email: nortonshow@aol.com; Website: www.nortonshows.com.
MAR 19-19, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
ics, glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood. This venue also open to public. For more
information: American Craft Council, Bernadette, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY
Columbus, OH - The Aladdin Shrine Complex
10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859, 212-274-0630 ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650;
Automotive
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
Email: shows@craftcouncil.org; Website: www.craftcouncil.org.
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com; NOV 13-16, Smoky Mountain Fall Gift and Souvenir Show
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com. Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
NOV 2-5, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week / Automotive MAR 21-23, Smoky Mountain Spring Gift Show Spring
This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade only.
The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn national and
Aftermarket Products Expo Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more information: Smoky
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center This super show, geared to the souvenir and gift industry is open to the trade only. Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone:
AAPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, The longest running gift show in the Smokies. This show has drawn national and 800-441-7889, 865-436-4418; Fax: 865-436-2878; Email: ann@smokymtngiftshow.
Nevada, and is reserved for automotive industry professionals. No other trade event or international gift show buyers to the Smokies for 43 years. For more information: Smoky com; Website: www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
trade show offers as many qualifi ed buyers and distributors from all segments of the Mountain Gift Show, Barbara Bright, P.O. Box 50, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone:
automotive aftermarket. More than 115,300* professionals from every corner of the 865-436-4418, 800-441-7889; Fax: 865-436-2878; Email: ann@smokymtngiftshow.
global automotive aftermarket community attended AAIW 2006 - more than 51,500* com; Website: www.smokymtngiftshow.com.
of them were buyers with purchasing power. More than 2,067 exhibitors displayed
Food Services, Beverage & Tobacco
their products at AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Event of the Year! For more
APR 21-21, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
information: William T. Glasgow, Inc., William Glasgow Sr. - Managing Director, 10729
Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex
W. 163rd Pl., Orlando Park, IL 60467. Telephone: 708-226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310;
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts-
Email: info@aapexshow.com; Website: www.aapexshow.com.
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013.
JAN 10-12, Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com; Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City Convention Center
NOV 2-5, SEMA /APEX Show Website: www.heritagemarkets.com. The Philadelphia National Candy Gift and Gourmet Show, America’s largest show
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Convention Center
dedicated to the retail confectioner, is sponsored by the Retail Confectioners As-
An international auto trade show specifi cally for specialty automotive, performance
MAY 20-20, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market sociation of Philadelphia. For more information: Retail Confectioners Association of
and racing parts and accessories including the import vehicles. For more information:
Medina, OH - Medina County Community Center Philadelphia, Inc., Maureen Walter, P.O. Box 496, Abington, PA 19001. Telephone:
CEM, Chuck Schwartz,. Telephone: 702-450-7662 ext. 104; Fax: 702-450-7732;
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Crafts- 888-CANDY-89; Fax: 215-884-6101; Email: showmgt@phillycandyshow.com;
Email: info@aapexshow.com; Website: www.aapexshow.com.
man. For more information: Heritage Markets,, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Website: www.phillycandyshow.com.
Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.com;
Website: www.heritagemarkets.com.
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