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FEBRUARY
MAR 7-9, International Beauty Show - New York MAR 14-15, The Cape Cod & New England
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Gift Show
This show features hair, nail, as well as makeup programs
Lincoln, RI - Twin River Casino & Event Center
covering every aspect of the beauty industry. IBS offers
Trade show offering coastal gifts and resort merchandise.
FEB 28 - MAR 3, ASD Las Vegas
something for everyone - cutting, coloring, long hairdress-
This show will appeal especially to sales reps, manufactur-
ing, skin/body, nails, business, booth renters, forum,
Las Vegas, NV - Sands Expo Center / Las Vegas
ers, distributors and buyers of resort, nautical and coastal
multicultural - You name it! For further information: Dana
themed merchandise. For further information: Excel Show
Convention Center
Lupton, Group Show Director, Questex Media Group, 757
Management Co., P.O. Box 1921, Bonita Springs, FL 34133.
The ASD/AMD Trade Show in Las Vegas is the largest
Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Telephone:
Telephone: 239-495-7344; Fax: 239-498-9993; Email:
wholesale variety and general merchandise show in the
800-427-2420, 212-895-8237; Fax: 212-895-8209; Email:
excelshows@hotmail.com; Website: www.capecodneweng-
country, featuring tens of thousands of unique products in
dlupton@questex.com; Website:
www.ibsnewyork.com.
landgiftshow.com.
hundreds of popular categories in every price point. The
ASD/AMD Trade Show - Las Vegas is held in conjunction MAR 7-10, Montreal Spring Gift Show
MAR 14-16, Gift & Home Furnishings Market at
with the Las Vegas Gift Expo @ the Las Vegas Convention Montreal, Canada, PQ - Place Bonaventure
Center and the ASD/AMD Jewelry Show @ The Mirage. For
the L.A. Mart
Exhibition Hall
further information: Lori Higgins, Nielsen Business Media,
Distributors, importers, manufacturers and agents of
Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart
11835 West Olympic, Suite 550E, Los Angeles, CA 90064-
giftware from all over the country will be displaying at this
The L.A. Mart is the prominent center for gift and home
5810. Telephone: 310-481-7324; Fax: 310-481-1937; Email:
trade show. For further information: Bianca Kennedy, Show
furnishings products in the Western United States. With
lori.higgins@nielsen.com; Website:
www.asdamd.com.
Manager, dmg World Media-Producer, 180 Duncan Mill Rd.,
nearly 300 showrooms encompassing 724,000 square feet of
4th Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 1Z6. Telephone: 416-
showroom space, the L.A. Mart is dedicated to showcasing
385-1870, 888-823-7469; Fax: 416-385-1851; Website: www.
a wide array of lifestyle merchandise including gifts, fi ne
montrealgiftshow.com.
furniture and home decor, decorative accessories, tabletop,
MARCH
stationery, collectibles, holiday ideas, gourmet foods, fl oral,
MAR 10-12, IALEI Fun Expo
linens, paper products, bath & body items, apparel, children’s
giftware and handcrafted products. For further information:
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center
Marketing Director, L.A. Mart, 1933 S. Broadway, Ste. 542,
Showcase for products and services geared toward amuse-
Los Angeles, CA 90007. Telephone: 800-LAMART4, 213-
MAR 5-7, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
ment parks and attractions, themed entertainment and
763-5800; Fax: 213-763-5881; Email:
movelle@lamart.com;
family entertainment facilities. For further information:
Denver, CO - Denver Merchandise Mart (Pavilion
Website:
www.lamart.com.
William Glasgow, International Association for the Leisure
Building+ & Entertainment Industry, 10729 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park,
MAR 14-16, International Housewares Show
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be IL 60467. Telephone: 888-FUN-EXPO (386-3976), 708-
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. 226-1300; Fax: 708-226-1310; Email:
wtglasgow@aol.com,
Chicago, IL - McCormick Place Complex
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
info@wtglasgow.com; Website:
www.funexpo.com.
This annual show features exhibits from manufacturers and
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
representatives of housewares and consumer products from
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
MAR 12-14, ACC Craft Fair - Atlanta
the United States and thirty-seven other countries, and at-
family or oneself. For further information: International
tracts over 50,000 attendees. For further information: Sharon
Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Fulton, International Housewares Association, 6400 Shafer
Craftspeople throughout the country display handmade items
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
Court, Ste. 650, Rosemont, IL 60018. Telephone: 847-292-
such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood.
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
4200; Fax: 847-292-4211; Email: preyonlds@housewares.
This show is open to the public. For further information:
org; Website:
www.housewares.org.
MAR 6-7, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Bernadette, American Craft Council, 72 Spring Street, New
York, NY 10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859, 212-274-0630
MAR 16-24, Caribbean Gift & Variety
Southfi eld, MI - Southfi eld Municipal Complex ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; Email: shows@craftcouncil.
Pavilion org; Website:
www.craftcouncil.org.
Merchandise Show
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
San Juan, PR - New Puerto Rico Convention Center
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. MAR 12-14, Great American Gem Show
Manufacturers, Representatives and Distributors of gifts and
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
“InterGem”
jewelry among other products will cater to Puerto Rican and
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
Caribbean stores.
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Columbus, OH - Veterans Memorial
For further information: William Kaba, Trade Show of the
family or oneself. For further information: International
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
Caribbean, Inc., P.O. Box 366232, San Juan, PR 00936-6232.
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
Telephone: 787-781-3050; Fax: 787-781-2022; Email: info@
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
tsc-pr.com; Website:
www.caribbeangiftandcraft.com.
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
MAR 18-21, Dallas Apparel & Accessories
MAR 6-8, Atlanta Jewelry Show
family or oneself. For further information: International
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Center
Atlanta, GA - Cobb Galleria
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
A showcase for some 14,000 lines of women’s and children’s
Fine Jewelry Trade Show Open to the Trade Only. For fur-
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
apparel and accessories. For further information: Pat Zajac
ther information: Carol Young, Southern Jewelry Travelers
- Senior Director, Communications, Dallas Market Center,
Association, 4 Executive Park Dr., Ste. 1202, Atlanta, GA
MAR 12-14, Great American Gem Show
2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone:
30329. Telephone: 800-241-0399, 404-634-3434; Fax: 404-
214-583-8792, 800-325-6587; Fax: 214-749-5458; Email:
634-4663; Email:
info@atlantajewelryshow.com; Website:
“InterGem”
pzajac@dmcmail.com; Website: www.dallasmarketcenter.
www.atlantajewelryshow.com. Seattle, WA - Qwest Field
com.
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
MAR 6-8, Norton’s Gatlinburg Apparel found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
MAR 18-24, International Vision Expo East
& Jewelry Market
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
New York, NY - The Jacob K. Javits
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
Sevierville, TN - Sevierville Events Center at
Convention Center
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
International Vision Expo is the largest fashion and technol-
Bridgement family or oneself. For further information: International
ogy event for Eyecare professionals in the Americas. It
This show features Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Apparel, Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
provides your best opportunity to discover the latest in eye-
Fashion Jewelry and Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Gifts MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
wear and advanced Eyecare technology, along with the most
from all over the world. Wholesale Only, Writing Orders, Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
comprehensive accredited continuing education program
Immediate Delivery and Cash-and-Carry. Business License
Required. For further information: Linda Norton, The Nor- MAR 13-15, Atlanta Spring Gift, Accessories &
available to all disciplines within the Eyecare profession.
For further information: Reed Exhibitions, 383 Main Ave.,
ton Shows, P.O. Box 265, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone:
Holiday Market Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: 800-811-7151, 203-840-
865-436-6151; Fax: 865-436-6152; Email: nortonshow@aol.
com; Website:
www.nortonshows.com.
Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta
5610; Fax: 203-840-9590; Email:
inquiry@visionexpo.com;
Wholesale Order-writing market with general gift, home
Website:
www.visionexpoeast.com.
MAR 6-8, Norton’s Gatlinburg Gift &
furnishings, jewelry, fashion accessories, garden, bath
Variety Show
and body product, children’s product. Also jewelry cash &
MAR 19-19, The Heritage Cash & Carry
carry section. For further information: Mary Ellen Jackson,
Wholesale Market
Sevierville, TN - Sevierville Events Center at AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. N.W., Ste. 2200,
Columbus, OH - The Aladdin Shrine Complex
Bridgement
Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-220-2234; Fax: 678-
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from
This show features Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Apparel,
686-5188; Email:
mjackson@americasmart.com; Website:
America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heri-
Fashion Jewelry and Accessories, Fine Jewelry and Gifts
www.americasmart.com.
tage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone:
from all over the world. Wholesale Only, Writing Orders,
717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.
Immediate Delivery and Cash-and-Carry. Business License
com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
Required. For further information: Linda Norton, The Nor-
ton Shows, P.O. Box 265, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Telephone:
865-436-6151; Fax: 865-436-6152; Email: nortonshow@aol.
com; Website:
www.nortonshows.com.
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