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MAR 21-24, Boston Gift Show
Boston, MA - Boston Convention and Exhibition
APRIL
Center (Hall C)
MARCH
The Boston Gift Show is a semiannual regional show.
Exhibitors include manufacturers and distributors of
APR 2-4, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
stationery, gourmet products and foods, general gifts, toys,
Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
personal accessories, and much more. For further informa-
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
MAR 19-21, Great American Gem Show tion: Erica Guess, Show Manager, Urban Expositions, 1690
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
“InterGem”
Roberts Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone:
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
678-285-3976 ext. 347, 678-285-3976, 1-800-318-2238; Fax:
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
Collinsville, IL - Gateway Center
678-285-7469; Website:
www.bostongiftshow.com, www.
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
urban-expo.com.
family or oneself. For further information: International
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
MAR 24-28, Northwest SPORTSHOW
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis Convention Center
family or oneself. For further information: International
This highly attended show features various recreational
APR 3-5, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
services and products including boats, RV’s, sporting goods,
Minneapolis, MN - Hyatt Regency - 1300 Nicollet Mall
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
fi shing equipment, travel and vacation planning. For further
Manufacturer’s reps in the men’s, women’s and children’s
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
information: Jennifer Thompson, NMMA, 331 2nd Ave.
Suite 701, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Telephone: 612-332-
apparel fi eld and related accessories will be on hand to
MAR 19-21, Great American Gem Show
8330; Fax: 612-827-1424; Email:
jthompson@nmma.org;
display their lines and take orders. For further information:
Website:
www.northwestsportshow.com.
Debbie Higgins, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors, 3001 Hyatt
“InterGem” Merchandise Mart, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Portland, OR - Double Tree Hotel Lloyd Center MAR 25-28, TransWorld’s Annual Halloween &
55403. Telephone: 800-272-6972, 612-333-5219; Fax: 612-
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
Attractions Show
333-5226; Email:
northstarfashion@aol.com; Website: www.
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
northstarfashion.com.
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
St. Louis, MO - America’s Center
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
An intimate regional version of the National Halloween,
APR 8-10, International Sign Expo
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Costume & Party Show. Featuring all types of costumes,
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center
family or oneself. For further information: International
make-up, haunted house supplies, decorations, balloons,
Digital Printing, Electronic message centers and all compo-
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
disposable paper/plastic goods, novelties, candy and other
nents necessary in the manufacture of on-premise signage of
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
categories for Halloween, holidays, birthdays and other
all types. For further information: Janay Rickwalder, Com-
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
special occasions. Runs concurrent with the National Hal-
munications & Marketing Director, International Sign As-
loween, Costume & Party Show. For further information:
sociation, 707 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1911.
MAR 19-21, GTS Greensboro Importers &
TransWorld Exhibits, Inc., 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld, IL
Telephone: 703-836-4012; Fax: 703-836-8353; Email: janay.
60093. Telephone: 847-446-8434, 800-323-5462; Fax:
Wholesalers Jewelry & Accessories Expo
rickwalder@signs.org; Website:
www.signexpo.org.
847-446-3523; Email:
info@tweshows.com; Website: www.
Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
tweshows.com.
APR 9-11, Great American Gem Show
Wholesale Trade Expo- Jewelry, Accessories, Apparel, &
Beads. For further information: Bob Siddiqui, Golden Trian- MAR 26-27, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
“InterGem”
gle Show, P.O. Box 4163, Alpharetta, GA 30023. Telephone:
Trade Show
San Mateo, CA - San Mateo County Expo Center
770-410-9771; Fax: 866-807-0808; Email: goldentriangle- Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
show@comcast.net; Website:
www.gtshows.com.
West Springfi eld, MA - Eastern States Exposition
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip-
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
MAR 19-22, Kansas City Gift Show
ment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE
Overland Park, KS - Kansas City Gift Mart
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
Featuring many handcrafted product lines such as giftware,
family or oneself. For further information: International
CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary
fi ne art, country accents, seasonal decor, and collectibles,
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098.
folk art, wearables, garden items, gourmet foods and popular
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email: info@
merchandise from candles to music shown by individual
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
exhibitors, regional and national sales representatives.
For further information: Kansas City Gift Mart Inc., 6800
MAR 26-28, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
APR 9-11, Great American Gem Show
West 115 St., Overland Park, KS 66211. Telephone: 913-491-
6688; Fax: 913-491-1279; Email: j.furney@kcmarketcenter.
Gem”
“InterGem”
Austin, TX - Lester Palmer Event Center Hall
com; Website:
www.kcgiftmart.com. Scottsdale, AZ - WestWorld of Scottsdale
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
MAR 19-23, L.A. Market Week Young Men’s
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
Urban & Suburban Apparel Markets
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Young men’s urban & suburban apparel markets. For further
family or oneself. For further information: International
family or oneself. For further information: International
information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager,
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079.
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax:
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.
com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
MAR 26-28, Great American Gem Show
APR 10-12, Atlanta Women’s & Children’s
MAR 19-23, Los Angeles Gift & Home
“InterGem”
Apparel/Accessories Market
Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta
Accessories Market
Cleveland, OH - I-X Center
Fashion takes a new runway staged and spot lit for design
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
innovation this April at AmericasMart®-Atlanta. It’s where
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
The showroom facilities’ top fi ve fl oors featured gifts,
contemporary collections meet designer/bridge creations for
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
home décor, decorative accessories, furniture, rugs, garden
top retailers on a new path to fashion, as only AmericasMart
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
accessories, fl oral, tabletop, toys, books, frames, candles,
can defi ne it AmericasMart PREMIERE: The New Interna-
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
aromatherapy, cards, games, holiday, specialty and seasonal
tional Show for Juried Apparel Collection. For further in-
family or oneself. For further information: International
items. For further information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior
formation: Mary Ellen Jackson, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Tradeshow Manager, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los
Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone:
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278),
404-220-2234; Fax: 404-220-2299; Email: mjackson@
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@
americasmart.com; Website:
www.americasmart.com.
californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.californiamar-
MAR 27-29, GTS Florida Importers & Wholesal-
ketcenter.com.
ers Jewelry & Apparel Expo
MAR 19-23, Los Angeles Shoe Show Kissimmee, FL - Osceola Heritage Park - Exhibi-
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center tion Hall
Showcases hundreds of premier footwear collections from Wholesale Trade Expo- Jewelry, Accessories, Apparel, &
burgeoning labels and established brands. For further Beads. For further information: Bob Siddiqui, Golden Trian-
information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, gle Show, P.O. Box 4163, Alpharetta, GA 30023. Telephone:
California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. 770-410-9771; Fax: 866-807-0808; Email: goldentriangle-
Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax:
show@comcast.net; Website:
www.gtshows.com.
213-630-3708; Email: cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.
com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
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