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APR 15-18, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion &
Accessories (JF&A) Spring APR 23-25, Great American Gem Show
APRIL
Chicago, IL - Donald E. Stephens
“InterGem”
Convention Center
Overland Park, KS - Overland Park
Show features all types of jewelry including gold, platinum,
Convention Center
silver, diamonds and gemstones. Fashion including sports-
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
wear, furs, leather apparel and neckwear. Accessories such
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
APR 11-12, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
as belts, scarves, handbags, sunglasses, wallets, watches and
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
Minneapolis, MN - Ramada Inn Mall of America
eye wear. Home decor including giftware, cookware, house-
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
wares and gourmet food. Pre-registration is FREE. On-site
and Convention Center
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
registration is $5. For further information: TransWorld Ex-
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip-
family or oneself. For further information: International
hibits, Inc., 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld, IL 60093. Telephone:
ment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
847-446-8434, 800-323-5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Email:
WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
info@tweshows.com; Website:
www.tweshows.com.
CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary
APR 16-18, ACC Craft Fair - St. Paul
Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098.
APR 24-26, Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email: info@
St. Paul, MN - River Centre
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Merchandise Mart
glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
Craftspeople throughout the country display handmade items
This show is a wholesale trade show for buyers of gifts,
such as fi ber ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, metal & wood.
jewelry, housewares, silk fl owers, stationery, toys, and much
APR 12-14, Los Angeles International Textile Show
This venue is open to the public. For further information:
more. For further information: Michael Stephens, Mahone
Bernadette, American Craft Council, 72 Spring Street, New
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
Associates, 800 Briarcreek Rd., Ste. BB503, Charlotte, NC
York, NY 10012. Telephone: 800-724-0859, 212-274-0630
As the largest textile show in North America, the Los
28205. Telephone: 704-377-5881; Fax: 704-358-9115; Email:
ext. 252; Fax: 212-274-0650; Email: shows@craftcouncil.
Angeles International Textile Show showcases more than
michael@charlottegiftshow.com; Website: www.charlot-
org; Website:
www.craftcouncil.org.
350 exhibitors representing over 600 lines, located in a
tegiftshow.com.
combination of permanent showrooms and temporary exhibit
APR 16-18, America’s Family Pet Expo
space throughout the California Market Center (CMC). This
APR 24-26, Mid-South Jewelry &
multinational representation of apparel and home furnish-
Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair & Event Center
Accessories - Spring
ings lines will include product from the United States and
For the pet loving public (over 40,000 people in attendance).
Memphis, TN - Memphis Cook Convention Center
foreign markets including Canada, Europe, the Pacifi c Rim,
Dogs, cats, birds, fi sh, reptiles, pigs, llamas and more! The
For The Trade Only - Cash & Carry Gift, Fashion, Acces-
India and South America. For further information: Chelsea
purpose of this show is to bring together all elements of
sories, & Jewelry Show. For further information: David
Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, California Mart, 110
the companion animal world and to promote responsible
Harrington, Show Manager, Helen Brett Enterprises, 5111
E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-
pet ownership. Demonstrations, speakers, product exhibits,
Academy Dr., Lisle, IL 60532. Telephone: 800-541-8171,
mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
hobbyist shows and contests. For further information: Kathy
630-241-9865 ext. 22; Fax: 630-241-9870; Email: dhar-
cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.
Branson, World Wide Pet Industry Association, 135 Lemon
rington@helenbrett.com; Website:
www.gift2jewelry.com.
californiamarketcenter.com.
Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. Telephone: 626-447-2222; Fax:
626-447-8350; Email:
info@wwpia.org; Website: www.
APR 13-15, April Midwest Market Days™
petexpooc.com.
APR 24-27, NACDS Annual Meeting
Des Plaines, IL - TransWorld Merchandise Center
Palm Beach, FL - The Breakers
APR 16-18, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
The Midwest Market Days trade show attracts Buyers
The industry’s “fi nest front-end trade show” is designed
from independent retailers, mass merchants and wholesale
Trade Show
to meet the marketing and merchandising needs of both
distributors enjoy the concise, comfortable, casual buying Detroit, MI - Embassy Suites/Lovinia/Novi
NACDS retailer and supplier members by offering a produc-
atmosphere. View thousands of closeout and direct import This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equip-
tive atmosphere in which to discuss business issues, conduct
general merchandise items across a wide variety of product ment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE
product reviews, and introduce new products. At the heart of
categories. Spend more time with vendors buying and WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE
this conference is the exhibit hall featuring more than 1,000
viewing product rather than walking endlessly, in a huge CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
exhibiting companies in 13 different product categories.
convention center. For further information: TransWorld CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary
Retailers include Chain Drug Stores, Supermarkets, Mass
Merchandise Center, Inc., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1540, Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098.
Merchants, Convenience & Specialty Stores and Interna-
Chicago, IL 60606. Telephone: 312-201-3800; Fax: 312-201- Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email: info@
tional Retailers. Further details may be obtained by visiting
3803; Website:
www.twmerchcenter.com. glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
our website at
www.nacds.org. For further information:
Roy McGrath, NACDS, 413 North Lee St., Alexandria, VA
APR 13-15, Material World APR 16-18, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
22313-1480. Telephone: 703-549-3001; Fax: 703-684-3969;
Email:
rmcgrath@nacds.org; Website:
www.nacds.org.
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
Gem”
International fabric, trim, sourcing & packaging event. For
Houston, TX - Reliant Center at Reliant Park APR 28-30, NAMA One Show
further information: Betty Webb-Moore, Urban Expositions,
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
1395 South Marietta Pkwy., Bldg. 400, Ste. 210, Marietta
Chicago, IL - McCormick Place
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
GA 30067. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469;
A national convention with meetings, seminars and exhibits
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
Website:
www.urban-expo.com.
for vending, offi ce coffee service, and contract foodservice
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
industries. For further information: Sue Ralston, National
APR 13-15, Midwest Market Days Chicago
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
Automatic Merchandising Association, 20 N. Wacker Dr.,
family or oneself. For further information: International
Ste. 3500, Chicago, IL 60606. Telephone: 312-346-0370;
River Grove, IL - Regent Showroom, 8999 Palmer St. Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Fax: 312-704-4140; Email:
sralston@vending.org; Website:
The Midwest Market Days trade show is conveniently located MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
www.vending.org,
www.namaexpo.org.
in the Midwest only 10 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
International Airport. Buyers from independent retailers, mass
APR 29 - MAY 2, Great American Gem
merchants and wholesale distributors enjoy the concise, com-
APR 21-21, The Heritage Cash & Carry
fortable, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of close-
Show “InterGem”
out and direct import general merchandise items across a wide
Wholesale Market
Dallas, TX - Dallas Market Hall
variety of product categories. Spend more time with vendors
Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
buying and viewing product rather than walking endlessly, in a
Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
huge convention center. We provide complimentary breakfast
America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heri-
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
and buffet lunch to all buyers and shuttle transportation to
tage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone:
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
other participating showroom locations just minutes away.
717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@aol.
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
For further information: Ken Soeris or Sandy Drelich, Regent
com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
family or oneself. For further information: International
Products Corp., 8999 Palmer St., River Grove, IL 60171. Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Telephone: 708-583-1000; Fax: 708-583-1400; Email: sales@
APR 23-25, Great American Gem Show MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
regentproducts.com; Website:
www.midwestmarketdays.com.
“InterGem”
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
APR 13-15, SPREE East Specialty Retail Entre-
Milwaukee, WI - Wisconsin Exposition Center
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
APR 29 - MAY 2, Great American Gem
preneur Expo & Conference found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Show “InterGem”
Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay, Resort & Casino
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Convention Center
The show for the $12 billion cart & kiosk industry, the fastest
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be
growing segment of retail today. SPREE offers one-stop shop-
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show.
ping for specialty retailers looking for products, locations and
family or oneself. For further information: International
Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing
services. As an exhibitor you will have the unique opportunity
Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
to meet face-to-face with both established retailers and entre-
MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends,
preneurs who are interested in starting a retail venture. For
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
family or oneself. For further information: International
further information: Sally Miller, Specialty Retail Report, 195 Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville,
Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. Telephone: 800-936- MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
6297, 781-312-1055; Fax: 888-213-1857, 781-829-1042; Email: Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
info@spreeshow.com; Website:
www.spreeshow.com.
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