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March 2008

ATLANTA
Atlanta Spring Gift, Accessories & Holiday Mkt. March 8-10, 2008
AmericasMart (800) ATL-MART www.americasmart.com

ATLANTA
Atlanta Fine Linen & Home Textiles Mkt. March 8-10, 2008
AmericasMart (800) ATL-MART www.americasmart.com

BOSTON
Spring Preview March 16-18, 2008
Northeast Market Center, Billerica, MA (800) 435-2775 www.thegiftcenter.com

CHICAGO
Intl. Home & Housewares Show March 16-18, 2008
McCormick Place (847) 292-4200 www.housewares.org

CHICAGO
The Chicago Mkt.: Living & Giving March 16-18, 2008
Chicago Merchandise Mart (312) 527-7560 www.merchandisemart.com

COLUMBUS, OH The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Mkt. March 14, 2008
Aladdin Shrine Complex (717) 249-9404 www.heritagemarkets.com

COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus MarketPlace Show March 14-18, 2008
Columbus MarketPlace (800) 686-MART www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com

COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus MarketPlace Show Temps March 14-18, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel (800) 686-MART

COLUMBUS, OH
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplace March 14-15, 2008
Veterans Memorial Bldg (740) 452-4541 www.offinger.com

COLUMBUS, OH
Memories Expo Ohio March 28-29, 2008
Ohio Expo Center (888) 878-8728 www.memoriesexpo.com

DALLAS
Dallas Intl. Gift & Home Accessories Mkt. March 27-30, 2008
Dallas Mkt. Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

SEVIERVILLE, TN
Norton's Apparel & Jewelry Mkt. March 1-3, 2008
Gatlinburg Convention Ctr. (865) 436-6151 www.nortonshows.com

SEVIERVILLE, TN
Norton's Gift & Variety Show March 1-3, 2008
Gatlinburg Convention Ctr. (865) 436-6151 www.nortonshows.com

HARTFORD, CT
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival March 28-30, 2008
Connecticut Expo Center (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafcrafts.com

HYANNIS, MA
Cape Cod Gift Show March 16-17, 2008
Sheraton Hyannis Hotel (239)-495-7344 www.capecodgiftshow.com

KANSAS CITY, KS
Kansas City Gift Mkt. March 14-17, 2008
Gift Mart, Overland Park, KS (800) 950-MART www.kcgiftmart.com

LAS VEGAS
ASD/AMD Variety Merchandise Show, Jewelry Show & Gift Expo March 2-5, 2008
Sands Expo Ctr., Mandalay Bay Convention Ctr., Mirage (800) 421-4511

LAS VEGAS
Natl. Halloween, Costume & Party Show March 16-19, 2008
Sands Expo & Convention Ctr., Rosemont, IL (800) 323-5462
www.transworldexhibits.com

LAS VEGAS
GlobalShop March 18-20, 2008
Sands Expo at the Venetian (800) 933-8735 www.globalshop.org

LOS ANGELES
CMC Fashion Market March 14-18, 2008
California Market Center (800) 272-SHOW www.californiamarketcenter.com

LOS ANGELES
Spring Gift and Home Furnishings Mkt. March 16-18, 2008
L.A. Mart (800) LA-MART-4 www.lamart.com

MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis Gift Show March 7-11, 2008
Gift Mart, Minnetonka, MN (800) 626-1298

MINNEAPOLIS
Temporary Exhibits March 8-11, 2008
Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington, MN (800) 626-1298 www.mplsgiftmart.com

MONTREAL, CANADA
Montreal Spring Gift Show March 2-5, 2008
Place Bonaventure, Montreal (888) 823-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
JA Intl. Jewelry Show March 9-11, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (877) 693-4478 www.ja-newyork.com

NEW YORK
Designer Day at 7W New York March 11, 2008
7 West 34th St. (212) 279-6063 www.7wnewyork.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma City Gift Show March 8-10, 2008
Cox Business Services Convention Ctr. (800) 951-1994 www.wmigiftshows.com

POMONA, CA
Western States Toy & Hobby Show March 8-11, 2008
Fairplex Building 4 (951)277- 1598 www.wthra.com

Portland, ME
New England Products Trade Show March 15-17, 2008
Portland Sports Center (800) 638-6787 www.nepts.com

SAN ANTONIO
Southwest's Premier Marketplace March 14-16, 2008
Freeman Coliseum (512) 261-4223 www.parkertradeshow.com

SAN FRANCISCO
Contemporary Crafts Mkt. March 8-9, 2008
Fort Mason Pavilions (808) 422-7362 www.craftsource.org

SOMERSET, NJ
Sugerloaf Crafts Festival March 7-9, 2008
Garden State Exhibit Ctr. (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafcrafts.com

VANCOUVER, CANADA
Vancouver Spring Gift Show, including By Hand March 9-11, 2008 B.C. Place Stadium, Vancouver (800) 633-8332 www.glmshows.com

Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Gift & Resort Merchandise Show March 2-4, 2008
Virginia Beach Convention Ctr. (678) 285-7469 www.urban-expo.com

April 2008

BALTIMORE
Decor Expo April 11-13, 2008
Baltimore Convention Ctr. (888) 608-5300 www.decor-expo.com

BALTIMORE
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival April 4-6, 2008
State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafcrafts.com

BALTIMORE
Boston Gift Show April 5-8, 2008
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

CHICAGO
NASFT Fancy Food Show April 27-29, 2008
McCormick Place (212) 482-6440 www.fancyfoodshows.com

CHICAGO
TransWorld Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Show April 10-13, 2008
Donald E. Stephens Convention Ctr., Rosemont, IL (800) 323-5462 www.transworldexhibits.com

COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus MarketPlace Show April 27-29, 2008
Columbus MarketPlace (800) 686-MART www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com

GETTYSBURG, PA
Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Mkt. April 23, 2008
Eisenhower Inn & Conference Ctr. (717) 249-9404 www.heritagemarkets.com

HIGH POINT, NC
High Point Market April 7-13, 2008
I.H.F.C. showrooms (336) 888-3700 www.ihfc.com Market Square, Plaza Suites

HONOLULU
Hawaii Merchandise Expo April 19-21, 2008
Blaisdell Exhibition Ctr. (800) 525-5275 www.douglastradeshows.com

LAS VEGAS
American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) April 26-28, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center (888) 427-2381 www.acrelasvegas.com

LOS ANGELES
Furniture & Accessory Mkt. April 25-27, 2008
Long Beach Convention Ctr. (800) 605-7440 www.kemexpo.com

MARLBOROUGH, MA
Buyers Cash & Carry Show New England April 27, 2008
Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Ctr. (717) 796-2377 www.marketsquareshows.com

MIAMI
Jewelers Intl. Showcase April 12-14, 2008
Convention Ctr., Miami Beach (561) 998-0205 www.jisshow.com

MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis Gift Show April 20-22, 2008
Gift Mart, Minnetonka, MN (800) 626-1298 www.mplsgiftmart.com

NEW YORK
The New York Tabletop Week at 7 W New York April 9-14, 2008
7 West 34th St. (212) 279-6063 www.7wnewyork.com

NEW YORK
New York Gift Cash & Carry Show April 3-5, 2008
Jacob K. Javits Convention Ctr. (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
New York Tabletop Mkt. April 12-15, 2008
41 Madison Ave. (212) 686-1203 www.41madison.com 230 Fifth Ave.

NOVI, MI
Sugarloaf Art Fair April 18-20, 2008
Rock Financial Showplace. (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafcrafts.com

Petrosky, MI
Gift, Gourmet & Souvenir Show April 19-21, 2008
North Central Michigan College (800) 482-1333 www.petoskeygiftshow.com/

Seattle
Spring Home Décor & Gift Show April 26-29, 2008
Pacific Market Ctr. (800) 433-1014 www.pacificmarketcenter.com

SECAUCUS, NJ
The Ireland Show April 19-22, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel (212) 371-3600 www.irelandshowsecaucus.com

TAMPA, FL
MSA Conference & Expo April 12-15, 2008
Tampa Convention Ctr. (303) 504-9223 www.museumdistrict.com

WASHINGTON, DC
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival April 4-6, 2008
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafscrafts.com

May 2008

ATLANTA
Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery Show May 6-8, 2008
AmericasMart (800) ATL-MART www.americasmart.com

ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City Variety Merchandise Show May 4-6, 2008
New Atlantic City Convention Ctr. (800) 421-4511 www.merchandisegroup.com

CALGARY, CANADA
Canadian Craft & Hobby Assn. Show May n/a, 2008
Big 4 Bldg. Stampede Grounds, Calgary (403) 291-0559 www.cdncraft.org

COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus MarketPlace Show May 18-19, 2008
Columbus MarketPlace (800) 686-MART www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com

EDISON, NJ
Edison Furniture & Decorative Accessory Mkt. May 18-19, 2008
New Jersey Convention Ctr. (800) 605-7440 www.kemexpo.com

FORT WAYNE, IN
Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market May 20, 2008
Allen County Memorial Coliseum (717) 249-9404 www.heritagemarkets.com

LAS VEGAS
Lightfair Intl. May 28-30, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center www.lightfair.com

Las Vegas
Gourmet Housewares Show May 6-8, 2008
Sands Expo and Convention Center (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com


Global Home Décor May 6-8, 2008
Sands Expo and Convention Center (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

Las Vegas
Global Home Textiles May 6-8, 2008
Sands Expo and Convention Center (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

MEDINA, OH
Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market May 22, 2008
Medina County Community Center (717) 249-9404 www.heritagemarkets.com

MEMPHIS
Mid-South Jewelry & Accessories Fair May 10-12, 2008 Memphis Cook Convention Ctr. (630) 241-9865 www.gift2jewelry.com

NEW ORLEANS
Intl. Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show May 17-20, 2008
Ernest N. Morial Convention Ctr. (800) 541-8171 www.gift2jewelry.com

NEW YORK
Intl. Contemporary Furniture Fair May 17-20, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
Surtex May 18-20, 2008 Javits Convention Ctr. (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
Natl. Stationery Show May 18-21, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
The Supply Side May 20-21, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (800) 272-SHOW www.glmshows.com

NEW YORK
The New York Stationery Week at 7 W New York May 18-21, 2008
7 West 34th St. (212) 279-6063 www.7wnewyork.com

NEW YORK
Stationery Show May 18-21, 2008
230 Fifth Ave. (800) 698-5617 www.230FifthAve.com

PORTLAND, OR
Portland Gift & Accessories Show May 31-June 3, 2008
Oregon Convention Ctr. (415) 346-6666 www.weshows.com

SAN FRANCISCO Mother's Day Sample Sale May 10, 2008 Giftcenter & Jewelrymart (415) 861-7733 www.gcjm.com

SOMERSET, NJ
Memories Expo New Jersey May 9-10, 2008
Garden State Exhibit & Convention Ctr. (888) 878-8728 www.memoriesexpo.com

WASHINGTON, DC
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival May 2-4, 2008
Dulles Expo Ctr., Chantilly, VA (800) 210-9900 www.sugarloafcrafts.com

June 2008

BILOXI/JACKSON, MS
Wholesale Gift Show June 28-30, 2008
Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Ctr (800) 951-1994 www.wmigiftshows.com

BOSTON
Mid-Year Sample Sale June 6-7, 2008
Northeast Market Center, Billerica, MA (800) 435-2775 www.thegiftcenter.com

BOSTON
Children's Preview show event June 9, 2008
Northeast Market Center, Billerica, MA (800) 435-2775 www.thegiftcenter.com

BOSTON
Summer Holiday Show June 21-25, 200
8 Northeast Market Center, Billerica, MA (800) 435-2775 www.thegiftcenter.com

CHARLOTTE, NC
Charlotte Gift Show June 28-30, 2008
Charlotte Merchandise Mart (704) 377-5881 www.charlottegiftshow.com

COLUMBUS Columbus MarketPlace Show June 20-24, 2008
Columbus MarketPlace (800) 686-MART www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com

COLUMBUS
TNNA Trade Show June 7-9, 2008
Greater Columbus Convention Ctr. (800) 889-8662 www.tnna.org

DALLAS
Total Home & Gift Market June 18-24, 2008
Dallas Market Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

DALLAS
Holiday & Home Expo (showrooms) June 18-24, 2008
Dallas Market Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

DALLAS
Holiday & Home Expo temps June 19-23, 2008
Dallas Market Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

DALLAS
Intl. Lighting & Accessories Mkt. June 19-22, 2008
Dallas Market Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

DALLAS
F!nds June 20-23, 2008
Dallas Market Ctr. (800) DAL-MKTS www.dallasmarketcenter.com

DENVER
Market Days June 1-3, 2008
Denver Merchandise Mart (800) 289-6278 www.denvermart.com

DENVER
Intl. New Age Trade Show West June 23-25, 2008
Denver Merchandise Mart (800) 710-8859 www.inats.com

SEVIERVILLE, TN
Norton's Apparel & Jewelry Mkt. June 7-9, 2008
Gatlinburg Convention Ctr. (865) 436-6151 www.nortonshows.com

JACKSON, MS
The Mississippi Wholesale Show June 5-6, 2008
Mississippi Trademart, (888) 886-3323 www.mississippimarket.org

KANSAS CITY
Kansas City Gift Mkt. June 6-10, 2008
Gift Mart, Overland Park, KS (800) 950-MART www.kcgiftmart.com

LAS VEGAS
IDEX Las Vegas June 29-July 1, 2008 Rio Suites Hotel & Casino (770) 946-8014 www.dollexpo.com

MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis Gift Show June 8-10, 2008
Gift Mart, Minnetonka, MN (800) 626-1298 www.mplsgiftmart.com

NEW YORK
Designer Day at 7W New York June 10, 2008
7 West 34th St. (212) 279-6063 www.7wnewyork.com

NEW YORK
General Merchandise Market June n/a, 2008
230 Fifth Ave. (800) 698-5617 www.230FifthAve.com

NEW YORK
Licensing Intl. June 10-12, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (203) 882-1300 www.licensingshow.com

NEW YORK
NASFT Fancy Food Show June 29-July 1, 2008
Javits Convention Ctr. (212) 482-6440 www.fancyfoodshows.com

PHILADELPHIA
Buyers Cash & Carry Show Valley Forge June 24, 2008
Valley Forge Convention Ctr., King of Prussia (717) 796-2377 www.marketsquareshows.com

PHILADELPHIA
Market Square Traditional Wholesale Show June 26-28, 2008
Valley Forge Convention Ctr., King of Prussia (717) 796-2377 www.marketsquareshows.com

READING, PA
Craftsmen's Marketplace June 12-14, 2008
Greater Reading Expo Ctr (888) 534-3789 www.craftsmensmarketplace.com

SAN ANTONIO
Southwest's Premier Marketplace June 13-15, 2008
Freeman Coliseum (512) 261-4223 www.parkertradeshow.com

SAN FRANCISCO
GiftCenter & Jewelrymart Mini Market Days June 2-3, 2008
Giftcenter & Jewelrymart (415) 861-7733 www.gcjm.com

SANTA MONICA, CA
Contemporary Crafts Mkt. June 6-8, 2008
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (808) 422-7362 www.craftsource.org

July to December 2008 Shows will be added soon

Gift Markets:

Atlanta 404-220-3000
Boston 781-275-2775
Charlotte 704-377-5881
Chicago 312-527-4141
Columbus 800-686-MART
Dallas 214-655-6100
Denver 800-289-6278
Detroit 800-886-6247
Indianapolis 765-482-4699
Kansas City 800-950-MART
Los Angeles 800-LAMART4
Miami 305-261-2900
Minneapolis 800-626-1298
New York 212-684-3200
San Francisco 800-346-1212

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Professional Womens Expo
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ABC Directory of Arts & Crafts Events - National Listings

Choices for Craftsmen & Artists - Shows in CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA or VT

Mid-Atlantic Craft Shows - for PA, NY, NJ, MD, DE, & VA

Sunshine Artist - America's premier show and festival publication

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