U.S. Trade Shows

This is not a complete list but these companies have been around a long time and are the bigger players/producers of trade shows. As a rule it is best to attend their main show and beware of the smaller regional ones that they offer. Show producers are selling real estate, and may try to sell you on a lesser attended show that may or may not be worth your time and money.

Wholesale Gift Shows:

These shows are the most inclusive in the range of products exhibited: home accents, giftware, furniture, design, art, stationary, bath and body products, etc.

Americasmart:  www.americasmart.com (their Atlanta show is one of the best)

George Little Management: www.glmshows.com (New York Gift Show, National Stationary Show, Extracts, and Surtex generally have higher buyer attendance.)

Wholesale Contemporary Craft Shows:

American Craft Council: www.craftcouncil.org
Rosen Shows: www.americancraft.com

Licensing:

Surtex- managed by GLM-see above. (surface design)
Licensing 2007: www.licensingshow.com (more cartoon format)

“Fine Art” Shows:

Art Expo: www.artexpo.com (prints and originals)
Decor expo: www.decor-expo.com (framing and prints)

Craft/Hobby and Scrapbooking:

Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) www.craftandhobby.org/
Memory Trends: www.memorytrends.com