Wide Open Showplaces
Midwest markets offer a selection of merchandise as broad and diverse as the region they represent.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 1/1/2002
ColumbusTHE COLUMBUS MARKETPLACE
January 18–23
February 17–19
March 15–19
1999 Westbelt Dr.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 876-2719
OFFINGER'S HANDCRAFTED MARKETPLACE
January 19–20
March 14–15
Veterans Memorial Building
300 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(740) 452-4541
For travel, call Carlson Wagonlit/ Offinger Travel at (800) 878-6767.
HERITAGE MARKET CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MARKET
January 18–20
Aladdin Shrine Complex
3850 Stetzler Rd.
Columbus, OH 43202
(717) 249-9404
Northville, MIMICHIGAN GIFT MART
January 6–8
February 3–5
133 W. Main St.
Northville, MI 48167
(800) 886-6247
MadisonMARKET SQUARE MIDWEST
MID-AMERICA GIFT MARKET
January 6–8
Aliant Energy Center
1919 Expo Way
Madison, WI 53713
(717) 796-2377
Show Producer: Market Square Associates
Product Ranges: Market Square will feature traditional handmade crafts, folk art, one-of-a-kind originals, furniture, and accessories. The Mid-America Gift Market features greeting cards, stationery, decorative accessories, seasonal items, and souvenirs.
For travel arrangements, call Priority Travel at (888) 796-9991.
IndianapolisINDY GIFT MART
January 6–8
February 24–26
1220 Indianapolis Ave.
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-4699
Look For: The February Indy Mart will feature a Temporaries section that runs concurrently with the permanent showroom dates.
Kansas CityKANSAS CITY GIFT MART
January 18–20
March 15–18
6800 W. 115th St.
Overland Park, KS
(800) 950-MART
Seminars
- New Buyers Orientation. January 19–20, 1 p.m., room 449. Speakers: Cathy Scholin and Ron Bettinger
- Merchandising & Display. January 20, 8:30 a.m. in room 449. Speakers: Dan Meiners and Cathy Scholin
MINNEAPOLIS GIFT MART
January 9–13
March 8–13
10301 Bren Rd. West
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(800) 626-1298
Special Event: Buyers' Breakfast at the Four Seasons Cafe. Wednesday, January 23, 8–10 a.m.
Seminars
- Roundtable discussions. January 19–20, 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Four Seasons Cafe. Led by the Encompas Group.
- Floral Design Seminar. January 21, 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Four Seasons Cafe. Featuring designers from Meravic and Sullivan Wholesalers.
- "Merchandising in the Retail Business." January 22, 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Four Seasons Cafe.
Speaker: Richard Milteer.
Look For: There will be a satellite show at the Radisson South Hotel, March 9–12, concurrent with the March Mart schedule.
