Midwest Show Roundup
Whether its country, crafts, or cash 'n carry, there's a show nearby to suit most buying needs.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 7/1/2003
Northvill, MIMICHIGAN GIFT MART
July 13–15
August 10–12
133 W. Main St.
Northville, MI 48167
(800) 886-6247
Show Producer: Michigan Association of Gift Sales
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Michigan Gift Mart, (800) 886-6247
ColumbusTHE COLUMBUS MARKETPLACE JULY SHOW
July 20–22
1999 Westbelt Drive
Columbus, OH 43228
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
THE COLUMBUS MARKETPLACE AUGUST SHOW
August 15–20
1999 Westbelt Drive
Columbus, OH 43228
THE COLUMBUS MARKETPLACE TEMPORARY SHOW
August 16–18
Embassy Suites Hotel
Dublin, Ohio
(800) 686-6278
www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com
Show Producer: Columbus Marketplace
Show Hours: MarketPlace, August 15–16 and 18–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; August 17, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Temporaries, August 16–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., August 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Special Events:
MarketPlace Country Fair in conjunction with the Ohio State Fair. August 15–16. Featuring country-related merchandise, fair food and fun, country concert and fair ticket giveaways.
Seminars
Seminars take place at 10 a.m. in the Seminar Room 358.
Saturday, August 16
Today's Country Styles. A discussion of how country style has evolved into various looks, highlights of trends in each look, and a showcase of products representing different looks.
Trend Track 2004
Sunday, August 17
Visual Display Trends. A discussion of the changing face of retail display. Speaker: Julie Smetzer.
Monday, August 18
Can Feng Shui Work for You? Learn the basic principles of this practice and how to make it work for you. Speaker: Joe Baer.
LOOK FOR: Shuttle service between the MarketPlace and the Embassy Suites Temporaries. Blue ribbon specials during the MarketPlace Country Fair.
OFFINGER'S HANDCRAFTED MARKETPLACE
August 16–17
Veteran's Memorial Building
300 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(740) 452-4541
Show Producer: Offinger Mgmt. Co.
Show Hours: August 16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. August 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
HERITAGE CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MARKET
August 15–17
Aladdin Shriner Complex
3850 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(717) 249-9404
Show Producer: Heritage Markets Traditional Wholesale Shows
Show Hours: August 15–16, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. August 17, 9 a.m.–noon.
Hotel Arrangements: Signature Inn, (614) 840-8111
Kansas CityKANSAS CITY GIFT MART
August 1–5, with temporaries September 19–22
6800 W. 115th St.
Overland Park, KS 66211
(800) 950-MART
Show Producer: Kansas City Gift Mart
Show Hours: August 1–4, 9 a.m.–
6 p.m. August 5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel: MDC Travel, (800) 730-1100
IndianapolisINDY GIFT MART
August 3–5
1220 Indianapolis Ave.
Lebanon, IN 46052
(317) 481-1955
Show Producer: Indiana Gift Mart
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
MinneapolisMINNEAPOLIS GIFT MART
August 8–13
September 29–30
10301 Bren Road W.
Minnetonka, MN 553343
MINNEAPOLIS GIFT/SOUVENIR TEMPORARIES
Radisson Hotel South
August 9–12
(800) 626-1298
Show Producer: Minneapolis Gift Mart
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Minneapolis Gift Mart, (800) 626-1298
Seminars
All seminars are held at the Four Seasons Café from 8:30–9:30 a.m. and include continental breakfast.
Saturday, August 9
Visual merchandising — Budget-minded Tactics for 2003 and Beyond. Speaker: Brian Dyches.
Sunday, August 10
Store Design and Layout Strategy for Greater Profits. Speaker: Brian Dyches.
Monday, August 11
Postal Products and Services —Delivering Small Business Success. Speaker: Janis Jablonski.
Tuesday, August 12
The Nuts and Bolts of Display. Speaker: Richard Milteer.
LOOK FOR: Free Early Bird Breakfast at the Four Seasons Café, August 13, 8–10 a.m. Shuttle service between the Gift Mart and the Radisson South Hotel.
