East Coast Summer Show Sizzle
From a Boston anniversary to a Washington river cruise, gift and craft shows celebrate this summer.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 7/1/2003
MassachusettsSUMMER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
July 12–16
AUTUMN PREVIEW
September 21–23
The Center
59 Middlesex Tpke.
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 435-2775
Show Producer: The Center Association
Show Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
BOSTON GIFT SHOW
September 6–9
Bayside Exposition Center
200 Mount Vernon Street
Boston 02125
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producer: George Little Mgmt.
Show Hours: September 6–8, 9:30 a.m.– 6 p.m. September 9, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Special Event: 75th Anniversary — Boston Harbor Cruise. Saturday, September 9. Boarding, 6:30 p.m.; cruise, 7–10 p.m. $40. Include dinner and live entertainment.
Seminars
Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 on site.
Saturday, September 9
New Buyer Orientation. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Includes handbook.
Building a Bigger Basket Business. 1–2 p.m. Practical how-to's.
Sunday, September 10
Trend Tracking: Secrets of a Trends Expert. 10:30–11:30 a.m. .
PennsylvaniaPHILADELPHIA GIFT SHOW
July 20–23
Fort Washington Expo Center
1100 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(687) 285-3976
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: July 20–22, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Special Event: Show Party. Monday, July 21. 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Fort Washington.
Seminars
Sunday, July 20
Retailing 101: Step-by-Step. Avoid-ing the Pitfalls. 9:30– 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason.
How the Pros Do It: Holiday Display Ideas on a Budget. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.
Monday, July 21
Red Hot Christmas Trends. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi.
Fantastic Fall and Holiday Baskets. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.
Gift Basket Marketing Strategies. 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.
LOOK FOR: Candle signing with Cheryl Steubing of A Cheerful Giver, booth 1309, Monday, July 21, noon–2 p.m.
BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT
July 11–13
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia 19107
(800) 432-7238
Show Producer: The Rosen Group
Show Hours: July 11–12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. July 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: The Rosen Group, (800) 432-7238 x211
Special Events:
Hullabazoo Party. Friday, July 11, 8p.m.–midnight. Philadelphia Zoo. $10.
2003 Top 100 Retailers of American Craft Awards. Saturday, July 12, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Seminars
Friday, July 11
Art of the Deal: Exclusivity. 8–9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 12
How to Compete & Succeed Against Retail Giants. 8–9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 13
Table Topics. 8–9:30 a.m. Craft Retailers Assn. for Tomorrow.
BUYERS CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MART
September 7–8
Valley Forge Convention Center
1200 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(717) 796-2377
Show Producer: Market Square Associates
Show Hours: September 7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; September 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Priority Travel, (888) 796-9991 or (717) 796-3155
MarylandACC CRAFT SHOW
July 9–10
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(800) 836-3047
www.craftcouncil.com
Show Producer: American Craft Council
Show Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Travel: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Washington, DCWASHINGTON GIFT SHOW
July 27–30
Dulles Expo & Conference Center
4368 Chantilly Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producer: George Little Mgmt.
Show Hours: July 27–29, 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. July 30, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Special Event Potomac River Dinner Cruise. Sunday July 27. Boarding, 6:30 p.m.; departing, 7 p.m. on recreated 19th century stern-wheeled riverboat. $35.
Seminars
Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 on site.
Sunday, July 27
Building a Bigger Basket Business. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Ann Powell, Taylor Made For You.
Props for Pennies. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Tom Davidson, 3D Illustrations.
