Northeast Summer Shopping

SUMMER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

July 16–20

AUTUMN PREVIEW

September 18–20

The Northeast Market Center

1000 Technology Park Drive

Billerica, MA 01821

(978) 670-6363

www.thegiftcenter.com

Show Producer: The Center Association

Show Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: The Center Association, (978) 670-6363

BOSTON GIFT SHOW

September 10–13

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)

415 Summer Street

Boston 02210

(800) 272-SHOW

www.bostongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: September 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. September 13, 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners Inc. (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

A business-building seminar and other educational and networking opportunities are being planned. Details not available at press time. Visit www.bostongiftshow.com.

LOOK FOR: Jubilee Gift Basket Pavilion with 80 exhibitors. Jubilee National Gift Basket Convention co-located at the facility. Made in New England division with unique locally made products.

PHILADELPHIA GIFT SHOW

PHILADELPHIA HANDCRAFTED EXPO

July 9–12

Fort Washington Expo Center

1100 Virginia Drive

Fort Washington, PA 19034

(687) 285-3976

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: July 9–11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 12, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974

Special Event

• Meet Herr Christian Steinbach, “The World Famous Nutcracker King.” Monday, July 19. Kurt Adler, booths 520–522.

Seminars

Saturday, July 9

• The Wrap on Gift Baskets, 9:30– 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.
• Conducting Successful Events in Your Store, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Lynni Megginson

Sunday, July 10

• Free (and Nearly Free) Ways to Promote Your Store, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason.
• Should Your Second Store Be Virtual? Making the Web Work for You, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Sponsored by eBay

BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT

August 5–7

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch St.

Philadelphia 19107

(800) 432-7238

www.americancraft.com

Show Producer: The Rosen Group

Show Hours: August 5–6, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. August 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: The Rosen Group, (800) 432-7238 x211

Special Events:

• Top 100 Retailers of American Craft Awards. Friday, August 5, 6 p.m. Ceremony and reception.
• Buyers Market Party. 8 p.m.–midnight.

Seminars are $20 and include continental breakfast.

Friday, August 5

• Breakfast Seminar. 8–9:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 6

• Table Topics. 8–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the C.R.A.F.T.

Sunday, August 7

• Art of the Deal. 8–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by ABI.

LOOK FOR: Fashion shows on Friday and Saturday at midday.

BUYERS CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MART

September 11–12

Fort Washington Expo Center

Fort Washington, PA 19406

(717) 796-2377

www.marketsquareshows.com

Show Producer: Market Square Associates

Show Hours: September 11, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.; September 12, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Priority Travel, (888) 796-9991 or (717) 796-3155

WASHINGTON GIFT SHOW

July 24–27

Dulles Expo & Conference Center

4368 Chantilly Center

Chantilly, VA 20153

(800) 272-SHOW

www.washingtongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: July 24–26, 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. July 27, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

Daily gift basket demos by Debra Paulk. Free 30-minute sessions.

Sunday, July 24

• Gift-WrapUps for the Basket. 10 a.m.
• Two-Minute Holiday Baskets and Gifts. Noon.
• Holiday Theme Enhancements. 2 p.m.

Monday, July 25

• Easy No-Damage Gift Basket Mechanics. 10 a.m.
• So S-W-E-E-T Gift Designs. Noon.
• Gifty-Wrap Fans and Toppers. 2 p.m.

LOOK FOR: Free Buyers Breakfast, 9–9:30 a.m., lobby of the Dulles Expo & Conference Center. Shoppers Surprise Special and Buyer Rewards Giveaways.