Gift Shows and the City
Experience NY's varied markets, seminars, and events; celebrate Handmade's 20th anniversary with special exhibitions.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 8/1/2005
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR (NYIGF)
August 13–18
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92, 94
New York
(800) 272-SHOW
EX-TRACTS
August 13–16
Penn Plaza Pavilion
New York City
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)
Show Hours: NYIGF: Piers 92–94, August 13–August 16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., August 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Javits Galleria, Javits Handmade and North Pavilion, August 13–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., August 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Javits Center, August 13–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., August 18, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Ex-Tracts, August 13–16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531
Special Events:
- NY Retail Tour. August 13, Noon.
- Handmade 20th Anniversary. August 13, 6 p.m. Javits Convention Center.
- M.A.D. for Handmade. August 13, 7 p.m. Museum of Arts & Design.
- What's Hot About Chocolate. August 14, 15, and 16. 3 p.m.
- Gifts & Decorative Accessories Retailer Excellence Awards Gala. August 14. 7–10 p.m. Dinner Boat Cruise, New York City Harbor. Tickets $125/person.
- On Broadway: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. August 16, 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 14
- New Buyer Orientation. 9 a.m.
- Trends and Tips for the Holidays. 11:30 a.m.
- Boost Your Business with Personal Care Products. 1:30 p.m.
Monday, August 15
- Motivating and Retaining Employees. 10:30 a.m.
- The Nuts & Bolts of POS. 1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16
- Show & Sell. 9 a.m.
NEW YORK GIFT SHOW
August 13–18
Preview days August 11–12
7W New York, New York 10010
(800) 235-3512
Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.
Show Hours: August 11–12, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. August 13–14, 16–18, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. August 15, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: www.7wnewyork.com
Special Events:
- “Big Apple” Martini Bar. August 13. 4–6 p.m.
- “Best to You Each Morning Breakfast Brunch.” August 14. 10 a.m.–noon.
- Ribbon cuttings. August 14. Noon.
- Open Til 8 Shopping Gala. August 15. 5–8 p.m.
- Fete a la Francaise. August 15. 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, August 13
- Gone with the Window. Noon.
- Connecting Emotionally with Your Customers. 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 14
- Driving Customers to your Door by IRC. 3 p.m.
Monday, August 15
- Breakfast with ART. 8 a.m.
Tuesday, August 16
- Fashion Accessories Trends. 11 a.m.
- Japanese Design & Cultural Influences in the U.S. Market. 3 p.m.
NEW YORK GIFT SHOW
August 14–18
41 Madison Avenue
(212) 686-1203
New York Marketcenter
230 Fifth Ave.
New York 10010
(800) 698-5617
