February
FEBRUARY TRADE SHOWS
Please note these dates are subject to change; always check the website or call to confirm show information before making plans.
Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
http://www.glwshows.com
February 2-February 10. 2012
Holiday Inn/Holidome
4550 South Palo Verde Rd Tucson, AZ 85714-1943
(520) 746-1161
0AM-6PM Daily; 10AM-3PM Friday
G&LW Trade Shows are produced in many major trade centers across the United States for the convenience of retail dealers. At this site you will find frequently updated information on show schedules and locations, as well as information about the exhibitors and their many branches all over the globe. Use the menu items above to assist you in browsing through this website. We welcome you and hope your visit to this site is a worthwhile and enjoyable experience Please visit the site often and watch for changes and updates!
Spring Fair International
http://www.springfair.com/
Feb. 5-9, Birmingham, U.K., 609/921-0222
The UK’s largest retail trade event and the most comprehensive collection of gifts in Europe, Spring Fair International includes 3,000 of the finest home and gift suppliers from the UK and overseas. A stylish re-edit of the show will further enhance your experience in February 2012, with 300,000 products launching – discover new ranges in every sector of the show.
Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show
http://www.gift2jewelry.com/
Feb. 11-13, Memphis, Tenn., 630/241-9865
This popular Midwest market made its debut in 1955 and has become a must for wholesale buyers from this region. This cash-and-carry and order-writing show attracts 10,000 buyers and has 350 booths featuring fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, trendy costume jewelry, sleek watches, accessories, apparel from all parts of the world, tasteful gourmet foods, specialty arts and crafts, gifts, contemporary and traditional artwork, and merchandise that will appeal to everyone.
Body Soul & Spirit Expo
http://www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com/
Feb. 17-19, Toronto, Ontario, 877/560-6830
Consumer show featuring an array of products for wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, aromatherapy, natural healing, to intuitive arts, esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, astrology, and much more.
Buyers Market of American Craft
http://www.buyersmarketofamericancraft.com/
Feb. 17-20, Philadelphia, Pa., 410/889-2933
The Buyers Market is the largest wholesale trade show where retailers place orders directly with artists who produce luxury goods for home and fashion. The event is unique among gift trade shows, as all works on display are exclusively designed and studio-made by artists in the U.S. and Canada – no imports or mass-manufactured products allowed. Products include jewelry, art and sculpture, ceramics and tableware, handcrafted fashion accessories, contemporary art giftware, and eco-art products made from recycled or sustainable materials.
San Francisco International Gift Fair
http://www.sfigf.com/
Feb. 18-21, San Francisco, Calif., 678/285-3976
As the style-setting marketplace where the hottest design trends and movements start and evolve, and with more new resources than ever before, The San Francisco International Gift Fair offers general giftware, collectibles, toys, gourmet, souvenir, handmade, home and garden, wall art, garden accessories, museum source, jewelry, art pieces, vintage, antique, plus jewelry and accessories available for immediate delivery to the trade from Cash and Carry.
The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
http://www.crystalfair.com/
Feb. 25-26, Fort Mason, Calif., 415/383-7837
Consumer show. The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices.
Mind, Body, Spirit Expo
http://www.bmse.net/
Raleigh, – February 25-26, 2012
NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg
Sat10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Sun11:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Join the Southeast’s largest holistic event and meet up with thousands of people exploring the latest natural health breakthroughs, spiritual insights and metaphysical mysteries!
Atlanta Jewelry Show
http://www.atlantajewelryshow.com/
Feb. 25-27, Atlanta, Ga., 800/241-0399
The Atlanta Jewelry Show has been working with jewelers from the Southeast region for more than 50 years. That’s because with over 500 booths on display, this show is where the independents come to sit down with their local sales representatives in an environment that’s relaxed, friendly, and overflowing with “Southern Hospitality.”
GlobalShop: The Retail Solutions Event
http://www.globalshop.org/
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Las Vegas, Nev., 508/743-0527
GlobalShop is the world’s largest annual trade show and conference dedicated to store design, visual merchandising, and shopper marketing. It is the only place where retailers and brand marketers can visit over 600 suppliers in one location. The GlobalShop show floor is conveniently divided into six sections of the retail design industry: The Store Fixturing Show, The Visual Merchandising Show, Store Design & Operations, The Digital Store, At-Retail Marketplace, and Retail Marketing Services.
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
http://www.jewelrytradeshows.com/
Feb. 29-Mar. 4, Orlando, Fla., 401/295-4564
Manufacturers, importers, and designers in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited.
