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January, 2012
Philadelphia Gift Show
Date: Jan.7-10th, 2012
Location: King of Prussia, Oaks, PA
Venue: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Contact: Urban Expo
Tel: (678) 285-3976
Website: www.philadelphiagiftshow.com
Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair
Date: Jan. 9-12, 2012
Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Contact: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Tel: (852) 1830-668
Fax: (852) 2824-0026
Email: exhibitions@tdc.org
Website: http://hktoyfair.com
Hong Kong International Stationery Fair
Date: Jan. 9-12, 2012
Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Contact: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Tel: (852) 1830-668
Fax: (852) 2824-0026
Email: exhibitions@tdc.org
Website: http://hkstationeryfair.com
Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Date: January 13-17, 2012
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: AmericasMart Atlanta
Contact: AmericasMart
Tel: 800-285-6278
Website: AmericasMart.com
Seattle Gift Show
Date: Jan 14-17, 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Venue: Washington State Convention Center
Contact: Urban Expo
Tel: (678) 285-3976
Website: http://www.urban-expo.com/327/seattle-gift-show-home.htm
Christmas & Gift Show
Date: Jan. 15-18, 2012
Location: Harrogate, United Kingdom
Venue: Harrogate International Centre
Contact: HITF Ltd.
Tel: +44 (0)1902 882 280 or +44 (0)1902 880 906
Fax: +44 (0)1902 671 974
Email: info@harrogatefair.com
Website: www.harrogatefair.com
World Boutique, Hong Kong
Date: Jan. 16-19, 2012
Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Contact: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Tel: (852) 1830-668
Fax: (852) 2824-0026
Email: exhibitions@tdc.org.hk
Website: http://worldboutiquehk.tdctrade.com
12th London Asia Expo
Date: Jan. 18-20, 2012
Location: London, England
Venue: National Hall - Olympia Exhibition Centre
Contact: Kenfair International (Overseas) Limited
Tel: (852) 3588 9688
Fax: Fax: (852) 3588 9668
Email: cs@asiaexpolondon.com
Website: www.asiaexpolondon.com
California Gift Show
Date: Jan.20-23, 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
Contact: Caryle Fox, Admissions Manager
Tel: 213.763.5825
E-mail: cfox@lamart.com
Website: www.californiagiftshow.com
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: January 20-24, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
Orlando Gift Show
Date: Jan. 21-23, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Contact: Urban Expo
Tel: (678) 285-3976
Website: www.orlandogiftshow.com
The Toy Fair
Date: Jan. 24-26, 2012
Location: London, England
Venue: Olympia Grand Hall
Contact: Simon Pilling - Fairs and Events Manager
Tel: 020 7701 7127
Fax: 020 7252 5925
Email: simon@btha.co.uk
Website: www.toyfair.co.uk
OASIS Gift Show
Date: Jan. 26-28, 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Venue: Phoenix Convention Center
Tel: (602) 952-2020
Email: information@oasis.org
Website: www.oasis.org
New York International Gift Fair
Date: Jan 28- Feb 2 2012
Location: New York, New York
Venue: Javit's Convention Center
Contact: George Little Management
Tel: 800-272-7469
Website: http://www.nyigf.com
Toronto Gift Show
Date: Jan 29- Feb 2 2012
Location: Toronto, ON
Venue: Toronto International Centre and Toronto Congress Centre
Contact: Celia Oliveira, Registration Coordinator
Tel: 416-642-1038
email: celia@cgta.com
Website: http://www.cgta.org/Giftshow/TR/Home.aspx
February, 2012
Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair
Date: Feb. 1-6 , 2012
Location: Nuremburg, Germany
Venue: Nuremburg Exhibition Center
Contact: Kallman Associates Inc
Tel:201- 652-7070
Fax: 201-652-3898
Email: jerry@kallmanexpo.com
Website: www.toyfair.de
Reed Gift Fairs - Melbourne
Date: Feb 4-7, 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact: Amanda Tait, Buyer Relationship Coordinator
Tel: 02 9422 8686
Fax: 61 2 9993 8320
Email: reedgiftfairs@infosalons.com.au
Website: http://www.reedgiftfairs.com.au/
SpringFair International
Date: Feb 5-9, 2012
Location: Birmingham, UK
Venue: National Exhibition Centre
Contact: Emap Connect
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7728 4267
Email: visit@springfair.com
Website: http://www.springfair.com
American International Toy Fair
Date: Feb. 12-15, 2012
Location: New York, NY
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Showroom Locations
Contact: Toy Industry Association
Tel: (212) 675-1141
Fax: (212) 645-3246
Email: info@toyassociation.org
Website: www.toyfairny.com
San Francisco International Gift Fair
Date: Feb 18-21, 2012
Location: San Francisco, CA
Venue: Moscone Center
Contact: Urban Expo
Tel: 678.285.EXPO (3976)
Website: http://www.sfigf.com/
The Baby Show
Date:February 24-26, 2012
Location: London
Venue: Excel London
Contact: Melanie Hall, Clarion Events Ltd
Tel: 0207 370 8330
Email: Melanie.hall@clarionevents.com
Website: http://www.thebabyshow.co.uk
Reed Gift Fairs - Sydney
Date: Feb 25-29, 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia
Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact: Amanda Tait, Buyer Relationship Coordinator
Tel: 02 9422 8686
Fax: 61 2 9993 8320
Email: reedgiftfairs@infosalons.com.au
March, 2012
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: March 2-6, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
Playworld Middle East
Dates: March 6-8, 2012
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Contact: Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Tel: + 971 4 3380 102
Fax: + 971 4 3380 041
Email: playworld@uae.messefrankfurt.com
Website: www.toyfairdubai.com
TransWorld's 27th International Halloween, Costume & Party Show
Date: March 8-11, 2012
Location: St.Louis, MO
Venue: Americas Center & Dome
Contact: TransWorld
Tel: (847)-446-8434
Toll Free: (800) 323-5462
Fax: (847)-4463523
Website: http://www.hcpshow.com/
Australian Toy, Hobby & Nursery Fair
Date: March 8-12, 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Tel: +61 3 9320 2600
Fax: +61 3 8621 0011
Website: www.toyfair.com.au
GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association)Trade Show
Date: March 12-16, 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Venue: Bally's Las Vegas
Exhibitor Contact: Steven Verdoliva, sales@gama.org
Attendee Contact: Christine Brucker, marketing@gama.org
Website: http://gamatradeshow.com/
Ed Expo
Date: Mar 22-24, 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Venue: Baltimore Convention Center
Contact: NSSEA
Tel: (800) 395-5550
Fax: (301) 495-3330
Email: memberservices@nssea.org
Website: www.nssea.org
Western Toy and Hobby Show
Date: March 24-27, 2012
Location: Long Beach, CA
Venue: The Long Beach Convention Center
Contact: Western Toy & Hobby Representatives Association
Tel: (909) 899-3753
Fax: (909) 899-3753
Email: toyshow@wthra.com
Website: www.wthra.com
Boston Gift Show
Date: March 24-27, 2012
Location: Boston, MA
Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Contact: Urban Expo
Email: tvongal@urban-expo.com
Tel: (678) 285-3976
Website: www.bostongiftshow.com
April, 2012
ABRIN
Date: April 9-12, 2012
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Venue: Expo Center Norte
Contact: Francal Feiras
Email: cristina@francal.com.br
Tel: 5511-2226-3100
Website: www.abrin.com.br
Taipei International Gift & Stationery Autumn Show (aka Giftionery Taipei)
Date: April 19-22, 2012
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center, Exhibition Hall 1
Contact: Effie Huang, Show Manager
Tel: 02-2725-5200, ext. 2618
Fax: 02-2725-1959
Email: giftionery@taitra.org.tw
Website: www.giftionery.net
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: April 22-24, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories
Date: Apr. 27-30, 2012
Location: Hong Kong
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo
Contact: Global Sources
Tel: (852) 8199-7308
Fax: (852) 8199-7628
Email: visit@chinasourcingfair.com
Website: http://tradeshow.globalsources.com/TRADESHOW/HONGKONG-FASHION.HTM
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair
Date: April 27-30, 2012
Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Tel: (852) 2240-4393
Fax: (852) 2824-0026
E-mail: exhibitions@tdc.org.hk
Website: http://hkgiftspremiumfair.com
May, 2012
NAMTA (National Arts Materials Trade Association) Convention and Trade Show
Date: May 9-12, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Contact: NAMTA
Tel: 704/892-6244
Fax: 704/892-6247
Email: rgray@namta.org
Website: http://www.namta.org/
The Baby Show
Date: May. 18-20, 2012
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Venue: NEC
Contact: Melanie Hall, Clarion Events Ltd
Tel: 0207 370 8330
Email: Melanie.hall@clarionevents.com
Website: http://www.thebabyshow.co.uk
National Stationery Show
Date: May 20-23, 2012
Location: New York, NY
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tel: (914) 421-3394
Fax: (914) 948-6180
E-mail: pstracher@glmshows.com
Website: www.nationalstationeryshow.com
Global Sources Baby & Children's Products - China Sourcing Fair
Dates: May 29-31, 2012
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact: Global Sources (Dubai)
Email: visit@chinasourcingfair.com
Website: tradeshow.globalsources.com/TRADESHOW/DUBAI-BABY-CHILDREN-PRODUCTS.HTM
Origins Game Fair
Dates: May 30- Jun 3, 2012
Location: Columbus, OH
Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Exhibitor Contact: Matthew Ragsdale,
Email: sales@gama.org
Website: www.originsgames.com
June, 2012
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: June 3-5, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
BookExpo America
Date: Jun 5-7, 2012
Location: New York, NY
Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tel: (203) 840-5614
E-mail: inquiry@bookexpoamerica.com
Website: www.bookexpoamerica.com
August, 2012
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: Aug 3-7, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
October, 2012
Minneapolis Mart Gift & Accessory Show
Date: Oct 7-9, 2012
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Tel: (952) 932-7200
Fax: (952) 932-0847
Website: www.mplsgiftmart.com
