Free Admission for ABA Members at Seven Summer Gift Shows

Booksellers can find a wide range of new products as well as special savings at seven Urban Expositions gift shows in July and August.

For free badges and information packets, ABA members should use the promo code ABA2015 when registering via the show website.

California Gift Show
July 17 – 20 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California
californiagiftshow.com
A significantly expanded exhibitor base will offer merchandise in eight product categories suited to the West Coast retail audience, including Gifts, Design LA, Markers’ Market, Personal Style, Boardwalk, World Style, Vintage, and Jewelry Cash & Carry.

Philadelphia Gift Show
July 19 – 22 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
philadelphiagiftshow.com
This all-category show will feature special product spotlights on Makers’ Market, Home Accents, Made in the USA, Gourmet/Candy/Confection, Outdoor Living, and Child’s Play.

Windy City Gift Show
July 25 – 28 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois
windycitygiftshow.com
This show’s selection of merchandise will be custom tailored to reflect the regional tastes and interests of the area — its strong seasonal business, great lakes and coastal towns, and lodges and resorts.

San Francisco International Gift Fair
July 25 – 28 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California
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Merchandise from top name manufacturers and budding designers will be featured across all categories, including Makers’ Market, Design, Gift, Home & Garden, Museum, Personal Style, Tabletop, Gourmet & Housewares, Treasures to Go, Village Arts, and Vintage Collection.

Orlando Gift Show & Orlando Cash & Carry Show
August 8 – 10 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
orlandogiftshow.com
The Orlando Summer Gift Show offers a broad selection of giftware, home accents, souvenir, and resort resources.

Seattle Gift Show
August 15 – 18 at the Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington
seattlegiftshow.com
The Seattle Gift Show once again joins with the permanent showrooms of the Pacific Market Center for Seattle Market Week to offer 10,000 new product lines. Categories include Gifts & Collectibles, Makers’ Market, Home & Garden, Food Focus, Personal Style, Northwest Directions, and more.

Fort Lauderdale Gift Show
August 29 – September 1 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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The Fort Lauderdale Gift Show offers a unique selection of giftware, home, souvenir, resort, fashion accessories, and more, all designed with the specialized needs of South Florida and island retailers in mind.