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Events Calendar 2007

 



January

Jan. 2-6
The PPAI Expo.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Las Vegas. For more information call (972)-258-3031 or visit www.ppa.org.

Jan. 6-9
Portland Gift & Accessories Show.
Portland, OR.  For more information call (415)-346-6666 or visit www.portlandgift.com.

Jan. 7-9
National Merchandise Show

Rosemont, IL.  For more information call (800)-323-5462 or visit www.merchshow.com.

Jan. 8-11International Consumer Electronics Association
Las Vegas.  For more information call (703)-907-7600 or visit www.ce.org.

Jan. 8-12
Sage Showcase.

Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas; Austin, Texas; San Antonio. For more information call (800)925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Jan. 9-12
PromoShows East Coast Super Showcases.

Dedham, MA; New York City; King of Prussia, PA.; Linthicum Heights, MD. For more information call (603)-627-8888 or visit www.promoshows.com

Jan. 9-12
The ASI Advantages Roadshow
.
San Diego; Irvine, CA; Ontario, CA; Van Nuys, CA. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Jan. 10-12
Promotional Product Services Institute. 

Düsseldorf, Germany.  For more information call +40-(0)211-90191-212 or visit www.psi-messe.com.

Jan. 14-18
Christmas & Gift Fair
Harrogate.
Harrogate, UK.  For more information call 44-932-240-130 or visit www.harrogatefair.com.

Jan. 15-19
Southern Showcase.

Baton Rouge, LA; Shreveport, LA; Little Rock, AR; Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK. For more information call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.LDKmkt.com.

Jan. 16-19
Sage Showcase.

Seattle; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; Berkeley, CA. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Jan. 17-19
Promotiontrade Exhibition.

Milan, Italy.  For more information call +39 02 392062.203 or visit www.promotiontradeexhibition.com.

Jan. 18-20
The ASI Orlando Trade Show and Education Conference.

Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, FL. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Jan. 18-21
Transworld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show. 

Rosemont, IL.  For more information call (847)-446-8434 or visit www.jfasshow.com.

Jan. 19-20
Imprint
Canada Show.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  For more information call (905)-856-2600 or visit www.imprintcanada.com.

Jan. 19-21
California Gift Show.
Los Angeles.  For more information call (231)-362-5640 or visit www.californiagiftshow.com.

Jan. 19-21
Sources, LA.
Los Angeles.  For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.sourcesla.com.

Jan. 19-21
The Imprinted Sportswear Show.

Long Beach, CA. For more information call (800)-933-8735 or visit www.issshows.com.

Jan. 21-24
Scotland
’s International Trade Fair.
Glasgow, Scotland. For more information call 020 7370 8200 or visit www.siff.co.uk.

Jan. 22-26
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.

Oakland, CA; San Jose, CA; Sacramento, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Jan. 22-26
Southern Showcase.

Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas; Austin, Texas; San Antonio; Houston. For more information call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.LDKmkt.com.

Jan. 22-26
Sage Showcase.

Culver City, CA; Pomona, CA; Anaheim, CA; Irvine, CA; San Diego.  For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Jan. 24-27
The Toy Fair.
 
London, England.  For more information call 44 207 702 7127 or visit www.toyfair.co.uk.

Jan. 25-25
Oasis Gift Show.
Glendale, AZ. For more information call (602)-952-2050 or visit www.oasis.org.

Jan. 25-28
Toronto
International Gift Fair.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.torontointernationalgiftfair.com.

Jan. 26-29
Tourist Resort & Imprinted Products Show.
Toronto, Canada. For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.trapstradeshow.com.

Jan. 27-30
The
Seattle Gift Show.
Seattle. For more information call (213)-362-5640 or visit www.seattlegift.com.

Jan. 27-31
New York International Gift Fair.
New York. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.nyigf.com.

Jan. 29-Feb. 2
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.

Salt Lake City; Denver; Albuquerque, NM; Tucson, AZ; Phoenix. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Jan 31-Feb. 1
SPPA Winter Trade Show.

Birmingham, AL. For more information call (251)-650-0061 or visit www.sunbeltppa.org.

Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Expo Reclam.
Madrid Spain.  For more information visit www.exporeclam.es.

NSA Showcase. (Dates TBD)
For more information call (805)-241-0279 or visit www.nsashowcase.com.

February

RMR/PPA Supplier Forum, (Dates TBD).
Denver.  For more information call (303)-750-9764 or visit www.rmrppa.org.

Feb. 3-5
Orlando Gift Show.
Orlando, FL. For more information call (678)-285-3976 or visit www.orlandogiftshow.com.

Feb. 5-9
Sage Showcase.
Boston; Providence, RI; Long Island, NY; Newark, NJ: Philadelphia.  For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Feb. 6-10
Mid-America Showcase.
Brookfield, WI; Minneapolis, Des Moines, IA; Overland Park, KS; St. Louis. Fore more information call (815)-469-4466 or visit www.midamericashowcase.com.

Feb. 7-9
The ASI Dallas Show.
Dallas Convention Center. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Feb. 9-13
PPA Canada Annual Convention & Tradeshow.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  For more information call (514)-489-5359 or visit www.promocan.com.

Feb. 11-14
American International Toy Fair.
New York. For more information call (212)-675-5359 or visit www.toy-tia.org.

Feb. 12-14
PPW New Products and End-User Showcase.
Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee.  For more information call (414)-332-8002 or visit www.ppaw.org.

Feb. 12-16
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Charlotte, NC; Atlanta; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Feb. 13-15
PSI
Warsaw. Warsaw, Poland.  For more information call +49-(0)211-90191-212 or visit www.psi-warsaw.com.

Feb. 13-16
Magic.
Las Vegas. For more information visit www.show.magiconline.com

Feb. 15
PPAS New Product Idea Showcase.
Arlington Heights, IL. For more information call (630)-983-7722 or visit www.ppachicago.org.

Feb. 16-18
The Imprinted Sportswear Show.
Orlando, FL. For more information call (800)-933-8735 or visit www.issshows.com.

Feb. 17-20
San Francisco
International Gift Fair. San Francisco. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.sfgf.com.

Feb. 18-21
Alberta Gift Show. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.albertagiftshow.com.

Feb. 19-20
TSPPA Booth Show.
Covington, KY.  For more information call (513)-984-9189 or visit www.tsppa.org.

Feb. 19-23
Sage Showcase.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Feb. 19-24
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Boston; New York City; Northern New Jersey; Philadelphia; Baltimore. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

Feb. 20-21
Promota.
Birmingham, England. For more information call +44 (0) 1635 33791 or visit www.promota.co.uk.

Feb. 21-24
International Awards Market.
  Las Vegas. For more information call (847)-375-4751 or visit www.ara.org.

Feb. 24-27
Sydney Gift Trade Fair
. Sydney, Australia. For more information call 61 2 9422 2500 or visit www.reedgiftfairs.com.au.

Feb. 25-28
Washington
Gift Show. Washington. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.washintongiftshow.com.

Feb. 26-March 2
Sage Showcase:
Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati; Indianapolis. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

Feb. 27-28
GCPPA Show
. Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information call (954)-427-4232 or visit www.gcppa.org.

Feb. 27-March 1
The Travel Goods Show.
Las Vegas. For more information call (609)-720-1200 or visit www.travel-goods.org.

March

MAPPA Spring Show (Dates TBD). For more information call (757)-491-3114 or visit www.mappa-online.com.

March 4-7
Montreal Gift Show. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.montrealgiftshow.com.

March 5-9
Advantages Roadshow:
Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Cleveland; South Detroit; North Detroit. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asi/show.com/advroadshow.

March 6-7
NWPMA Spring Showcase.
Portland, OR. For more information call (888)-431-6854.

March 7
OPPA Show.
Cleveland. For more information call (330)-245-0524 or visit www.oppagroup.com.

March 9-11
Imprinted Sportswear Show.
Atlantic City, NJ. For more information call (800)-241-9034 or visit www.issshows.com.

March 11-13
Vancouver Gift Show. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For more information call (888)823-7469 or visit www.vancouvergiftshow.com.

March 12-16
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Minneapolis; Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO. For more information call (877)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com

March 12-16
Sage Showcase.
Buffalo, NY; Pittsburgh; Cleveland; Detroit; Chicago. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

March 13-15
Southern Showcase.
St. Louis; Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS. For more information call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.ldkmkt.com.

March 13-15
PPAM Roadshow.
Robinsonville, MS; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN. For more information call (931)-695-3117 or visit www.ppams.com.

March 14-16
Promotion Expo.
Milan, Italy. For more information call +39 02 39206.1 or visit www.ops.it.

March 15-17
ARA Show-East Coast Awards Market. Atlantic City, NJ. For more information call (847)-375-4751 or visit www.ara.org.

March 19-21
The ASI Show
Las Vegas. Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

March 19-23
Sage Showcase:
Chicago; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

March 24-27
Boston Gift Show. Boston. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.bostongiftshow.com.

March 25-27
CAMEX.
For more information call (800)622-7498 or visit www.nacs.org.

March 26-30
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago; Indianapolis; Louisville, KY. For more information call (800)-346-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

March 31-April 2
PNAA
Seattle Trend Show.  Seattle.  For more information call 206-767-9200 or visit www.seattletrendshow.com.

April

April 4
The SACDV Table Top Show. 
Essington, PA.  For more information call (610)-873-1186 or visit www.sacdv.org.

April 4-5
Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show.
Las Vegas.  For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.lvihrs.com.

April 10-13
Sage Showcase.
Oklahoma City; Denver; Salt Slake City; Phoenix. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

April 11-14
International Sign Expo.
Las Vegas. For more information call (703)-836-4012 or visit www.signs.org.

April 13-17
The NAUMD Convention and Exhibition. 
Atlanta.  For more information call (212)-869-0670 or visit online at www.naumd.com

April 15-17
Deco 2007.
Louisville, KY. For more information, call (740)-588-9882 or visit www.sgcd.org.

April 16-20
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Sarasota, FL; Miami; Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

April 17
NEPPA Spring Table Top Show. 
Sturbridge, MA.  For more information call (603)-529-8400 or visit www.neppa.com.

April 18
MPPA West Show Showcase Table Top Show. 
Grand Rapids, MI.  For more information call (734) 699-6767 or visit www.mippa.org.

April 20-22
Surtex.
New York. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.natinoalstationeryshow.com.

April 20-23
National Stationery Show.
New York. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.nationalstationeryshow.com.

April 22-23
The Supply Side.
New York. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.thesupplyside.com.

April 23-27
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Houston; San Antonio; Austin, Texas; Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

May

May 1-3
The Southern Showcase. 
Denver; Albuquerque, NM.  For more information call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.ldkmkt.com.

May 2-3
The Education Seminars for Profit.  Duluth, GA.  For more information call (770)-418-0759 or visit www.gappp.org.

May 2-5
DMIA Spring Management Conference
. La Quinta, CA. For more information call (703)-836-6232 or visit www.dmia.org.

May 3-5
The ASI Show
Philadelphia. Philadelphia Convention Center. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

May 3-5
The NBM Shows.  Fort Worth, Texas.  For more information call (966)893-7682, (800) 669-0424 or visit www.nbmshows.com.

May 7-11
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Washington; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; Greensboro, NC; Charlotte, NC. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

May 7-11
Sage Showcase.
Birmingham, AL; Jackson, AL; Mobile, AL; Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

May 9: UMAPP Room Show.  Minneapolis.  For more information call (651)-734-9767 or visit www.umapp.org.

May 10-11
The PMANC Showcase. 
Monterey CA.  For more information call (888)-762-6200 or visit www.pmanc.org.

May 15-17
The Southern Showcase. 
Dallas; San Antonio; Huston.  For more information, call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.ldkmkt.com.

May 21-25
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Pittsburgh; Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; Albany, NY; Rochester, NY. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

May 22-24
The Southern Showcase. 
St. Louis; Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS. For
more information, call (972)-243-4404 or visit www.ldkmkt.com.

June

June 2-4
The PNAA
Seattle Trend Show.  Seattle.  For more information call (206)-767-9200 or visit www.seattletrendshow.com

June 4-6
Promotions East:
For more information call (201)-505-9550 or visit www.promotionseast.org.

June 4-6
The PPAM East Show. 
Atlantic City, NJ.  For more information call
(384)-417-2166 or visit www.ppam.org.

June 7-9
The NBM Shows. 
Charlotte, NC.  For more information call (966)-893-7682, (800)-669-0424 or visit www.nbmshows.com.

June 11-15
Sage Showcase.
Toronto, Canada; Calgary, Canada; Vancouver, Canada. For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com

July

July 10-12
The ASI Show
Chicago. Chicago Convention Center. For more information call (800)-546-3300 or visit www.asishow.com.

July 12-14
The NBM Shows. 
Baltimore.  For more information call (966)-893-7682, (800) 669-0424 or visit www.nbmshows.com.

July 20-23
California Gift Show. Los Angeles. For more information call (213)-362-5640 or visit www.californiagiftshow.com.

July 20-23
Sources LA. Los Angeles. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.sourcesla.com.

July 31-August 2
The SAAC Show. Long Beach, CA. For more information call (818)-346-1796 or visit www.saac.net.

July 31-August 2
TS².
Washington. For more information call (703)-683-8500 or visit www.ts2show.com.

August

Orlando Gift Show (Date TBD).
Orlando. For more information call (678)-285-3976 or visit www.orlandogiftshow.com.

Kenfair Asian Expo (Dates TBD).
Las Vegas. For more information call (852)-231-8216 or visit www.kenfair.com.

August 4-6
The PNAA
Seattle Trend Show.  Seattle.  For more information call (206)-767-9200 or visit www.seattletrendshow.com.

August 4-7
San Francisco International Gift Fair. San Francisco. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.sfigf.com.

August 5-8
Washington Gift Show. Washington. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.washintongiftshow.com.

August 6-7
The PPAMS Regional Trade Show.  Nashville, TN.  For more information call (931)-695-3117 or visit www.ppams.com.

August 9-11
The NBM Shows. 
Long Beach, CA.  For more information call (800) 560-9941 or visit www.nbmshows.com.

August 10-12
Imprinted Sportswear
Schaumburg. Schaumburg, IL. For more information call (800)-241-9034 or visit www.issshows.com.

August 11-16
New York International Gift Fair. New York. For more information call (914)-421-3200 or visit www.nyigf.com.
                                                                                        
August 14-18
The East Coast Business Gift & Promotional Products Showcase. 
Boston, NJ, NY, Philadelphia, Baltimore.  For more information call (603)-627-8888.

August 15
“Hot Stuff” Booth Show.
Houston. For more information call (281)-238-4772 or visit www.houstonppa.org.

August 16
The UMAPP Booth Show. 
St. Paul, MN.  For more information call (651)-734-9767 or visit www.umapp.org.

August 17
CAPPA Show.
San Antonio, TX. For more information call (830)-980-9077 or visit www.cappatexas.org.

August 18-21
The
Seattle Gift Show. Seattle. For more information call (213)-362-5640 or visit www.seattlegift.com.

August 19-22
Alberta Gift Show. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.albertagiftshow.com.

August 20-24
Sage Showcase.
Boston; NY; NJ; Philadelphia; Washington.  For more information call (800)-925-7243 or visit www.sageworld.com.

August 22
AzPPA Distributor/Client Expo.
Phoenix. For more information call (480)-889-1392 or visit www.azppa.org.

August 26-29
Montreal Gift Show. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information call (888)-823-7469 or visit www.montrealgiftshow.com.

August 27-31
East Coast Business Gifts & Promotional Products Super Showcases.
Waltham, Ma; Hauauge, NY; Teaneck, NJ; King of Prussia, PA; Linthicum Heights, MD. For more information call (603)-627-8888 or visit www.promoshows.com.

August 29-30
The PPAF Expo.  Walt Disney World Resort, FL.  For more information call (888)-827-PPAF or visit www.ppaf.com.

September

Sept. 5
SACDV Fall Expo. 
Valley Forge, PA.  For more information call (610)-873-1186 or visit www.sacdv.org.

Sept. 6-8
The NBM Shows. 
Indianapolis, IN.  For more information call (800) 560-9941 or visit www.nbmshows.com.

Sept. 17-21
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Baltimore; Philadelphia; Northern New Jersey; Long Island, N.Y.; New York City. For more information call 877-274-7469 or visit www.asishow.com.

Sept. 18
NEPPA Fall Booth Show. 
Marlboro, MA.  For more information call (603)-529-8400 or visit www.neppa.com.

Sept. 24-28:
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Chicago; Milwaukee, WI. For more information call (877)-274-7469 or visit www.asishow.com.

October

Oct. 2-5
The ASI Advantages Roadshow.
Phoenix; San Diego; Irvine, CA;Van Nuys, CA.  For more information call 877-274-7469 or visit www.asishow.com.

Oct. 4
The CPPA Fall Expo. 
Rockville, MD.  For more information call 410-562-0609 or visit www.cppa.biz.


To submit your event for possible inclusion in Wearables Business magazine’s calendar, please send an e-mail to nrollender@asicentral.com, or write to Wearables Business, attn: Events, 4800 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053.