Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
March 19-21, 2009 | Reno- Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV | www.hpbexpo.com
People, products, and promotions are what the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is all about.
International Housewares Show
March 22-24, 2009 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL | www.housewares.org
Electrics & Home Healthcare, Home Organization, Cleaning & Furniture, Kitchen, Dining & Decorative, etc.
Medtrade Spring
March 25-26, 2009 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV | www.medtradespring.com
The mid-year event for buying, learning, and networking for home healthcare and rehab professionals in a broad range of disciplines. Held in conjunction with the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE and CAMPS annual conferences, more than 40 seminars comprise the educational forum, and over 400 exhibitors are on hand to display and discuss the latest technology and just-released products for the home health industry.
Fishing Tackle & Boat Show
March 25-29, 2009 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA | www.fredhall.com
Fishing tackle and accessory products
CTIA Wireless 2009
April 1-3, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Convention Center | No. of Exhibitors: 1000+ | www.ctiawireless.com
The convergence of more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless. Wireless products.
H.H. Backer Pet Industry Show
April 3-5, 2009 | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD | www.hhbacker.com
Pet products – pet collars, pet toys, pet grooming equipment, dishes, carriers, bedding, etc… More than 7,500 buyers from 2,462 companies attended 2003 show. Buyer attendance was up a record 20.6% from 2002’s figures of 6,229 attendees from 2,161 firms. The show also featured more exhibitors than any other national trade show held to date. Total overall attendance was 11,778. At 2003 show, 727 exhibitors occupied 1,160 booths, the show’s highest exhibitor/booth total ever.
Kitchen/Bath Industry Show
May 1-3, 2009 | Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA | www.kbis.com
Bath accessories, cabinets, showers, appliances, tubs, tile, lighting, flooring, kitchen accessories, countertops, decorative hardware, sinks, toilets, etc.
National Hardware Show & Lawn and Garden World
May 5-7, 2009 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV | www.nationalhardwareshow.com
Hardware, plumbing, electrical, paint & home decorating, lawn, garden & outdoor living, building & house wares – all products for improvement, maintenance, construction and repair of homes and businesses
National Restaurant Assoc Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
May 16-19, 2009 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL | http://www.restaurant.org
Attend the Western Hemisphere’s largest foodservice and hospitality event. No matter what type of operation you run, NRA Show has what you need. Major areas of focus include food, beverage, equipment, small wares, apparel, tabletop, furnishings, design, technology, and services.
National Stationery Show
May 17-20, 2009 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | http://www.nationalstationeryshow.com/
Department, chain and specialty stores, boutiques, stationery, card and gift shops, import/export firms, distributors, bookstores, bridal shops, hospital gift shops, religious goods stores, garden centers, party stores, mail order catalogs, on-line retailers, premium buyers, general gift retailers and mass merchandisers.
Assoc. for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Conf. & Expo
June 6-8, 2009 | Baltimore, MD | www.aami.org
The program includes over 75 educational offerings with an emphasis on advanced training and expanded tracks on information technology and imaging for the medical device professional. Exhibitor Information: It’s your best single opportunity to interact with technical and sales representative from leading equipment manufacturers and service providers. http://www.aami.org/ Attendee Information: Biomedical and clinical engineers and technicians, biomedical researchers and educators, and manufacturing regulatory affairs personnel and design engineers.
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East
June 9-11, 2009 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | http://www.devicelink.com
Products: Adhesives, Clean room Supplies & Services, Manufacturing, Contract Packaging, Design & Engineering, Filters & Filtration Materials, IV Products, Kits & Materials, Labeling, Bar Coding & Sealing, Manufacturing Equipment & Supplies, Packaging Materials, Raw Materials, Sterilization Supplies & Services, Testing & Inspection Supplies & Services, and Tubing.
National Lawn & Garden Show
June 16-19, 2009 | Hyatt , Atlanta, GA | www.nlgshow.com
National chains, regional chains, department stores, buying groups. Catalogs, co-ops, grocery, hardware, discount stores, home centers, home shopping, drug stores, close-outs, multi-unit independents, wholesale distributors, specialty stores, and farm, fleet, and ranch stores.
PCBC Premier Building Show
June 17-19, 2009 | Moscone Center, San Francisco,CA | www.pcbc.com
homebuilding, land development, architecture, and home products
National Assoc. of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace (NACDS)
June 28- July 1, 2009 | Boston, MA | www.nacdsmarketplace.org
Personal care, health care, general merchandise, cosmetics & fragrances, baby care, household products, etc.
Atlanta International Gift Fair
July 7-15, 2009 | Atlanta, GA | http://www.americasmart.com
General giftware, tabletop, home wares, decorative and personal accessories, museum gifts, ethnic, traditional, country and contemporary crafts, specialty foods, contemporary design products, juvenile products, floral products and pet products.

Cosmoprof North America
July 19-21, 2009 | Las Vegas,NV | www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com
Beauty, skincare, hair care, nail care…all salon products, equipment and accessories
CBA Advance Religious Show
July 12-16, 2009 | Denver, CO | http://www.christianretailshow.com
Where the Christian resources industry meets. There is no other time or place where so many people, products, services, media, authors, artists, and craftspeople are gathered together in one place. The show incorporates more than 125,000 net sq ft of exhibit space, 425 exhibits, and nearly 100 meeting rooms. The show brings together more than 10,000 attendees & exhibitor personnel from across the United States and more than 50 other countries.
Int’l Convention of Allied Sport fishing Trades (ICAST)
July 15-17, 2009 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | www.asafishing.org
Fishing tackle and accessory products
World Market Center
July 2009 TBA | Las Vegas, NV | www.lasvegasmarket.com
Home furnishings
I.D.E.A. World Fitness Convention
August 11-16, 2009 | Anaheim, CA | http://www.ideafit.com
IDEA World Fitness Convention is the ultimate in fitness conventions, bringing you the perfect mixture of academic knowledge and practical skills, serious insights and entertainment galore, networking opportunities and the chance to enjoy time just for you. gather the latest information on: Group exercise, personal training, nutrition, indoor cycling water fitness, mind-body fitness lifestyle coaching , kid’s fitness, And more…
FarmFest
August 2009 TBA | Redwood County, MN | http://www.farmshows.com
The tradition that brings 40,000 attendees to the event year after year. There are over 500 local and leading companies in the farming industry, educational forums highlighting topics relevant to the issues that today’s farmer faces. Successful livestock and field demonstrations
Outdoor Retailer Show
August 2009 TBA | Salt Lake City, UT | www.outdoorretailer.com
Outdoor equipment, apparel, footwear, gear and accessories
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MAGIC Marketplace
August 2009 TBA | Las Vegas,NV | www.magiconline.com
Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Apparel, Accessories, Sportswear, Fabric etc.
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PGA Fall Expo
August 2009 TBA | Las Vegas, NV | http://www.pgaexpo.com
Golf & golf related products, equipment, apparel & accessories…apparel, footwear and carts, clubhouse accessories, etc.
Action Sports Retailer Show
September 2009 TBA | San Diego, CA | www.asrbiz.com
Largest action sports lifestyle industry – products in the surf, skate, swim, snow, and street wear/style markets.
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SuperZoo
September 15-17, 2009 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center , Las Vegas, NV | http://www.superzoo.org/
Pet Industry Trade Show
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HBA Health & Beauty America
September 15-17, 2009 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY | www.hbaexpo.com
Serving the cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industries
California Dental Association Conference
September 2009 TBA | San Francisco, CA | http://www.cda.org
The CDA 2006 Fall Scientific session will feature exhibit halls on two levels of the Moscone West Convention Center showcasing the latest products and services to complement the dental practice
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Surf Expo
September 2009 TBA | Orlando, FL | http://www.surfexpo.com
Boats, Body boards, Dive Equipments and ACCESSORIES, Kayaks and Accessories, Kite boarding, Skateboards and Accessories, Skim boards, Snowboards, Surfboards and Accessories, Volleyball Apparel and Equipment, Wakeboards and Accessories, Water-skis and Accessories, Windsurf Equipment and Accessories, Wetsuits
Interbike International Bicycle Expo
September 23-25, 2009 | Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV | www.Interbike.com
Bicycle Specialty Retailers, Bicycle Shop Owners, Rental Shop Owners, Guides and Outfitters, General Sporting Goods Retailers, Department Store Buyers, Mail Order Buyers, Outdoor & Bicycle Specialty E-tailers, Mass Merchants and Outlets, Resale Distributors and Wholesalers, Working Media, Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers & Exporters, Event Promoters, Team Managers, Athletes, and anyone affiliated with the bicycle trade industry.
HIDA MedSurg Conference & Expo
September 2009 TBA | Washington DC | www.hida.org
Medical Products: bags, bandages, cardiology equipment, convalescent care products, dental, diagnostic equipment, disinfectants, disposable medical supplies, furniture, gloves, home medical equipment, lab equipment & supplies, lights, patient aids, personal care products, pillows/mattresses, safety equipment, skin care, surgical equipment, and more!
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International Lawn,Garden & Power Equipment Expo
October 29-31, 2009 | Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY | http://www.gie-expo.com/
Outdoor power equipment, distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use Lawn and garden products/ outdoor leisure items, distributed through home centers, dealers and retailers Light construction and landscape equipment used by general contractors, landscapers, golf course superintendents and parks & recreation crews.
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Medtrade Fall
October 2009 TBA | Atlanta, GA | www.medtrade.com
Home healthcare, mobility products, medical/surgical equip.’s, aids to daily living, etc.
H.H. Backer Pet Industry Show
Manufacturers, distributors & retailers of pet and pet related products and services. | Rosemont, IL, October 2008 TBA | www.hhbacker.com
Pet products – pet collars, pet toys, pet grooming equipment, dishes, carriers, bedding, etc…
Chemical Process Industries Expo
November 17-19, 2009 | NY, NY | http://www.chemshow.com
Process Equipment , Instruments & Controls, Plant-wide Automation, Powder Processing Equipment, Engineered Materials, Environment & Safety Equipment, Fluids & Powder Handling Equipment, Maintenance & Retrofit, and more

SEMA – Automotive
November TBA | Las Vegas, NV | www.sema.org
Restyling & appearance products, tires, wheels & accessories, tools & equipment, lighting & mobile electronics, etc.


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