IGES Celebrates 15 Years in the Smokies The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies and Souvenir Super Show is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. “We are grateful for our outstanding and loyal buyers and exhibitors and for the overwhelming support they have shown IGES,” says co-owner Susan Mills. In 2000, IGES started with only 272 booths and barely more than 3,000 buyers. Today, after 15 years of growth and over 800 more trade show booths than any other national souvenir show, the combined November shows in the Smokies represent the largest gathering of wholesale resort and souvenir gift buyers and vendors in America. Due to the overwhelming demand from buyers for Made in America and handcrafted products, IGES will be showcasing a special section at the Sevierville Convention Center focused on these groups. Additionally, all handcrafted and Made in America exhibitors will have signage displayed at both the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge and the Sevierville Convention Center. ■
To learn more or to register for the show, please call 800-430-7608 or email info@iges.us.
The IGES Show is always within reach. Fly in or drive!
Transportation Info:
Estimated Driving Time to IGES
“Great Trips Make Great Memories! Great Souvenirs Make Those Memories Last Forever!”
Rocky Top Tours, John Clabough, 877-315-8687 Saturday, 11/1 – Saturday, 11/8: FREE Airport Service available to registered buyers with IGES badge, staying in Sevierville or Pigeon Forge. Please call Rocky Top 24-hours prior to pick up time.
Saturday, 11/1- Friday, 11/7: FREE service available to buyers and exhibitors between exhibit facilities and area show hotels. Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
BONUS: 1. Free shuttles available for evening pick-up/ drop-off in Sevierville or Pigeon Forge by appointment. Call Rocky Top by 3 p.m. that day.
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2. Free shuttles available for Gatlinburg pick-up/ drop-off every show day and on Friday 11/7. 2-4 hours advance notice. Please call Rocky Top.
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3. Free shuttles available at both sites on exhibitor set-up days.
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Pigeon Forge LeConte Center
Sevierville Convention Center November 2 – 6
Main Hall Left Side see page 79
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hours Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 Charlotte. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 Cincinnatti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8 Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . 5.6 Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 9 New York . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Newport News . . . . . . . . 7.1 Pittsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 Philapelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Raleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Richmond. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 Washington D.C.. . . . . . . . 7
Show Hours: Sun. – Wed. 9am – 5pm Thurs. 9am – 4pm
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Show Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm Fri. 9am – 4pm
Main Hall Left Side see page 85
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Main Hall Right Side see page 86
Greenbrier Hall & Concourse Area see next page 88
IGES Int’l Gift Expo in the Smokies | Nov. 2-7, 2014 www.iges.us
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