the Smokies (IGES) 2022

Made in America

Only at Sevierville, Tenn. NEW!

The Made In America Product Pavilion features top-quality offerings (including Amishand locally made items) from vendors you won’t find at any other location, the Made in America Product Pavilion makes it easy to discover the best gift merchandise created in the USA. From bubbles to moon pies, socks to pet souvenirs, the companies in this special area of the exhibit floor cover a wide range of categories — but they all share the dedication to craftsmanship that consumers expect when they see the “made in USA” label. Spend some time exploring, and you’ll uncover new ways to satisfy your customers’ cravings for American-made items — while maximizing your profit potential.

The Campground@IGES

Source the greatest goods for the great outdoors at the Campground @ IGES. Back by popular demand, this specialty pavilion makes it easy to discover your next best-sellers in the fast-growing outdoor and recreation category. Sales across the U.S. campground and RV parks industry are expected to climb to $7.1 billion by 2026 — and there’s no better place to find the products you need to capitalize on this steadily increasing trend. Featuring everything from boating and lake sports equipment to wellness products, outdoor cookware to kids’ activities — the Campground is the ultimate wellspring of innovative, affordable recreation merchandise for tuned-in buyers like you.

Product Categories include:

• General Store / Sundries

• Outdoor and Tactical Gear

• Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories

• Boating, Fishing, and Accessories

• Housewares, Cooking, and Coolers

• Outdoor Home Décor, and Games

• CBD

• Wellness

• Bargain Cave

• Kids Activities

Boost your eco IQ with the new Sustainability in Retail Program, an education series developed to help buyers enhance their understanding of key elements of environmental, social, and economic impact. Through lectures led by trusted conservation and retail authorities and an interactive tour, you’ll gain the knowledge necessary to confidently make informed purchasing decisions — and implement a go-to-market strategy for incorporating sustainability into your brand. Complete the course to earn your official Sustainability in Retail Professional (SRP) certificate at the awards ceremony and receive a window cling to showcase your commitment to your store! Space is limited — secure your place for just $49 through October 5, then the price goes up to $79!

NEW PROGRAM!

Designed to celebrate old and new traditions, colleagues, and friends, this new program aims to create new shopping, networking, and educational experiences for buyers at IGES Sevierville.

Prizes

Win big with prizes that celebrate the USA! This year at IGES Sevierville, attendees can enter to win a dreamy American Beach Vacation, $500 spending money, or a 2022 SUV – the ideal vehicle for a good old-fashioned American road trip.

Opening Night Party

After shopping Sevierville during the day, stick around to mix and mingle at the American Dreamin’ Opening Night Party. Featuring the smooth sounds of Monsters of Yacht!, a band specializing in the American-born genre yacht rock, this event provides the perfect opportunity to kick back and recharge. Enjoy relaxing tunes while you chat with vendors, talk shop with your peers from across the country, and savor complimentary cocktails and refreshments from 6-8 p.m. at the Sevierville Convention Center.