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from Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties/August-September 2022

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DAILY: EXPERIENCE AMERICAN DREAMIN’

Experience American Dreamin’ at IGES Sevierville the OG of IGES where you can Win Big with prizes that celebrate the USA, including a brand new SUV – the ideal vehicle for a good old fashioned road trip, a U.S. beach vacation or cold hard US dollars to spend. All especially curated to deliver an exceptional buying experience — it’s well worth adding a day to your IGES agenda.

Sevierville Convention Center

Exhibit Hall

108 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

DAILY: MADE IN AMERICA

IGES is proud to highlight a selection of unique artisan products, gourmet food and other locally made merchandise who fall into our ‘Made in America’ category –vendors you won’t find anywhere else. Search Made In America Vendors here.

Sevierville Convention Center (Aisles 2000-2600)

DAILY: THE CAMPGROUND AT IGES

Geared towards outdoor and recreation buyers, this area will feature fresh merchandise across boating and fishing equipment, outdoor and tactical gear, sundries, wellness and more. Learn more about the Campground @ IGES here.

Sevierville Convention Center (Aisles 2900-3100)

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sustainability Shopping Tour

Boost Your Sustainability IQ and Become a Sustainability in Retail Professional

At the all NEW Sustainability in Retail Professional Program, an education series developed to help you enhance your understanding of key elements of environmental, social, and economic impact — a top-of-mind concern for many consumers in the USA. Walk away with a plan for your store plus showcase your commitment with a certificate of completion and window cling for your store! SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY! ONLY $49 through October 5th

Sevierville Convention Center

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8 a.m.

Swag Bag Giveaway

First 200 attendees will receive a ticket for an IGES tote bag filled with samples from participating vendors. Make sure you arrive early at our Sevierville location.

Sevierville Convention Center

8:30 a.m.

Complimentary Breakfast Bites and Coffee

Get it while it’s hot! Complimentary pastries are offered on opening day in the Lobby to make sure buyers are energized for the day.

Lobby at Sevierville Convention Center

Looking for products that are doing good in the world to stock in your store? This tour is the hands on portion of our Sustainability in Retail Professional Program, led by Tommy Brown of the St. Louis Zoo, Sustainability Buyer.

Sevierville Convention Center

5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Opening Night Event - American Dreamin’

Come celebrate at the Sevierville Convention Center with your colleagues and other industry professionals at the “American Dreamin opening night event! Featuring Monsters of Yacht straight out of Nashville, Tenn., as the premier tribute to the Yacht Rock genre, delivering recreations of songs from artists like Christopher Cross, Doobie Brothers, TOTO, Robbie Dupree, Player, Hall & Oats, Steely Dan, Gerry Rafferty, and more. Enjoy complimentary drinks on us!

RSVP Link Coming Soon

Sevierville Convention Center

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022

8 a.m.

Swag Bag Giveaway

First 200 attendees will receive a ticket for an IGES tote bag filled with samples from participating vendors. Make sure you arrive early!

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

8:30 a.m.

Complimentary Breakfast Bites and Coffee

Get it while it’s hot! Complimentary pastries are offered on opening day in the Lobby to make sure buyers are energized for the day. Lobby at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

8:30 a.m.

Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily. Lobby at Sevierville Convention Center

6 p.m.

Zoo, Aquarium & Garden (ZAG) Annual Meeting and Dinner

Dinner is open to all Zoo, Aquarium & Garden (ZAG) members ONLY.

For information on joining the association for merchandise buyers at zoos, aquariums & gardens, click here.

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

6 p.m.

Hosted Buyer Dinner: Cave Buyers