Tuesday, November 7

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.  Complimentary Coffee

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

9:00 a.m.  Swag Bag Giveaway

The first 200 qualified attendees (Retail Buyers, Importers/Distributors, Non-Retail Buyers) are welcome to pick up a swag bag at the Toy + On Trend Pavilion. The bag is sponsored by ‘Enchanted Moments’ filled with samples from participating vendors from the newly curated Toy + On Trend Pavilion.
Location: Toy + On Trend Pavilion, Booth #3035

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Swag Station

Visit the Swag Station daily to increase your chances of winning a Toyota Tacoma! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2945

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  Sustainability Shopping Tour

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 (SRPP), led by Tommy Brown of the St. Louis Zoo, Sustainability Buyer. Preview sustainable vendors here.

The SRPP can be purchased when you register for the show. If you have already registered, you can log in to your account (details are in your confirmation email) and add to the cart there. The early bird rate is $49 by September 29th and $79 starting September 30th. Learn more about this program here. Deadline to RSVP: 10/20
Location: Lobby

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Toy + On Trend Happy Hour in Partnership with Enchanted Moments

Join us to network and enjoy free beer and wine.
Location: Toy + On Trend Pavilion

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Opening Night Party

Celebrate with your colleagues and other industry professionals at the opening night party! Featuring Monsters of Yacht straight out of Nashville, Tennessee, 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! PLEASE RSVP HERE.
Location: Lobby

Shuttles will be available from LeConte Center to Sevierville Convention Center and back between 4:45 pm and 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, November 8

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.  Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily.
Location: Lobby

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Swag Station

Visit the Swag Station daily to increase your chances of winning a Toyota Tacoma! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2945

5:30 p.m.  Buyer Dinners at DreamMore Resort

Join other industry colleagues for a complimentary buyer dinner to network, engage, and forge valuable relationships in your market. Space is limited! Deadline to RSVP: October 23rd, RSVP Here. 
• Caves
• Museums
• Amusement & Water Parks
• Campgrounds + National & State Parks

If you need to reach out regarding your RSVP, please email Lynn Visser at lynn.visser@emeraldx.com. Thank you, we look forward to seeing everyone!

Thursday, November 9

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily.
Location: Lobby

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Swag Station

Visit the Swag Station daily to increase your chances of winning a Toyota Tacoma! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2945

Wednesday, November 8

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.  Swag Bag Giveaway

The first 200 qualified attendees (Retail Buyers, Importers/Distributors, Non-Retail Buyers) who arrive at Pigeon Forge to pick up their badge will receive a ticket for an IGES tote bag* filled with samples from participating vendors. Make sure you arrive early!
Location: Registration at Le Conte Center at Pigeon Forge 

*Only one bag per buyer for the totality of the event. If you already received a bag in Sevierville, you cannot get another bag in Pigeon Forge.

8:30 a.m.  Complimentary Coffee

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

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Opening Day 10-Year Anniversary Show Specials

IGES is celebrating ten years at Pigeon Forge! To celebrate, attendees will have access to exclusive one-day show specials. So now you can celebrate by saving with participating vendors. 
Location: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

12:30 p.m.  Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyer Group (ZAG) Awards Luncheon

This luncheon is open to Zoo, Aquarium & Garden (ZAG) buyers only. For information on joining the association for merchandise buyers at zoos, aquariums & gardens, click here.

• Sustainability – voted on by ZAG group
• Merchandising – voted on by ZAG group
• ZAG champion (biggest supporter) – voted on by ZAG group
• IGES favorite ZAG Buyer (voted on by IGES exhibitors)

Location: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

5:30 p.m.  Buyer Dinners at DreamMore Resort

Join other industry colleagues for a complimentary buyer dinner to network, engage and forge valuable relationships in your market.
Space is limited! Deadline to RSVP: TBD
• Caves
• Museums
• Amusement & Water Parks
• Campgrounds

The deadline to RSVP for our Buyer Dinners will be added soon. If you need to reach out regarding your RSVP, please email Lynn Visser at lynn.visser@emeraldx.com. Thank You, we look forward to seeing everyone in TN!

Thursday, November 9

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.  Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily.
Location: Lobby at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

5:30 p.m. Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyer Group (ZAG) Mixer

This mixer is open to Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyer Group (ZAG) buyers only. For information on joining the association for merchandise buyers at zoos, aquariums & gardens, click here.
Location: Rainforest Adventures

Friday, November 10

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily.
Location: Lobby at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

Saturday, November 11

Registration Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Morning Brew

Complimentary coffee while supplies last daily.
Location: Lobby at LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge