Tuesday, November 3

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 available on opening day in the Lobby to help buyers stay energized. Sponsored by Thermos. 
Location: Lobby

9:00 a.m.  Swag Bag Giveaway

The first 200 qualified attendees (Retail Buyers, Importers/Distributors, Non-Retail Buyers) who arrive at Sevierville 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: Near swag station

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

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Swag Station

Visit the Swag Station daily to increase your chances of winning a cash prize! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2744

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.  Sustainability Fireside Chat

Are you looking for products that do good in the world to stock in your store? This 30-minute fireside chat will be led by ZAG Board Member, April Terranella. RSVP for the Fireside Chat & Tour here. To learn more, visit the ‘Sustainability in Retail‘ page.

Location: Lobby

Preview sustainable vendors here.

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 Fireside Chat, led by ZAG Board Members April Terranella and James Sheard. RSVP for the Fireside Chat & Tour here. To learn more, visit the ‘Sustainability in Retail‘ page.

Location: Lobby

Preview sustainable vendors here.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Opening Night Mixer

Join us in celebrating with your colleagues and other industry professionals at the opening night party! Enjoy complimentary drinks on us! RSVP for the mixer here!
Location: Lobby

Wednesday, November 4

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 cash prize! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2744

5:45 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. RSVP here.*
• Caves
• Museums
• Destination (Amusement Parks, Waterparks, Resorts, and Tourist Town/Main St. Attractions) 
• Campgrounds, National & State Parks

*RSVP closes on November 3rd at 8:00 A.M. EST.

If you need to reach out regarding your RSVP, please email Lynn Schulte at [email protected]. Thank you, we look forward to seeing everyone!

Thursday, November 5

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. – 4:00 p.m.  Swag Station

Visit the Swag Station daily to increase your chances of winning a cash prize! One entry per day. Plus, play and win an item from our IGES-branded merchandise station. Every participant is a winner!
Location: Booth # 2744

Wednesday, November 4

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

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  On Trend Tour

Ready to explore the hottest innovations hitting the market?

The On Trend tour takes you behind the scenes with carefully curated vendor stops featuring the most exciting new products our sales team has handpicked just for you. You’ll get exclusive access to trending products before they become industry standards. RSPV for the tour here.

Location: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, Lobby

5:45 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. RSVP here.*
• Caves
• Museums
• Destination (Amusement Parks, Waterparks, Resorts, and Tourist Town/Main St. Attractions) 
• Campgrounds, National & State Parks

*RSVP closes on November 3rd, at 8:00 A.M. EST.

If you need to reach out regarding your RSVP, please email Lynn Schulte at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing everyone in TN!

Thursday, November 5

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

12:30 p.m.  Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyer Group (ZAG) Annual Member Meeting

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

• “Happy Earth Award” for Sustainability – voted on by the ZAG Group
• “Looking Good Award” for Merchandising – voted on by the ZAG Group
• “New Cub Award” for the Best New Exhibitor – voted on by the ZAG Group

Location: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

Friday, November 6

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 7

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