Why Exhibit
Founded in 1999, IGES is one of the most popular resort, souvenir and specialty gift trade shows in America. IGES isn’t just a trade show, it’s a vacation experience and business trip all-in-one. IGES takes place every November in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee.
Each fall, approximately 4,000 buyers in the travel and tourism industries come from the U.S., the Caribbean, and Canada to shop more than 1,000 booths featuring 400+ vendors in order to find high-quality, original products to sell in their gift stores.
Take a look at the IGES 2021 Post-Show Report here (check back soon for the 2022 report).
4,000
Attendees
2
Locations
20+
Years in Business
5 days
of buyer opportunity
#1
Destination for Customizable gifts
475+
Vendors
Best-Selling Brands
New Products
Destination Merchandise
Resort Merchandise
Souvenirs
Beachwear
Apparel & Accessories
General Giftware
Namedrop and Logo Products
Coastal & Nautical Items
Decorative Accessories
Toys, Plush & Games
Personal & Self-Care
Paper Goods & Stationery
Gourmet & Food Items
Garden
DIY & Crafts
Themed Goods
Made in the USA/Handmade
Licensed Items
Amusement Parks
Convenience Stores
General Merchandise Stores
Souvenirs & Gift Boutiques
Hotels & Casinos
Museums
National State Parks
Waterparks & Aquariums
Zoos
Campgrounds
LOOK WHO CAME IN 2022
A sampling of buyers who registered for IGES 2022 looking to buy.
- All Goodies / MD
- Aquarium of Niagara / NY
- Aramark / AZ
- Audley’s / VA
- Battleship North Carolina / NC
- Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum / KY
- Black Pharmacy / OH
- Blank Park Zoo / IA
- Boston International Inc / IN
- Cameron Park Zoo / TX
- Carowinds Cedar Fair / NC
- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company / NC
- Columbus Zoo & Acquarium
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store / TN
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- Dollywood / TN
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center / TX
- Hollywood Wax Museum / TN
- Idlewild & Soakzone / PA
- John Ball Zoo / MI
- Knoebels Amusement Resort / PA
- Knott’S Berry Farm / CA
- Legoland Florida / FL
- Mark Twain Cave / MO
- Montgomery Zoo / AL
- Ozarkland Enterprises, Inc / MO
- Paula Deen Retail / TN
- Raging Waters San Jose / CA
- Ripley Entertainment / FL
- Rowdy Bear Mountain / TN
- Ruby Falls / TN
- Saint Louis Zoo / MO
- Santa Barbara Zoo / CA
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark / TX
- Six Flags Entertainment / TX
- St Louis Zoo / MO
- The Walt Disney Company / FL
- Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation / ND
- Three Bears General Store / TN
- Travel Resorts Of America / NC
- Wet N’ Wild – Emerald Pointe / NC
Testimonials
“I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed the show. I made two purchases, and I will be ordering from at least 4 more vendors. It was a great experience getting great deals and learning about new products. Thank you.”
“This was my first trip to IGES, as a new employee of a wonderful business. The entire experience has been 1st class and the campground dinner was icing on the cake! I met new people, had a wonderful evening and can’t wait to return!”
“The enthusiasm of both new & returning customers is exhilarating & the overall energy & warmth of this event is magnetic. Diversity among retailers & channels of trade is also remarkable, matched only by the helpfulness of IGES® management & staff.”