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 500+ 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
500+
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’S COMING IN 2023
A sampling of buyers who are registered for IGES 2023 looking to buy.
- Akron Zoo Gift Shop
- Al Goodies
- Aramark-Bushkill Falls
- Bush’s Visitor Center
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
- Deep Valley Campground
- Dinosaur Land Inc
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- HFE Corp
- Hollywood Wax Museum
- Inner Space Cavern
- Islander
- John Ball Zoo
- Ketchikan Mining Company
- Knoebels Amusement Resort
- Knoxville Zoological Gardens
- Lake Superior Zoo Society
- Memory Lane B.V.
- Mill Creek Resort
- Montgomery Zoo
- NC Zoological Society
- Ole Smoky Distillery
- Ozarkland Enterprises
- Page Stores
- Rainbow Shop Inc
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Silver Dollar City
- Southeastern Railway Museum
- Sweet!
- Three Bears General Store
- Travel Resorts Of America
- Village Furniture
- Virginia State Parks
- Wet N’ Wild – Emerald Pointe
- Zoo Knoxville
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.”