About the Show
What is IGES & What Does it Offer?
Founded in 1999, IGES, also known as the “Souvenir Super Show,” is one of America’s most popular resort, souvenir, and specialty gift trade shows. This event is a vacation experience and a business trip all in one. IGES comes to life every November in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee.
Approximately 4,000 buyers from the travel and tourism industries across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Canada gather each fall to explore more than 1,000 booths showcasing products from over 500 vendors. These vendors provide a comprehensive and diverse selection of high-quality, original products that help gift store owners stock their shelves with items their customers will love.
Often referred to as the ultimate buying destination for souvenirs, resorts, and gift buyers, IGES is a trade-only event and is not open to the public. It’s where business meets inspiration and connections turn into partnerships.
Product Categories Include
General Giftware
Destination Merchandise
Souvenirs
Logo Product and Namedrop
Made in America
What we offer Retailers and their Buyers
IGES, the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies, is the most comprehensive souvenir, resort, and specialty merchandise trade show in the U.S. From name-drop to fully customizable products and everything in between, IGES is where destination, resort, and tourism buyers come to shop. IGES buyers will find everything their stores need amongst 500+ specialized exhibitors, from museums and zoos to theme parks and hotels. Plus, IGES 2023 debuted two new pavilions in Sevierville, including Toy + On Trend, and Sustainable. As well as the return of our popular pavilions, Made in America and Campground.
What we offer Exhibitors
IGES, the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies, is the most comprehensive souvenir, resort, and specialty gift trade show in the US. IGES connects brands, wholesalers, and distributors to approximately 4,000 travel and tourism buyers from amusement and water parks, zoos, aquariums, national and state parks, museums, resorts, and specialty boutiques. If you are a brand or wholesaler who wants to expand your key accounts, IGES offers the most qualified pool of buyers in the U.S. Grow your business with us. View the list of stores that attend IGES here.