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IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026
November 3, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Sevierville, United States
IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026 is over. Dates for the next event in the series have not been announced.
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About IGES: International Gift Expo & Show
An annual gathering of wholesale souvenir and resort gift vendors in the US, connecting travel and tourism retailers with top brands.
IGES 2026
IGES 2026 runs 3–7 November 2026 across two concurrent venues: the Sevierville Convention Center (3–5 November) and the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge (4–7 November), in Tennessee's Smoky Mountain corridor.
IGES — the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies — is an American wholesale resort and souvenir trade show, established in 1999, drawing 4,000+ buyers and 1,000+ exhibitors.
It is an order-writing show for souvenir, resort and attraction retail — the annual buying trip for gift shops from theme parks to beach towns.
Key Topics
- Wholesale souvenir merchandise
- Resort and gift retail
- Order writing
- Attraction retail buying
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All travel trade shows →Frequently asked questions
When was IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026?
IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026 took place November 3, 2026 – November 7, 2026.
Where was IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026 held?
IGES: International Gift Expo & Show 2026 was held at Sevierville Convention Center & LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in Sevierville, United States.
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