Trade Shows » Industry » Gifts & Handicrafts » October 2008

Date: 01-OCT-08 to 03-OCT-08
International Optical Fair Tokyo is your gateway to the world's 2nd largest optical market -- Japan. With the recovery of the Japanese economy, eyewear consumption has been growing strong. Many IOFT 2004 exhibitors reported an increase in on-site sales over the previous year, and Japanese imports of foreign eyewear and optical products have also been on the rise. All signs indicate that Japan is a market of huge potential not to be missed.
Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight), Tokyo, Japan.

Date: 02-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
Antik is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. Hence the claim that it is the only show truly representative of all trends in contemporary art.
Venue: Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic.

Date: 02-OCT-08 to 06-OCT-08
Toronto International Art Fair (TIA Fair) is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Toronto Art Fair. Move to new modern halls will not only provide a new setting for the fair and an enhanced quality of stay for all concerned - it will also enable the organizers to create an exciting and intriguing new constellation of gallery booths and special shows.
Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Date: 02-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
The ANTIQUA constitutes of proper right one of the emblematic certames of the Park of Expositions of Braga and one of the references, the national level, between the initiatives congeneres. A good part of the responsibility for the success and longevity of this Hall is obviously the duty to the persistence of the expositors in the form as they face its participation in the certame and that if it has translated a well-known increase of the quality of the parts in exposition.
Venue: Braga Exhibition Centre, Braga, Portugal.

Date: 02-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
International Vision Expo West brings you the most advanced, stimulating Continuing Education courses available and an Exhibition floor with the most innovative companies eyecare and eyewear - everything you need to grow your business or practice under one roof. With the best in education, fashion and technology, International Vision Expo in Las Vegas is sure to change the way you see your industry.
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America.

Date: 03-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show.
Venue: Seaside Park, Ventura, California, United States Of America.

Date: 03-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows.
Venue: Seaside Park, Ventura, California, United States Of America.

Date: 03-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
Portland Cash & Carry Show is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, United States Of America.

Date: 03-OCT-08 to 06-OCT-08
Chicago Antiques & Fine Art Fair is an antique and fine art lover's paradise. It is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.It is the ideal event for starting or adding to a collection or simply finding that perfectly unique item that distinguishes a room from all others. It is also a wonderfully enjoyable way to spend the day. Be sure to take advantage of all the fair has to offer.
Venue: Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America.

Date: 03-OCT-08 to 04-OCT-08
Christians In Action Trade Show is a Business Expo that brings together hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs and ministries to network and promote their goods and services. The event is a great networking experience, packed with a lot of information on Industry Trends, Sales & Marketing Strategies and Innovative ideas to motivate the participants.
Venue: NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER, San Antonio, Texas, United States Of America.

Date: 04-OCT-08 to 05-OCT-08
Artisans Showcase & Fine Craft is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.
Venue: Harborview Center, Clearwater, Florida, United States Of America.

Date: 04-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Mercanteinfiera is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Mercanteinfiera.
Venue: Fiere di Parma Fairgrounds, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Date: 04-OCT-08 to 06-OCT-08
Mid Atlantic Cash & Carry Show is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States Of America.

Date: 05-OCT-08 to 07-OCT-08
The New Zealand Gift Fairs are the major events on the gift industry calendar, all timed to best serve the buying interests of industry retail buyers and to coincide with the international Gift Fair calendar.This exhibitions will allow exhibitors to demonstrate products, answer questions, overcome objections and meet their market face-to-face.This is a tradeshow where retailers can view and order the latest product lines in one place, at one time.
Venue: ASB Showgrounds Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand.

Date: 05-OCT-08 to 07-OCT-08
Christmas Gift Fair-New Zealand aims to display the widest possible range of gift ideas, including the latest designs in clothing and fashion, winter sports articles and equipment, games and toys, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverages, all sorts of gift items and a variety of Christmas and holiday decorations, making the event the ideal place for any type of retail and wholesale exhibitor.
Venue: Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland, New Zealand.

Date: 08-OCT-08 to 11-OCT-08
Decor & Gifts Autumn is the largest show for the industry in Ukraine and one of the leading trade fairs in Eastern Europe and the CIS region for gifts, handicrafts and souvenirs. Decor & Gifts Autumn a significant event for producers and suppliers of gift and decoration products.
Venue: Kiev International Exhibition Center, Kiev, Kiev City, Ukraine.

Date: 08-OCT-08 to 11-OCT-08
The theme of Home Textile - Interior, carpet coverings and interior takes a leading place at unique in Ukraine specialized exhibition Home Textile-Interior. From all segments of textile market home textile is developing the most dynamically in Ukraine. The exhibition 'Home Textile. Interior' is organize under the active participation of exhibition companies of several countries that determines its international status.
Venue: Kiev International Exhibition Center, Kiev, Kiev City, Ukraine.

Date: 09-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Introductions Trade Shows brings to you an opportunity to reach out to your target audience at a refined exhibition which will bring together 150 exhibitors under one roof with diverse range of Art & Design lifestyle products catering to the niche audience of Mumbai. It will offer a perfect blend of creativity and perfection, carved out by artists, craftsmen & designers from all over India & abroad.
Venue: World Trade Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Date: 09-OCT-08 to 13-OCT-08
ART Singapore is a much sought - after contemporary art fair held annually in Asia. It is both a trade fair and the place for art collectors to discover and acquire new artworks under one roof. ART Singapore will be held at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 9 to 13 Oct 2008. In 2007 nearly 15,000 visitors & 87 exhibitors participated in this event.
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore.

Date: 09-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Home is the biggest public interior decoration and design fair in Sweden.Digital Home will be the ultimate sound and image experience for the visitors. Many of the leading manufacturers are planning spectacular presentations and demos. The possibility for radio and television to transmit live will also be created and there will be room for extraordinary experiences.There will be four days filled with lots of events and entertainment.
Venue: Stockholm International Fairs, Stockholm, Sweden.

Date: 09-OCT-08 to 11-OCT-08
Shanghai Toy Fair is successfully placed through its clear focus on toys, hobby and baby articles. This makes the exhibition the optimum platform for you as international buyer to obtain a survey of the market range of the biggest toy production country.
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China.

Date: 10-OCT-08 to 13-OCT-08
Vebo Expo is the Fair of the Bomboniera, of the Gift, Silver and Complements of Furnishings that will be carried out Overseas in the splendid scenes of the Extension of Naples. This is an exceptional opportunity for all the companies that participate to you. An irrenounceable appointment with the last innovationes of the field.
Venue: Mostra d'Oltremare, Napoli, Italy.

Date: 10-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
San Francisco Cash & Carry Show is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: Concourse Exhibition Hall, San Francisco, California, United States Of America.

Date: 10-OCT-08 to 13-OCT-08
Floristic Christmas Show aims to display the widest possible range of gift ideas, including the latest designs in clothing and fashion, winter sports articles and equipment, games and toys, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverages, all sorts of gift items and a variety of Christmas and holiday decorations, making the event the ideal place for any type of retail and wholesale exhibitor.
Venue: Lenexpo Fairgrounds, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Date: 10-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Fashionista Lifestyle Exhibition - Nagpur offer the various cities bringing a large contingent of renowned exhibitors displaying best of the best products in the field of Lifestyle, Fashion & accessories, from all over India-all under one roof. Fashionista Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition truly depict the fashion and style as name signifies.
Venue: Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Date: 11-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Artisans Showcase & Fine Craft is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.
Venue: Cabarrus Center, Concord, California, United States Of America.

Date: 11-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Ankara Arts & Handicrafts has lead to not only Turkish artists from different parts of the world but also foreign artists all over the world to meet. Until now, we have had thousands of participants meet art lovers from more than 50 countries. We have decorated the art environment which enriched with different cultures, approaches and tastes with fashion shows, dance shows and music. This fair has taken place as a classic among the art activities.
Venue: Ataturk Culture Center, Ankara, Turkey.

Date: 11-OCT-08 to 12-OCT-08
Numismata is the biggest international numismatic fair of the world of its kind and variety of offers. This fair is a big numismatic show with coins, banknotes, securities and objects from the antiquity. All specialists, collectors and curious visitors are cordially welcome.
Venue: Messeglande Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Date: 12-OCT-08 to 14-OCT-08
Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston Island, Texas, United States Of America.

Date: 14-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH) is a dedicated event showcasing the finest in giftware and homeware products. At Gift & Houseware International your company will make face to face contact with leading buyers from all over the world.
Venue: The Challenger, Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand.

Date: 14-OCT-08 to 16-OCT-08
ISA Expo is this year's opportunity to see much to delight and inspire from original work in watercolours, oils, sketches and creative images in glass and ceramics to eye catching furniture designs and bespoke fashion wear.
Venue: Reliant Center Houstan, Houston, Texas, United States Of America.

Date: 15-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08
Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair is brought to you by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Goverment of India. It provides comprehensive information to foreign buyers on the entire range of handicrafts of India and liaisons between Indian handicrafts exporters and foreign buyers.
Venue: India Expo Centre EXPO XXI, Greater Noida Expressway, New Delhi, Delhi, India.

Date: 15-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08
Indian Houseware & Gifts Fair - Autumn 08 is designed to cater the overseas buyers with section-wise display of complete range of Houseware, Gifts, Handicrafts, Home Textiles, Floor Coverings, Carpets etc. This Mega Show is being held in an area of 50,000 sq. meters, with a strong participation of over 1000 leading exporters.
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi, India.

Date: 16-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Manila FAME-Dubai is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Date: 16-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Manila FAME-Philippines is unique among industry shows. Its universe of exhibitors extends well beyond the usual gift category manufacturers found at most other shows to include independent wholesalers and direct gift, decorative accessory and souvenir importers, offering product extension opportunities in all channels of gift merchandise.
Venue: World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM), Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines.

Date: 16-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Manila F.A.M.E. International is an international exhibition of design-driven furniture, home accents, holiday decor and fashion accessories from the Philippines. Now on its 25th year, Manila F.A.M.E. International is the longest running trade show of its kind in Asia-Pacific. It is the only international fair in the Philippines recognized by the Union Des Foires Internationales (UFI).
Venue: SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines.

Date: 17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show.
Venue: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California, United States Of America.

Date: 17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Numismatic Vicenza is the more important Italian appointment for the numismatics, medaglistica and cartamoneta whose peculiarity is to conjugate, with large happening, the aspect trades them with that cultural one. Vicenza Numismatica is the most important european event for numismatics enthusiasts and collectors whose peculiarity is to conjugate with large happening, the trade aspect with the cultural one.
Venue: Fiera di Vicenza, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Date: 17-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
Woking Christmas Fair aims to display the widest possible range of gift ideas, including the latest designs in clothing and fashion, winter sports articles and equipment, games and toys, beauty and cosmetics, food and beverages, all sorts of gift items and a variety of Christmas and holiday decorations, making the event the ideal place for any type of retail and wholesale exhibitor.
Venue: Woking Town Centre, Wokingham, England, United Kingdom.

Date: 17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Westchester Craft Show is a leader among juried contemporary American craft shows. The show offers its sophisticated New York and Connecticut audience a highly - selective showcase of exceptional work and the opportunity to meet the artists who come from all over the United States. Westchester Craft Show will be held at Westchester County Center from 17 to 19 Oct 2008.
Venue: Westchester County Center, New York, United States Of America.

Date: 17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows.
Venue: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California, United States Of America.

Date: 18-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Lebensart Hannover, this unique event will bring over a hundred exhibitions from across the globe to an area long deprived of world-class antique shows. It is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.
Venue: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hannover, Germany.

Date: 18-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Christmas Hannover, a significant event for producers & suppliers of gift & decoration products, is an opportunity for Germany to live in style here & now rather than in the distant future. Beautiful things for a happy living is the key philosophy for the event dedicated to what is behind high spirits, harmony & peace.
Venue: Hannover Fairgrounds, Hannover, Germany.

Date: 19-OCT-08 to 21-OCT-08
West Palm Beach Home & Garden Show will bring over a hundred exhibitions from across the globe to an area long deprived of world-class antique shows. Dozens of dealers from all over the world will be making their first appearance to the show, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to see the best collections the world has to offer in the comfort of their own city.
Venue: South Florida Fairgrounds, Palm Beach, Florida, United States Of America.

Date: 20-OCT-08 to 22-OCT-08
International Premium Incentive Show is the country's largest trade fair specialised in the sales promotion market. This show, numbers approximately 330 exhibiting manufacturers and trading companies and attracts around 73,000 buyers (corporate sales promotion chiefs, advertising agencies, department store external trading heads, sales promotion goods wholesalers).
Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight), Tokyo, Japan.

Date: 20-OCT-08 to 23-OCT-08
See a full range of the hottest gifts & home products developed by new suppliers from China and Asia at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products. The fair will feature over 3,700 booths. To maximize your visit, fair organizer Global Sources will invite industry leaders to the conference sessions for informative seminars and sharing on interesting topics like product trends and guidance on sourcing from China.
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Date: 20-OCT-08 to 23-OCT-08
Following its successful re-launch in 2005, the 5th Mega Show Part One will come back on October 2008, will be another amazing trade fair to enchant buyers with over 1,000 booths featuring top-north Asian toys, gifts, premium and household products. Mega Show is an exceptionally expanded sourcing opportunity for a wide range of high quality yet competitively priced Asian goods that blend the region's unique traditions and innovations.
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Date: 22-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Art Slovakia is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. Hence the claim that it is the only show truly representative of all trends in contemporary art. Aim of exhibition: use of exhibition enviroment with a wide rang of visitors to make visible the professional work of visual artists and galleries.
Venue: Bratislava Exhibition Ground, Bratislava, Slovakia.

Date: 22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show; for sign makers and digital printing professionals. The Printwear Show; for the business of apparel decorating. The Awards & Custom Gift Show; for awards and custom gift professionals.
Venue: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Of America.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 25-OCT-08
Cultural & Creative Industries have become rising industries in 21st century Taiwan. The annual production value had reached NTD$581.1 billion by 2005. The average annual growth rate of their sales volume was 7.5% during 2003 to 2005. Among Cultural & Creative Industries, crafts, radio & TV, publishing, architectural design, advertising, designing, and digital entertainment sectors have higher added value, and these sectors have a lot potential in Taiwan.
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
FIAC-International Modern & Contemporary Art Fair is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Creative Stitches Hobbycrafts-Glasgow, this magical event is this year's opportunity to see much to delight and inspire from original work in watercolours, oils, sketches and creative images in glass and ceramics to eye catching furniture designs and bespoke fashion wear.
Venue: SECC, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 25-OCT-08
Taipei International Gift & Stationary Autumn Show gives more than ever, extending beyond traditional utilitarian products to toys, office supplies, computer peripherals and other value-added items that only Taiwan can produce with the kind of quality assurance you demand.
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Modellbau-Model Building, Game, Hobby & Handicraft Show is the only fair in Austria covering model building. Fringe events and model building clubs complete the programme for children, model building fans and other interested visitors.
Venue: Messezentrum Wien (Vienna Exhibition Centre), Vienna, Austria.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
This magical event is this year's opportunity to see much to delight and inspire from original work in watercolours, oils, sketches and creative images in glass and ceramics to eye catching furniture designs and bespoke fashion wear.
Venue: Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Abilmente is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Abilmente.
Venue: Fiera di Vicenza, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08
Solutions Vision is the largest regional exhibition for the latest in eyewear, optical aids and accessories in an exciting and dynamic market.
Venue: Paris Nord - Villepinte, Paris, Ile-De-France, France.

Date: 23-OCT-08 to 01-NOV-08
In Specialized Watches Exhibition you can meet with a new group of Kuwait manufacturers that deliver export-quality gift and home products at competitive prices- most of these exhibitors don't appear at other trade shows.
Venue: Kuwait International Fair ground, Kuwait.

Date: 24-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at ORIGINALS Art & Craft Show/Holiday Gift Show.
Venue: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, United States Of America.

Date: 24-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Art Sydney is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. It will also enable the organizers to create an exciting and intriguing new constellation of gallery booths and special shows.
Venue: Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Date: 24-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
The YOU offers a comprehensive experience space, its peak during the events in Berlin experienced. Sport, Beauty, Gaming, Sports, career, beauty, gaming, fashion and music are issues that affect the lives of young people.
Venue: Berlin Exhibition Grounds, Berlin, Germany.

Date: 24-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Suncoast Stitches Craft & Hobby Expo is one of the largest trade event for the art, craft, needlecraft and hobby industry. It continues to go from strength to strength.
Venue: Lake Kawana Community Centre, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.

Date: 24-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. This year, everything's new at Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Shows.
Venue: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, United States Of America.

Date: 25-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
Basel Autumn Trade Fair - 2008, A Product Fair, A Consumer Magnet and an exhibition with a soaring degree of awareness amongst the shoppers. Autumn Trade Fair is a unique opportunity to participate in, guaranteeing maximum impact and product visibility.
Venue: Exhibitions Center Basel, Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.

Date: 25-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08
ANTIQUE & ART STUTTGART, at Schleyer-Halle Stuttgart, is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. Hence the claim that it is the only European show truly representative of all trends in contemporary art.
Venue: Schleyer-Halle Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Date: 28-OCT-08 to 30-OCT-08
Gifts & Premium-Dubai is the region's leading exhibition for corporate gifts, stationery, giftware, trophies, medals, clocks & watches and festive decoration. It provides you the best access to these dynamic regional markets.
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Date: 28-OCT-08 to 30-OCT-08
The Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair 'Character Dubai' is a unique fair that will be held for the first time in the Middle East. This fair will attract more than 250 professional companies from around the world in addition to 10,000 trade visitors and dealers who will come together to interact, network and exchange business knowledge & expertise.
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Date: 28-OCT-08 to 30-OCT-08
Mega Show Part 2 will be another amazing trade fair to enchant buyers with over 1,000 booths featuring top-north Asian toys, gifts, premium and household products. Mega Show is an exceptionally expanded sourcing opportunity for a wide range of high quality yet competitively priced Asian goods that blend the region's unique traditions and innovations.
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Date: 29-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
COLOGNE FINE ART will be providing international fine art and antique dealers with a new European platform for high-quality fine art and a strong field of international dealers.
Venue: Cologne International Expocentre, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Date: 30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
Antiques For Everyone Winter Fair is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part. Hence the claim that it is the only European show truly representative of all trends in contemporary art.
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Date: 30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
As Asia's largest specialized trade show for fashion accessories, the China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories features a full spectrum of hot products from head to toe. Buyers worldwide can see a wide selection of bags, fashion jewelry, belts, footwear and other accessories. The upcoming October show will be the biggest show to date with over 800 booths. The fair is co-located with China Sourcing Fair: Underwear & Swimwear.
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).

Date: 30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
Silmo-Optical Exhibition, the entire optical-eye correction industry will be represented at SILMO: from parts manufacturers to finished goods to retail brands. Here are all tools and information necessary to prepare and optimize your participation to the show. Exhibition : Annual 35,737 sqm of stands, 1003 exhibitors - 65% are international 42,759 trade visitors - 46% are international.
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France.

Date: 31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
Antique & Art Freiburg is one of the premier art showcases around the world for up-and-coming artists, priding itself on enabling younger, smaller galleries to take part.
Venue: Freiburg Messehalle, Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Date: 31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08
IL Mondo Creativo offers the opportunity to ad hoc communicate the own image in a created atmosphere for the event: a great display window where to introduce the best of the production in the field of the creativity. It offers the opportunity to directly show to the visitor the application and I use it of the products and of the materials it introduces through course and demonstrations to you.
Venue: Bologna Fiere, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Date: 31-OCT-08 to 03-NOV-08
Countryside is the fair for the country lifestyle, where each year you'll find a thousand and one tasteful ideas for organizing and decorating your house and garden. More than 300 exhibitors display their finest products and services. Year after year there is a continuing interest in country living, and thousands of visitors are attracted by the fairs convivial atmosphere.
Venue: Flanders Expo, Gent, East Flander, Belgium.

Date: 31-OCT-08 to 03-NOV-08
The 13th ART FORUM BERLIN - The International Fair for Contemporary Art - It is a unique place for information and interaction. An ideal venue for selling and positioning contemporary art. It will highlight Paintings, sculptures, drawings, works on paper, photography, installation art, video, original graphics, multimedia, editions.
Venue: Messedamm 22, Berlin, Germany.