Market Calendar and Events

02 - 20
December

Holiday/Floral Pre-Buy

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The Holiday/Floral pre-buy in December is a Dallas Market Center exclusive. It allows buyers with higher volumes to preview the latest products from their favorite Holiday showrooms and purchase them. It is highly recommended that you make an appointment. This will allow for more purchasing opportunities. Contact us for assistance with your purchase: Amanda Smith, Retail Development Manager: asmith@dallasmarketcenter.com.

02 - 03
December

1st Monday & Tuesday

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Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

09 - 11
December

Nearshoring America

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The intersection of trade in the Americas. For more information, to register as an attendee, or become a sponsor, please visit nearshoringamerica.com here.

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07
January

Lightovation Interior Designer Preview Day

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We invite Interior Designers to join us for Interior Designer Preview Day at LIGHTOVATION, North America's largest collection of lighting brands and manufacturers. The programming will engage Interior Designers with top speakers, influencers, and trends within the Lighting and Home Industries. From interactive designer seminars to exciting showroom events and an exclusive party, you don't want to miss the Lightovation Interior Designer Preview Day.

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08 - 11
January

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

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Each January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for home and hospitality environments: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting! A special Interior Designer Preview Day on Tuesday, January 7, will offer trade-focused programming, tours and networking opportunities.

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08 - 14
January

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

The Temps - January 8-11

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Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in home décor, gifts, gourmet, housewares, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more, but more of what matters. In addition to permanent showrooms, The Temps provide hundreds of additional unique resources across all product categories.

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21 - 24
January

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

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Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there will be a $50 Guest Fee starting January 2023.

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21 - 24
January

KidsWorld

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KidsWorld Market is a comprehensive trade event for baby and children’s apparel, accessories, footwear, gifts, toys, nursery décor, and more. Pre-register today to find the latest and greatest in children’s!

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22 - 25
January

WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market

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WESA was organized in 1921 to create a forum where retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives could conduct business in an atmosphere of fair trade and fellowship. Today, the WESA Trade Shows are the nation’s largest trade events for the equestrian industry, attracting more than 550 product lines and over 3,700 retailers a year. WESA invites you to join the Industry every January and August in Dallas, TX at the WESA Trade Show, Where the Industry Meets.

Visit wesatradeshow.com for more information.

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22 - 25
January

AETA International Trade Show

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Discover the latest trends and top brands in English riding supplies and lifestyle including apparel, accessories, and equipment as well as lifestyle resources such as gifts and home décor at the prestigious American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) International Trade Show. Pre-register to join us at the premier global trade event to explore what's new and noteworthy in equestrian offerings and experience the best of the English industry.

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25 - 27
January

Dallas Men's Show

DALLAS MEN'S SHOW PREVIEW DAY - JANUARY 24

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The Dallas Men’s Show showcases the top brands in men’s apparel, accessories, footwear, and gifts, covering styles from formal and business to casual and outdoor. In January 2025, the show will be reimagined as the largest event ever, featuring a new venue for temporary vendors, inspiring events including a runway show, and that legendary Texas hospitality. Register today to discover the best in men's fashion and accessories.

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03 - 04
February

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

03 - 04
March

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

25 - 28
March

Apparel & Accessories Market + Total Home & Gift Market

Description

This blockbuster event features two markets in one. Find the latest styles in apparel and accessories, plus best-selling and one-of-a-kind gifts, gourmet and housewares items and home resources. Discover it all. Only in Dallas. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

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25 - 28
March

KidsWorld

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Dallas KidsWorld Market is the dynamic trade event for baby, children’s and juvenile products including apparel and fashion accessories, gifts, gadgets, décor, textiles and more.

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07 - 08
April

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

08 - 09
April

Dallas Design Days

Description

Dallas Design Days welcomes leading designers, influencers and trend experts for two days of showroom events exclusively for the design community. Attend the Dine + Design luncheon on April 8th for an extra opportunity to connect with your peers. Come view the latest inspiring vignettes from our showroom sponsors, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Designers and retailers from across the country.

05 - 06
May

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

10 - 13
June

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

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18 - 24
June

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

The Temps 6/18-6/21

Description

Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in home décor, gifts, gourmet, housewares, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more, but more of what matters. In addition to permanent showrooms, The Temps provide hundreds of additional unique resources across all product categories.

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18 - 21
June

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

Description

Dallas Market Center is renowned as the International Home of Lighting. Thousands of lighting professionals travel to Dallas each January and June for the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere. Discover innovative product lines and experience the most comprehensive collection of lighting--indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems.

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18 - 24
June

KidsWorld

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Dallas KidsWorld Market is the dynamic trade event for baby, children’s and juvenile products including apparel and fashion accessories, gifts, gadgets, décor, textiles and more.

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26 - 28
July

Dallas Men's Show

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The Dallas Men's Show showcases more than 700 brands in men's apparel, accessories, footwear, across multiple categories: outdoor, golf & athleisure, contemporary, sportswear, gifts & more! PGA Golf Exhibitions will be returning for a second collaboration promoting the summer edition of the Dallas Men’s Show and the PGA Buying Summit in Frisco, July 29 – 31. The Omni PGA Frisco Resort will host more than 150 top and emerging golf brands. Register today to find the best in Men’s at the premier lifestyle market for leading retailers coast to coast!

04 - 05
August

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

12 - 15
August

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

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12 - 15
August

KidsWorld

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Dallas KidsWorld Market is the most comprehensive market for children’s product in the nation. Taking place five times a year, alongside Apparel & Accessories or Total Home & Gift Markets, retailers look to Dallas KidsWorld Market to source an unrivaled selection of baby, children’s, and juvenile products including apparel and fashion accessories, shoes, gifts, toys, décor, textiles, and more.

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13 - 16
August

WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market

Description

WESA was organized in 1921 to create a forum where retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives could conduct business in an atmosphere of fair trade and fellowship. Today, the WESA Trade Shows are the nation’s largest trade events for the equestrian industry, attracting more than 550 product lines and over 3,700 retailers a year. WESA invites you to join the Industry every January and August in Dallas, TX at the WESA Trade Show, Where the Industry Meets.

Visit wesatradeshow.com for more information.

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13 - 16
August

AETA International Trade Show

Description

The AETA International Trade Show, from the American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA), is the premier global event showcasing equestrian industry products from leading manufacturers. Taking place two times a year alongside the International Western & English Apparel & Equipment Trade Shows, from the Western & English Sales Association (WESA), these shows create the world’s largest marketplace of equestrian, western and rural lifestyle brands conveniently located under one roof. By registering and attending an AETA Trade Show at Dallas Market Center, you will receive a complimentary AETA Membership.

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16 - 18
September

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

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Discover more new products at the fall show timed to offer last-minute opportunities and a head start on the new year. Experience the only complete marketplace for gift, home décor, lighting, holiday and floral, gourmet, housewares, and fashion.

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16 - 18
September

Dallas Design Week

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Join us for three full days of bigger and better design events than ever before! Designers will have the opportunity to attend exclusive networking events, stimulating seminars, enlightening book signings, motivating panel discussions and more. Come view the latest inspiring vignettes from our showroom sponsors, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the Designers and retailers from across the country.

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16 - 17
September

ArchLIGHT Summit

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Check out Dallas Market Center's new lighting tradeshow. Exhibitor, Speaker, and Attendee information can be found at archlightsummit.com

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06 - 07
October

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

21 - 24
October

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western/english, men’s, children’s and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

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21 - 24
October

KidsWorld

Description

Dallas KidsWorld Market is the dynamic trade event for baby, children’s and juvenile products including apparel and fashion accessories, gifts, gadgets, décor, textiles and more.

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Hotels

03 - 04
November

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

01 - 02
December

1st Monday & Tuesday

Description

Between major Markets, many Dallas Market Center showrooms are open for business during Mini-Markets, held on the first Monday and Tuesday of most months.

07 - 10
January

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

Description

Each January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for the home: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting!

07 - 13
January

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

The Temps 1/7-1/10

Description

Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in home décor, gifts, gourmet, housewares, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more, but more of what matters. In addition to permanent showrooms, The Temps provide hundreds of additional unique resources across all product categories.

20 - 23
January

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there will be a $50 Guest Fee starting January 2023.

17 - 20
March

Apparel & Accessories Market + Total Home & Gift Market

Description

This blockbuster event features two markets in one. Find the latest styles in apparel and accessories, plus best-selling and one-of-a-kind gifts, gourmet and housewares items and home resources. Discover it all. Only in Dallas. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

16 - 19
June

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

24 - 30
June

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

The Temps 6/24-6/27

Description

Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for connecting retailers and manufacturers in home décor, gifts, gourmet, housewares, accessories and lighting. Dallas not only delivers more, but more of what matters. In addition to permanent showrooms, The Temps provide hundreds of additional unique resources across all product categories.

24 - 27
June

Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

Description

Dallas Market Center is renowned as the International Home of Lighting. Thousands of lighting professionals travel to Dallas each January and June for the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere. Discover innovative product lines and experience the most comprehensive collection of lighting--indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems.

18 - 21
August

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western, children’s, and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

20 - 23
October

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

Description

Dallas Market Center’s five-yearly Apparel & Accessories Markets are home to thousands of emerging and established wholesale women’s apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, beauty and wellness product lines across dozens of categories. Dallas continues to be the premier resource for retailers to find the latest in young contemporary, contemporary, western/english, men’s, children’s and more. Please note there is a $50 Guest Fee as of January 2023.

December 2024

Holiday/Floral Pre-Buy

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1st Monday & Tuesday

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Nearshoring America

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January 2025

Lightovation Interior Designer Preview Day

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Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

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Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

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Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

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KidsWorld

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WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market

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AETA International Trade Show

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Dallas Men's Show

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February 2025

1st Monday & Tuesday

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March 2025

1st Monday & Tuesday

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Apparel & Accessories Market + Total Home & Gift Market

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KidsWorld

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April 2025

1st Monday & Tuesday

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Dallas Design Days

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May 2025

1st Monday & Tuesday

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June 2025

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

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Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

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Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show

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KidsWorld

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July 2025

Dallas Men's Show

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August 2025

1st Monday & Tuesday

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Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market

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KidsWorld

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