The 2021 International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) reported an increase in exhibiting vendors at its annual gift show, which took place on November 9-13, at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, and the Pigeon Forge LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This event saw more than 400 vendors, doubling its size and […]
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2021 Top 5 Flea Markets of the Year
We are in the last few weeks of 2021, and what a year it has been! The pandemic negatively impacted the flea market and swap meet industry, and this year was spent recovering and reopening markets all across the nation. Now, both consumer and seller confidence is up and the industry is almost back to […]
Check Out This Fun & Affordable Flea Market
Looking for a new market to sell your goods? The Knoxville Flea Market is super fun, easy, and cheap to set up a booth. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a variety of events taking place in 2022, vendor rates start at just $140 for three days. The Knoxville Flea Market is hosted by Stewart Promotions, […]
2022 Trade Show Calendar
It took us a while to get comfortably back into trade shows after COVID-19. Halfway through 2021, most wholesale events were taking place in person and seeing success with attendee turnout. As we transition into 2022, the number of live shows and attendance will only continue to grow. An Increase in Buyer & Vendor Turnout […]
5 Festive Holiday Markets to Sell Your Gifts
The holidays are finally upon us and shoppers are scurrying about trying to check every item off of their loved ones’ wish lists. Seeing as how last year many consumers were stuck inside doing their holiday shopping online due to the pandemic, in person foot traffic is expected to be up this season so everyone […]
Great Deals & Steals at Tri-Cities Flea Market
Open every weekend, boasting over 1,000 vendors and an average of 30,000 shoppers, Tri-Cities Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets in Tennessee. Located only 3.5 miles south of Bristol Motor Speedway, it is a great market to come and spend the day with the whole family. Tri-Cities Flea Market was founded by […]
Positive Changes to State Regulations
Statistics as of the end of July revealed that over 342 million total vaccines have been administered to Americans, and that number continues to climb each day. As more residents get vaccinated, additional states are beginning to lift their COVID-19 restrictions to match the CDC’s current guidelines regarding face masks and social distancing for fully […]
State Regulations for Indoor Shopping
Updated 7/6/2021 As the COVID vaccines continue to make their way throughout the U.S., guidelines including mandatory facial coverings and indoor capacity limits are lightening up. If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, flea markets and swap meets can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. So far, over 144 […]
Revolutionary Headband
Intrigued with the way her glasses looked while holding her hair, Janet Laster Purkey MD invented Zazzy Bandz, a reimagined and innovative headband designed to “fit like sunglasses,” providing lift and style without the headache of a traditional headband. Great Pricing & Fast Turnaround Available in a wide variety of colors and designs, patented Zazzy […]
Fireworks Regulations by State
Fireworks Regulations by State Alabama Permitted as long as they contain under 2 grams of explosive. Sales from tents or motor vehicles are prohibited. Alaska Permitted. Arizona Ground-based fireworks permitted. Aerial fireworks, bottle rockets, sky rockets, helicopters, torpedoes, roman candles & jumping jacks prohibited. Arkansas Permitted. California Approved sparklers and ground fountains only. Colorado Approved […]