The Great Lakes Gift Show is quickly becoming the leading Midwest wholesale gift show for boutique owners, retailers, and wholesale buyers. Held March 3–5, 2026, at the Kalamazoo Expo Center in Michigan, this regional wholesale gift show brings together over 120 exhibitors under one roof. Whether you’re sourcing new product lines or looking for exclusive show specials, this event is designed to support and grow your retail business.
What Makes the Great Lakes Gift Show Unique?
As a Midwest boutique and gift show, this event blends the best of cash and carry convenience with order-writing efficiency. Buyers have the opportunity to shop handcrafted artisan goods, national gift lines, and Michigan wholesale gift and apparel vendors all in one space. This is a gift show built for busy retailers seeking new inventory and meaningful business connections.
Who Should Attend?
If you are a buyer, business owner, or key decision maker for a retail shop, this show is for you. Attendees include representatives from:
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Gift shops and souvenir stores
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Home decor and furniture retailers
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Resort destinations and campgrounds
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Pharmacies, hospitals, and museum gift shops
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Boutique clothing and accessory stores
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Floral and garden centers
This event is not open to the general public. It is designed for qualified wholesale buyers only.
Why Attend This Regional Wholesale Gift Show?
The Great Lakes Gift Show is more than a shopping event. It is a strategic networking opportunity where buyers can explore trending merchandise, discover first-time exhibitors, and establish new supplier relationships. Many exhibitors offer cash and carry products for immediate sale, while others take wholesale orders with fast fulfillment. This makes it one of the top wholesale order writing shows in Michigan.
Key Show Features:
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123+ exhibitor booths
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Apparel, home decor, jewelry, bath and body, and more
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Made in USA and Michigan-made products
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First-time and returning exhibitors
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Exclusive show specials and new product lines
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Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Event Details
Location: Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI
Dates: March 3–5, 2026
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Tuesday, March 3: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 4: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Thursday, March 5: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Become an Exhibitor
If you are a wholesaler, artisan, or manufacturer rep looking to expand into the Midwest market, this is your chance to connect directly with qualified buyers. Exhibitor registration for the gift show is now open. Join other regional and national vendors and put your brand in front of the right audience.
Why the Great Lakes Region?
The Midwest is home to thousands of independent shops and retail buyers looking for unique products that stand out. By exhibiting at the Great Lakes regional trade show, you gain access to a concentrated group of wholesale buyers from Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, and beyond. The event is timed early in the year to help buyers prepare for spring and summer inventory planning.
Plan Your Visit
Need lodging or directions? Visit our Directions & Lodging page to plan your stay in Kalamazoo. This welcoming city is easy to access and offers plenty of nearby hotels, dining options, and parking at the expo center.
If you’re a buyer seeking the next big thing or a vendor ready to break into new markets, the Great Lakes Gift Show is your gateway to Midwest wholesale success.
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