The First Fall Wholesale Gift Show in 14 Years

and Great Lakes Promotions is Excited to Launch the New 2025 Fall Great Lakes Gift Show

October 14-16, 2025

Over 100 plus exhibitor booths showcasing gift lines, home décor, holiday, resort apparel, souvenir & tourism & Q4 new product release!

Manufacturer rep groups, industry newcomers, first time exhibitors, wholesalers, artisans showcasing unique products, gift lines, show specials and more!

Tuesday, October 14th 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, October 15th 9am - 5pm
Thursday, October 16th 9am - 1pm

Kalamazoo Expo Center
2900 Lake St Kalamazoo, MI 49048

The Fall Great Lakes Gift Show is the Midwest’s newest order writing show. Exhibitors from the Great Lakes, Midwest and beyond will be on hand to offer Cash & Carry, Order Writing and Network.

The new Great Lakes Apparel & Gift Show show will be held at the Kalamazoo Expo Center 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI on October 14-16, 2025

The Great Lakes newest wholesale order writing apparel & gift show is a fantastic collection of unique companies, first time exhibitors, manufacturer reps and national companies that is easy to shop with plenty of name brands in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere all under one roof. The show provides a platform for exhibitors in the gift industry to expand their business into regional markets & network with key decision makers. Wholesale gift shows are one of the most influential meeting opportunities between buyers & wholesalers.

The gift industry’s national average confirms 81% of all show attendees are looking to discover new wholesale products and create new opportunities for their business. Buyers get to make a more informed decision when purchasing new products which drives new and continuing business for their retail locations.    

Business owners, buyers & decision makers who attend gift & boutique shows, make up a wide array of local and regional businesses such as: premier boutiques, campgrounds, farm markets, floral & garden centers, gift & souvenir shops, home decor & furniture, hospitals gift shops, independent shops, jewelers, lighthouse gift shops, markets, museums, pharmacies, resort destinations, salons, seasonal & specialty retailers to name a few.  

Shop with your favorite exhibitor’s & independent gift reps to see new trends, top quality gifts and souvenirs in the industry. The show is a popular networking opportunity, bringing buyers and exhibitors together throughout the Great Lakes region. The benefits of exhibiting with the Great Lakes Gift Show are undeniable. Promote your business and expand opportunities and create a new customer base.

Great Lakes Apparel & Gift Show is a new Michigan gift show and is free to attend to qualified buyers and retailers only, not open to the general public.

CASH & CARRY – Onsite Order Writing – Show Specials – Exciting new product lines – First-time exhibitors – Expanded product categories – Exhibitor show specials – New & unique name brands – Handcrafted artisan made items – Shipping Opportunities – Networking & Forge partnerships – Preorder and pick up at the show.

Great Lakes Apparel & Gift Show
exhibitors offer a wide array of exciting and new products lines such as and more:

  • Apparel
  • Art & Design
  • Bath & Body
  • Books – Publications
  • Candles
  • Cards – Stationary
  • Children’s
  • Christmas Decorations
  • Clothing
  • Coasters – Tiles
  • Cotton Aprons – Tea Towels
  • Crafts
  • Decals
  • Decor – Home Accessories
  • Furniture
  • Garden – Lawn Decor
  • Glass Art
  • Gifts 
  • Gourmet Foods
  • Handmade – Signs
  • Holiday – Seasonal
  • Housewares
  • Jewelry
  • Made in Michigan
  • Made in USA
  • Metal Art
  • Novelties – Souvenirs
  • Personal Care
  • Puzzles
  • Resort Wear
  • Ribbon & Gift Wrap
  • Soaps – Bath Bombs  
  • Sterling – Pottery
  • Throw Pillows
  • Toys – Plush
  • Women’s Accessories – Fashion

General Show FAQs

The Great Lakes Apparel & Gift Show is Michigan’s newest regional wholesale boutique and gift show, featuring a variety of companies, first-time exhibitors, and independent reps showcasing their product lines. The show includes items such as apparel, home decor, jewelry, and more.

The event is scheduled for October 14-16, 2025 at the Kalamazoo Convention Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

The show is free to attend for qualified buyers and retailers only. It is not open to the general public.

Yes, photographs of the show or its exhibitors are not allowed, nor is soliciting exhibitors for consignment sales.

The show hours are as follows:

Tuesday, Oct 14: 9am-5pm

Wednesday, Oct 15: 9am-5pm

Thursday, Oct 16: 9am-2pm

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