Aug 31, 2007

Columbus MarketPlace Announces 2008 Show Dates

For 2008, Columbus MarketPlace will offer 35 show days for shopping convenience. Located in Columbus, Ohio, Columbus MarketPlace offers more than 200,000 square feet of permanent wholesale showroom space packed with more than 4,000 lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in more than 100 permanent showrooms in an easy, single-floor layout.

2008 Show Dates

• January 18-22, Friday – Tuesday
• February 17-19, Sunday – Tuesday
• March 14-18, Friday – Tuesday including our Temporary Exhibitors
• April 27-29, Sunday – Tuesday
• May 18-19, Sunday and Monday – Spring Sample Sale
• June 20-24, Friday – Tuesday
• July 20-22, Sunday – Tuesday
• August 15-19, Friday – Tuesday including our Temporary Exhibitors
• September 14-16, Sunday – Tuesday
• October 12-14, Sunday – Tuesday
• October 31-November 3, Friday – Monday – Immediate Delivery Sale

Columbus MarketPlace boasts winning hospitality with no-wait registration, free and plentiful parking, complimentary coffee, bottled water and refreshments, cash-back rebates for orders placed in showrooms, and plenty of lounges, to relax and refresh. Customers can relax in this thoroughly professional, yet exciting atmosphere. During the shows, the Columbus MarketPlace offers free design seminars, free business-building seminars, and hosts special events throughout the year. The Columbus MarketPlace is open only to the trade and doesn’t admit children under 12 or guests not affiliated a retail business (this policy is strictly enforced).

Columbus is an excellent place for business and pleasure. Customers will find the Columbus MarketPlace to be an ideal place for buying. Close, convenient hotels offer a variety of rooms for the cost-conscious buyer as well as those looking for a little more luxury. Our efficient and friendly staff will be happy to assist you during your visit to Columbus. World-class theater, museums, retail shopping and fun nightlife combine with ease and affordability to make Columbus a favorite place to mix business and pleasure. Award-winning fine dining or simple, home-cooked meals are available at dozens of nearby eateries.

For additional information check out our website at: thecolumbusmarketplace.com or contact Margie Williams at 614.876.2719 ext: 15.