The International Gift Exposition in the Smokies, known as IGES, is America’s premier wholesale resort and souvenir trade show, held each year in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Founded in 1999, it is the largest annual gathering of wholesale souvenir and resort gift vendors in the country.
The 2026 edition brings together thousands of qualified buyers and more than 1,000 exhibitors across two nearby Tennessee locations. It is an order-writing show, so buyers come ready to source new products, name-drop and custom merchandise, Made in America items, and the latest launches for the coming retail season. IGES runs concurrently with the Smoky Mountain Gift Show (SMGS), giving souvenir buyers one of the deepest collections of suppliers anywhere.
Pigeon Forge, TN
2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Sevierville, TN
202 Gists Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
The two venues run on slightly different dates, Sevierville from November 3 to 5 and Pigeon Forge from November 4 to 7, so buyers can shop both in a single trip. Plan your travel around the overlap on November 4 and 5 to catch both floors.
IGES is built for retail buyers in travel, tourism, and resort destinations. Registration is limited to qualified trade buyers, so it stays focused on real order-writing.
IGES is an order-writing, trade-only show with pre-qualified buyers from across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. Bring your business credentials (resale certificate or business license) to register as a qualified buyer.
Both venues sit in the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area of Tennessee, a short drive apart. Nearby hotel options include the Residence Inn Pigeon Forge, Holiday Inn, and Staybridge Suites Pigeon Forge. Book early, as this is a busy period for the Smoky Mountains region.