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Pet Industry Events and Trade Shows
Pet Industry Trade Shows
2011 Events
Trade/Industry Events
Jan. 13-14
Orlando, Fla.Aging Pet Populatin & Senior Wellness
The Wyndham Orland
Contact: 207-467-3564; www.petindustryadvisory.com
Feb.17-16
Las Vegas, Nev.
Pet Industry Transformation—Growth Trends & Strategies
Contact: 207-467-3564; www.petindustryadvisory.com
Feb. 28-Mar. 3
New Orleans, La.
Aquaculture America 2011
New Orleans Marriot
Contact: 760-751-5005; www.was.org
March 16-18
Orlando, Fla.
Global Pet Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Contact: www.globalpetexpo.org
April 13-15
Atlantic City, N.J.
H.H. Backer Spring Trade Show
Atlantic City Convention Center
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
Sept 13-15
Las Vegas, Nev.
SuperZoo
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Contact: Dave Williams, 626-447-2222, x317; www.superzoo.org; www.worldpetassociation.org
Oct. 14-16
Chicago, Ill.
H.H. Backer Christmas Trade Show
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
International Events
Kochi, India
Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2011
Contact: 760-751-5005, www.was.org
Jan. 21-23
New Dehli, India
India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF)
NSIC Bhawan
Contact: 91-120-242-7282; www.iiptf.com
Jan. 22-28
Barcelona, Spain
Global PETS Forum 2011
Hilton Barcelona
Contact: www.petsinfo.net/forum.html
Feb. 6-10
Birmingham, England
Spring Fair International
National Exhibition Centre
Contact: www.springfair.com
Feb. 18-20
Moscow, Russia
Zoo Russia Professional
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre
Contact: Contact: www.zoorussia.ru/zoo/en
Feb. 19-20
Caulfield, Australia
Melbourne Pet & Animal Expo
Caulfield Racecourse
Contact: www.emsaust.com.au
Mar. 10-13
Birmingham, England
dfs Crufts
National Expo Centre
Contact: www.crufts.org.uk
Mar. 24-25
Makuhari New City, Japan
Japan Pet Fair
Makurahi Messe
Contact: www.crufts.org.uk
May 12-15
Bologna, Italy
Zoomark International
BolognaFiere
Contact: www.zoomark.it
May 26-29
Singapore
Aquarama
Suntec Singapore
Contact: www.aquarama.com.sg
June 6-10
Natal, Brazil
World Aquaculture 2011
Natal Convention Center
Contact: 760-751-5005; www.was.org
Oct. 27-29
Zaragoza, Spain
Iberzoo
Feria de Zaragoza
Contact: 34-93/452-45-98; info@iberzoo.com, www.iberzoo.com
Other Industry Events
Jan. 8-11
Oaks, Pa.
Birdwatch America – East
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Contact: 800-318-2238; www.birdwatchamerica.com
Jan. 9-12
New York City, N.Y.
National Retail Federation 100th Annual Convention & EXPO
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Contact: www.nrf.com/annual11
Jan. 25
Los Angeles, Calif.
Go Green Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center
Contact: 212-655-4505; www.gogreenexpo.com
Jan. 29-Feb. 3
New York CIty, N.Y.
New York International Gift Fair
Jacob K. Javits Center and Piers 92 & 94
Contact: 800-727-7469; www.nyigf.com
Feb. 5-8
Seattle, Wash.
Birdwatch America – West
Washington State Convention Center
Contact: Contact: 800-318-2238; www.birdwatchamerica.com
Feb. 12
New York City, N.Y.
3rd Annual Business of Pet Writing Conference
Hotel Pennsylvania
Contact: 212-631-3648; www.petwritingconference.com
March 8-10
San Francisco, Calif.
Innovate 2011—The Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference
Concourse Exhibition Center
Contact: www.nrf.com/innovate11
March 11-13
Anaheim, Calif.
Natural Expo West
Anaheim Convention Center
Contact: www.expowest.com
March 27-30
Boston, Mass.
Boston Gift Show
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Contact: www.bostongiftshow.com
June 3-5
Phoenix, Ariz.
International Ferret Symposium
Contact: www.ferretcongress.org
June 23-25
Las Vegas, Nev.
Natural MarketPlace 2011
Las Vegas Convention Center
Contact: www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com
Distributor Events
Jan. 26-29
San Diego, Calif.
PIDA 2011 Management Conference & 43rd Annual Meeting
Hotel Del Coronado
Contact: www.pida.org
Feb. 10-11
Atlanta, Ga.
Southeast Pet Open House
Cobb Galleria Centre
Contact: Contact: www.southeastpet.com
Grooming and Pet Services Events
Jan. 15-23
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Barkleigh Pet Pro Cruise
Contact: Contact: 717-691-3388; www.barkleigh.com
Jan. 28-30
New Orleans, La.
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ (NAPPS) 2011 Annual Conference and Small Business Forum
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Contact: www.petsitters.org
Feb. 9-12
New Orleans, La.
Pet Sitters International Quest for Excellence Convention
Chateau Bourbon
Contact: Contact: 336-983-7747; www.petsit.com/conferences
Feb. 10-13
Pasadena, Calif.
Groom & Kennel Expo
Pasadena Conference Center
Contact: Contact: 717-691-3388; www.groomexpo.com
Consumer Events
Jan. 8-9
Pomona, Calif.
Reptile Super Show & Breeders Expo
Pomona Fairplex, L.A. Country Fairgrounds
Contact: Contact: 619-281-7387; www.reptilesupershow.com
Jan. 14-16
Oaks, Pa.
Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Contact: Dennis Garetano, 800-677-4677; petexpo@optonline.net; www.horseandpetexpo.com
Jan. 14-16
Richmond, Va.
Super Pet Expo
Richmond Raceway
Contact: www.superpetexpo.com
Jan. 28-30
Timonium, Md.
10th Annual World of Pets Expo
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Contact: 800-882-9894; www.worldofpets.org
Feb. 5-6
Memphis, Tenn.
Mid-South Exotic Bird Fair
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Contact: 901-603-9927; www.birdshows.com
Feb. 11-13
Edison, N.J.
Super Pet Expo
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Contact: www.superpetexpo.com
Feb. 25-27
King of Prussia, Pa.
Super Pet Expo
Valley Forge Convention Center
Contact: www.superpetexpo.com
Feb. 26-27
Hillsboro, Ore.
Unique Animal Expo and Pet Fair
Washington County Fairgrounds
Contact: Contact: 503-738-5749; www.uniqueanimalexpo.com
March 5-6
Brentwood, N.Y.
Long Island Pet Expo
Suffolk County Community College
Expo Center, Grant Campus
Contact: Dennis Garetano, 800-677-4677; petexpo@optonline.net; www.horseandpetexpo.com
March 18-20
Chantilly, Va.
Super Pet Expo
Dulles Expo Center
Contact: www.superpetexpo.com
March 12-13
Minneapolis, Minn.
Twin Cities Pet Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Contact: 630-469-4611, x103; www.twincitiespetexpo.com
March 18-20
Arlington Heights, Ill.
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo
Arlington Park Racecourse
Contact: Contact: 630-469-4611, x205; www.petchicago.com
April 15-17
Costa Mesa, Calif.
America’s Family Pet Expo
Orange County Fairgrounds
Contact: www.petexpowa.org
May 14-15
Memphis, Tenn.
Mid-South Exotic Bird Fair
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Contact: 901-603-9927; www.birdshows.com
May 21-22
New York City, N.Y.
NYC Pet Fair
Metropolitan Pavillion & Altman Building
Contact: www.nycpetshow.com
June 8-10
Puyallup, Wash.
America’s Family Pet Expo
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
Contact: www.petexpowa.org
2012-2014
April 13-15, 2012
H.H. Backer Spring Trade Show
Atlantic City Convention Center
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
September 11-13, 2012
SuperZoo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Dave Williams, 626-447-2222, x317; www.superzoo.org; www.worldpetassociation.org
October 12-14, 2012
H.H. Backer Christmas Trade Show
Chicago, Ill.
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
April 12-14, 2013
H.H. Backer Spring Trade Show
Baltimore
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
October 4-6, 2013
H.H. Backer Christmas Trade Show
Chicago, Ill.
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
October 10-12, 2014
H.H. Backer Christmas Trade Show
Chicago, Ill.
Contact: 312-578-1818; www.hhbacker.com
Information provided courtesy of Pet Product News International, Pet Business Magazine and the World Pet Association.
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