Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 10, 2017
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Virginia State Parks to host Virginia Gift Show Feb. 28 & March 1 in Wytheville
The annual wholesale merchandise trade show sponsored by Virginia State Parks returns to the Wytheville Meeting Center Feb. 28 and March 1. This event connects wholesale vendors with buyers for attractions, gift shops and other retail businesses from around the region. Educational seminars will also be offered.
There is no charge for buyers to attend. Buyers may register by phone, email or at the door.
The Virginia Gift Show runs Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule allows time for buyers to network as well as for one-on-one appointments.
The show features items ranging from apparel and souvenirs to custom products, plush toys, jewelry and more. There will be 50 booths representing about 105 product lines.
The Wytheville Meeting Center is near Interstate 77 and Interstate 81, adjacent to the Wytheville Community College.
For additional information about the Virginia Gift Show, a vendors list, educational seminar list, or buyer’s registration form, contact Ann Henderson, 804-371-2595,ann.henderson@dcr.virginia.gov. Buyers can register online at www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/sp-buyer-registration.shtml.
The 37 award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and offer dozens of festivals and concerts and thousands of educational programs across the state.
For more information about state park activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the 25 parks with camping facilities or 18 parks with cabins or family lodges, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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