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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 28, 2022
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Ann Henderson, VSP Merchandise Manager, 804-840-8236, ann.henderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Virginia State Parks to host 20th Annual Virginia State Park Gift Show March 15-16

An annual trade show for gift and souvenir buyers is scheduled at the Wytheville Meeting Center, March 15 and 16. This event connects wholesale vendors with gift shop buyers under one roof for two days. Buyers can register in advance or at the door. There is no charge for buyers to attend.

The Virginia State Parks Gift Show is open to buyers from parks, museums, attractions, hospital gift shops, wineries and any other retail shop managers and buyers looking for new souvenir or gift ideas for their resale inventory. The 2022 gift show features items ranging from apparel and souvenirs to custom products, plush, jewelry and much more.

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 15 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16. The agenda includes opportunities for buyers and vendors to network as well as one-on-one appointments and merchandising opportunities.

The show will have 50 booths representing about 100 product lines. The event is held in the main exhibit hall of the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, Virginia. The meeting center is conveniently located near the Interstate 77 and Interstate 81 junction, and sits adjacent to the Wytheville Community College. Buyers are encouraged to pre-register by phone or email, but may register as walk-ins on either day of the show.

For additional information about the Virginia State Parks Gift Show, a vendors list or buyer’s registration form, contact Ann Henderson at Virginia State Parks, 804-840-8236 or via email at ann.henderson@dcr.virginia.gov. Buyers can also register online at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/sp-buyer-registration.shtml.

The current COVID protocols for Virginia and the Wytheville Meeting Center will be in place for the gift show. All attendees must wear a mask while inside the building. Exceptions will be made for those with medical or religious reasons for not wearing a mask, but you must have had a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the show.

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