MIDWEST GIFT & LIFESTYLE SHOW

      Permanent Showrooms & Destination Venue for Trade Show Events

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL REPS AND REGIONAL TRADE SHOWS!

New in 2023 … THE MIX!

 [ REV Chicago Boutique Show + Midwest Gift & Lifestyle Show ]

M I X is an exciting merger of two shows to bring retailers more of everything, all under one roof!

 Womens and Mens Apparel | Gifts of Every Category | Accessories | Footwear | Baby | Books | Cards | Collegiate | Fashion | Garden | Gourmet | Hardware | Home | Inspirational | Kids | Lifestyle | Pet Seasonal | Toys | Active Lifestyle |  Artisan | Bath & Body | Candles | Christmas | Drinkware  Games | Gift | Handbags | Holiday | Impulse  Jewelry | Licensed | Mens | Plush | Stationery

2023 MIX SHOW DATES

JANUARY 29-31

MARCH 12-14

AUGUST 13-15

OCTOBER 1-3

VENUE

Welcome to THE 2400 BUILDING

Home to Permanent Showrooms & MIX Trade Show Events

Conveniently located at

2400 E. Devon Avenue | Des Plaines, IL 60018

FREE PARKING!

Next to the Rivers Casino on the O’Hare Lake Office Campus

Five minutes from the O’Hare Airport

COST

There is no cost for Retail Buyers to attend.

Your well being is our #1 priority.  Our trade shows are conducted with courtesy, kindness and respect for each other. We operate in compliance with CDC health guidelines and executive orders as they are issued by the State of Illinois.  This trade show is not open to the public.  The showrooms and temporary exhibits are independent small business groups and well suited for social distancing. Health and wellness protocol will be in place. Pre-registration and appointments are strongly encouraged.

AMENITIES & COURTESIES WE OFFER RETAIL BUYERS

 

  • A warm welcome & efficient registration!
  • Leading brands represented by the most respected showrooms, agencies, and professional sales reps in the industry
  • Newly upgraded and renovated venue – MIX Apparel & Gift Mart at the 2400 Building
  • Conveniently located between I-294. I-90, and I-190 adjacent to O’Hare International Airport
  • Pace Bus Route #230 services the property with access to the Rosemont CTA Blue Line Train Station and the Des Plaines Metra Train Station
  • Buyer’s Guides available in print and digital formats
  • Parking is FREE!  
  • Complimentary Coffee Bar & Refreshments
  • Affordable, Fresh, and Made-to-Order Lunch Service
  • $99-$109 Hotel Group Block Rates + Comp Parking Pass
  • Complimentary Shuttle from O’Hare Airport to Hotel
  • Complimentary Shuttle from Hotel to 2400 Building Next to Rivers Casino, the largest casino in Illinois
  • Within minutes of Fine Dining & Entertainment District

TRAVEL + ACCOMMODATIONS

 H O T E L   P A R T N E R

Sonesta Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel

10233 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL

+1 877 859 5095

$99-$109 Rate 

Group Name:  MIX/Silver Lining Shows

+ $10 Breakfast + Complimentary Parking + Free WiFi

+ Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service

+ Complimentary Show Shuttle Service

 

Market Xchange

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare

A WHOLESALE MARKET

All Retailers must register their attendance at the Welcome & Registration Desk upon arrival and wear badges at all times.

Thank you for supporting your local reps and regional trade shows!  We appreciate you and look forward to working with you!

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ORDER WRITING MARKET

The Midwest Gift & Lifestyle Show is primarily an order-writing show; however, there are vendors who offer cash and carry to retailers.  Please note that this show requires retailer registration and is not open to the public.  Persons found posing as buyers or using false identification will be escorted from the market.

Interested in exhibiting?

We welcome new exhibitors and respect your trade show investment.

Contact us for an Exhibitor Kit:

Exhibit@SilverLiningShows.com | 248.348.7777

All applications subject to approval.