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Columbus, Ohio
Friday and Saturday
March 14-15, 2008

New Show Hours

Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplace
Veterans Memorial Building
300 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio

We're celebrating this Market's 78th birthday! Handcrafted giftware and home & garden abound at this year's Show. Meet the country's most talented artisans and craft producers of quality, handmade folk art, rustic primitives, museum-quality replicas, country collectibles and contemporary works of art — exactly what customers are looking for in your store.

Everywhere you look, you'll see extraordinary items — you won't find at any other show! From loving hands and caring hearts, our exhibitor craftspeople create and offer the very best in unique, handmade gifts and crafts. Gourmet foods, unusual gifts, handmade furniture, decorative accessories, and home decor — prized keepsakes that will be treasured forever. You'll find it all! And it's so easy to shop our Show. Use our free parking Coupon, bring your truck and trailer to our Show and fill them to the brim!

Whether you prefer to place orders for future delivery, take merchandise for immediate delivery (cash & carry), or both, our Market will make your buying trip fun and easy:

VIP Buyer Badge provides express entry
Buy the way you want — immediate delivery (cash & carry) and/or place orders
Free Shop & Drop Storage Area where you can check your purchases and return to the Show floor to continue shopping
Special, cost-saving rates for
nearby hotels
Door prizes, free morning coffee, convenient on-site café
Many drawings each day for "Gas Cash"
Ample parking and easy access with Show's free parking coupon
Dates coincide with Mart's dates
"Discover What's New" display of the
latest products
Affordable, safe & friendly atmosphere

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"We hand make every piece and price it right. We love the Offinger Shows and have never been disappointed with our sales."
      Julie Wilkinson, exhibitor
      Warm Creations
      Greenfield, Missouri

"We love attending the Offinger Shows and wouldn't dream of missing them. We always fill our truck to the brim. But the best part iswe generally sell 100% of the merchandise!"
      Emily Shaffer, retailer
      Gardens & Gifts
      Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Who should attend? If you are a buyer or crafts producer of wholesale giftware and handcrafts, you should make plans now to attend this exciting Market.

Show Hours
Friday, March 14
Registration 11 am - 7 pm
Exhibits Open 12 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, March 15
Registration 8 am - 1 pm
Exhibits Open 9 am - 1 pm

Qualified buyers should pre-register now for a VIP Buyer Badge valid for three years. New exhibitors may apply for space by completing the New Exhibitor Space Application.

Make your plans now to attend Offinger's wholesale-only trade Show. Discover quality handmade products at the best prices. And best of all, avoid paying expensive shipping. See exactly what you're getting, have it on your shelves immediately and kick your Spring and Summer sales into high gear!

View a list of our March exhibitors here.

Click on date of interest below.
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