ICFA Approves Market Dates Through 2027 and Announces 2024 Market Events
Furniture World News Desk on
4/16/2024
The International Casual Furnishings Association Board of Directors has confirmed the future dates of its major trades shows at AmericasMart in Atlanta for the next three years. With the plan of offering four-day markets in both the summer and fall, the schedule consists of:
- 2025: July 14-17 and September 15-18
- 2026: July 13-16 and September 14-17
- 2027: July 12-15 and September 13-16.
In addition, the Association leadership has created a balanced roster of special activities planned at the two markets this year that mark the second year of casual furnishings trade shows at AmericasMart.
At the Summer Casual Market Atlanta, slated for July 15-18, attendees are invited to take part in the following events:
- Sunday – Retail Roundtables and Think Tank
- Monday – Opening Day of Summer Market and Birthday Bash
- Tuesday – Pink Out, Afternoon Seminar – Outdoor Trends Report, ICFA Awards Gala
- Wednesday – ICFA Membership Meeting.
The Fall Casual Market Atlanta, scheduled for September 16-19, will feature the following events:
- Sunday – Retail Roundtables and Think Tank
- Monday – Opening Day of Fall Market and Braves & Brews at Truist Park
- Tuesday – Afternoon Panel Discussion, ICFA Awards Party honoring Apollo Award, Manufacturer of the Year and Sales Representative of the Year recipients plus announcement of Design Excellence Best of Show
- Wednesday – ICFA Annual Meeting.
About the ICFA
The International Casual Furnishings Association supports and promotes the growth of the outdoor and casual furnishings industry through professional education, networking and development. It is the only trade organization committed to promoting the sales of its members' quality products and services. It is a powerful partner for manufacturers and importers, retailers, sales representatives and designers of outdoor furnishings plus suppliers to the industry. For more information, visit www.icfanet.org.