Atlanta Winter Show | TradeShowIntel

Name: Atlanta Winter Show
Start: 2027-01-12
End: 2027-01-18
Location: AmericasMart Atlanta

Event overview

Overview

The Atlanta Winter Show, taking place from January 12 to 18, 2027, at AmericasMart Atlanta, is a premier event for the gift and home decor industries.

This market connects retailers, designers, and buyers with over 6,000 lines across various categories, including seasonal and outdoor living products.

Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with networking opportunities and innovative product showcases.

TL;DR

1Dates: The show runs January 12-18, 2027 at AmericasMart Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.
2Venue: AmericasMart Atlanta hosts the January edition across its downtown Atlanta showroom campus.
3Scale: More than 6,000 product lines are showcased across gift, home decor, and seasonal categories.
4Buyer Access: Registration is open to qualified trade buyers only, so the general public cannot attend.
5Product Scope: The nation's largest gift product mix, complemented by home accents, decor, tabletop, gourmet, rug, and apparel merchandise.

Why visit

Visitors can explore a vast array of products, network with industry peers, and gain insights into market trends. Dates: The show runs January 12-18, 2027 at AmericasMart Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Venue: AmericasMart Atlanta hosts the January edition across its downtown Atlanta showroom campus. Buyer Access: Registration is open to qualified trade buyers only, so the general public cannot attend.

Why exhibit

Exhibiting at the Atlanta Winter Show offers brands visibility to a targeted audience of buyers and decision-makers. It is an opportunity to showcase products, engage with potential clients, and strengthen brand presence in the market. Over 6,000 product lines showcased. Networking opportunities with industry leaders. The Atlanta Winter Show is crucial for industry professionals, offering a platform to discover new trends and products. It fosters connections between buyers.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Retail buyers from gift and home decor sectors

Interior designers seeking new products

Wholesalers looking for unique offerings

Purchasing agents from various industries

Event planners sourcing decor and gifts

Online retailers expanding their product lines

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Manufacturers of home decor products

Suppliers of seasonal gifts and decorations

Distributors of kitchenware and gourmet items

Artisans showcasing handmade goods

Brands specializing in outdoor living products

Companies offering fashion accessories and apparel

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Gift items for various occasions

Home decor and furnishings

Seasonal decorations and gifts

Kitchenware and gourmet food products

Outdoor living and garden accessories

Fashion accessories and apparel

Location & Facilities

Venue

Open in Google Maps

Halls & areas

Building 1Building 2Building 3

AmericasMart Atlanta

240 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Entrances & gates

Main Entrance

Building 1Building 2Building 3

Access to all buildings.

Floor plans & maps

Official venue page

Facilities

Parking

Spaces are limited and available on a per-day basis.

On-site shuttle

Free shuttle service between AmericasMart and designated hotels.

Food options

Cafes and Restaurants

On-site dining

Parking: A variety of affordable parking options at designated downtown lots are available for buyers attending Market.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Trade-only

Free registration

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

ShowroomsJanuary 12 – 17, 2027, 9:00 AM

–6:00 PM

Ticket info

Badge collection

Bring a government-issued ID for badge pickup.

Who runs the show

Organisers

ANDMORE

Website

IMC Manager, LLC

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Last edition

2026

estimate

Exhibitors: 1,000

This edition

2027

Next edition

Not announced yet

Photos

Best Booth Awards for Atlanta Market, January 2024

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

The Atlanta Winter Show, taking place from January 12 to 18, 2027, at AmericasMart Atlanta, is a premier event for the gift and home decor industries. This market connects retailers, designers, and buyers with over 6,000 lines across various categories, including seasonal and outdoor living products. Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with networking opportunities and innovative product showcases. The Atlanta Winter Show is crucial for industry professionals, offering a platform.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Visitors typically include Retail buyers from gift and home decor sectors, Interior designers seeking new products, Wholesalers looking for unique offerings, Purchasing agents from various industries. Event dates: January 12-18, 2027. Location: AmericasMart Atlanta. Over 6,000 product lines showcased. Networking opportunities with industry leaders. Atlanta Winter Show attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Downtown/Peachtree Center district, where the multi-building AmericasMart campus sits at 240 Peachtree St NW. Atlanta is the primary wholesale gift, home décor and lifestyle market hub for the US Southeast and a national sourcing destination.

Why it matters

Atlanta Market is one of the largest US wholesale gift, home décor and lifestyle trade markets and runs twice yearly (January and July) across the AmericasMart campus in Downtown Atlanta. It matters because it concentrates permanent showrooms, temporary exhibitors, trend education and buyer hospitality into one walkable district, letting retail buyers, designers and sourcing teams cover many categories in a single trip. The January edition anchors the winter buying window ahead of the spring/summer retail season, and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson hub makes the show the default sourcing trip for Southeast independents as well as national accounts and international buyers.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Wholesale market consolidation around permanent showroom campuses

Digital ordering layered on in-person market weeks

Independent retail and maker-led product demand

Home, tabletop and seasonal décor resilience

Trade-travel budgets: fewer trips, deeper agendas

US and international gift, home and lifestyle wholesale market circuit

Plan 4–8 weeks ahead for each edition; the circuit clusters into a winter window (January–February) and a summer window (June–August).

Atlanta Market sits within a circuit of wholesale gift, home and lifestyle markets that buyers and exhibitors plan as a yearly cycle. US buyers typically pair the January Atlanta edition with Las Vegas Market and/or Dallas Market, while home-furnishings-focused teams add High Point; NY NOW and Ambiente cover the design-led and European ends of the circuit.

Winter window (January–February)

Atlanta Market January, Las Vegas Market, Dallas January market and Ambiente cluster here — the busiest sourcing and travel period of the year.

Summer window (June–August)

Atlanta July market, Dallas June market, Las Vegas summer market and NY NOW summer edition form the second sourcing cycle.

Peer events compiled from public trade-market information; confirm current dates and registration requirements on each organiser's website.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · USD

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

MARTA Red/Gold line to GWCC/CNN Center station.

to venue

25–35 min to GWCC

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Budget

Downtown Atlanta / Peachtree Center (5–15 min walk or short ride to AmericasMart)

USD 99–169 / night

Limited-service properties within walking or short-ride distance of the AmericasMart campus. Market-week rates rise sharply — reserve 6–8 weeks out for the January show.

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Mid-range

Peachtree Center / Downtown Atlanta (directly adjacent or 5–10 min walk to AmericasMart)

USD 149–269 / night

The Peachtree Center hotel cluster is the closest full-service inventory to the venue; several properties connect via the covered Peachtree Center walkway and run shuttle service during market weeks.

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Premium

Downtown Atlanta and Midtown (walkable to 10–20 min by car or MARTA)

USD 279–499 / night

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta is roughly four blocks from AmericasMart; Midtown luxury properties such as Four Seasons are 10–20 minutes by car or MARTA from the campus.

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Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

rail

Estimated costUSD 2.50 one-way (Breeze Card; ~USD 9 day pass)

Best forMARTA Red/Gold line: Airport (ATL) station to Peachtree Center Station

~20–25 min ride; Peachtree Center Station is about two blocks from AmericasMart via the covered walkway. Trains run roughly 5:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. daily.

taxi

Estimated costEUR 40–90 / USD 45–100 taxi or rideshare to venue

Best forHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) to AmericasMart Atlanta

Typically 15–25 min off-peak, 30–45 min in rush hour; use the official ground-transportation taxi queue at ATL.

rideshare

Estimated costUSD 30–45 typical Uber/Lyft (higher with surge or event-week demand)

Best forATL airport to Downtown/Peachtree Center hotels and AmericasMart

Designated rideshare pickup zones are on the ATL ground-transportation level; allow extra time during market-week mornings and evenings.

walk

Estimated costUSD 0 (5–12 min on foot; much of the route is covered via the Peachtree Center walkway)

Best forPeachtree Center / Downtown hotels to AmericasMart (Buildings 1–3)

The closest option for Peachtree Center-cluster hotels; comfortable walking shoes are useful across multi-building showroom days.

shuttle

Estimated costUSD 0–15 per day (complimentary for many participating properties; confirm at your hotel)

Best forParticipating Downtown hotels to AmericasMart (market-week courtesy shuttles)

Several Downtown properties run market-week shuttles — confirm schedule and pickup point with your hotel front desk when booking.

parking

Estimated costUSD 15–25 per day self-park (market-week rates may be higher)

Best forAmericasMart on-site decks (Buildings 1–3) and nearby Downtown garages

On-site decks fill early on show days; pre-book or arrive before 8:30 a.m., and confirm which deck serves your building and floor.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
Tourist Visa	Visitors from certain countries	—	Varies

Official visa page

Weather

January in Atlanta typically sees 8–18°C. Cool to mild winter. Layers for variable indoor/outdoor temps.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Southern Hospitality

Atlanta is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: ATL

ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International) is the primary gateway, roughly 10 miles / 16 km south of AmericasMart with a 15–25 minute off-peak drive (30–45 minutes in rush hour) or a direct ~20–25 minute MARTA Red/Gold line ride to Peachtree Center Station. Book 4–6 weeks ahead: the show runs 12–18 January 2027 and includes the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend (18 January), when Atlanta air and hotel demand peaks — expect higher fares and tighter Downtown room inventory. Mid-morning and early-afternoon arrivals on the opening day give the smoothest badge pickup and showroom access.

Visa

Generally, a foreign national must obtain a US visa before entering the United States; business travellers may be classifiable as B-1 visitors, or B-1/B-2 for combined business and tourism, and some travellers may enter visa-free with an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program.

Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

Processing: Varies

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Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: ATL to GWCC: MARTA rail ~25 min to GWCC/CNN Center station ($2.50); taxi/rideshare ~20–30 min.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near AmericasMart Atlanta: Downtown Atlanta / Peachtree Center (5–15 min walk or short ride to AmericasMart): Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown, Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown; Peachtree Center / Downtown Atlanta (directly adjacent or 5–10 min walk to AmericasMart): Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, The Westin Peachtree Plaza; Downtown Atlanta and Midtown (walkable to 10–20 min by car or MARTA): The Ritz-C

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing and taxis serve Atlanta; confirm local apps and ranks before travel.

Public transit: MARTA Blue/Green lines serve GWCC; Atlanta Streetcar links Centennial Park hotels.

Parking: On-site or nearby parking is available at AmericasMart Atlanta; confirm rates and hall access on the venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: January

Temperature: 30°F to 50°F

Seasonality: Potential for rain, dress accordingly.

Packing: Layered clothing recommended.

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Saturday

Most exhibitors are present and events are scheduled.

Confirm trade credentials and complete online registration — Atlanta Market admission is limited to trade buyers; register at atlantamarket.com before travelling.

Check passport validity and US visa or ESTA status — Foreign nationals generally need a US B-1/B-2 visa or ESTA approval; review travel.state.gov early.

Book flights into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) — ATL is the main gateway airport serving downtown Atlanta and AmericasMart.

Reserve a hotel in Downtown Atlanta near AmericasMart — Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Marriott Marquis Atlanta are listed options close to the venue.

Download the ANDMORE Markets App and build a market plan — The app is the official tool for planning and navigating before, during, and after the show.

Shortlist showrooms and product categories to visit — Focus on gift, home accents, decor, tabletop, gourmet, rug, and apparel floors.

Pre-schedule meetings with exhibitors and sales representatives — Use the exhibitor directory to request appointments ahead of the show.

Plan MARTA travel from the airport to Peachtree Center Station — MARTA rail links the airport with downtown and gives direct access to AmericasMart.

Check Atlanta weather and pack layered clothing — January in Atlanta normally runs about 30F to 50F with a chance of rain.

Prepare buyer documents, business cards, and order paperwork — Bring resale or business identification used for admission and ordering.

Confirm market dates and hours for your visit — Atlanta Market runs each January and July; showrooms are open Tuesday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Arrive on day one, collect your badge, and pick up a floor plan — Start at the registration desk at AmericasMart Atlanta and map your route by building.

Sample visitor itinerary

Route-optimised day

8:30 AM

Register/pick up your market badge in the AmericasMart Building 1 lobby, collect a campus map for Buildings 1–3 and confirm the day's seminar and temporary-exhibit locations on the market schedule.

AmericasMart Building 1 lobby, 240 Peachtree St NW

9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Permanent showroom sourcing sweep — work the gift, home décor and lifestyle showroom floors top-down, writing orders and collecting line sheets from priority lines.

AmericasMart permanent showroom floors (Buildings 1–3)

1:00 PM

Lunch and buyer networking — compare notes with other buyers and exhibitors, then reset your appointment list for the afternoon.

AmericasMart dining options / Peachtree Center food court (covered-walkway access)

2:30–5:30 PM

Temporary exhibits and new-brand discovery, plus one market education/trend session; finish with showroom callbacks and an evening reception if scheduled.

AmericasMart temporary exhibit floors and market seminar rooms

Side trips

Stone Mountain Park

Outdoor / Family Attraction

~25–30 minutes by car east of Downtown Atlanta (~20 miles)

Half-day trip for the granite monolith, cable car and walking trails — an easy reset day if you extend your stay past the market.

Athens, Georgia

University Town / Food and Music District

~70 miles northeast of Atlanta, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car

Historic UGA town with a compact downtown of independent shops, breweries and live-music venues — useful for buyers studying independent retail merchandising.

Networking spots

AmericasMart showroom-floor lounges and buyer hospitality areas

On-site market venues

Market-week receptions, coffee/refreshment stations and buyer lounges are staged on the showroom floors and in the temporary exhibit halls — the highest-density networking point of the show.

Peachtree Center food court / The Hub

Walkable lunch and coffee district

Connected to AmericasMart via the Peachtree Center covered walkway (roughly 5 minutes on foot); the most convenient place to hold informal meetings between showroom appointments.

SkyLounge at the Glenn Hotel

Rooftop bar

Rooftop bar roughly 10–15 minutes on foot from AmericasMart with Downtown skyline views — a common evening spot for exhibitor and buyer groups during market week.

Budget

Costs & budget

Shell scheme

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Raw space

USD 150–300 / m²

Standard booth

10 m²

Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

Booth Space

exhibitor · Standard

USD 1500–3000 / per booth

officialAs of 2026-10-03

booth_space

exhibitor · raw space

USD 150–300 / per sqm

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exhibitor_stand

exhibitor · Standard Booth

USD 1500 / per stand

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Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status	As of
Booth Space	exhibitor	Standard	USD 1500–3000 / per booth	official	2026-10-03
booth_space	exhibitor	raw space	USD 150–300 / per sqm	official
exhibitor_stand	exhibitor	Standard Booth	USD 1500 / per stand	official

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Find out if you should attend, exhibit, or skip the event.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

You buy gift, home, décor or lifestyle product at wholesale and want one trip covering multiple categories and buildings.

Best for

Retail buyers, interior designers, sourcing teams and buying groups who need to see product and write wholesale orders in person

Min. budget

$785.00

Timeline

4–8 weeks (free buyer registration/badge, flights and Peachtree Center hotel inventory; market-week rooms tighten early)

Risks

Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

Downtown/Peachtree Center hotel rates typically spike during January market week — book 6–8 weeks out.

January Atlanta weather (roughly 30–50°F with rain risk) can delay flights and add ground-transport time.

International visitors need a B-1/B-2 visa or an approved ESTA before travel.

Market floors are credential-gated: bring trade documentation to register on site if you did not pre-register.

exhibit

You have a wholesale-ready product line, clear minimums and a plan to follow up on accounts after the market closes.

Best for

Brands, makers, sales agencies and manufacturers seeking wholesale accounts across the US Southeast and national retail distribution

Min. budget

$3,500.00

Timeline

3–6 months (space application and category allocation, product shipping/drayage, staffing, pre-market buyer outreach)

Risks

Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

AmericasMart space is allocated by category and building; temporary/promotional space is limited and sells out well ahead of market.

Wholesale ROI is measured over multiple market cycles, not a single show.

Freight, drayage, display and staffing add substantial cost beyond space rental.

Order-writing success depends on having a US retail-ready line sheet, minimums and rep coverage.

skip

You are not a trade buyer, exhibitor, designer or agency selling into the gift/home retail channel.

Best for

Consumers, non-trade visitors and companies without a wholesale/retail channel or North American distribution plan

Timeline

None

Risks

AmericasMart market floors are credential-gated to registered trade buyers; general-public entry is restricted.

No commercial return without a wholesale buyer base, rep network or distribution strategy.

Book with

Partners

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Retail

Local hardware store with a community focus.

Visit partner

Recommended providers

Visa

US Department of State

Hotels

Hotel Partner

Flights

Travel Partner

Freight & shipping

Freight Services

Insurance

Insurance Partner

Side trips

Tour Services

Lead capture

Lead Capture Solutions

Gallery

Photos

Official imagery from Atlanta Winter Show

Official Atlanta Winter Show event branding

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Frequently asked

Who can attend Atlanta Market?

Atlanta Market is open to members of the home furnishings, gift, and design trades, including retailers, buyers, interior designers, architects, and purchasing companies.

How do I pre-register for Atlanta Market?

We request everyone to register before arriving at Market. Visit our registration page for information.

What other events are at Market and what is the event schedule?

We offer a variety of educational seminars, networking events, and other amenities during Atlanta Market. The full events schedule can be found on our website.

Where can I find market dates and hours?

Atlanta Market is held each January and July. Showrooms are open Tuesday – Monday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

How do I download and navigate the ANDMORE Markets App?

The ANDMORE Markets App is your all-in-one tool for planning and navigating before, during, and after your Atlanta Market visit.

What type of products are featured at Atlanta Market?

Atlanta Market offers the nation’s largest gift product mix, complemented by a broad selection of home accents, décor, tabletop, gourmet, rug, and apparel merchandise.

Glossary

MARTA: Atlanta's rapid rail system that provides transportation to and from the airport and around the city.
First Finds: A special section at the market featuring new and unique products from various exhibitors.
Exhibitor Directory: A comprehensive list of all exhibitors participating in the market.
Market Plan: A tool that helps attendees map out their time at the market.
Trade Only: An event that is exclusive to industry professionals and not open to the general public.
Networking: The act of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
ANDMORE: The markets company listed as the show organiser that also publishes the ANDMORE Markets App used to plan the visit.
AmericasMart: The downtown Atlanta showroom campus where Atlanta Market is held each January and July.

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Sources

References

Publishers

Date checked

Atlanta Market

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