Many trade shows (including stationery, gift, and toy markets) offer excellent opportunities to discover fresh sidelines. Here, with help from Tradeshow Week, is PW's selected show calendar for the year 2003 (dates are subject to change, call to confirm).

Philadelphia Gift Show, Jan. 4—7, July 20—23, Fort Washington Expo Center, Fort Washington, Pa. (678) 285-3976.

Orlando Gift Show, Jan. 4—7, Aug. 2—5, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. (678) 285-3976.

Gift Fair in Atlanta, Jan. 10—13, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. (914) 421-3200.

Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, Jan. 11—15, AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta. (404) 220-3000.

Portland Gift & Accessories Show, Jan. 11—14, June 21—24, Oregon Convention Center, Portland. 360 exhibitors. (415) 346-6666.

Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, Jan. 12—14, Sept. 14—16, Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, Pa. (610) 495-8869.

Pittsburgh Gift Show, Jan. 12—15, Aug. 3—6, Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Pittsburgh, Pa. 200 exhibitors. (585) 254-2580.

Dallas International Gift & Home Accessories Market, Jan. 17—20, March 15—17, June 20—24, Sept. 20—22, Dallas Market Center, Dallas. (800) 521-0977.

Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplace, Jan. 18—19, March 15—16, Aug. 16—17, Nov. 7—8, Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building, Columbus, Ohio. (740) 452-4541.

California Gift Show, Jan. 18—21, July 19—22, Los Angeles Convention Center. (213) 362-5640.

Miami International Gift & Decorative Accessories Show, Jan. 18—21, Aug. 23—26, Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Miami. (678) 285-3976.

Chicago Gift & Home Market, Jan. 22—29, March 23—25, July 23—29, Chicago Merchandise Mart, Chicago. (312) 527-4141.

OASIS Gift Show, Jan. 24—26, Aug. 1—3, Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Ariz. 600 exhibitors. (602) 952-2050.

Toronto International Gift Fair, Jan. 24—27, Aug. 8—11, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. (416) 385-1880.

Seattle Gift Show, Jan. 25—29, Aug. 16—20, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. (914) 421-3200.

Canadian Toy & Hobby Fair, Jan. 25—27, Aug. 10—13, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. (905) 893-1689.

Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show, Jan. 25—28, Aug. 2—5, Cook Convention Center, Memphis. 210 exhibitors. (630) 241-9865.

Washington Gift Show, Jan. 26—29, July 27—30, Capital Expo Center, Chantilly, Va. 220 exhibitors. (914) 421-3200.

Salt Lake Gift Show, Jan. 31—Feb. 2, Aug. 8—10, South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy, Utah. (801) 566-9300.

New York International Gift Fair, Feb. 1—6, Aug. 9—14, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y.

New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show, Feb. 1—4, Aug. 16—19, Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. (630) 241-9865.

San Francisco International Gift Fair, Feb. 15—19, Aug. 23—27, Moscone Center, San Francisco. 1,700 exhibitors. (914) 421-3200.

American International Toy Fair, Feb. 16—19, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y. 1,400 exhibitors. (212) 675-1141.

Western New York Gift Show, Feb. 16—19, July 13—16, Dome Center, Rochester, N.Y. 150 exhibitors. (585) 254-2580.

Alberta Gift Show, Feb. 16—19, Aug. 17—20, Northlands Park, Edmonton. (604) 412-4471.

Denver Merchandise Mart Show, Feb. 22—25, Aug. 23—26, Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver. (303) 292-6278.

ArtExpo New York, Feb. 27—March 3, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y. (888) 322-5226

CAMEX/Campus Market Expo, March 7—11, America's Center, St. Louis, Mo. 600 exhibitors. (440) 775-7777.

Western States Toy & Hobby Show, March 8—11, Fairplex, Pomona, Calif. (626) 839-4911.

Montreal Gift Show, March 9—12, August 24—27, Place Bonaventure Exhibition Hall, Montreal. (416) 385-1880.

Vancouver Gift Show, March 9—11, Sept. 7—9, British Columbia Place Stadium, Vancouver. (604) 412-4471.

Atlanta Spring Gift Market, March 15—18, Americas Mart, Atlanta. (404) 220-3000.

Boston Gift Show, March 29—April 1, Sept. 6—9, Bayside Expo & Conference Center, Boston. (914) 421-3200.

Caribbean Gift & Variety Merchandise Show, March 30—April 1, Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 250 exhibitors. (787) 781-3050.

Chicago Spring Merchandise and Gift Show, April 3—7, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. (847) 446-8434.

International Gift & Home Accessories Market, April 6—8, Sept. 28—30, California Market Center, Los Angeles. (213) 362-5640.

Museum Store Association Meeting and Exposition, May 3—6, Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pa. (303) 504-9223.

American Association of Museums Meeting & MuseumExpo, May 18—22, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore. 300 exhibitors. (202) 289-9123.

National Stationery Show, May 18—21, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y. 1,400 exhibitors. (914) 421-3200.

BookExpo America, May 30—June 1, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. (203) 840-4800.

Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show, Sept. 6—8, Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Charlotte, N.C. (704) 377-5881.

Atlanta Fall Gift Market, Sept. 13—16, Americas Mart, Atlanta. (404) 220-3000.

Gulf Coast Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, Oct. 12—14, Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston Island, Tex. (678) 285-3976.

Panama City Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, Oct. 19—22, Boardwalk Beach Resort Convention Center, Panama City Beach, Fla. (678) 285-3976.

East Coast Resort Gift Expo, Nov. 16—19, Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, Md. (678) 285-3976.

Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, Dec. 8—11, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (678) 285-3976.