Special Events
Make time for fun at Market this year! These special events are the perfect time to catch up with industry colleagues and make new business connections.
Tuesday, September 21
Market Welcome Party
6-8 p.m. • 8th Floor, Market Suites
Kick off your Market experience right with this fun event on the 8th Floor Market Suites. Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres served. Hosted by MMPI.
Wenesday, September 22
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Annual Meeting
7:30 a.m. • Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd Floor
6:30-8 p.m. • School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ballroom
A special new awards event to highlight presentation of the Design Excellence Category Awards and the announcement of the Lillian B. Winchester "Best of Show" Award. The ICFA Sales Representative of the Year Award will also be presented for the first time at the event, along with the reintroduction of the coveted Manufacturer of the Year Award. More details to come...
Thursday, September 23
Apollo Awards Banquet + Fashion Show
6:30 p.m. • Field Museum, Stanley Field Hall – NEW LOCATION!
The grandest event of Market, the Apollo Awards celebrate the influential contributions made by industry icons. Leading retailers in single- and multi-store categories will be honored and the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees will be recognized for their industry achievements.
And, take in the latest fabric trends during dinner with the “Textile Trends: Al-Fresco Fashion Show.” Presented by Casual Living magazine and headlined by Sunbrella, this premier runway event previews the latest fabric collections from top outdoor fabric manufacturers including Ardwyn Decorative Fabrics, Outdura, Sunbrella, Sunbury and Tri Vantage.
By invitation only and tickets required. Hosted by MMPI and the ICFA.
