IGES Sevierville 2026: where to stay near the Smokies gift show

IGES, the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies, returns to the Sevierville Convention Center from November 3 to 5, 2026 as the country's flagship wholesale souvenir and resort gift trade show. Founded in 1999 and nicknamed the Souvenir Super Show, it gathers around 4,000 travel and tourism buyers alongside more than 500 specialized vendors across the Smoky Mountains region. The Sevierville edition anchors the first three days of the show, running in parallel with the Pigeon Forge venue at LeConte Center. Buyers from theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, national parks, campgrounds, hotels and specialty boutiques source destination merchandise, souvenirs, logo and name-drop products, Made in America goods and general giftware. Dedicated pavilions such as Toy + On Trend, Sustainable, Made in America and Campground help retailers shop by category. Attending is free for qualified trade professionals after registration, and children are welcome on the show floor during show days under guardian supervision. A free shuttle runs between official hotels and both venues, and IGES works exclusively with EvolveCon for hotel discounts. Plan your stay early: hotels in Sevierville and nearby Pigeon Forge fill quickly during Tennessee Market Week, when IGES and SMGS run concurrently.