The 24th Annual Partyfest “Spring Showcase” is the largest one-day exhibition & trade show of its kind held in the Southwest… a spectacular one-day event featuring over 200 of D/FW’s top party & event suppliers.
Check out the hottest industry trends while networking with the pros. Educational seminars, food & beverage samplings, silent auction & exciting new product demonstrations will be highlighted throughout the day to help you plan your next special event.
The 24th Annual Partyfest Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:00am-4:00pm
Dallas Market Hall – Stemmons @ Market Center Blvd
Over 10,000 personal invitations are sent directly to D/FW’s top producing businesses, corporate meeting planners, social party planners, concierges, wedding planners, association planners and industry affiliated organizations. Invitations are also extended to anyone who’s planning a party or event in the Dallas – Fort Worth,Texas area. This is D/FW’s premier showcase of unique ideas for planning the perfect event!
What’s New at PartyFest?
FREE Educational Seminars CLICK HERE for Details
Industry Legends – A Discussion of the Evolution of Events – 12:30pm
Be a part of this informative discussion as Jim Monroe CMP, CSEP, Carol Marks, and Paula Fenner CPCE talk about how the industry has grown, changed and evolved with the times. These industry LEGENDS have seen it all and have the war wounds to prove it. We will also discuss how design, entertainment and venues all work together to create a seamless event.
Techno Evolution – Events & Technology Coming Together – 1:30pm
Join Kristie Vento, Claire Murad, Damany Daniel & Shelley Brown for a technological explosion of ideas. Technology is growing each and every day, and this seminar is designed to teach about those technologies, where to find them and HOW to integrate them into your next event, fundraiser or meeting.
Evolutionary Design Trends 2012 – 2:30pm
Events continue to be bigger and more amazing, but how can you do it for your client? Join celebrity guests Tara Wilson, Travis-Lee Moore CPCE, Marla Watson CSEP, CTA & Hyacinth Belcher CSEP for an amazing interactive look at what’s HOT in design, cuisine, furniture and beyond! If it’s HOT for 2012, this is the place to see it!
RSVP to the Seminars at dirk@applauseproductions.com Be sure to include “RSVP” & “your name/s” in the subject line
Partyfest is Proudly Sponsored by: The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, D/FW Chapter-Meeting Professionals International, D/FW Chapter-National Association of Catering Executives, International Special Events Society-Dallas Chapter, Texas Meetings + Events Magazine, Texas Association of Event and Convention Professionals, Texas Jewish Post, D/FW Chapter-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association, ONSTAGE SYSTEMS, Corporate Concierge Inc., Fun Factory Events/Superior Expo, Security Reconnaissance Team, Inc., freshmeet media & The Venue Marketing Group.
Who is Exhibiting?
D/FW’s Finest…Caterers, Multi-Purpose Facilities, Party Ranches, Hotels, Party & Event Rentals, Interactive Games, Casino, DJ’s & Karaoke, Live Bands, Unique Entertainers, Event Staffing, Ad-Specialties & Gift Items, Florists, Restaurants, Audio Visual, Photographers, Props, Decor, Tents, Staging, Sound & Lighting, Transportation and much more.
Visit www.ApplauseProductions.com for additional information.