Exhibitor Testimonials

See what exhibitors have to say about the show:

"If you are wanting to take your business to the next level, the SFIGF is a great place to do it. It wasn't exactly 'cheap', but the money was well worth it. It was a lot of hard work, but what I got out of it was invaluable. Everyone's experiences will be different and I graded the show on the total learning experience including leads, knowledge, business contacts and the information that was shared between other vendors I met... All of this combined with opening 10 new accounts and finding 4 reps for the Pacific Northwest made it more than worth it.  I will be going back in August." ~ Holly Redpath, TahoeEco

"The San Francisco International Gift Fair exceeded my expectations. Our participation allowed us to showcase our vendors to many new and existing customers and the amount of leads generated will keep us busy for weeks to come."  ~ Chris Lundgren, The Lundgren Group

“This show has far exceeded our expectations. "We've opened a number of new accounts."          ~ Michael  Raffetto, The Lundgren Group

"The buyers who attended the January show came to buy and the 'be backs' actually came back to order, which was positive. Also (and this is a biggie), we wrote a lot of new customer business and are very happy about that."  ~ Fritz Renner, F.T. Renner Company

"Coming back to the SFIGF has definitely been the right decision for Pigment & Hue. Serious buyers are walking this show for quality products and buying it!"  ~  Howard Kurtz , Pigment & Hue, Inc.

“The San Francisco International Gift Fair is a wonderful venue for us.  It gives us the opportunity to present new designs in both our Silver Seasons and Table Art collections to our west coast account base.  One of the reasons we attend trade shows too is to open new, quality accounts and this again is a wonderful place to meet them.  The staff has always been most helpful and make it an enjoyable experience.” ~ Robert R. Sadlier, Vice President Sales & Marketing, The Four Seasons Design Group/Silver Seasons/Table Art/HMR

“I am  so excited to do the San Francisco International Gift Fair. I write a lot of business and always open tons of new accounts The Show is definitely improving under the new management.” ~ Kathy Franz, Kathy Franz Collection

“People love San Francisco. With the SFIGF under new management I think the excitement is growing for buyers and exhibitors.  After a three year break I am delighted to be able to say 'we're back!" ~ Patty Nulph,  F  A  I

"It is a pleasure to work with the kind, accommodating and courteous staff at Urban Expositions. They are easily recognized as a solid group that are excited about the quality and longevity of the San Francisco International Gift Fair. Keep up the good work!"  ~Steven Fournier, international account manager, Chive

"One of the opportunities that exhibiting at the SFIGF offers is to deal directly with buyers from accounts large and small --  minus their gatekeepers. Direct access begins direct relationships that cut through the clutter.  Priceless!" ~ David Miller, ETC…

"I have been exhibiting at the SFIGF for 15 years. It has been, and continues to be an important part of growing and maintaining my business. In addition to seeing my regular customers, I continue to open new accounts.” ~ Suzannah Rose, Suzannah Rose

"The best place to reach all my northern Cal accounts!"  ~Jonathan Hankar, Kiss That Frog, Inc

"The San Francisco International Gift Fair has a very high quality vendor participation within a small environment. We think it would be both a good show for a vendor or buyer to attend. We always have a productive show in San Francisco and who wouldn't want to work and play in such a beautiful city.”  ~Josh Rifkin, Pomegranate Communications

“This will be our 10th year of doing the show twice a year, and it is always a good show for us. San Francisco is such a great city, and Moscone has been a good venue for us. Show management has always been very attentive to us. The one-on-one communication throughout the year makes it personal, and that's what it's all about.” ~ Sally Bell, Found Image Press

“Laughing Elephant has been exhibiting at the San Francisco and Seattle shows for more than ten years.  We see buyers at both of these shows that we do not see anywhere else and find a good proportion of new customers at these shows. These shows are well run by a professional and pleasant staff.” ~ Benjamin Darling, Laughing Elephant

"We have been exhibiting in the San Francisco and Seattle shows since 1990.  Without the access to buyers that the shows provide we could not have succeeded in our import business.  Working on your own you just cannot make the necessary contacts.  The management staff has always been understanding and helpful when we had questions or needed assistance.”  ~Darlene Samuelsen INE Imports & Exports Inc

"Urban Expositions, the new owners/managers of the San Francisco and Seattle Gift Shows, are making their mark on the Western States gift industry and it’s been great to see! We are very optimistic about the future of these two wonderful shows and will continue to support them and the buyers who attend."  ~Fritz Renner, F. T. Renner Company, Carmel Valley, CA