The 2020 Halloween & Party Expo (HPE) is less than 2 weeks away! Here’s a snapshot of some of the events to put on your calendar if you’re planning to join your NCA peers and industry vendors at this costume event in always-exciting New Orleans from January 17 to 19 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
According to HPE marketing director, Samantha Grimaldi, the show—which will be co-located with HAuNTcon (hauntcon.com)—promises to wow attendees with participation by more than 350 vendors exhibiting more products and services than ever before.
“After last year’s show, we heard from retailers that along with costumes, they want to see more make-up, novelties, accessories and business services,” Grimaldi told PartyWorldwide.net. “This means that buyers will have the opportunity to add more assortment to their inventory including seasonal and festive product offering beyond the Halloween category, focus on add-on sales and drive sales year-round at their stores.”
For more detailed information about this year’s HPE, including a list of exhibitors, visit halloweenpartyexpo.com.
Join the NCA at HPE
The National Costumers Association’s booth is a must-visit stop at the Halloween & Party Expo. Stop by the NCA lounge/Booth 1313 to see costumes on display, meet executive board members (including Ed Avis, our new executive director), and sign up/renew your membership.
And don’t miss the NCA’s Annual Business Meeting and meet-n-greet, complete with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, on Saturday, January 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Room 271 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
For more information about the NCA’s booth and reception, email Ed Avis at executivedirector@costumers.org.