Here are some of the events you can attend at this week’s Casual Market Atlanta. This list also includes events taking place at the September edition.
Carson Kressley Introduces Fashionable Trends in Outdoor Living
Wednesday, July 17: 1-2 p.m.
Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium
Designer and fashion stylist Carson Kressley is known for his quick wit and fun presentation style, entertaining audiences around the world. Be sure to grab a front-row seat for his introduction to this year’s fashionable trends in outdoor living.
Palomas with Polywood
Wednesday, July 17 | 3-6 p.m. Polywood Showroom, 240 Peachtree St. NW | Building 1, Suite 3E7
Join Polywood and special guest, acclaimed designer and contractor Anthony Carrino, for the Style My Space $25,000 backyard makeover reveal!
Light bites and drinks will be served; outdoor design ideas will be inspired.
Garden Party
Wednesday, July 17: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
B2, F9 Gardens
You’re invited to a party in The Gardens! Come see over 55 garden gift + home decor exhibitors in their newly renovated showrooms covering 50,000 square feet. Participating showrooms will be providing light bites and drinks for buyers.
ICFA Women’s Leadership Network Kick-Off
Wednesday, July 17: 5-7 p.m.
ICFA has a new initiative focused on encouraging women to get involved in the industry and assist those already engaged in the outdoor living business. Enjoy cocktails and light bites while you learn more about this new development initiative intended to support the women in the casual furnishings industry.
Elevate Outdoor Designer Experience
Thursday-Friday, July 18-19
B1, F2-F6
Calling all interior designers! Casual/Outdoor Furnishings is a new category at AmericasMart Atlanta. With more than 70 state-of-the-art showrooms under one roof, we have the largest collection of outdoor living products. This year, our showrooms will host a two-day event, filled with educational opportunities, designer incentives and special programming to provide you with the necessary tools and resources to create your next outdoor space for any style.
Cocktails + Casual
Thursday, July 18
B1, F2-F6
Join the Casual/Outdoor showrooms for cocktails and conversation. With five floors of showrooms offering light bites and beverages, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about AmericasMart’s newest category in a casual atmosphere.
Fall Casual Market Atlanta
ICFA Retailer Roundtables & Think Tank
Sunday, Sept. 15: 1-5 p.m.
B1, F10, 10-02
Fee: $50 member/$75 nonmember (Fee includes a $25 donation to City of Hope)
Casual Market Atlanta kicks off on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the popular ICFA Industry Roundtables. Boxed lunches will be served at 1 p.m., followed by two one-hour table discussions scheduled for 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. To maximize the afternoon networking opportunity, a Think Tank session is scheduled for 4 p.m. where you are invited to bring a business challenge, industry concern or great idea for discussion with your tablemates. Click to register: 2024 Fall CMA Retail Roundtables.
All preregistered attendees will receive a travel incentive for Sunday night accommodation.
Trends in Outdoor Living Tour
Monday, Sept. 15: Noon-1:30 p.m.
B1, F2, 2-B-1
Join us for lunch and to learn about the latest trends in outdoor living. We’ll begin our tour with lunch in the ICFA Member Lounge and a brief discussion from the most recent Consumer Trends Report. Lunch will be followed by a walking tour of the Casual/Outdoor Furnishings floors, highlighting available products for sourcing the latest trends. Register here.
Braves & Brews
Monday, Sept. 16: 6-10 p.m.
Truist Park
What a perfect opportunity for you to mingle with industry peers and enjoy a great night watching America’s favorite pastime at Truist Park. This year’s outing will be hosted on the Infinity rooftop patio overlooking The Plaza and The Battery Atlanta. With ping pong, foosball and other fun games, it will be a great night for baseball, light bites and brews with your peers. Tickets are limited. Registration will open in late summer.
Lighting Up the Outdoors
Tuesday, Sept. 17: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (11:30 a.m. – Lunch / Noon – Seminar) B1, F14, Seminar Space, 14-D-9
Presented By: Waynette Goodson, executive editor of Furniture, Lighting & Decor, Sponsored by Casual Market Atlanta
Consumers are spending more and more time in their outdoor spaces, which they want with all the amenities of indoors. Materials and technology have taken lighting, home comfort (think ceiling fans) and entertainment to the next level outdoors as well as in. Learn how consumers and designers are embracing the latest innovations to create outdoor spaces that are comfortable, safe and will stand the test of time.
ICFA Awards Party
Tuesday, Sept. 17: 5-7 p.m.
B1, F2
Come celebrate Design Excellence as ICFA announces this year’s Best of Show. This is a must-attend cocktail reception celebrating distinction in the casual/outdoor industry and honoring all of the 2024 awards recipients.
ICFA Annual Member Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 18: 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
B1, F10, 10-02
Join ICFA leadership for the annual member meeting. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30 a.m.
