World of Wheels is a car trade show. The three-day stop in Pittsburgh occurs in January at the David Lawrence Convention Center. As of 2010, tickets for children ages 6 through 12 are $5, tickets for adults are $14. If you buy tickets in advance, they are $4 and $12 respectively. Children under 5 receive free admittance. The show features hot rods, competition and specialty cars and displays from manufacturers. Vendors for auto parts and accessories are also found at the event.
World of Wheels
Championship Auto Shows Inc.
1092 Centre Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-373-1700
autorama.com
Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, or PANTS, is held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. PANTS is a three-day event in July or August each year. Registration for the event is free if you register early, or $20 if you wait until the event. Exhibitors include nurseries, landscapers and vendors of pottery, paving stone, gravel, dirt and other landscaping decorations. In addition, several business and technology services are available at the events to assist business owners with their specific needs.
Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show
Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association
1707 South Cameron St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104-3100
800-898-3411
pantshow.com
Malicjewels Gem & Mineral Show has three-day trade shows across the country including stops in both Pittsburgh at the Monroeville Convention Center and in Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center each year. Admission in 2010 is free to all shows. The show comes through Pennsylvania in September. Each show is three days and features all types of jewelry including individual gemstones, custom jewelry and mineral collections.
MalicJewels Jewelry & Gift Show
270 E. Hunt Highway
Suite 16, No. 323
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
480-458-7600
malicjewels.com
The Great Bridal Expo in Philadelphia meets at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center for one day in September. Admission to the show as of 2010 is $7 if you purchase tickets in advance and $9 at the door. The show feature exhibitors who cover every aspect of planning a wedding. This includes bridal and bridesmaid dresses, florists, entertainment, cakes and caterers, and photographers. Vendors for dance lessons, honeymoon destinations and financial services are also available.
The Great Bridal Expo Group, Inc.
Bridal Expos Inc.
1510 S.E. 17th St., Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-522-7001
greatbridalexpo.com
Horse World Expo is held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The four-day event is at the end of February each year at the Farm Show Complex. As of 2010, daily admission for adults is $12, children ages 7 through 12 are admitted for $6 and children under 7 receive free admission. Vendors at the expo include tack, clothing, and farm equipment. Horses and stallions will also be at the event. Clinicians will also be available and providing demonstrations. Other events include the Parade of Breeds, which demonstrates the large variety of horse breeds; Theatre Equus, a musical horse performance; and the Stallion Avenue Demonstration, where stallions and their offspring are shown.
Equestrian Promotions Inc
P.O. Box 924
Bel Air, MD 21014
301-916-0852
horseworldexpo.com