ToyFest Special Events
Morning Masterpieces
Kit Session
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: The Play Room: The Expo South Hall Breakout room
Retailers will have the opportunity to see and learn in a hands-on fashion the newest and most creative kits and crafts on the market. A full buffet breakfast will be served along with a Royal coffee bar and mimosas.
Participating Manufacturers will be announced in the coming months.
Please pre-register when you register for your show badge. Reservations are not required only requested.
Morning Masterpieces
ToyFest Kit Session
The list is full, any sign ups after 2/25, will be placed on a waiting list.
WTHRA Hosted
Welcome Gala Reception
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Resorts World, Zouk, in The District, 21+ only.
Everyone is welcome to the entertaining yet inspiring WTHRA hosted ToyFest Gala. A crowd pleaser with a delectable feast, classy cocktails that honors great people of the toy industry by inducting them into the WTHRA Hall of Fame. Treat yourself to a wonderful welcome dinner at ToyFest.
Reservations are not required. Must have a ticket. Buyers are free, exhibitors get tickets with a booth, floorpass, or showroom package. Limited to the first 500 people who arrive.
ToyFest
Free Seminars
Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: The Play Room: The Expo South Hall Breakout Room
Topic: The Best Buyers do These 5 Things
Buying for retail is not easy. There is a lot to analyze, a lot to watch, and a lot to do! In this informative seminar, Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys will reveal what the best buyers in the industry do to improve sales, create more cash, grab market share, and increase profitability.
ToyFest offers this free seminar for the Toy Industry interest. All attendees are welcome. Cookies and tea will be served.
Limited to the first 100 people who arrive.
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: The Play Room: The Expo South Hall Breakout Room
Topic: Trends in the Toy Industry
Panelists Include: Betsy Malito, Gifts & Dec; Donna Moore, TTPM; Lizzy Newsome, Kappa Toys
Moderated by: Brian Miller, Geppetto's
ToyFest offers this free seminar for the Toy Industry interest. All attendees are welcome. Continental breakfast will be served.
Limited to the first 100 people who arrive.
ToyFest
Game Night
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Play Room: The Expo South Hall Breakout Room
The three-hour event will be in a round table format. Players will rotate from table to table every ten minutes. There will be plenty of fast-paced fun and excitement in a very short time. Every rotation ToyFest will give away cash prizes and games. Retailers Only, Store Managers and Employees also welcome. ToyFest will host Dinner and Drinks for all those who attend and play games.
Participating Manufacturers will be announced in the coming months.
The event is free; please register below as seating is limited to the first 150 people who register.
Game Night Registration
ToyFest Game Night
Retailers Only, Store Managers & Employees also welcome.
The list is full, any sign ups after 2/25, will be placed on a waiting list.
The Best of
ToyFest
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Play Room: The Expo South Hall Breakout Room
Buyers only are welcome to share “The Best of ToyFest” with other buyers. As you walk the show, the ‘hot, not to miss’ products will be taken note of. Those that participate will come prepared to share with other buyers, enjoy a coffee and continental breakfast. A list will be compiled, broken down by category and emailed to attendees and exhibitors after the show. Make Your Vote Count! Receive 3 raffle tickets for your contribution.
Reservations are not required. Food for the first 50 who arrive w/completed form.