Attention: Accordion Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, and Service Centers
The National Accordion Association (NAA) will host its annual Accordion Convention and Trade show on March 7, 8, and 9, 2013. at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Representatives from manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and service centers are encouraged to make early plans to participate in this popular festival. The Texas event is one of the top accordion shows in the United States. Over 200 accordion enthusiasts are expected to visit the trade show area in 2013. The Texas Convention is known for being a highly successful way of promoting both Dealers & Accordion sales. This is your opportunity to have numerous accordion enthusiasts see/feel/test/your products and musical accessories. It is also an excellent opportunity to market your non-instrument items (accessories/ recordings/ etc.).
There are several ways for accordion professionals to participate in the National Accordion Trade Show:
1. Exclusive display room (first-come basis). There are several private showcase rooms available which are perfect for displays and product demonstrations ranging rom 461 to 666 square feet in size. Special 2013 package pricing includes dealer showcase room for the weekend, plus hotel stay (up to 2 people) free deluxe daily breakfast (up to 2 people), and one Saturday night banquet. Prices are $700 (2 nights), $750 (3 nights), and $840 (4 nights). These showcase suites are very limited … first come-first-serve basis!
2. General display area. The large general (shared) display area allows exhibitors up to 2 (hotel-provided) tables to market products and services. Product/service demonstrations are encouraged in this shared area at a level that does not disrupt commerce of other participants .. Special 2013 package pricing includes dealer showcase room for the weekend, plus hotel stay (up to 2 people) free deluxe daily breakfast (up to 2 people), and one Saturday night banquet. Prices are $431 (2 nights), $536 (3 nights), and $641 (4 nights). A-la-cart/daily price without rooms/meals is $150.
3. Advertising in the program/souvenir booklet. All convention attendees receive a program booklet, and refer to it frequently throughout the convention. Advertising in this book is highly recommended. A full page print ad in this book is only $100. Halfpage ads are $50. Quarter page ads are $25.
4. Advertising/Sponsorship on the official NAA Web site. Sponsorship is available immediately on the web- based site nationalaccordion.org. Only $50 will highlight your business as an official Convention sponsor. Organizations not attending the convention can place advertisement on the web for $100. Advertisements will be displayed until January 1,2014.
It is recommended that you participate in this top-rated event by exhibiting your products, advertising in our souvenir program, and on our web page.
Some trade show manufacturers bring or sponsor skilled accordionists as product demonstrators. Expectations of dealer-sponsored demonstrators performing at the Saturday night formal stage concert is subject to several factors including: available stage slots; timeliness of request (first-come basis); committee approval. Book soon!
Contact Greg Klugiewicz (2013 Convention Manager) immediately. gklugie@verizon.net 214-538-5651 or
For information or assistance:
Nick Ballarini
Dealer Manufacturer Show Manager
National Accordion Association
972-247-5000
214-668-8127
