Upcoming Trade/Craft Shows

Chicago MIX Apparel + Gift Show

August 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2026 • 9am – 5pm
Merchandise Mart – Chicago, IL
Open to retail buyers only

Wordplay Connections will be exhibiting at the August Chicago MIX Apparel + Gift Show, a curated wholesale marketplace connecting independent brands with boutique retailers, gift shops, and specialty stores from across the Midwest and beyond.

This buyer-focused show offers retailers the opportunity to explore our latest pun-driven greeting card designs, experience our premium linen-textured cardstock in person, and review our wholesale program—including flexible ordering and strong retail margins.

Stop by our booth to preview new releases, best-selling designs, and our 25-card premium assortment box—built to stand out in-store and drive consistent sell-through.

2026 Kenosha HarborMarket

Select Saturdays, 9am-2pm

May–August 2026
2nd Ave & 56th Street – Downtown Kenosha, WI
Open to the public

Wordplay Connections will be exhibiting at the award-winning Kenosha HarborMarket during the 2026 outdoor season. This vibrant Saturday market brings together hundreds of local makers, artisans, food vendors, and small businesses along Kenosha’s scenic lakefront.

If you're visiting HarborMarket this summer, come say hello and explore the newest Wordplay Connections designs in person.

Find us at HarborMarket on these Saturdays:

• May 2, 2026

• May 23, 2026

• June 6, 2026

• June 27, 2026

• July 18, 2026

• August 1, 2026

We look forward to connecting with the Kenosha community and sharing the power of puns all summer long.

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