Iowa Fashion Apparel Minnekota Market

Quality Inn & Suites
Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

(515) 232-9260

 

Iowa Dates

January 14-15, 2026
Wednesday  9-6 pm
Thursday  9-5 pm

April 23-24, 2026
Thursday  9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm

August 20-21, 2026
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm

October 1-2, 2026
Thursday  9-7 pm
Friday  9-5 pm

Work, Relax, & Enjoy

Stay at the Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Reservations:  1 (515) 232-9260

Ask for the Minnekota Markets rate:
$84.99 plus tax Sleeping Room Rate

Breakfast Included
Must Reserve 30 Days Prior

Enjoy the comfortable new beds,
hot breakfast and wonderful customer service.
Use the workout room or take a swim.

 

Look forward to seeing you at the next market!
Thank you for supporting the sales reps
and the Minnekota Markets!

Welcome to the
IOWA FASHION WHOLESALE APPAREL
MINNEKOTA MARKETS, Ames, IA

Where buyers see contemporary trends and leading brands of apparel, accessories, jewelry, footwear, gifts and more. This wholesale trade show is four times a year. Market dates are scheduled for optimal attendance based on the fashion industry sell and delivery dates. The IOWA FASHION MARKET started in 1942 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Hotel with a group of sales reps., it was at the Holiday Inn for many years and then moved around a couple of more times, to be at the Quality Inn Conventions Center in Ames, IA. It is a private wholesale trade show that is not open to the public.  Only exhibitors and retailer buyers are allowed.

COURTESIES & AMENITIES WE OFFER RETAIL BUYERS

-We appreciate you!  You'll receive a warm welcome, efficient registration & name tag at the door
-Start the tradeshow with a cup of complimentary coffee, water & granola bar
-Complimentary: Pizza Ranch the first day & Jimmy Johns Sandwich to snack on the second day.
-Come see what's trending and connect with knowledgeable sales representatives of apparel, accessories, jewelry, gifts, shoes and more!
-Free & Easy Accessible Parking!
-A Buyers Guide is mailed out 30 days in advance and available at the Welcome & Registration Desk.
-View the Vendors & Lines online until the next show (mobile friendly website)
-No Fee to Attend the Market for the Buyers / Store

 

Exhibitor List

BARGER, STEPHEN

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Stephen Barger & Company Inc.
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #305
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Cell (612) 636-6407
Email: bargersj@msn.com

 

LULU-B- Clothing for Fall
“Colorful Comfy Clothing” Showing Vests, Jackets, Pants, Sweaters & Tops for Fall
BEACHTIME Clothing
SPF50 Prints & Solid Separates. Quilted Novelty items. -Immediate Delivery

Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Moderate
Size: Misses

BARNEY, KATHE

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15710 24th Ave. N. Unit G
Plymouth, MN 55447
*Cell (612) 201-2529
*FAX (612) 392-7936
Email: kathetaylor58@gmail.com

 

XCVI Updated casual missy fitting sportswear (Sportswear)
WEARABLES Casual missy separates (Sportswear)
THREADS 4 THOUGHT
 Sustainable Clothing -Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles and Nylon Fishing Nets. Eco-Friendly & Ethically
PRAIRIE COTTON/CMC Made in USA Dyed to order in multiple colors, fabrics and styles. Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Made in the USA)
METRIC KNITS Updated sweater and faux fur line (Novelty Jackets, Sweaters)
UNCLE FRANK - Vibrant Print Dresses
RS Eyewear Updated reader line (Accessories)
ANGELA MARA
PANDEMONIUM
 SAGA Made in Italy One Size

Product Categories: Sportswear / Activewear/ Contemporary
Price: Better / Size: Misses

HARRISON, NATHAN
BIRCH, BARB

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6825 Brook Drive
Edina, MN 55439
Nathan (952) 200-2842
Barb (952) 201-9934
Email: fromnathan@gmail.com
Website: WWW.fromnathan.com

 

FOCUS FASHION Casual garment dyed full cut missy items and sportswear & fabulous special priced merchandise (Sportswear, Plus Size, Denim, Immediate Available)
Coco Y Club CYC Better line -Moderate Prices Canadian (Sportswear, Novelty Jackets, Missy, Sweaters, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
SEA BREEZE Made in USA
NU LOOK Knits & Wovens novelty items from Canada, Popular Prices (Contemporary, Sportswear, Dresses, Denim, Missy, Plus Size, Immediate Available)
MARUSHKA - Whimsical art on fashion & classic tops S-XL Made in USA (Sportswear, Gift Items, Accessories, Available Immediately)
MARISMA by Urban Mangoz

CANCILLA, KATHLEEN

Kathleen & Crew
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #395
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Showroom (952) 767-0768
*Cell (612) 790-0258
*FAX (952) 933-0787
Email: kathleenandcrew@gmail.com

 

APNY Apparel Bright, fun, eco-friendly fashion for anyone with an eye for the artistic! (Denim, Missy, Novelty Jackets, Available Immediately, Sportswear)
CEST MOI (it's me in French) Breathable bamboo styles offered both trendy and classic pieces that suit any woman's lifestyle. Seamless fashion including tops & leggings! Ideal for layering! (Novelty Jackets, Sportswear, Sweaters, Dresses, Contemporary)
COTTON LANI MADE IN USA -- Dyed-to-order. Each piece is made for everyday ease so that you will love to wear them! Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Dresses)
HABITAT - Clothes to LIVE-IN Unique Shirts, tops & sweaters in beautiful fabrics & colors. (IA, MN, SD, ND)
ESCAPE by HABITAT - FUN 100% Cotton casual weekend wear in 25 solid colors & one-of-a-kind prints (IA, MN, SD, ND)
OLIVIA by HABITAT

Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Popular-Low
Size: Misses

 

FISHER, DIANA

Diana's Casuals NewLogo

24280 Douglas Drive
South Lyon, MI  48178
Office (248) 437-1496

Cell (248) 921-7991
FAX* (248) 248-6242
Email: diana@dianascasuals.com
Website:  www.dianascasuals.com

DIANA'S CASUAL JEWELRY- Fashion Accessories
GOOD MORNING USA JEWELRY
- Fashion Accessories

 

GETLIN, HELEN

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Yellow Box Corporation
120 S State College Blvd, Suite G# 100
Brea, CA  91791
Office (714) 985-6180
*Cell (773) 485-4441
Email:  helen.getlin@YBX.co
Website: Website: www.yellowboxshoes.com

YELLOW BOX FOOTWEAR

Categories: Contemporary, Outerwear, Sportswear
Price Point: Moderate
Size: misses

HELLER, ALAN

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Alan Heller Apparel, Inc.
173 Old Oak Court West
Buffalo Grove, IL  60089
*Cell (847) 651-3340
Email: alanheller61@me.com
Email: SJJAH@aol.com

 

NALLY and MILLIE Contemporary sportswear, moderate price. (Sportswear)
SAGA - (Sportswear)
REINA LEE (Sportswear)
AMBRA (Sportswear)
CARR'E NOIR-Contemporary dresses, sportswear, and coats. Better prices. (Sportswear, Outerwear)
CLAIRE DESJARDIN - Wearable art! Sportswear, dresses, and coats. Better prices. (Sportswear, Outerwear)
COMPLI K- Sportswear, dresses, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
ADORE- (Sportswear, Missy)
DANTELLE (Sportswear, Missy)
PAPA FASHIONS Papa features a selection of tops, tunics, dresses, sweaters, jackets and bamboo wear. Latest trends and best quality for today's contemporary and fashionable woman. (Dresses, Sweaters, Novelty Jackets, Missy)
DAMEE Jackets and sportswear.
UBU Coats and sportswear, moderate to better prices.
NIKKI
JUST MADISON SWEATERS
ISCA Sportswear at moderate price points
ALISON SHERI Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, and dresses.
ELENA WANG Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, dresses. Better price point.
RADZOLI Contemporary sportswear, moderate prices.
SEA & ANCHOR Sportswear
INOAH Sportswear
KUNKY’S Hand painted sweatshirts, moderate prices.
NIKKI

 

MAY, JAYNE

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C and J Apparel
40922 Guthrie Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
*Cell (612) 325-8561
EMAIL: candjapparelinc@gmail.com


PICADILLY -
Sportswear, Related Separates, Sweaters & Jackets
WILD PALMS Comfortable, Casual Affordable Separate(Sportswear, Popular Price, Misses)
MICHAEL TYLER
BALI - Affordable easy to wear tops, bottoms & dresses, Terrific Well Priced Basics
LIGHTHOUSE / COLLEGE APPAREL- Decorated Logo Apparel for Resorts, Events, Gift Shops

Product: Categories: Sportswear, Youth, Outerwear
Price: Moderate - Better
Size: Misses- Petites - Large

 

NEWELL, SEAN

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Newell Sales
10301 Bren Road West Orange #354
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Office (952) 217-5461
*Cell (612) 819-8662
*Fax (952) 217-5465
Email: newellsales354@gmail.com

 

TRIBAL SPORTSWEAR - Updated Tops, Jackets, Shorts, Pants, Denim, Dresses, Sweaters, skirts and Skorts.
TRIBAL SPORT - Active Wear, Skorts, Jackets, Tops, Swimwear & Cover Ups
PBJ BLUES - Classic 100% Cotton Sweater with vintage wash.

Category:
Sportswear, Outerwear, Denim, Dresses, Activewear
Price: Moderate
Sizes: Misses, Plus

ROSENBERG, EVAN

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 Rosenberg & Associates
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #364
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(612) 343-3221 or (800) 869-1030
*Cell (612)961-2876
* FAX (612) 339-6762
Email:  evan@drosenbergassoc.com

L HAMRICK – SOUTHERN LADY-N TOUCH – NIKKI Coordinates, Separates, Pants & Skirts
at Affordable prices (Sportswear)
FASHION CAGE - Missy novelty tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses, bottoms, affordable prices (Sportswear)
TRU LUXE - Denim inspired (Sportswear)
ALI MILES - Novelty Tops and Jackets (Sportswear)
PURE ESSENCE - Quality, comfort and style, Unique and original style with real women in mind (Missy, Sportswear)
ERIKA - Novelty tops, jackets, and bottoms (Sportswear, Missy)
LADY LIBERTY - Novelty tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and tops at affordable prices (Sportswear, Sweaters, Dresses, Missy)
A LA CARTE - Coordinates at a popular price (Accessories)
DASH - Affordable pants/capris and tops (Sportswear)
GIVEN KALE - Contemporary Jackets, Tops, Bottoms and Co-Ordinates at popular prices (Missy, Contemporary, Novelty Jackets)
MULTIPLES - Coordinates and separates (Sportswear)
SLIMSATIONS - Pull on solid & novelty slacks & capris, missy & plus size (Sportswear, Plus Size)
MARBLE MIST - Contemporary Updated Sweater

STANTON, KATE
WILLIAMS, CAMILLE

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Kate & Camille, LLC
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #372
Minnetonka, MN 55343
*Cell (651) 491-2862
Email: Kateandcamilla@charliebcollection.com

 

CHARLIE B- Missy, Contemporary Women's Clothing

Categories:  Contemporary & Denim
Pricing:  Moderate
Sizes: Misses

 

STENSHOL, LYNN

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1037 E 23rd Avenue
North Kansas City, MO  64116
*Cell (816) 550-3877
* FAX (816) 471-7897
Email:  lstenshol@linkcity.org
Website:  www.GEORGEVINE.com

 


GEORGE VINE ASSOCIATES

Women's Apparel

 

Categories:  Sportswear, Dresses,
Separates & Outerwear
Pricing:  Off Price
Size:  Misses, Petite & Plus Sizes

SUNDERMAN, CHAD

Coronet 6.9.25

Chad Sunderman
Cell: (402) 619-6026
Email:  chadomaha22@gmail.coom
Website:  coronet-jewelry.com

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CORONET JEWELRY (M)
Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Rings, Hair products, Readers & Watches (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota)
TAGUA Jewelry

THOMPSON, STEVEN

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Thompson Sales & Associates
10301 Bren Road West Orange #326
Minnetonka, MN 55343
* Cell (612) 810-8743
Email: sthompsonsales@aol.com

 

KEREN hart LTD (M-X)
Casual Sportswear
JESS AND JANE (M-X)
Casual Sportswear
G.G. JEANS
Ladies Denim Jeans & Casual Tops

Categories: Sportswear, Dresses, Contemporary, Tops, Denim
Price: Popular-Moderate
Size: Missy, Plus