Iowa Fashion Apparel Minnekota Market
Quality Inn & Suites
Ames Conference Center
2601 E 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-9260
January 14-15, 2026
Wednesday 9-6 pm
Thursday 9-5 pm
August 6-7, 2026
Thursday 9-6 pm
Friday 9-5 pm
October 1-2, 2026
Thursday 10-7 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
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- We appreciate you! You'll receive a warm welcome, efficient registration & name tag at the door
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- 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.
- Start the tradeshow with a cup of complimentary coffee, water & granola bar
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- Come see what's trending and connect with knowledgeable sales representatives of apparel, accessories, jewelry, gifts, shoes and more!
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- Free & Easy Accessible Parking!
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- A Buyers Guide is mailed out 30 days in advance and available at the Welcome & Registration Desk.
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- View the Vendors & Lines online until the next show (mobile friendly website)
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- No Fee to Attend the Market for the Buyers / Store
Exhibitor List
SUNDERMAN, CHAD
Chad Sunderman
Cell: (402) 619-6026
Email: chadomaha@peoplepc.com
Website: coronet-jewelry.com
Website: accessorizemewholesale.net
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CORONET JEWELRY (M)
Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Rings, Hair products, Readers & Watches
ACCESSORIZE ME
Women's: Jewelry, Purses, One Size Wearables, Sunglasses
ACCESSORIZE ME MEN'S
Bracelets, Wallets & Sunglasses, C.C Brand Hats
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, Immediates Available, 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)
PRAIRIE COTTON/CMC Made in USA Dyed to order in multiple colors, fabrics and styles. Tops, bottoms, dresses! (Sportswear, Made in the USA)
Product Categories: Sportswear
Price: Popular-Low
Size: Misses
COOK, DEBORAH
10301 Bren Road West
Orange #360
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Office (612) 333-7953
Email: deborahcookmn@gmail.com
Website: www.sunnsand.com
ADORA-HAT Wool, wool felt, fedoras, knits
ALABAMA GIRL - Bling Ball caps
CARGO / UCHI—Totes, backpack, messenger bags in canvas & recyclable material.
LAUREL BURCH - Resort bags, hats for women, men, & kids
NORTHERN ICON - Unisex caps for sports, states & national parks
SUN N SAND, Accessories
Beach Resort bags & hats for women, children & men.
SUNNY DAZE - Hats for infants & toddlers
FISHER, DIANA
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
HELLER, ALAN
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)
DAMEE Jackets and sportswear. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
UBU Coats and sportswear, moderate to better prices. (Outerwear, Sportswear)
JUST MADISON SWEATERS -Sweaters (Sportswear, Sweaters)
ISCA -Sportswear at moderate price points (Sportswear)
AMOROSA - Made in Italy trendy & casual sportswear
NIKKI
ALISON SHERI Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, and dresses. (Sweaters, Sportswear)
ELENA WANG - Contemporary sweaters, sportswear, dresses. Better price point. (Sweaters, Sportswear)
RADZOLI- Contemporary sportswear, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
SEA AND ANCHOR- Sportswear (Sportswear)
INOAH- Sportswear (Sportswear)
KUNKY'S - Hand painted sweatshirts, moderate prices. (Sportswear)
SAGA - (Sportswear)
REINA LEE (Sportswear)
AMBRA (Sportswear)
CRYSTAL
CARR'IE 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)
LASKY, REBECCA & IRA
Rebecca & Company
5733 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(847) 924-3621
FAX (847) 251-0203
E-mail: dresspeople@gmail.com
HABITAT - Clothes to LIVE-IN
Unique Shirts, tops & sweaters in beautiful fabrics & colors.
ESCAPE by HABITAT - FUN 100% Cotton casual weekend wear in 25 solid colors & one of a kind prints
OLIVIA - FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIV
Categories: Sportswear
Price Point: Moderate to Better
Size: Missy & Plus
MAY, JAYNE
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
MICHAEL TYLER
BALI - Affordable easy to wear tops, bottoms & dresses, Terrific Well Priced Basics
LIGHTHOUSE APPAREL- Screenprint & embroidery for resort, camps, business for over 30 years. Available in Unisex, Ladies and Youth
WILD PALMS Relaxed knits (Sportswear, Immediate Available)
INSPIRED by Wild Palms - Missy Sportswear XS thru XXL, Popular Pricing
Product: Categories: Sportswear, Kids, Outerwear
Price: Moderate - Better
Size: Misses- Petites - Large
NEWELL, SEAN
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
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
ala carte - Coordinating separates for the Modern-day women
ALI MILES - unique, casual-chic, statement-making jacket, tunic or top
COMPANY COLLECTION & LINKS - tops & bottoms - Missy & Plus
d-a-s-h / ERIKA - Novelty Bottoms & Tops
(Price: Popular Sizes: Missy-Plus Category: Sportswear)
FASHION CAGE - Novelty Top, sweaters, & cardigans
PURE ESSENCE- (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Nebraska)
L HAMRICK - Women's Sportswear & separates
MULTIPLES- embellishment. Sporting a missy fit & modern, trend coconscious styling, there is something perfect for any modern women.
N' TOUCH- Tops & Bottoms - contemporary sportwear's at Affordable Prices (Price: Popular, Sizes: Missy, Petite, & Plus)
seven forty-two - Contemporary Tops & sportswear Affordable Prices
SLIMSATIONS- Slim is in & Slim-Sations, the country's top-selling women's thinning & shaping pants are specially engineered with our exclusive fit technology to deliver the most comfortable, absolutely perfect, look & feel every time.
SOUTHERN LADY -Ladies co-ordinates, sportswear - tops, jackets & bottoms
TRU LUXE - Brand of hip-casual elegance is always on display with Tru Luxe. Our relaxed denim-friendly lifestyle brand of hip-casual, fun, young-at-heart, tops & bottoms are designed with comfort, confidence & weekend vibes in mind.
SHINNERS, MAUREEN
400 N LaSalle Drive, Suite 2105
Chicago, IL 60654
Office: (312) 222-2522
*Cell (312) 213-2522
Email: office@maureenshinners.com
ATHENA DESIGNS - Costume Jewelry - 14K Plated
FROST HATS - Cashmere Hats
MARJORIE BAER - American made Costume Jewelry - Clips!
MEGHAN BROWNE- Trend Costume Jewelry
ORNAMENTAL THINGS- Hip Costume Jewelry
SEA LILY - Piano Wire Costume Jewelry
SPIFFY & SPLENDID-Resin Contemporary Jewelry
MICHAEL MICHAUD DESIGN- American Made- Museum Jewelry
TANGEN, PHIL
Phoenix Footwear
831 Long Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 370 3186
Email: ptangen@comcast.net
LOS CABOS - Cute Shoes at an Affordable Price Point
SOFTWALKS- Contemporary Comfort Footwear
TROTTERS- Comfort Casual Footwear
PENDLETON-Sandals, Rain and Duck Boots
SHOCKEY, LEONARD
26441 West 109th Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 397-0518
*Cell: (913) 634-7178
Email: Leonardshockey@aol.com
MULTIPLES
TRU LUXE
JOHN MARK
IVY JANE / UNCLE FRANK
STENSHOL, LYNN
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
THOMPSON, STEVEN
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
WILLIAMS, CAMILLE
STANTON, KATE
10301 Bren Road West, Orange #372
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Showroom (952) 767-0806
*Cell (651) 341-3430
Email: camillemyser@yahoo.com
CHARLIE B-The Line All Store should have. Great styles, fabrics, fit & prices.
Categories: Sportswear, Denim, Dresses, Outerwear
Pricing: Moderate
Sizes: Misses