Dallas Market Center Announces Full Schedule of Events for January Total Home & Gift Market
Friday, December 12, 2025
Dallas Market Center is rolling out a full schedule of events, activations, and educational sessions for the January Total Home & Gift Market, January 7–13, 2026. The events are designed to empower buyers to discover new products, connect with industry peers, and find inspiration from tours, demonstrations, and educational sessions. A complete schedule is available on the Dallas Market Center website and app.
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass via mobile for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
Other trade events taking place during the Total Home & Gift Market include Lightovation, Saturday, January 10 through Tuesday, January 13 and Design + Build Day, on Tuesday, January 13.
The 36th ARTS Awards
The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement, produced by Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network. The 36th ARTS Awards will take place on Friday, January 9 at the Hilton Anatole hotel, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. The ARTS Awards will include category awards as well as a special Academy of Achievement honor for the late John Feizy, founder of Feizy; the HEARTS Award presented to Heart on Main Street honoring their dedication to small businesses and local communities, and the Legendary Leadership Award to be presented to the Late Bill Winsor for his decades of vision, growth, and dedication in design.
Featured Market Events
January market offers a full week of engaging events created for a productive and inspiring experience. Below is a selection of highlights; the full schedule is available online.
Daily:
- January 7-10 | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. - Ring In, Win Big! | WTC 12
Stop by our big red telephone booth on the 12th floor and leave us a quick message! Your store will be entered for a chance to be highlighted in the June issue of Spark Magazine—plus you could win two free hotel nights for your next market and an Amex gift card.
- January 7-9 | Secret Box Brunch | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a vibrant pop-up brunch with delicious bites, mimosas, and a curated gift box with exclusive goodies from select temp exhibitors.
Wednesday, January 7 – WTC 12 Temps
Thursday, January 8 – WTC 11 Temps
Friday, January 9 – Market Halll Temps
- January 7-9 | 1 p.m. - Temps Swag Crawl
Be one of the first 50 buyers to hit the 11th floor and load up on free swag from your favorite temp booths! While you're at it, grab a drink, meet some awesome people, and enjoy the good vibes.
Wednesday, January 7 – WTC 11 Temps
Thursday, January 8 – WTC 12 Temps
Friday, January 9 – LUXE Design Temps
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
- 8:30 a.m. - Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. - Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 11
- 2 p.m. – Boutique Hub Accessories Spotlight Tour | WTC 13 – Meet at Buyer’s Lounge
Join Boutique Hub’s Samantha Conner for a guided walking tour of the 13th floor showrooms, spotlighting the season’s must-have accessories and the trends shaping the next retail season.
- 2 p.m. – Designer Afternoon Mixer Hosted by IDS, ASID, ART | TM 1 – Temps
Join fellow designers for a cocktail at the Designer Afternoon Mixer, hosted by ASID, IDS, and ART. Connect, collaborate, and toast to the kick-off of a successful market in the LUXE Design Temps.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
- 8:30 a.m. – Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. – Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 12
- 10:30 a.m. – Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations – “Retail is Alive: Navigating New Challenges in the Home & Gift Marketplace” | IHDC 2F215 – Textile Salon
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash, and ART
A conversation about the challenges facing retailers today and the strategies driving success. Panelists share real-world insights on how creativity, connection, and adaptability are keeping brick-and-mortar thriving.
- Noon – Lunch & Learn: Designed to Profit – Expanding Your Design Revenue with Custom Window Treatments | IHDC 2F215 – Textile Salon
Presented by Dallas Market Center and Window Fashion VISION magazine
Learn how to confidently add custom window coverings to your offerings, build strong workroom partnerships, price for profit, and communicate the value of custom fabrication. A complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees.
- 1 p.m. – Matouk: The Insider’s Guide to Luxury Bedding | IHDC 1D106 – Coco & Dash
Discover how Matouk brings together beautiful designs, classic colors, timeless style, and meticulous craftsmanship to create beds that inspire and deliver lasting value for the design trade.
- 2 p.m. – Designer Hidden Gems Tour Led by Heather Fujikawa | Meet Outside Coco & Dash
Join House Sprucing’s Heather Fujikawa for an exclusive walk-through of the Design Center (IHDC) and LUXE Design Temps, uncovering unique finds and insider favorites along the way.
- 2 p.m. – Boutique Hub Accessories Spotlight Tour | WTC 11 – Meet at Info Booth
Join Boutique Hub’s Samantha Conner for her second guided tour as she explores the 11th Floor Temps, where accessory innovation and emerging brands shine.
- 3 p.m. – Uncorked: 10 Minute Pop-In of The Gallery | Meet at WTC 1
Enjoy a 10-minute champagne preview of The Gallery, a 22,000-square-foot, open-daily shared showroom space featuring curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting.
- 4 p.m. – Market Hall Temps Beer & Wine Bar | Market Hall – Temps
- 4 p.m. – Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Finalists – Home Frontiers: Navigating the Future of Design, Retail & Manufacturing | WTC 268 - Uttermost
A dynamic fireside conversation with leading voices in retail, product design, manufacturing, and interior design exploring how the industry collaborates, innovates, and adapts to changing trends, consumer expectations, and the future of home.
- 5 p.m. – MC Studio x Modern Luxury: Showroom Expansion Party | IHDC 2F140 – MC Studio
Celebrate MC Studio’s newly expanded showroom with an evening of signature refreshments hosted with Modern Luxury ahead of the ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party.
- 6 p.m. – 36th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party with Heart on Main Street | IHDC 2F212
Preview standout products from this year’s ARTS Awards manufacturing and product design finalists in a curated gallery setting and celebrate the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
- 8:30 a.m. – Market Hall Coffee + Donuts | Market Hall North Hall
- 10 a.m. – Latte Art Coffee Bar | WTC 11
- 11 a.m. – Hot Chocolate Bar | WTC 12
- 2 p.m. – Champagne Bar | WTC 11
- 3 p.m. – Candy Bar Pop-Up | WTC 12
- 3 p.m. – Uncorked: 10 Minute Pop-In of The Gallery | Meet at WTC 1
Enjoy a 10-minute champagne preview of The Gallery, a 22,000-square-foot, open-daily shared showroom space featuring curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting.
Special Event Series
Top talent and timely insights take center stage at Dallas Market Center during Total Home & Gift Market with two must-attend event series designed to inspire and inform retailers. The Masters brings renowned floral and seasonal designers John Mark Sharpe, Presley Pierce, and Chris Norwood to the market floor for interactive demonstrations, where attendees can experience expert techniques, creative processes, and visual styling insights firsthand. Complementing these hands-on sessions, the series Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations features engaging discussions focused on relevant business topics retailers are facing today, presented by Coco & Dash and ART.
Spark Magazine: Winter Issue
More than 50,000 customers received the winter issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. The cover photography highlights colorful, on-trend collections of fashion accessories, while the Apparel & Accessories story focuses on in bright colors and structured silhouettes, a special section on The Temps, gift and home décor to delight, and exhibitor updates to the marketplace. The magazine will be available in stands throughout the marketplace.
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $149/night. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444. Looking ahead to June 2026 when FIFA World Cup matches take place in North Texas, attendees are encouraged to book early for a guaranteed room at rates comparable to recent markets.
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gourmet and housewares, home décor, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting and apparel. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.
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