The Columbus MarketPlace… A More Rewarding Experience with Even More Reasons to Shop!

About Us:
Conveniently located in Columbus, Ohio,at 1999 Westbelt Drive, 43228, the Columbus MarketPlace is a permanent wholesale market center offering more than 200,000 square feet packed with more than 4,000 of the newest and finest lines of gifts, collectibles, home furnishings, accessories, housewares, stationery and floral items. This array of trend-setting merchandise is displayed in permanent showrooms in an easy-to-shop single floor layout.

Registration/Admission:
The Columbus MarketPlace is open only to the retail and design trades and credential requirements are strictly enforced. Please visit the Registration section of the website for details. For your convenience, you can register as early as 8:30 a.m. on show days. Show hours are 9 am to 6 pm daily. The Columbus MarketPlace DOES NOT admit children under 12 or guests not affiliated a retail business (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Free Parking:
Parking is never a problem at the Columbus MarketPlace. There are more than 1,000 free spaces available in the MarketPlace's very large, safe, and convenient parking lot.

Hotel Reservations:
The MarketPlace recommends you contact our official hotel reservationist - "Connections"- to receive special Columbus MarketPlace rates. Call "Connections" at 800/262-9974, 404/842-0954-FAX, or make a reservation on line by clicking "Connections" on the "Links" page of our site.

Dining/Entertainment:
The Tri-State Café, located in the MarketPlace, serves reasonably priced fare for a variety of tastes. During markets, a continental breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and lunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is seating for up to 200 people. In addition, there are many fast food and family-style restaurants in the vicinity of the MarketPlace. Our efficient and friendly staff will be happy to assist you during your visit to Columbus. World-class theater, museums, retail shopping and fun nightlife combine with ease and affordability to make Columbus a favorite place to mix business and pleasure. Visit www.experiencecolumbus.org website of the Columbus Visitors Bureau for complete information.

Buyers Lounges:
Buyers Lounges are located on the 100 aisle (front aisle) and on the 300 aisle (back aisle) of the MarketPlace. The lounges offer complimentary coffee and plenty of tables and chairs to help you relax and refresh. In addition, comfy couches and chairs are conveniently located through the corridors of the MarketPlace.

"Buyers Break"
"Buyers Break" is provided each show day beginning at 3:00 p.m., with complimentary refreshments in each of our lounge areas.

Buyers Advantage Program:
The Columbus MarketPlace's exclusive Buyers Advantage Program begins a new season each January. This unique program offers you one more reason to shop -- a $20 rebate check! The Buyers Advantage Program is designed to reward you for writing orders with Columbus MarketPlace Showroom Representatives during regular show dates (January through October). What's in it for you? REBATE DOLLARS...the more orders you place the more dollars you can earn! See our Buyers Advantage page for more details.

Immediate Delivery Sale:
The Immediate Delivery Sale is held in November. The first day of the sale is for registered buyers only. Guests of buyers are permitted on Saturday through Monday. Each registered buyer may bring two guests. New businesses may register all four days of the sale with the following information provided: Valid Tax resale number, photo ID and two other forms of business identification such as a business card, credit card or checks in the business name, Federal Tax ID, copies of other wholesale invoices, copy of store lease or copies of advertising for the business in print or on the internet.
Employees of any business must provide a photo ID and proof of employment such as a business card, cancelled payroll check, W-2 or a credit card in the business name.
Due to the nature of this sale we encourage you to not bring children under 12 as the showrooms are extremely crowded with lots of exposed glass shelving and sharp edges.

The staff of the Columbus MarketPlace cordially invites you to visit us soon! Call us anytime for information at 800/686-MART or 614/876-2719.