Amid a shifting toy industry calendar, ToyFest West received an influx of attention this year that bodes well for the future.
The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) has officially revealed plans to drop the “West” and rebrand the show as ToyFest — a national show — when it returns to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, from Feb. 27 to March 3, 2023.
Following the news that Toy Fair New York will be reimagined as a fall event and the continued industry desire for an event to take its place in the first half of the year, this year’s ToyFest welcomed guests from 39 states plus international attendees from Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Costa Rica, Guam, and the UK.
“ToyFest is now considered to be a national show rather than a regional show by toy industry members,” says WTHRA’s Chairman of the Board, Bill St. John.
Additional details on the show will be revealed in the months ahead as planning continues. WTHRA says that all of the events that attendees have come to expect will remain intact amid the show’s expansion.
“ToyFest 2022 was filled with lots of excitement, buyers from all over the country, and manufacturers showing amazing new products,” says ToyFest President Sandy Lepire. “With the dates of ToyFest now set for 2023, we can’t wait to start planning. Our goal is to make this a great show for all to come play and learn.”
Dates and times for ToyFest 2023:
- Monday, Feb. 27, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Showrooms Only)
- Tuesday, Feb. 28, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Expo & Showrooms)
- Wednesday, March 1, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm `(Expo & Showrooms)
- Thursday, March 2, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Expo & Showrooms)
- Friday, March 3, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Showrooms Only)
More information can be found at toyfestwest.com
