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JANUARY
Jan. 8-10 New York Times Travel Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
203-622-7081
www.nyttravelshow.com
Jan. 9-12 American Bus Association Marketplace
Louisville, KY
202-842-1645
Jan. 10-13 Professional Convention Management Association
Convening Leaders
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, Canada
312-423-7262
Jan. 14-16 Florida Huddle
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL
850-488-5607
www.floridahuddle.com
Jan. 20-24 FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair
Madrid, Spain
http://www.ifema.es/fitur_06
Jan. 21-23 Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA Marketplace)
Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com
Jan. 21-24 Student & Youth Travel Association of North America (SYTA)
Student & Youth Travel Summit
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
703-610-0297
www.syta.org
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Jan. 23-24 Adventures in Travel Expo
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
203-878-2577 x 100
www.adventureexpo.com
Jan. 25-27 Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS)
JW Marriott and Microsoft Theater
Los Angeles, CA
714-540-9300
www.alisconference.com
Jan. 26-28 Annual Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-448-9483
www.hmrsss.com
Jan. 27-28 Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show
Long Beach Convention Center
800-322-9332
travelshows.com/shows/los-angeles/
Jan. 30 & 31 Travel & Adventure Show
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, TX
Kit Hamilton
203-878-2577 x 108
www.travelshows.com
Jan. 31-Feb.2 InnSpire Conference and Trade Show
California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns
Monterey Marriott
Monterey, CA
Contact: Jennifer Flohr
916-554-2667
www.innspireconference.com
Jan 31.-Feb. 4 United Motorcoach Association Expo at Travel Exchange
Atlanta, GA
703-838-2929
www.motorcoachexpo.com
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FEBRUARY
Feb. 9 Destinations Showcase Washington
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
202-296-7888
http://www.destinationmarketing.org/destinations-showcase/washington
Feb. 9-10 International Mediterranean Tourism Market
Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center
Tel Aviv, Israel
+972-3-638-4444; [email protected]
www.imtm-telaviv.com
Feb. 15-17 South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel
Belmond Charleston Place
Charleston, SC
www.scprt.com/govcon.aspx
Feb. 16 HSMAI’s Adrian Awards Gala
Marriott Marquis
New York, NY
703-506-3297
Emi Haverkamp
www.adrianawards.com/
Jan. 16-17 Travel & Adventure Show San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
203-878-2577
http://travelshows.com/shows/san-diego/
Feb. 19-21 The Boston Globe Travel Show
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, MA
888-210-8895
www.bostonglobetravelshow.com
Feb. 18-21 Holiday World
Prague Exhibition Grounds
Prague, Czech Republic
+420-220-103325
www.holidayworld.cz
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Feb. 20-21 Adventures in Travel Expo
Washington D.C. Adventure Travel Show
Washington Convention Center
203-878-2577
travelshows.com/shows/washingtondc/
Feb. 22-25 Go West Summit
Anchorage, AK
303-850-7144
www.gowestsummit.com
Feb. 23 Texas Travel Industry Marketplace
Austin Convention Center
www.ttia.org/events/event_details.asp?id=742140
Feb. 27-28 Adventures in Travel Expo
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
203-878-2577
www.adventureexpo.com
Feb. 28 & 29 Esthetique SPA International
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC
866-772-7469
www.spa-show.com
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MARCH
March 5-6 Adventures in Travel Expo
Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
203-878-2577
travelshows.com/shows/san-francisco-bay-area/
Mar. 6-8 International Beauty Show (IBS) New York
Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
212-895-8200
www.ibsnewyork.com
March 6-9 Travel South USA
Domestic Showcase
Winston-Salem, NC
404-231-1790
www.travelsouthusa.org
Mar. 7-9 International Hotel Investment Forum
Hotel InterContinental
Berlin, Germany
Contact: Tess Pearson, [email protected]
www.berlinconference.com
Mar. 9-13 International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin
Berlin, Germany
www.itb-berlin.com
Mar. 12-14 Face and Body Spa Conference and Expo
Face and Body Midwest
McCormick Place West
Chicago, IL
Andrea Blood
Exhibits Coordinator
630-344-6038
www.faceandbody.com
www.commerce.idaho.gov
Mar. 13-16 Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Springdale, AR
Contact: Kristine Puckett
501-682-7777
www.arkansas.com
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Mar. 14-15 Eye for Travel
Social Media& Mobile Strategies for Travel
Hotel Nikko
San Francisco, CA
800-814-3459 ext. 7197
http://events.eyefortravel.com/social-media/
Mar. 14-17 SEATRADE Cruise Global
Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
www.seatradecruiseglobal.com
Mar. 15-17 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Ho-Chunk Casino & Convention Center
Baraboo, WI
Contact: Dawn Zanoni
608-266-3978
http://bit.ly/1YllKag
Mar. 16-18 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Nancy Petenbrink
770-916-0300
www.hunterconference.com
Mar. 23-26 MITT
Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition
Expocentre Fairgrounds
Moscow, Russia
http://www.mitt.ru/en-GB
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APRIL
Apr. 3-9 Mountain Travel Symposium
Keystone, CO
Michael Pierson
949-457-1545 ext. 105
www.mtntrvl.com
April 4-6 Southeast Tourism Society (STS)
Spring Symposium
Hilton Capitol
Baton Rouge, LA
http://southeasttourism.org/meetings/spring-symposium
Apr. 6 & 7 World Travel & Tourism Council
Global Travel & Tourism Summit
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
www.wttc.org
April 14-16 International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association
Annual Global Convention
Belmond Mount Nelson
Cape Town, ZA
igltaconvention.org
April 15 The 10th
Annual Utah Economic Summit
Salt Palace
Salt Lake City, Utah
http://utaheconomicsummit.com/
April 17-19 Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)
Global Education Conference
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
www.acte.org
Apr. 17-21 Virtuoso Travel Symposium
Cape Town, ZA
https://virtuosomeetings.virtuoso.com/Symposium/2016.aspx
April 19 & 20 IACC-Americas Connect 2016
International Association of Conference Centers (IACC)
Convene Midtown East
New York, NY
www.iacconline.com
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April 19 & 20 New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
Annual Conference
Sagamore Resort
Lake George, NY
800-642-5313
www.nyshta.org
April 24 & 25 Esthetique SPA International
DowntownMetro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
866-772-7469
www.spa-show.com
April 25-28 Mexico Tourism Board
Tianguis Turistico
Guadalajara, Mexico
http://tianguisturisticomexico.com.mx/
April 30 & May 1 Philadelphia Inquirer Travel Show
Greater Philly Expo Center
888-705-6576
www.inquirertravelshow.com
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MAY
May 1-5 ARDA World & Global Timeshare Event
American Resort Development Association
Annual Convention and Exposition
Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hollywood, FL
www.arda.org
May 1-7 See America Week
National Travel & Tourism Week (Nationwide)
202-218-3623
Sarah Erdman
https://www.ustravel.org/events/national-travel-and-tourism-week
May 2 & 3 New Hampshire Travel Council
Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Omni Mount Washington Hotel
Bretton Woods, NH
603-290-0839
www.nhtravelcouncil.com
May 4-6 Hospitality Design Expo
Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, NV
www.hdexpo.com
May 6-8 Idaho Conference on Recreation & Tourism
Sun Valley, Idaho
208-334-2470
www.commerce.idaho.gov
May 7-9 South African Tourism INDABA Conference
Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC)
Durban, ZA
www.indaba-southafrica.co.za
May 15-18 88th Annual American Association of Airport Executives
Conference & Expo
Houston, TX
703-824-0500
http://www.aaae.org/annual
May 16-18 New Mexico Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Las Cruces, NM
505-506-8624
www.newmexicohospitality.org
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May 17-19 Society of Government Meeting Professionals
National Education Conference & Expo
Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center
San Diego, CA
703-549-0892
www.sgmp.org/conference
May 18-20 Florida Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Destination Marketing Summit
Tradewinds Island Resort
St. Pete Beach, FL
Contact: Suzanne Hurst
www.fadmo.org
May 21-24 National Restaurant Association Show
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
312-853-2525
show.restaurant.org
May 22-26 Vacation.com International Conference & Trade Show
Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hollywood, FL
http://conference.joinvacation.com/
May 29-31 TBEX North America
Bloomington, MN
http://tbexcon.com/2016-north-america/
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JUNE
June 1-5 The Incentive Research Foundation Annual Invitational
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
Deb Sas
http://invitational.theirf.org/
June 1-6 Cruise Lines International Association
CLIA’s Cruise360
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC
Courtney Akerson
Phone: 949-457-1545 ext. 109
Fax: 949-457-1281
https://cruise360.org/
June 2-5 ASTA Destination Expo
Seville, Spain
www.asta.org
June 5-7 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference
New York Marriott Marquis
New York, NY
212-998-9100; [email protected]
http://bit.ly/1n7F038
June 9-11 HBA Global Expo
Jacob Javitz Convention Center
New York, NY
Gregory
310-445-4205
www.hbaexpo.com
June 11-14 Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
World Education Congress
Harrah’s Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center
Atlantic City, NJ
972-702-3053
www.mpiweb.org
June 12-15 Intelligent Transportation Society of America
Annual Meeting and Exposition
San Jose, CA
www.itsa.org
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June 14-16 Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association
Spring Conference
Berlin, Germany (Venue to be announced)
202-204-8400
www.hedna.org
June 14-16 Travel & Tourism Research Association
International Conference
Marriott’s Vail Mountain Resort
Vail, CO
248-708-8872
www.ttra.com
June 16 & 17 (trade) International Travel Expo Hong Kong
17 & 18 (public) Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center
011-852-31550600
www.itehk.com
June 18-22 U.S Travel Association Pow Wow
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
202-408-8422
www.ipw.com
June 25-27 International Esthetics, Cosmetics and SPA International Conference
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
www.iecsc.com
June 26-29 International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)
North America Golf Tourism Convention
Pinehurst
Pinehurst, NC
www.iagto.com
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JULY
July 11-13 Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The Westin La Paloma
Tuscan, AZ
602-265-2252
www.aztourismconference.com/
July 16-20 Global Business Travel Association Annual Meeting
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO
703-684-0836
http://convention.gbta.org/
July 20-22 International Council of Hotels, Restaurant & Institutional Education
(ICHRIE)
2016 Summer Conference
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Dallas (Grapevine), TX
804-346-4800
www.chrie.org
July 29-31 International Food Blogger’s Conference
Sacramento, CA
http://www.foodista.com/ifbc
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AUGUST
August 1-4 Destination Marketing Association International
Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
202-296-7888
http://annual.destinationmarketing.org/
Aug. 4-6 #BlogHer16
J.W. Marriott Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
www.blogher.com
Aug. 6-12 Virtuoso Travel Week
Las Vegas, NV
www.virtuosomeetings.virtuoso.com
Aug. 13-16 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Annual Meeting and Exposition
Salt Lake City, UT
888-950-2723
www.asaeannualmeeting.org
Aug. 16-19 Travel Media Showcase
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Dallas (Grapevine), TX
800-211-5161
www.travelmediashowcase.com
Aug. 20-22 Face and Body Northern California
McEnery Convention Center
San Jose, CA
630-653-2155
www.Faceandbody.com
Aug. 23-25 Lt. Governor’s Tourism Summit
225-346-1857
http://www.ltpa.org/meetings-events
Aug. 28-30 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
www.westernfoodexpo.com
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Aug. 27-30 U.S Travel Association
Educational Seminars for Tourism Organizations
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton, FL
202-408-8422
www.ustravel.org/events/esto
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SEPTEMBER
Sept 7-8 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
Meetings Events Education Technology (MEET)
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
800-564-4220
www.hsmaimeet.com
Sept. 7-9 PATA Travel Mart Indonesia Convention Center
Banten Province
Jakarta, Indonesia [email protected]
www.pata.org
Sept. 13-15 ISPA Conference & Expo
The Venetian
Las Vegas
859-226-4326
www.experienceispa.com
Sept. 14 & 15 Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA)
Annual AHA Vendor Showcase & Convention
501-376-2323
http://www.arhospitality.org/events/trade-show/
Sept. 14-16 Travel Mart Latin America
Recanto Cataratas Resort
Iguassu Falls, Brazil
http://www.travelmartlatinamerica.com
Sept. 27-29 Utah Tourism Conference
Zermatt & Homestead Resorts
Midway, UT
801-505-5266
http://utahtourism.org/
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OCTOBER
Oct. 3-5 Alaska Travel Industry Association (2015 ATIA Annual Convention)
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center
Anchorage, AK
907-929-2842
www.alaskatia.org
Oct. 16 & 17 Esthetique SPA International
Palais de congrès Montréal
Montreal, Quebec
866-772-7469
www.spa-show.com
Oct. 18-20 IMEX—America Trade Show
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
+44-1273-224955
www.imexamerica.com
Oct. 24-29 SATW Annual Convention
Wenzhou, China
414-359-1625 x1108
www.satw.org
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NOVEMBER
Nov. 1-3 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA BACE)
Convention & Exposition
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
https://www.nbaa.org/events/bace/2016/
Nov. 7-9 World Travel Market
Excel London, England
44 0 208 271-2171
www.wtmlondon.com
Nov. 8-10 Wine Tourism Conference
Fredericksburg, TX
http://winetourismconference.org
Nov. 13-15 HX (formerly International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show – IHMRS)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
www.thehotelexperience.us
Nov. 14-18 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Attractions Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
703-836-4800
Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Incentive Business Travel Meetings Exhibition (IBTM World)
Fira Barcelona, Gran Via Venue
Barcelona, Spain
44 (0) 208 271-2127
www.ibtmworld.com
Nov. 27-Dec. 1 International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Annual Convention
Paris Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
417-862-5771
www.fairsandexpos.com
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DECEMBER
Dec. 7-9 U.S. Tour Operators Association Annual Conference & Marketplace
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
212-599-6599
www.ustoa.com
Dec. 9-11 Signature Travel Network Annual Sales Meeting
Mandalay Bay Resort
Las Vegas, NV
www.signaturetravelnetwork.com
Dec. 13-15 Travel Industry Exchange
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, CA
www.travelindustryexchange.com
Dec. International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)
Date to be determined
Jessamy Ganesh
44 (0) 208 910-7969
www.iltm.com/cannes
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TO BE DETERMINED
TBD Caribbean Hotel Association
Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit-CHICOS
2016 date and location to be announced in January 2016
Nicole Roantree
Conference Director
(303) 264-7313 - U.S.A.
www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com
TBD Caribbean Tourism Organization
Sustainable Tourism Development Conference
To be determined
www.onecaribbean.org
TBD Ensemble Travel Group International Conference
800-442-6871
www.ensembletravel.com
Date and location to be determined
TBD International Association of Reservation Executives
Annual Conference
877-458-3494
Date to be determined
www.iare.com
TBD Massachusetts Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism
Date and location to be determined
http://www.massvacation.com/business-resources/governors-conference//
TBD Mississippi Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Date to be determined
601-605-1825
www.mstourism.com
TBD North America Hotel Investment Conference
Date and Venue TBD
440-364-5138
http://nathic.com/
TBD Society of Government Travel Professionals (AnCon)
To be determined
www.sgtp.org
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TBD Virginia Tourism Summit
Date to be determined
804-545-5573; www.vatc.org
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2016 HAPPENINGS
JANUARY Blood Donor Month
Celebration of Life Month
Creativity Month
Clean Up Your Computer Month
Financial Wellness Month
Get Organized Month
Hot Tea Month
Mentoring Month
Shape Up Month
Soup Month
Walk Your Dog Month
FEBRUARY American Heart Month
American History Month
Black History Month
Canadian History Month
Chocolate Lover's Month
Creative Romance Month
Heart & Stroke Month
Human Relations Month
National Boost-Your-Self-Esteem Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Snack Food Month
Youth Leadership Month
MARCH American Red Cross Month
Foot Health Month
Greek-American Heritage Month
Irish American History Month
Music in Our Schools Month
Moustache March
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Noodle Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
National Social Workers Month
National Text Your Neighbor Month
Women's History Month
APRIL Alcohol Awareness Month
American Cancer Society Month
Couples Appreciation Month
Community Service Month
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Defeat Diabetes Month
Earth Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Mathematics Awareness Month
National Garden Month
National Food Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Poetry Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Volunteer Appreciation Month
MAY National Tourism Week (May 1-7, 2016)
Better Sleep Month
Mental Health Month
Military Appreciation Month
National Barbecue Month
National Egg Month
National Family Wellness Month
National Golf Month
National Hamburger Month
National Military Family Appreciation Month
National Pet Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Salsa Month (the food)
National Share A Story Month
National Smile Month
National Tennis Month
Older Americans Month
Women’s Health Month
JUNE Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month
Great Outdoors Month
Caribbean American Heritage Month
Gay Pride Month
Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender Month
National Candy Month
National Camping Month
National Dairy Month
National Flag Month
National Hunger Awareness Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Safety Month
National Seafood Month
National Soul Food Month
National Zoo & Aquarium
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Steakhouse Month
Women’s Golf Month
JULY Family Golf Month
Family Reunion Month
National Blueberries Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Grilling Month
National Hat Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
Recreation and Parks Month
Tour de France Month (July 2-24, 2016)
AUGUST National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
National Picnic Month
SEPTEMBER All American Breakfast Month
National Bourbon Heritage Month
National Chicken Month
National Coupon Month
National Courtesy Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Dog Service Month
National Family Day (Aug. 7, 2016)
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Honey Month
National Piano Month
National Rice Month
National Sewing Month
National Yoga Month
Self-Improvement Month
Women’s Friendship Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Courtesy Month
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
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Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Better Breakfast Month
OCTOBER Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
AIDS Awareness Month (President Reagan)
American Cheese Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Apple Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Month
(World) Blindness Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Children’s Magazine Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Class Reunion Month
Co-op Awareness Month
Cut Out Dissection Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month
Gay & Lesbian History Month
German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
NOVEMBER Adopt A Senior Pet Month
American & National Diabetes Month
American Indian Heritage Month (See also August)
Aviation History Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Family Stories Month
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
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Greens and Plantains Month
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
International Drum (Percussion) Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Mo-vember
Military Family Appreciation Month
National Adoption Month
National PPSI AIDS Awareness Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
National COPD Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
DECEMBER World Aids Month
National Write A Business Plan Month
National Tie Month
National Bacon Day
National Champagne Day
Operation Santa Paws (1-24)
Quince and Watermelon Month
Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Spiritual Literacy Month
Tomato and Winter Squash Month
Universal Human Rights Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve