High Point Market Authority

High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world. Founded in 2001, the Authority coordinates the exposition that spans over 11.5 million square feet of showroom space ac...

High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world. Founded in 2001, the Authority coordinates the exposition that spans over 11.5 million square feet of showroom space across approximately 180 buildings throughout the historic downtown area. The biannual trade show, held each spring and fall in April and October, attracts between 70,000 and 80,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, including exhibitors, buyers, interior designers, architects, and media professionals in the furniture and home furnishings industry. The venue features nearly 2,000 exhibitors showcasing furniture, lighting, kitchen, bath, and textile products spanning every category, style, and price point. High Point Market Authority provides comprehensive services including educational seminars with over 300 opportunities for continuing education credits, networking events, travel planning resources, complimentary concierge services, and shuttle transportation connecting 100 hotels and major airports. The Authority operates The Point, a signature pop-up venue offering free educational programming, panel discussions, and guided Hot Spot Tours. With its rich history dating back to the first Southern Furniture Market in 1909, the venue has evolved from a modest regional event to become the driving force of the global home furnishings industry, contributing $6.7 billion to the area's economy according to a 2018 Duke University study. The facility serves as the ultimate destination for design professionals seeking product sourcing, trend insights, and business development opportunities in the home furnishings sector.