Aug 25, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Fall Keynote Features Amy Astley, Celebrating a Decade at Architectural Digest

HIGH POINT, N.C., August 25, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Architectural Digest Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley as the keynote speaker for Fall Market, taking place Saturday, October 25, at 3 p.m. in the High Point Theatre. Titled “Celebrate a Decade of Design with Amy Astley,” the keynote will offer an insider’s look at her 10-year retrospective, AD at Home. Astley will be joined by AD PRO Senior Editor Mel Studach for a candid conversation exploring her editorial vision, the creative forces behind the book, and her leadership shaping the iconic design publication over the past decade.

Aug 19, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Reveals New Concert Performance for Sunday at Fall Market

Grammy-nominated band The Fray to perform on Sunday evening at Center Stage

Aug 12, 2025 - High Point Market

UNCSA and HPMA Announce Collaboration for Documentary Film

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking are collaborating to produce at least one documentary film featuring High Point Market, the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade event.

Aug 05, 2025 - High Point Market

Center Stage Headliner Revealed as Fall Market Registration Opens

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band to Perform at High Point Market

Jul 14, 2025 - High Point Market

Application Now Open for Design Influencers at Fall Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., July 14, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is now accepting Fall 2025 applications for its signature Design Influencers Tour produced in partnership with Esteem Media, inviting interior designers and other design influencers to apply by Monday, August 4. Ten influencers will be chosen based on their digital content quality, posting frequency, and blog or social media following. Compensation includes a service fee and stipend for travel accommodations.

Jun 16, 2025 - High Point Market

High Point Market Authority Opens Applications for 2026 Style Spotters Team

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 16, 2025 — The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) invites influential and emerging interior designers to apply for the 2026 Style Spotters team—an exclusive opportunity to shape trend conversations at the world’s largest home furnishings trade show.

May 14, 2025 - High Point Market

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and High Point Market Authority Announce Strategic Alliance Partnership

Bethlehem, PA – (May 14, 2025) –The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), today announced a strategic alliance with the High Point Market Authority (HPMA), the official sponsor and organizer of High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings trade show held every April and October in High Point, N.C. This partnership marks a convergence of the kitchen and bath sector with the furnishings industry, expanding both organizations’ influence among the design community and growing focus on the whole home.

Apr 21, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Debuts Market-at-Market Guest Shopping Experience

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 21, 2025– The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) debuts Market-at-Market, the first pop-up of its kind featuring area businesses in the Center Stage area, April 26-28. An exclusive hub for shopping, services and light bites, Market-at-Market serves as convenience to guests of the trade show, as well as an attraction between showroom visits. “We are bringing the local business community in High Point to a central location for our guests,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “Every season, we hear there is a need for forgotten items like tennis shoes or extra clothing, so now these items will be available in the heart of Market.

Apr 07, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces Instagram Takeover Lineup for Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 7, 2025 – High Point Market Authority (HPMA) names this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, April 26 - 30. The Instagram page will highlight diverse perspectives from the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, showcasing Spring Market exhibitor showroom visits, product reviews, educational programming and social events.

Mar 31, 2025 - High Point Market

Design Influencers Highlight the Best of Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 31, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Spring Market.

Mar 17, 2025 - High Point Market

Hot Spot Tours Announced for Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 17, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup of first-come, first-served Hot Spot Tours for Spring Market, scheduled for three days during the trade show, Apr. 26-28. Guided showroom tours led by the High Point Market 2025 Style Spotters and other design influencers are open to High Point Market buyers who RSVP in advance for the space-limited events. To join a tour, participants must additionally register to attend High Point Market.

Mar 10, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Releases Spring Market Event Schedule at The Point

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 10, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Spring Market programming and events scheduled for HPMA’s branded pop-up venue The Point, open daily from Friday, Apr. 25 to Tuesday, Apr. 29.

Mar 03, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces Spring Keynote Panel with Design Business Leaders

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 3, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host leading fashion and trend experts for its Sunday Keynote discussion at Spring Market, located in the High Point Theatre on April 27 at 3pm. The panel discussion, entitled “From Fashion to Interiors: Leveraging Brand Identity Across Industries,” is presented by HPMA in partnership with the Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA). It will feature businessman and TV personality Daymond John, consumer forecaster Jaye Anna Mize and home product trends forecaster Patti Carpenter. Drawing from their respective insights, the panelists will share strategies for broadening a brand’s identity and ways to explore licensing opportunities in the home furnishings industry. The discussion will also explore the relationship between the fashion and home furnishings industries.