Dear Exhibitors,
For 34 years, the I-X Christmas Connection has kicked off the holiday shopping season in Northeast Ohio. While we had hoped to once again fill the I-X Center with the magic of Christmas, the health and safety of everyone is our top priority.
So today, it is with a very heavy heart we announce the cancellation of the 2020 I-X Christmas Connection in response to the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the pandemic. While we have remained hopeful over the last five months, it has become extremely difficult to produce a safe event of this stature. With the growing number of Coronavirus cases and with the Governor’s order to indefinitely ban all mass gatherings, we have come to this decision to cancel.
There are so many things we will miss this year: all the exhibitors, event partners and attendees, smiles on children’s faces as they meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment and so much more. So, as we halt preparations for this year’s event, our team will focus their efforts on the 2021 I-X Christmas Connection (November 19-21, 2021) to ensure the BEST holiday shopping experience around.
To participate in the 2021 show, you will not have to take any further action. I will forward your 2020 deposit and your space within next year’s show will remain the same. If you desire a refund, please click the button below to complete the I-X Christmas Connection 2020 Refund Form. By requesting a refund, you will relinquish your booth space for the 2021 show and must reapply to participate. Refund forms need to be submitted no later than Friday, September 4, 2020.
I know this is a challenging time for all of us, but with the continued support of our exhibitors, community, partners and staff, I know the 2021 I-X Christmas Connection will be another fabulous event.
Please continue to stay healthy and safe. You will be in my thoughts.
Best Regards,
Gina Gumina | Show Manager
216-265-2547 (o) ggumina@ixcenter.com (e)
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SHOW LOCATION
I-X Center
1 I-X Center Drive
Cleveland, OH 44135
(For GPS purposes: 6200 Riverside Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135)
FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-71 north to Exit #237 (Snow Road). Freeway signs will identify this exit as the I-X Center Exit. Turn left (West) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 South. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the traffic signal.
FROM THE SOUTHEAST
Take I-77 north to the Ohio Turnpike. Follow turnpike west to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to Snow Road. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead ends, then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal.
FROM THE WEST
Take the Ohio Turnpike East to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to Snow Road Exit. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal. OR: Take I-480 east to Grayton Road exit; turn right on Grayton Road and left at the next intersection (Route 17). Follow signs to Route 237 south.
FROM THE NORTHEAST
Take I-90 West to I-71 south. Take Airport Exit (Route 237) south. The I-X Center is located one mile south of Hopkins Airport on the right side past the traffic signal.
FROM THE EAST
Take the Ohio Turnpike west to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to the Snow Road Exit. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal. OR: Take Route 422 west to Interstate 480 west to the Airport Exit (Route 237) south. The I-X Center is located one mile south of Hopkins Airport on the right side past the first traffic signal.
