Atlanta, GA, United States — July 17, 2026 — The Casual Market Atlanta, a premier semi-annual trade event for the outdoor and casual furnishings industry, will open on July 21, 2026, demonstrating a significant expansion of 44% in showrooms since its inception in July 2023. The Summer 2026 edition is scheduled to run through July 23 at AmericasMart Atlanta, United States, providing a critical platform for the built environment's outdoor living sector.
Expanding Footprint for Outdoor Living
This market, co-produced by ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) and the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), will bring together over 150 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. ANDMORE, which operates over 20 million square feet of premium event space, facilitates this concentration of outdoor living brands. The event has seen consistent growth, with a nearly 15% increase in showrooms and temporary exhibits by July 2024. For the upcoming summer edition, it will feature over 70 permanent showrooms and more than 100 temporary exhibitors. This scale underscores the increasing demand for specialized physical spaces dedicated to outdoor product sourcing, directly impacting urban planning and property development considerations for amenities and public spaces.
Curated Exhibit Sectors and Features
The Summer 2026 market will introduce the "Outdoor Living Expo," expanding floors for curated brands across furniture, shade, fire features, lighting, performance fabrics, and accessories. A new "Luxe Outdoor Living" area will debut in September 2026 within this expo, showcasing premium, design-forward brands. Additionally, "The Gardens®," an open-air showroom, will offer over 60 brands of outdoor lifestyle products, including pottery, statuary, wind chimes, yard art, and planters. These specialized zones reflect a maturing market that requires distinct, high-quality offerings for diverse project specifications.
Industry Engagement and Professional Development
The Casual Market Atlanta targets a professional audience including furniture and outdoor/patio buyers, interior designers, and project managers, providing essential resources for those shaping residential and commercial outdoor spaces. The market will offer a dynamic mix of education and networking, including the new "Oasis Meeting Space" for programming. Highlights will include trend presentations, the ICFA Awards Gala, guided exhibit floor tours, ICFA Retailer Roundtables & Think Tank sessions, a "Kick-Off Party," and "Dine Around Atlanta Retailer Group Dinners." These events, supported by the ICFA, based in High Point, N.C., foster critical connections and knowledge exchange for property developers and urban planners seeking to integrate advanced outdoor solutions. The market is co-located with the broader Atlanta Market, offering cross-category sourcing opportunities.
For further details and registration, please visit https://casualmarketatlanta.com/summer-casual-market-atlanta/.