ASTRA Winter Camp Overview
Start packing your winter camping gear for this virtual trade show experience! Join the specialty toy industry February 19-23, 2021 for ASTRA Winter Camp, an adventure packed with opportunities to discover new products and vendors, connect with fellow campers and gain new business insights.
Nestled in the deep woods of your own laptop or desktop computer, the ASTRA Winter Camp experience delivers three key elements:
Exhibitor Expedition
Hike the wintry trails to the Manufacturer Campsites and Industry Service Hall. Sit in on the daily Camper Huddles, where exhibitors will showcase their newest products to you -- live! You're guaranteed to find something new and unique, meet new vendors and get access to exclusive ASTRA Winter Camp show specials.
Sales Rep Cabins
We love sales reps! Stop by Sales Rep Cabins to get to know the sales reps who are vital to the specialty toy industry. Scroll through the listing to get to know the sales reps in your area.
Social Lodge
Connect with fellow campers throughout the ASTRA Winter Camp experience! Start your days off with the Wellness Welcome and Gathering Spot events with fellow toy friends and mark your calendars to join in on the evening social events ranging from Share the Fair to Game & Kit Night.
Camp Schedule
ASTRA Winter Camp is packed full of opportunities to connect with campers and discover new products!
Wellness Welcome
Start the day with a little movement and a little mindfulness before diving into the day's events.
Gathering Spot
Connect with campers in a casual virtual environment to share ideas, take away new tips and get some face time.
Camper Huddles
What new products and vendors will you discover today? Sit in on live Camper Huddles presented by ASTRA Winter Camp exhibitors and get a first look at their newest products.
Social Lodge
From Share the Fair to Game & Kit Night to On the Road, the evenings during ASTRA Winter Camp are full of opportunities to laugh, discover new products and get to know your fellow campers.
Friday, February 19th | "Let's Get It Started"
7:00 PM, CST - 9:00 PM, CST
Opening Session
Saturday, February 20th | Community
7:00 AM, CST - 8:00 AM, CST
Wellness
8:00 AM, CST - 9:00 AM, CST
Gathering Spot: 10 Virtual Store Event Ideas
9:00 AM, CST - 5:00 PM, CST
Huddles
7:00 PM, CST - 9:00 PM, CST
On the Road
Sunday, February 21st | Play
7:00 AM, CST - 8:00 AM, CST
Wellness
8:00 AM, CST - 9:00 AM, CST
Gathering Spot: 10 Play Tips to Promote
9:00 AM, CST - 5:00 PM, CST
Huddles
7:00 PM, CST - 9:00 PM, CST
Game and Kit Night
Monday, February 22nd | Discovery
7:00 AM, CST - 8:00 AM, CST
Wellness
8:00 AM, CST - 9:00 AM, CST
Gathering Spot: 10 Inventory Tips
9:00 AM, CST - 5:00 PM, CST
Huddles
7:00 PM, CST - 9:00 PM, CST
Share the Fair *Retailers Only
Tuesday, February 23rd | Mighty Together
7:00 AM, CST - 8:00 AM, CST
Wellness
8:00 AM, CST - 9:00 AM, CST
Gathering Spot: 10 Next Steps
9:00 AM, CST - 5:00 PM, CST
Huddles
7:00 PM, CST - 9:00 PM, CST
Closing Session
General
Who can attend ASTRA Winter Camp?
Come one, come all! You do not need to be an ASTRA member to be a part of the ASTRA Winter Camp experience. Buyers and sales reps in the toy, game, gift, hobby, museum store, and educational store spaces are especially invited to be a part of the winter camp fun!
I'm a manufacturer/distributor/vendor interested in participating in ASTRA Winter Camp. Where can I register?
Head to the Registration page and select the "Exhibitor" registration option to reserve your ASTRA Winter Camp campsite.