Denver Mart Announces 10-Year Extension Agreements for Two Major Events: Tanner Gun Show and the Western & English Sales Association (WESA)

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                                                                        Amy Larson, CSG|PR
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                                                                      Mike Hess, Denver Mart
                                                                       mike@denvermart.com

                                                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Denver Mart Announces 10-Year Extension Agreements for Two
 Major Events: Tanner Gun Show and the Western & English
                 Sales Association (WESA)

Denver, Colorado, Oct. 22, 2012 - The Denver Mart is proud to announce two major
Denver shows have signed 10-year contract renewals. Both the Tanner Gun Show and the
Western and English Sales Association (WESA) will continue to host their highly successful
events at the Denver Mart through 2022.

The Tanner Gun Show, recognized as Colorado’s oldest and largest gun show, now holds
11 shows annually, and has been a fixture at the Denver Mart since 1984. The shows,
which are open to the public, feature more than 700 vendors from throughout the Western
United States selling all types of guns, knives, ammunition, survival gear and food, and
related hunting and fishing accessories including holsters, western wear, gun safes, books,
war relics and other collectibles.

The International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market, operated by WESA is held
semi-annually in January and September and is one of the largest western industry
tradeshows in the world. The Market draws more than 3,300 exhibitors, company principles
and sales reps to Denver to do business with more than 6,300 buyers from all 50 states and
27 foreign countries. The agreement extends the Western Market through 2022 with an
option to extend through 2027.

"WESA has enjoyed a 45-year relationship with the Denver Mart. Both the WESA
membership, and their loyal buyer attendees, are excited to continue successful Markets for
another decade in a trusted and improved venue,” said Toni High, WESA executive director.

In addition to keeping the Western Market at the Denver Mart, the commitment by both
parties reaffirms the Denver Mart as the preeminent showroom location for wholesalers and
manufactures of western boots, apparel and furnishings. Western manufacturers and
wholesalers lease approximately 40 percent of the Mart’s 340,000-square-feet of permanent
showroom space. More than 100 western wear tenants have permanent showrooms at the
Denver Mart, including brands like Tony Lama, Rocky Mountain Clothing, Roper, Dan Post,
Hatco, Wrangler, Ariat, Panhandle Slim, Justin Brands and Lucchese.

Founded in 1965 as a wholesale trade center, the Denver Mart serves as an international
and regional marketplace, housing permanent showrooms and holding shows for various
industries, including gifts, resort, souvenirs, western apparel and equipment, jewelry,
apparel and home furnishings. Today, the Mart is home to more than 350 showrooms and
hosts more than 200 public and wholesale trade events each year.

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