Independent / Boutique Show
10K Frame Show
Minneapolis, MN, USA
The 10,000 Frames Midwest Eyewear Show runs each spring at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis — explicitly described by its organizers as "created by opticians, for opticians," not a typical trade-show format.
It's a single-day event centered on independent eyewear and community rather than a multi-day exhibit hall.
A Single-Day, Opticians-First Format
Where most eyewear trade shows follow a convention-center, multi-day template, the 10K Frame Show compresses into a single day at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis and frames its identity explicitly around who it's for — opticians, not distributors or corporate buyers. That "created by opticians, for opticians" framing signals a show organized around the priorities of independent practice owners rather than a broader trade audience.
Upcoming Editions
Dates TBA — check the official site for the next confirmed edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 10K Frame Show a typical trade show?
No — it's explicitly framed by its organizers as a celebration of independent eyewear and community, created by opticians for opticians, rather than a conventional multi-day exhibit hall.
Where is it held?
Quincy Hall in Minneapolis, MN, typically for a single day each spring.
How long does the 10K Frame Show run?
It's a single-day event, unlike the multi-day format most national trade shows use — plan appointments and floor time in advance since there's no built-in extra day.
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