# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gateway Invitational 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: New location and date for the Gateway Invitational. 
The new date is  19 September, the 3rd Saturday in September.

We are holding the invitational at a new location, that's twice as large as last years and located in beautiful Highland, IL.  Just east of downtown St. Louis.

More room and tables for the vendors, the contest area, display area and demos. The rooms have separate ramps for easy access.  
See images.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland/gateway-invitational/200030245618827
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Madison County Fairgrounds
- **lat**: 38.731784861153
- **long**: -89.665343593053
- **full address**: Madison County Fairgrounds, 1975 Park Hill Dr, Highland, IL 62249, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Gateway Invitational
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/42f320150de6bf4d436e53b47c38c4b456c371a99f2bfd26b1829932e8651943-rimg-w1200-h928-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787063136

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gateway Invitational  being held?
  - **A:** Gateway Invitational  takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Madison County Fairgrounds, 1975 Park Hill Dr, Highland, IL 62249, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gateway Invitational ?
  - **A:** Gateway Invitational  is organized by IPMS Gateway Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gateway Invitational  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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