Conference Locations

The HSMG is an international organization whose annual conference is renowned for being the premier event encompassing handcrafted soap and cosmetics and related subjects. The location of the annual conference is selected from one of the eight different regions of the United States allowing the membership from different geographic locations easier access to the conference.

The map below shows the regions and which region the conference will be located in by year.

New locations are announced two years in advance at the Annual Awards Dinner at the HSMG Annual Conference each year.


2014: Tucson, AZ

2013: Raleigh, NC

2012: Portland, OR

2011: Miami, FL

2010: Denver, CO

2009: Palm Springs, CA

2008: Burlington, VT

2007: St. Louis, MO

2006: Portland, OR

2005: Pittsburg, PA

2004: Dallas TX

2003: Tucson, AZ

2002: Fredricksbug, TX

2001: Virginia Beach,VA

1999: Hood River, OR

1998: Brainerd, MN