HIGH POINT, N.C.–March Madness, designer launches and a 100th anniversary are only some of the party themes planned for High Point Market, which starts this Saturday, April 5. In addition, there are also educational opportunities as well. Be sure to put these on your schedule.

Sunday, April 6:
3 p.m.: Jaipur will host the Design Tech Summit presentation titled “Managing Your Millions,” moderated by Lori Dennis, interior designer and star of HGTV’s “Real Designing Women.” Showplace, 3300
3-4:30 p.m.: Nourison will host a meet and greet with designer Barclay Butera. IHFC, IH101
3-5 p.m.: Lavender Oriental Carpets’s Lida Lavender will discuss the company’s history at AMS Imports’s space in the Tomlinson Erwin Lambeth Directional Carter showroom. Cocktails will be served. 525 N Wrenn Street
3-5 p.m.: Rizzy Home officially launches its licensed line with HGTV “Design Star” finalist Rachel Kate. Showplace, 3515
4-7 p.m.: Company C hosts its market cocktail party. IHFC, D431
5 p.m.: Loloi will celebrate its 10th anniversary in business with a market party, which will include a full bar, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Jaxon Jill. IHFC, D320
5-7 p.m.: The inaugural meeting of the Women’s Rug Round Table takes place. Market Square, Seminar Room MS-300
6 p.m.: Surya hosts its showroom celebration, with music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Showplace, 4100

Monday, April 7:
4 p.m.: Surya will host a Design Tech Summit panel discussion called “Design Presentations that Sell,” featuring Jennifer Flanders, from HGTV’s “Real Designing Women;” Shay Geyer, “Good Morning Texas” design expert and High Point Market Style Spotter; and leading design technology firms Autodesk Homestyler and 3Dream. Showplace, 4100
4-7 p.m.: Feizy will host a March Madness-themed party, with food, drink and games. Market Square, suite 145
5-6:30 p.m.: Loloi is hosting a meet-and-greet event with interior designer and TV personality Dann Foley, and one attendee at the event will win a Palm Springs getaway. IHFC, D320
5-7 p.m.: Kas and designer Bob Mackie celebrate his new collection with a party for attendees. IHFC, D301
6:30-9 p.m.: Safavieh hosts its “A Century of Style” party to celebrate its 100th year anniversary; designers Thomas O’Brien, Jamie Drake and Thom Filicia are among those attending. A live band will play popular music from each decade in the past century. Courtyard at Historic Market Square.

Tuesday, April 8:
2 p.m.: Surya will host a CEU course called “Seeing Red” and presented by Sherwin-Williams. The presentation will discuss the history of red and more. Showplace, 4100

Every day:
Nourison will host a martini bar from April 5-7 from 3-6 p.m. and a wine and cheese bar every day of market from 4-7 p.m. IHFC, IH101