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February 2021

14 - 21 Feb

National Nest Box Week

NNBW takes place each year from 14-21 February, and after more than 20 years it is now an established part of the ornithological calendar.

Location: National

15 - 17 Feb

Myplant & Garden – International Green Expo

The most important and complete b2b trade fair for horticulture, landscape and garden

Location: Milano, Italy

19 - 23 Feb

POSTPONED Ambiente 2021

Ambiente sets the pace for the world of consumer goods. The unique diversity in the Dining, Giving and Living areas offers a comprehensive overview and shows the innovative capacities of this pulsating sector.

Location: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main

27 Feb - 3 Mar

POSTPONED Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2021

Harrogate Christmas & Gift, the UK’s leading trade show for the festive goods and gifts industry, has moved its date to Sunday 9^th to Tuesday 11^th May 2021.

Location: Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC)

March 2021

3 Mar

VIRTUAL Garden Press Event 2021

The organisers of the Garden Press Event have today confirmed that next year’s exhibition will be replaced by a virtual event on 3 March 2021.

Location: The Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street, Islington, London

7 - 8 Mar

Fine Food Show North

Fine Food Show North is an essential industry event for genuine buyers who are looking to source the very best in speciality food & drink.

Location: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ

9 - 10 Mar

Food Matters Live - DIGITAL

Food Matters Live 2021 portfolio of events will take place live, in a digital environment, and incorporating physical experiences where possible.

Location: Digital

10 - 12 Mar

World Floral Expo

The US cut flower indsutry trade show!

Location: acob K. Javits Convention Center, River Pavilion, 2655 W 34th St New York, NY 10001, USA

13 Mar

APL Awards 2021

APL Awards 2021 is due to run virtually on Friday 12 March. Attendees will be able to log in from 4pm, with the Ceremony beginning at 6pm.

Location: Virtual

14 Mar

Mothering Sunday (Mother's Day)

16 Mar

Futurescape Spring

Following the success of previous FutureScape events, FutureScape Spring is back for 2021 and will take place on the 16 March 2021 at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher with doors opening at 9am.

Location: Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ

17 - 18 Mar

Nursery Guide LIVE

Nursery Guide LIVE is an online virtual marketplace bringing together nursery industry professionals for buying, selling and relationship building.

Location: Virtual

19 Mar

Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021

Garden Re-Leaf Day is Greenfinger Charity's national fundraising event. 2021 marks a very special occasion as it celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Location: National

19 - 21 Mar

Salon du Jardin

Come to show your know-how, showcase your latest products and meet the French consumers!

Location: Parc des expositions de Bordeaux

24 - 26 Mar

Global Pet Expo

Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's largest annual trade show featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today.

Location: Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

31 Mar - 29 Apr

National Home Improvement Month

Home Improvement Month takes place throughout April. Inspiring the Nation to Love the Home They Live In!

Location: Nationally

April 2021

3 Apr

Easter Sunday

6 - 8 Apr

JdC Garden Trends

JdC Garden Trends, The European trade show for gardening, landscaping and outdoor living, is back from 7th to 9th of April 2021.

Location: Marseille, France

8 - 10 Apr

RHS Spring Launch & Orchid Show

Join us as we kick-off our 2021 show season celebrating early-flowering plants alongside orchids from around the world.

Location: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

15 - 17 Apr

BBKA Spring Convention - VIRTUAL

The event will include lectures and presentations as well as social events and a virtual trade show. More information will be available on the page below and in BBKA News in the coming weeks and months.

Location: Virtual

16 - 19 Apr

International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition

The Ambiente, Christmasworld and Paperworld shows will run as a joint event for the first time ever in Frankfurt am Main: the International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition.

Location: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main

19 - 21 Apr

Traffex 2021

We have confirmed the dates of the next Traffex as 20 - 22 April 2021 and would encourage you to register your interest.

Location: NEC, Birmingham

20 - 21 Apr

London Stationery Show 2021

The UK’s only trade event dedicated to stationery.

Location: Business Design Centre, London

22 - 24 Apr

At Home Show - Virtual

The inaugural At Home Show will be taking place virtually from 23-25 April 2021 to inspire visitors on improving their lives and discovering new ways of living well.

Location: Virtual

24 - 27 Apr

The January Furniture Show

January Furniture Show is the UK's must-attend furniture and interiors event.

Location: NEC, Birmingham

25 Apr - 1 May

National Garden Week 2021

The country’s biggest annual celebration of gardening. Check back soon to find out the theme for this year and how you can get involved

Location: Nationally

May 2021

2 May

Early May bank holiday

5 - 8 May

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2021

Set against a backdrop of the magnificent Malvern Hills, our spring festival is packed with flowers, food, crafts and family fun.

Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

8 May

Garden Day

Garden Day is a chance for people across the country to down tools and spend some quality time celebrating their gardens with neighbours, family and friends.

Location: Nationally

8 - 10 May

Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2021

Harrogate Christmas & Gift, the UK’s leading trade show for the festive goods and gifts industry.

Location: Harrogate Convention Centre

9 - 11 May

Giving & Living 2021

Giving & Living is the largest gift and home trade show in the south west, and covers more coast than anyone else.

Location: Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

10 - 11 May

PATS Sandown

The number of visitors to PATS has continued to grow since the show launched in 2009. A total of 4096 pet retailers attended both PATS Sandown and Telford 2019.

Location: Sandown, Esher

16 - 18 May

ISF World Seed Congress

We have made the decision to postpone the ISF World Seed Congress 2020 in Cape Town, therefore no ISF World Seed Congress will take place this year. The next ISF World Seed Congress will be held in 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

Location: Barcelona, Spain

17 - 22 May

POSTPONED - RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021

The RHS has announced its plans to safely run the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show with many new precautions due to coronavirus to protect everyone at the Show.

Location: Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SL

18 - 19 May

Expowest Cornwall

Expowest Cornwall is a crucial event on the business and social calendar. If you want to get straight to the heart of the Cornish business community then this is the one trade show you cannot afford to miss.

Location: Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall

19 - 22 May

Harrogate Flower Show - Spring Essentials

The Spring Essentials event will take place a month later on 20 - 23 May 2021.

Location: Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

21 - 22 May

Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Glasgow

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.

Location: SEC, Glasgow

28 May - 5 Jun

National Children’s Gardening Week 2021

National Children’s Gardening Week celebrates the fun that gardens hold for kids.

Location: Nationally

29 - 31 May

SPOGA+gafa

The diversity of the garden at spoga+gafa is unique worldwide.

Location: Cologne

30 May

Spring Bank Holiday

31 May - 3 Jun

Interzoo 2021

Interzoo, whose original date of May 19-22 2020 was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, has now been rescheduled for June 2021.

Location: Nuremburg, Germany

June 2021

1 - 3 Jun

IFTEX 2021

IFTEX is the leading global event for the Floriculture industry, presenting a diverse range of flowers grown in Kenya.

Location: Oshwal Center, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

7 - 8 Jun

The Source Tradeshow

The 2021 Source trade show provides the perfect mix of passionate producers, alongside the hottest hospitality and catering companies, and the freshest food service.

Location: Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter

7 - 8 Jun

International Sports Convention

ISC 2021 will have a fresh, innovative and new approach for it’s 2021 edition to ensure the ultimate delegate experience.

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

7 - 8 Jun

International Sports Convention

London is the choice city for ISC 2021 taking place June 8 -9, 2021. ISC 2021 will have a fresh, innovative and new approach for it’s 2021 edition to ensure the ultimate delegate experience.

Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

8 Jun

GIMA Charity Golf Day 2021

This year’s GIMA Charity Golf Day on 9th June is being held at Belton Woods hotel and golf course.

Location: Belton Woods, Belton, Grantham NG32 2LN

10 - 10 Jun

SGD Awards ceremony 2021

The SGD Awards is supported by a number of generous sponsors without whom the Awards scheme could not run.

Location: The Landmark Hotel London

14 - 15 Jun

Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical 2021

The UK's premier showcase of preparation, cook, table and serve ware will be found at Exclusively Show 2021.

Location: London Design Centre, Islington, N1 0QH

16 Jun

2021 Source Roadshow

The 2021 Source Roadshow will bring you the perfect mix of passionate producers, alongside the hottest hospitality and catering companies, and the freshest food service.

Location: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

16 - 19 Jun

BBC Gardeners’ World Live

For the fifth year running, the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live with the much-anticipated Show Garden competition, APL Avenue.

Location: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

17 - 19 Jun

Royal Three Counties Show

The Heart of England’s premiere celebration of the countryside and rural life. It’s a hearty feast of farming, food and family entertainment.

Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW

20 Jun - 24 Jul

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shopping.

Location: Tatton Park, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire

21 - 22 Jun

HTA National Plant Show

The HTA National Plant Show will be taking place on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 June 2021 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.

Location: Hall 2 Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ

24 - 26 Jun

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show

A flower extravaganza in the most northerly RHS Garden. Expect specialist trade stands, expert advice and fabulous floral displays.

Location: RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB

28 - 29 Jun

Food Matters Live - DIGITAL

Food Matters Live 2021 portfolio of events will take place live, in a digital environment, and incorporating physical experiences where possible.

Location: Digital

July 2021

5 - 7 Jul

SOLEX

SOLEX (The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition) is the Trade Show organised by LOFA is an annual 3-day event attracting national and international retail/contract purchasing directors and managers.

Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

5 - 7 Jul

Solex

SOLEX (The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition) is the trade show organised by LOFA, The Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association Ltd. Held in July it is an annual 3-day event attracting the most influential buyers from within the garden industry.

Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

5 - 10 Jul

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

A celebration of late summer that’s packed with gardening inspiration, stunning floral displays and workshops in a majestic setting.

Location: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU

14 Jul

GIMA Awards Gala Dinner 2021

Join suppliers and retailers at the GIMA Awards Gala Dinner at the Celtic Manor Resort and see who’s won a GIMA Award in 2021.

Location: Celtic Manor Resort, South Wales

22 - 24 Jul

The Game Fair

Europe’s best loved and largest countryside festival. Entertainment, ideas, expert advice, country pursuits, shooting, loads of dogs and tons of shopping.

Location: Ragley Hall, Warwickshire

August 2021

3 - 7 Aug

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show

Specialist trade stands, expert tips and mouth-watering food all to be enjoyed in the stunning summer surroundings of our Essex garden.

Location: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

12 - 14 Aug

RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower

This mid-summer flower show is packed with gorgeous floral displays, national nursery and trade exhibitors, expert advice and much more.

Location: RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH

16 - 18 Aug

Superzoo 2021

SuperZoo is more than just a tradeshow, it’s a marketplace at the crossroads of pet culture and pet business.

Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center

17 - 19 Aug

Farwest Show 2021

The Farwest Show, the biggest green industry trade show in the West and will work hard to make the 2021 show even more exciting and useful.

Location: Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon

29 Aug

Summer Bank Holiday

September 2021

4 - 7 Sep

Autumn Fair

Autumn Fair is your platform for trade and sourcing. Autumn Fair is truly the UK’s all-encompassing sourcing marketplace for the season.

Location: NEC, Birmingham

6 - 7 Sep

Four Oaks 2021

The dates of Four Oaks 2021 will be September 7-8th when we will be able to celebrate the 50th anniversary in style.

Location: Cheshire UK

6 - 11 Sep

RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show

Spectacular displays, specialist nurseries and colourful artwork at our flagship garden brings the show season to a close.

Location: RHS Garden Wisley

13 - 15 Sep

Glee 2021

Glee is the perfect platform to meet with the garden community and showcase new products. Connect with quality buyers, nurture existing relationships and grow new ones at the UK's leading garden and outdoor living trade show.

Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

13 - 15 Sep

Pawexpo

The premium pet trade show for pets, people & the industry.

Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

20 - 25 Sep

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) postpones 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show to September for first time in History

Location: Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SL

21 - 23 Sep

Flormart 2021

Flormart is a business, education and training event that involves all the sectors related to the green world enhancing awareness of the green heritage of our planet.

Location: Padova, Italy

25 - 26 Sep

PATS Telford

If you are serious pet products, only PATS has all the brands under one roof.

Location: Telford International Centre

October 2021

12 - 13 Oct

AQUA 2021

The market-leading showcase for the UK’s aquatics and water gardening industry, will be returning to the Telford International Centre on Wednesday 13^th and Thursday 14^th October, 2021.

Location: Telford International Centre

13 Oct

Perennial Festival Dinner 2021

Join us for our annual black tie Festival Dinner to celebrate another year of helping people in horticulture.

Location: One Whitehall Place, London

November 2021

3 - 4 Nov

Saltex 2021

The one-stop-shop for thousands of individuals working to install, manage and maintain the UK’s outdoor leisure spaces.

Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

3 - 5 Nov

Trade Fair Aalsmeer (TFA)

Trade Fair Aalsmeer, the Netherlands' largest international floriculture trade fair.

Location: Royal FloraHolland AalsmeerLegmeerdijk 3131431 GB Aalsmeer The Netherlands

10 - 14 Nov

Country Living Christmas Fair 2021 - London

The Country Living Magazine Spring and Christmas Fairs are firmly established favourites with both visitors and exhibitors alike.

Location: BDC - Business Design Centre, London

16 - 17 Nov

Food Matters Live - DIGITAL

Food Matters Live 2021 portfolio of events will take place live, in a digital environment, and incorporating physical experiences where possible.

Location: Digital

24 - 28 Nov

Ideal Home Show at Christmas

From inspiring ideas, to amazing gifts and on-trend festive solutions for your home, the Ideal Home Show Christmas brings together over 600 companies.

Location: Olympia, London

24 - 28 Nov

The UK’s favourite indoor food festival- celebrating the best in modern cuisine, mixology and independent produce all under one roof.

Location: Olympia, London

25 - 28 Nov

Country Living Christmas Fair 2021 - Harrogate

The Country Living Magazine Spring and Christmas Fairs are firmly established favourites with both visitors and exhibitors alike.

Location: HCC - Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate

26 - 28 Nov

Christmas Shopping Fayre

Every year our incredibly diverse range of exhibitors come from far and wide to take part transforming Westpoint into an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items.

Location: Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

December 2021

2 - 5 Dec

Country Living Christmas Fair 2021 - Glasgow

The Country Living Magazine Spring and Christmas Fairs are firmly established favourites with both visitors and exhibitors alike.

Location: SEC - Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

27 - 28 Dec

Christmas and Boxing substitute days

January 2022

11 - 13 Jan

SIVAL 2022

SIVAL, as a platform and crossroad for innovations and concrete solutions, is the perfect location for discussions and future challenges.

Location: Angers, France

25 - 28 Jan

IPM Essen 2022

The world's leading horticultural trade fair revolves around solutions and innovations in the green sector.

Location: MESSE ESSEN GmbH Norbertstraße 2 45131 Essen

February 2022

6 - 10 Feb

Spring Fair 2022

Spring Fair is the UK’s all-encompassing sourcing marketplace - facilitating connections between retailers, exhibitors and marketers.

Location: TBC

May 2022

8 - 11 May

Zoomark International

The International Exhibition of Products and Accessories for Pets is the trade event the global pet supplies market is awaiting to show off, a powerful networking platform.

Location: BolognaFiere S.p.A. - Sede Legale viale della Fiera 20 40127 Bologna, Italia