As the only Christmas-specific trade show in the UK, Harrogate Christmas & Gift, which takes place from 12^th - 15^th January 2025, pretty much dominates the scene when it comes to festive buying destinations. Not only is the show once again almost sold out with a waiting list of exhibitors hoping to participate; but buyers from department stores, independent retailers, garden centres,gift shops, tourist attractions, event organisers and many more are already planning well ahead to attend.

Nine halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre will be packed with everything from Christmas trees, lights and decorations; home and gardenware; confectionery and drinks; pet products; large in-store displays; artificial flowers and gifts for almost every occasion. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that the show is now the most important date in many retailers' calendars with buyers attending from all over Europe and further afield. They are guaranteed to be spoilt for choice with one of the largest collections of products to choose from in the world.

Exhibitors include not only major UK brands such as Premier Decorations, Jingles, Apac and Festive Productions but some of the biggest names in Europe too. Netherlands company Kaemingk has been attending Harrogate Christmas & Gift for many years and is a favourite with buyers at the show. Next year the company will be increasing its offering substantially, with 400 square meters of Hall G filled to overflowing with its distinctive collection of seasonal decorations for the home and garden.

Kaemingk promises thousands of Christmas items all hand-picked by its skilled team of buyers offering new themes for each new season including an extensive collection of home-décor items. Also not to be missed, its Everlands Christmas trees which are almost indistinguishable from the real thing; global trendsetting Lumineo Lighting; and Decoris tree decorations which are hand blown, hand painted or machine made. Simon Anslow, show organiser, explains: "Harrogate Christmas ∧ Gift continues to grow year on year and in now recognised internationally as 'the' Christmas buying destination. The show offers everything imaginable for the festive market and also caters comfortably for independent gift retailers and buyers looking for something a little bit different to offer their customers the entire year round." Attending the show is free for all trade visitors - register online today at www.harrogatefair.co