Press Releases
What Another Great Ghow! 15 January 2025
Today marked the final day of Harrogate Christmas & Gift and what another great show it's been. Despite the cold snap and fluttering of snow at the beginning of the week, visitors and buyers turned up to see the best of what the industry has to offer and many seemed impressed with the product launches for 2025.
Today's show highlights 14 January 2025
Visitors to Harrogate Christmas & Gift today had the chance to peruse the latest designs and colourways from favourite brands for 2025 and among the usual traditional Christmas colours of reds, greens, gold and silver, the trend for next year appears to include lots of rustic colours and fabrics, with autumnal hues and floral displays. Quality wrapping and packaging also appears to be trending with many companies displaying gift wrap, gift boxes, labels, cards and adornments to make gift giving that extra bit special. The traditional Christmas cracker has also revived its popularity.
Playwrite boasts being the longest standing exhibitor 13 January 2025
Whilst Harrogate Christmas & Gift celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, very few exhibitors can boast attending the founding show in 1950. However, Playwrite Group (stand C17) can claim not only this, but has attended every single show for 75 years.
New Hall G proves a big hit 12 January 2025
Harrogate Christmas & Gift opened its doors today for the 75th year today and visitors and buyers turned up in in large numbers to see the latest new products that the festive industry has to offer. Exhibitors and buyers were invited to a fabulous celebratory Sunday night party in the Royal Hall with free drinks and canapes, plus live entertainment from The Song Collectives.
Ready to shop 09 January 2025
This weekend marks the event of the year for the Christmas industry, with the UK's only dedicated four day trade show for festive products opening its doors on Sunday 12th January 2025. Visitors will be pleased to know that according to BBC Weather, it is due to warm up for the duration of the show from around four degrees on Sunday to around eight degrees by Wednesday with no snow on the agenda. This means that there are no delays expected on the roads or public transport.
. 03 January 2025
Happy New Year to one and all and wishing everyone in the industry a very prosperous 2025. If your plans start with ensuring you have the best 'must-have' Christmas products to tempt your customers next winter, then Harrogate Christmas & Gift is your first port of call. With just over a week until the show opens its doors on Sunday 12th January - if you haven't already - be sure to register online at harrogatefair.com for free entry. You can also find all show information on the website including an exhibitor list and concierge details if you are still seeing accommodation during your visit. Perfect gifts
.. 18 December 2024
With just one week until the BIG day - the Harrogate Christmas & Gift team extends good wishes to everyone in the industry. Simon Anslow, show organiser says: "A very Merry Christmas to one and all. Exhibitors and visitors alike. Have a great break and we look forward to seeing you all for your first fabulous trade event of the year."
Join the celebrations! 11 December 2024
Every birthday deserves a special celebration and Harrogate Christmas & Gift marking its 75th milestone is no exception. Exhibitors and visitors attending the 2025 show (from 12th to 15th January) are cordially invited to join the directors and organising team for a toast and a knees up straight after the show (6.00pm to 9.00pm) on Sunday 12th in the beautiful Royal Hall.
Growing Christmas trends 05 December 2024
As a child in the 70s, the excitement of Christmas was very much concentrated around the 24th and 25th December as we popped a mince pie and a glass of sherry by the fireplace, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa to fill our stockings with a tangerine, chocolate coins and perhaps a novelty or two.
Will it be white? 27 November 2024
With the recent blusters of snow across the UK, the big debate is what are the chances of a white Christmas in 2024? According to the Met Office, it can only accurately forecast if snow is on the cards five days before. Technically, the last white Christmas was in 2023 in the UK with 11 percent of Met Office stations recording snow falling - allow none actually reported snow lying on the ground.
Join the celebrations 21 November 2024
Harrogate Christmas & Gift marks its 75th anniversary in 2025 and the show will be enjoying celebrations to share with exhibitors and visitors attending the show. Many have attended year on year for decades so are witness to how it has evolved. Now filling nine halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre with the latest festive products and gifts - and generally a waiting list for exhibitors seeking space to participate.
Don't forget to book accommodation 11 November 2024
It is exactly two months until Harrogate Christmas & Gift opens its doors - which may seem a while away, but with the Christmas holidays just around the corner, it's never too soon to start planning your visit. Harrogate is a favourite tourist destination, particularly during the Christmas period, so hotels and guest houses book up fast. If you haven't already secured your accommodation for the duration of the show, our official partner, Mice Concierge can help you to save money, stay in the same hotels as other delegates and get exclusive access to the best hotels for the event. CLICK HERE for more information.
Prepare to be amazed 06 November 2024
The ingenuity and innovative nature of products launched Harrogate Christmas & Gift each year never fails to amaze. Even if you attend every single year and think you have seen it all, you are guaranteed to be blown away by numerous exciting new product launches. This is why the show is so popular with a diverse range of buyers from garden centres, heritage centres and tourist attractions to independent retailers and department stores. There is absolutely something for everyone - but don't take our word for it. See a snippet of some of the exciting new products to see at the show - and don't forget to register online for free entry at www.harrogatefair.com
Don't forget to register! 25 October 2024
Harrogate Christmas & Gift is one of the first 'must-attend' events of 2025. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, this is the only UK trade show for Christmas retailers and everyone involved in any type of giftware from independent retailers and department stores, garden centres to tourist attraction outlets and florists. Don't forget to register online for free entry and to receive our newsletters over the coming months giving you a valuable insight into some of the great products you will see at the show.
Kaemingk moves to new Hall G 26 June 2024
As the only Christmas-specific trade show in the UK, Harrogate Christmas & Gift, which takes place from 12th - 15th 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.
Further growth for Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2024 22 January 2024
The UK's favourite trade show for the festive trade sector experiences significant increase in both exhibitor and visitor numbers for the 2024 show, attracting buyers from across Europe.
Let it snow 16 January 2024
The north Yorkshire town of Harrogate saw its first fluttering of snow today, but it certainly didn’t put visitors off attending Harrogate Christmas & Gift fair. Fortunately, this hasn't settled and roads remain clear and warmer weather looks set for tomorrow. On the third day of the event, buyers continued to fill the eight halls of the convention centre and according to exhibitors, were busy placing orders for the trending ranges on display.
Plethora of new products to see 15 January 2024
After a bustling day one of the show on Sunday, Harrogate Christmas & Gift welcomed visitors through its doors again today, and in no time the halls were packed with buyers placing orders.
It's Christmas 14 January 2024
Day one of Harrogate Christmas & Gift and the halls have been packed with visitors arriving to see the latest innovations presented at the 2024 show.
Look forward to a 'sold out' show! 10 January 2024
With just four days until the show, Harrogate Christmas & Gift organisers are delighted to announce that the event is fully booked. Until a few weeks ago, there were still a few small exhibitor spaces left, but these have now all be snapped up, so visitors can look forward to eight halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre packed to bursting with exciting new products! Read below for another snapshot of some of the great things instore for you - and don't forget, if you require further information, everything you need is on the website
Happy New Year 03 January 2024
Another year, another set of resolutions; but whatever your dreams and aspirations for 2024, the Harrogate Christmas and Gift team wishes you good health, wealth and lots of happiness for the year ahead.
We wish you a merry Christmas 20 December 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, the Harrogate Christmas & Gift team wishes you all a very merry Christmas and we look forward to welcoming you to the show in the new year - your very first (and hopefully most successful from a buyers' perspective!) from 14th to 17th January 2024.
Best of the grottos 13 December 2023
Families around the UK are filling their weekends with exciting trips to see Santa and there is certainly a plethora of venues to choose from. According to Netmums the top three favourites for 2023 are Lapland UK in Berkshire which offers a magical four-hour immersive Christmas experience and a personalised invitation and passport to Father Christmas' artic homeland: Santa's Sleepover at Alton Towers, Staffordshire where children can jump onto specially selected rides, dive into the waterpark, explore the Garden Lantern Trail and meet Santa: and Christmas at Paultons Park, Hampshire where little ones can see Peppa Pig world decorated for Christmas and meet George and Peppa in their Christmas outfits with special festive theatre shows and magical illuminations.
Flocking to cities 06 December 2023
Last weekend was a highpoint for many cities around the world as people flocked to see Christmas lights and browse the festive markets which have become a tradition for many decades bringing a much needed lift to local businesses. However, so popular have some of the events become, that councils are having to take drastic steps to ensure the safety of attendees. In fact England's oldest Christmas market was scrapped this year following a 'massive success' which left city leaders worrying about public safety.
Bigger than ever 29 November 2023
Harrogate Christmas & Gift is the UK's only trade show dedicated specifically to festive products from trees and garlands, decorations and cards, to home décor and gifts for all occasions. If you are a retailer or buyer seeking exciting new products for Christmas 2024 - this is your opportunity to get your purchases wrapped up in one convenient event.
Planning ahead 22 November 2023
With Harrogate Christmas & Gift fast approaching, retailers and buyers wishing to attend the show can find all required information on the website at www.harrogatefair.com
As those of you have attended before know, Harrogate becomes a hive of bustling activity for the duration of the event from 14th to 17th January 2024, so planning ahead is essential to ensure a stress-free stay. There are lots of great hotels and guest houses in Harrogate, but with thousands of people descending on the town, these do book up quickly.
Countdown to Christmas 15 November 2023
In many households there is a family debate about when Christmas decorations should take pride of place, but according to tradition, Christmas trees and decorations should go upon the first day of the advent which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, that falls on Sunday 3rd December 2023 - however, many families will coincide their decorations with the opening of the first window on their advent calendar on 1st December.
Marketing at its best 08 November 2023
In recent years, the best Christmas advert seems to be the addition to tradition with consumer excitement rising as each of the high street giants releases their festive creation for the year. For 2023, M&S, TK Maxx, Asda, Waitrose, Argos and Very are among those already hitting the screens; with John Lewis dangling the carrot a little longer and promising the imminent release of its glossy production. This retailer has given a teaser which suggests that nostalgia will be at the fore as a youngster and his gran are seen shopping in a vintage-style market.
Festive facts 01 November 2023
With the clocks now turned back and the nights drawing in, families across the UK will be turning their thoughts to Christmas and hopefully start shopping in earnest for the festive season.
The UK's Biggest Christmas & Gift trade fair 23 October 2023
Harrogate Christmas & Gift has reportedly been one of the UK's favourite trade shows for decades - which is hardly surprising given the festive ambience and stunning location in the North Yorkshire town of Harrogate.