Spring Fair has launched a new Greetings, Party & Celebration destination in Hall 3 packed full of inspirational brands, new events and activations
The new destination at the Birmingham NEC show from February 2-5 2025, now brings together the most creative, fun and colourful greeting cards, wrapping papers, stationery, paper decorations.
A series of exciting events and activations will honour the industry’s vibrant spirit and the show’s 75th anniversary. In collaboration with partners including the Greeting Card Association, Cardgains, The Art File, Paper Salad, and N Smith, both visitors and exhibitors are invited to join in the celebrations.
Spring Fair and the GCA are taking the #Cardmitment campaign to the next level with a giant 75th birthday card at the show’s entrance. Visit the GCA Lounge in Hall 3 to join the #cardmitment campaign and help spread some love around the show. Write and send cards from the postbox to anyone exhibiting at Spring Fair. The simple act of sending a card can have a positive, impact on those around us and #cardmitment reminds everyone about the joy and importance of sending cards. The GCA Lounge also serves as a lively space for networking and festivities.
New brands are flocking to the show including Glitter Paper Designs, Once Upon a Tuesday, Sunshine Lane, Prints Doodle, Plewsy, Wraptious, Kassa Products, Padriag McCaul Images, Sprinkled with Magic, Bold & Bright, Ink & Snail, as well as andSquirrel, Meraki Publishing, and Studio Thie in the New Business Pavilion.
The GCA Debut Pavilion area provides a launchpad for start-up Greeting Card Association members who have never exhibited before, giving them the opportunity to showcase their products to the industry. Look out for Zoe Rose Art, Tony Fernandez, and LydiaMae.
Also championing start-up businesses, the New Business Pavilion will give buyers the opportunity to discover the latest brands, makers and creators in greetings.
Buyers will also discover handmade, printed and premium greetings cards for every occasion, themed calendars, diaries and notecards, as well as festive, occasional, and illustrated gift wrapping papers from leading brands including Cardgains, Lind Design & The Great British Card Company (GBCC), The Art File, Wrendale Design, Ohh Dear, Lola Design, Louise Tiler, Museums & Galleries, Emotional Rescue, Paper Salad, Raspberry Blossom, Rosie Made a Thing, Roger La Borde, Glick, Alljoy Designs, Emma Ball, Cardology, Marina B, Pink Pig, Wendy Jones Blackett, Paper Rose, Brainbox Candy, Jane Buurman, and many more.
The Cardgains Village showcases the latest range of brand-new greeting cards and gift designs from the association’s members including UK Greetings, Sarunds, Words ‘n’ Wishes, IC & G, Jacksons, Woodmansternes, Rainbow Designs, The Gifted Stationery Company, Smart Toys and many other must-see brands.
Bursting full of exciting new finds which bring joy to every occasion, this is also THE place for vibrant decorations, fancy dress costumes, balloons, wedding collections, Halloween items, and party tableware, which will make your customers want to celebrate. Make every event one to remember with brands including Amscan Europe GmbH, Gemar SRL, Anagram Europe, Procos, Talking Tables, I.T.I B.V., Kalisan, RSW International, Alandra, Heart & Soul, Robin Reed, Hootyballoo by Club Green, and Vulcan Pyrotechnics.
