Get ready to dive into the excitement at the Home & Gift Buyers' Festival, which celebrates its 65th year in Harrogate from 20-23 July 2025.

This year’s summer sourcing soiree promises a spectacular display of the best in design, retail community and summer festivities.

Here’s a sneak peek at what's happening at the show:

The biggest edition in a decade: Home & Gift is set to be an unmissable event,
featuring over 500 brands across 4 halls of the HCC and 3 Design Points. After
significant expansion in 2024, the show is on course to be larger again this year, with
DP1 extending by a further 10%. 30% of exhibitors are brand new to the event in 2025
with even more returning after an absence, allowing attendees to explore over 20,000
products spanning the home, gift, and lifestyle spectrum, and providing the perfect
one-stop shop for retailers looking for their next best-seller

Gift of the Year’s ‘People’s Choice Award’: Attendees can look forward to the
announcement of the coveted Gift of the Year’s ‘People’s Choice Award’ on Sunday, in
partnership with The Giftware Association. Judged by over 100 industry professionals,
this award has seen a diverse range of entries, from start-ups to multinational brands,
all vying for the prestigious title. Throughout the four days of the show, attendees can
also browse an accompanying physical showcase of Gift of the Year winners in Hall B.
Commenting on the impact of the awards, a past participant noted, "The ability to show
off your product to some of the best gift retailers in the UK is a fantastic opportunity to
get awareness and sales for your own business".

Trends Feature: One of the standouts of this year's festival is the exclusive Trends
Feature, expertly curated by Home & Gifts’ official Trends Partner, The Better Trends
Co.. This installation will showcase three specially curated and immersive trends as well
as an insightful talk on how to source with trends in mind. Co-founders Nathalie
Alexander and Louise Healy have also designed this year's 'Summer Soiree' show
theme. Louise explains: "For a huge brand anniversary such as 65 years of Home &
Gift, we knew it had to encapsulate everything the show represents; the Summer Soirée
theme was the perfect embodiment of outside dining, stylish stripes, and elevated
tablescapes, blended with Home & Gift’s British heritage and retro summer party
atmosphere!"

Networking and Social Events: Famed for its networking and social elements, visitors
and exhibitors alike can mingle and raise a toast to a successful first day at the famous
Sunday Sundowners, dance the night away with the rest of the industry at the Show
Party on Monday evening, and enjoy Drinks on the Lawn as the show closes for the day
on Tuesday.

Exclusive Indigo Lounge: Loyal visitors and VIPs will have access to the exclusive
Indigo Lounge, located in the stunning Majestic Hotel, where they can relax, enjoy
complimentary refreshments and a cloakroom while they plan their day in the comfort of
the beautiful Victorian surroundings.

Diverse Range of Retailers: Home & Gift attracts 6,000 quality buyers from across the
UK and beyond, including independents, internet retailers, garden centres, multiples,
department stores, and museums, with 33% of the visitors attending for the first time
last year.

For more information visit; https://homeandgift.co.uk