Greeting Card Association

Home & Gift
2026-07-19 09:30 - 2026-07-22 16:30 (Europe/London) | HCC, King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1, United Kingdom
Home and Gift is held each July in Harrogate in a combination of hotels, exhibition halls and marquees all within walking distance of the town centre and each other. Over 775 exhibitors showcase ranges of products including general giftware, design-led products, home and decorative accessories, stationery, greeting cards, pictures and prints, jewellery, collectibles, china and glass and volume giftware.

Autumn Fair
2026-09-06 09:00 - 2026-09-09 16:00 | NEC, North Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PW, United Kingdom
Autumn Fair is the sister event to Spring Fair, and largely follows the same format but is a smaller show. It takes place over four days from the first Sunday in September, again at the NEC Birmingham.
There is a reduced rate Debut area in the greetings hall, operated in association with the GCA, to give first time GCA members exhibiting a taste of the show at a reduced rate, there are two special rates, only available to GCA members – see the Debut Area link above for more details. This area is popular with buyers looking for new publishers.
The GCA is working with the Autumn Fair team on marketing initiatives; please let us know if you’re exhibiting so we can include you in any show initiatives we are running.

Spring Fair
2027-02-07 10:00 - 2027-02-10 16:00 | NEC, North Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PW, United Kingdom
As the UK’s premier retail trade event, Spring Fair stands as an essential destination on the annual calendar for greeting card buyers and publishers seeking to connect, innovate, and grow. Hosted at the NEC Birmingham, this flagship trade show gathers thousands of retail buyers and design professionals under one roof to explore new collections, spot emerging design trends, and build lasting trade partnerships. Through dedicated features like the GCA Debut Pavilion, a launchpad for new publishing talent, and the GCA Lounge for networking, Spring Fair offers card publishers an unrivalled stage to showcase their ranges while giving buyers direct access to the best in contemporary design. Explore www.springfair.com to learn more about exhibiting, visiting, and making the most of the industry’s defining trade show.

Top Drawer
2027-02-07 - 2027-02-10 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, Greater London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
As one of the UK’s leading design-led retail trade events, Top Drawer Autumn is a key destination for greeting card publishers and buyers looking to discover fresh products, spot emerging trends and build valuable industry connections. Held at Olympia London, the show brings together thousands of retailers, buyers and creative brands for three days of sourcing, inspiration and networking.
With dedicated sectors including Greetings & Stationery, alongside opportunities to connect with established publishers and innovative new brands, Top Drawer provides an inspiring platform for greeting card companies to showcase their latest collections and strengthen trade relationships. Renowned for its curated approach, trend-led content and focus on creativity, the event offers buyers direct access to distinctive products that help their stores stand out. Explore www.topdrawer.co.uk to find out more about exhibiting, visiting and making the most of one of the UK’s most influential retail trade shows

London Stationery Show
2027-05-11 - 2027-05-12 | Business Design Centre, Upper Street 52, Islington, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom

PG Live
2027-05-25 - 2027-05-26 | Business Design Centre, Upper Street 52, Islington, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Progressive Greetings Live is the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to greeting cards, held each June at London’s Business Design Centre.
GCA members enjoy a special discounted stand rate, plus all-inclusive perks: lighting, hot lunch, unlimited teas/coffees, and entry to the show party. New publishers can enquire about the Springboard area for smaller stand options.
Please read all about the benefits of exhibiting at PG Live if you’re a GCA member.
