What is SPOGA+GAFA 2025? The world's biggest BBQ fair.

**SPOGA+GAFA** is the world's leading trade fair for outdoor products, gardening, and leisure lifestyle, held in Cologne, Germany. It focuses on garden living, barbecue equipment, camping gear, and related industries. Below are detailed insights about this exhibition:

 **1. Overview**
- **Name**: SPOGA+GAFA (originally two separate exhibitions, later merged)
- **Organizer**: Koelnmesse (Cologne Trade Fair)
- **Location**: Cologne Exhibition Center, Germany
- **Frequency**: Annual
- **History**: Established in 1960, it is one of the world's largest and oldest trade fairs for the gardening and outdoor leisure industry.

 **2. Themes & Product Categories**
SPOGA+GAFA covers multiple key sectors, including:
- **Garden Living**: Outdoor furniture, decorations, lighting, water features, etc.
- **Barbecue Equipment**: Outdoor kitchens, grills, accessories, and related products.
- **Camping & Leisure Gear**: Tents, camping equipment, sports goods, etc.
- **Garden Care**: Landscaping tools, plant care, irrigation systems, etc.
- **Equestrian Supplies** (featured in some editions as a separate section).

 **3. Scale & Influence**
- **Exhibitors**: Over 1,800 exhibitors from 50+ countries in 2023, with significant participation from China.
- **Visitors**: Professional buyers, wholesalers, retailers, and industry decision-makers, attracting around 30,000 visitors in 2023.
- **International Reach**: More than 70% of visitors come from outside Germany, including the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, etc.

 **4. Recent Trends**
- **Sustainability**: Recent editions emphasize eco-friendly concepts, such as the "Responsible Garden" theme, promoting renewable materials.
- **Social Functionality**: The 2023 theme, "Social Garden," highlighted the social aspects of outdoor spaces.
- **Chinese Participation**: The number of Chinese exhibitors has grown rapidly, with over 600 garden-related companies participating in 2023.

 **5. 2025 Exhibition Details**
- **Dates**: June 24–26, 2025 (adjusted schedule).
- **Location**: Cologne Exhibition Center.

SPOGA+GAFA serves as an industry benchmark, offering a global platform for suppliers, buyers, and professionals to network, explore trends, and showcase innovations. For participation or attendance inquiries, contact the organizers or authorized agencies for further details.