Waarom deelnemen aan BAKKERSVAK?
Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak has been a source of inspiration for professionals from the traditional bakery and ice cream sector for years. Every year, thousands of professionals come together in the Evenementenhal Gorinchem to discover the latest trends, techniques and products. The fair offers a unique total experience in which tasting, experiencing and learning are central.
With more than 150 exhibitors and more than 8,000 visitors, Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak is a platform for craftsmanship and innovation. Visitors can participate in inspiring knowledge sessions, live demonstrations and prestigious professional competitions such as the Dutch Pastry Award and various ice cream competitions. The fair is a pure B2B event and is aimed at professionals who want to strengthen and renew their craft.
In addition to the exhibition programme, the fair also offers space for meeting and networking, with attractive squares and a range that varies from raw materials and machines to shop fittings and packaging. Thanks to its strong focus on experience, professional technique and innovation, Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak remains a fixed value in the Dutch food craft sector.
Thema's
- Artisan bakery and patisserie
- Ice cream making and ice cream parlour concepts
- Machines, ingredients and packaging
- Store design and customer experience
- Sustainability and plant-based alternatives
- Professional competitions and masterful craftsmanship
Doelgroep
Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak focuses on artisanal and industrial bakers, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, ice cream makers, catering professionals, caterers and suppliers. The fair attracts professionals who are looking for inspiration, new techniques, innovative products and valuable contacts within their sector.
Bereikbaarheid
Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak takes place in the Evenementenhal Gorinchem, located directly on the A27 and A15.
Visitors can park in spacious paid car parks (€10), or travel via Gorinchem station with bus line 387 to the Spijksesteeg/Griendweg stop (7 min walk).
There is free Wi-Fi and a guarded cloakroom.
Exposanten en bezoekers
Bakkersvak & IJs-Vak 2025 welcomed 155 exhibitors and more than 8,000 visitors, including professionals from the bakery and ice cream industry who visit the fair for inspiration, trade competitions and product innovations.
