Waarom deelnemen aan SPOGA+GAFA?
Spoga+Gafa is an international trade fair for garden, outdoor lifestyle and barbecue and takes place annually in Koelnmesse in Cologne. The event is aimed at professionals from retail, design, production and distribution and offers a platform for knowledge sharing, product innovation and collaboration. With thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, Spoga+Gafa has become one of the most important meeting points for the green sector.
The exhibition floor has more than 1,800 exhibitors and presents a wide range of products and concepts, from garden furniture and plants to outdoor kitchens, garden tools and smart garden solutions. Innovation plays a central role, with zones such as Garden Living, Garden Creation & Care, Outdoor Kitchen World and Cooling World. The central theme of 2025, Design Gardens, emphasizes aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in garden design.
The programme includes keynotes, trend presentations, workshops and networking moments focusing on current themes such as circular economy, digitalisation and changing consumer trends. These sessions provide practical insights for companies looking to expand their portfolio and capitalize on new market opportunities. In addition, Spoga+Gafa offers matchmaking tools and inspiring zones that stimulate cooperation between international players.
With tens of thousands of visitors from more than a hundred countries, Spoga+Gafa is a B2B event that plays a key role in connecting industry leaders, innovators, and technology partners. The Cologne location offers excellent accessibility by train, car and plane, making the event attractive to international participants and a strategic platform for the future of outdoor living.
Thema's
- Garden furniture and outdoor design
- BBQ and outdoor kitchens
- Garden tools and care
- Plants, decoration and green concepts
- Outdoor adventure and wellness
- Sustainability, circularity and climate resilience
Doelgroep
Spoga+Gafa focuses on garden retailers, wholesalers, designers, landscape architects, producers, importers, exporters, marketing professionals and policymakers from the green sector. International delegations, start-ups and trend watchers will also participate to gain inspiration and stimulate collaborations.
Bereikbaarheid
Spoga+Gafa takes place in Koelnmesse.
From Köln Messe/Deutz station it is only a few minutes’ walk and trams 1 and 9 stop at “Bahnhof Deutz/Messe”.
The location is close to the A3, A4 and A559, with multiple parking garages and parking lots available.
From Köln Bonn Airport, Koelnmesse can be reached by train in about 15 minutes or by taxi.
Düsseldorf Airport is also about 45 minutes away.
Bicycle parking is available at the main entrance.
Exposanten en bezoekers
In 2025, Spoga+Gafa welcomed more than 1,800 exhibitors from 66 countries and more than 28,000 visitors from 113 countries. Visitors are mainly professionals from the garden and outdoor industry who are looking for innovative products, market insights and international business opportunities.
