About this expo
spoga+gafa is recognized as the premier international trade fair dedicated to garden lifestyle and BBQ. This annual event brings together manufacturers, trade professionals, and industry experts from around the world to Koeln, Germany. It showcases the full spectrum of garden-related products and services, including outdoor furniture, decoration, grilling equipment, garden care, technology, and items for outdoor sports and leisure.
The fair attracts a diverse professional audience, including specialist wholesalers, garden centers, DIY stores, department stores, furniture retailers, e-commerce businesses, distributors, landscapers, architects, and designers. In 2026, the event welcomed 23,500 trade visitors from 112 countries, with 66% traveling from abroad. Exhibitors benefit from global reach and access to qualified contacts, including decision-makers from procurement and international trade, making spoga+gafa a central order platform and business hub for the garden sector.
Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, the upcoming edition is scheduled from June 15 to June 17, 2027, at Koelnmesse, Fair Grounds, Cologne, utilizing Halls 5 through 10. The event's core exhibit sectors include Living (Decoration, Garden Furniture, BBQ, Outdoor Adventure), Creation & Care (Garden Design – Equipment, Garden Design – Technology, Plants & Plant Care), dedicated BBQ areas, Outdoor Adventure, and Services.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- Held annually at Messegelände, Koeln, utilizing Halls 5-10
- Attracted 1,350 exhibitors from 50 countries and 23,500 trade visitors from 112 countries (2026)
- Featured 1,853 exhibitors from 58 countries and 30,000 trade visitors from 122 countries (2023)
- Offers concurrent programs like Forum Garden Cafe, Flavour Market, and Garden Sourcing Hub
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does spoga+gafa 2027 take place?+
spoga+gafa 2027 will take place from June 15 to June 17, 2027, at Messegelände, Koeln, Germany.
Who organizes spoga+gafa?+
The event is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH. The conceptual sponsor is Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V..
What industries and products are covered at spoga+gafa?+
spoga+gafa covers the entire spectrum of garden lifestyle and BBQ, including outdoor furniture, decoration, BBQs, garden care, equipment, technology, and products for outdoor sports and fun. Core sectors include Living, Creation & Care, BBQ, Outdoor Adventure, and Services.
How can I attend or exhibit at spoga+gafa?+
The trade fair targets professionals such as wholesalers, garden centers, DIY stores, and architects. Exhibitors can register for spoga+gafa 2027 through the online application on the official website.
Are there any special rates for exhibitors?+
Yes, a discounted early-bird rate of 232 Euro/sqm is available for exhibitors until October 30, 2026. Application forms will be mailed to exhibitors in June 2026.