Here is a sneak peak at just some of the UK events that 2010 will have to offer…
Getting the year off to a flying start is the rather testosterone-laden PistonHeads (www.pistonheadsshow.com), which will feature performance cars from Alphas to Vipers, as well as plenty of other attractions including a dedicated Stuff Zone, showcasing gadgets, gizmos and gear by the gallon.
Veering off in a completely different direction, the first leg of The Baby Show (www.thebabyshow.co.uk) will begin in February at ExCel London, with subsequent events at Birmingham NEC in May and Earl’s Court, London, in October.
March will be a busy month on the events circuit, with such UK staples as Foodex (www.foodex.co.uk – previously known as ‘Foodex Meatex’), the Hotel and Catering Show (www.hotel-expo.co.uk) and The Ideal Home Show (www.idealhomeshow.co.uk) – not to mention the infamous CRUFTS (www.crufts.org.uk) dog show – to name but a few.
The April slot of the 2010 events calendar will contain some shows of a more serious bent, including the Counter Terror Expo 2010 (www.counterterrorexpo.com) and Defence IT (www.shephard.co.uk/events/48/defence-it-2010), whilst the London International Wine Fair (www.londonwinefair.com) in May and the International Fine Art Fair (www.olympiaartsinternational.com) in June will see out the Spring in style.
Maintaining the air of sophistication, the Harrogate Home and Gift Show (www.homeandgift.co.uk) runs during July, and is a favourite summer event (particularly since it comes complete with Pimm’s tent!). Harrogate will also play host to August’s Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition (www.lingerie-show.com), as well as the Great Northern Quilt and Needlecraft Show (www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk), which is due to take place in September.
The Restaurant Show 2010 (www.therestaurantshow2010.co.uk), to be held at Earl’s Court, London, in October, will be a big one for the UK’s restaurateurs, whilst Cake International (www.ichf.co.uk) and Toy Collectors Fair (www.bpfairs.com/fairs.php?fair=25) will brighten up Birmingham’s NEC in November and December.
