With the gift fair bonanza starting this week, many buyers need to plan ahead to make the most of their time at the fair.
Melbourne Gift Fair will be held at the MCEC (doors 9 to 19) from 30 July to 3 August. Here is a quick guide to what’s on offer during the five days of the show.
Welcome
The Gift Fair Foyer is the central point of the AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair and it’s the perfect start to your sourcing journey with Artisan Lane, where you can meet the makers and creators of some of the most innovative products available in the market.
Visit the AGHA information hub if you have any questions or need more information on anything gift fair related, they will be more than happy to help.
Also, don’t forget to come and say hi to the Giftguide team and pick up your FREE copy of the latest Giftguide Directory edition.
Let’s get started
Register and print your badge within minutes at the express kiosks, before you enter door 15 and start exploring all things fashion, jewellery, gift, kitchen, toys, outdoor and heaps more all the way through hall 11.
You will find brands such as Annabel Trends, Bobangles, Villa Mondo, The Russell Collection, Dreamfarm and Manor Road showcasing their latest collections.
Aussie Made
Exit door 11 and enter the Eureka room, with heaps of Australian Made products ready to be snapped up and become the next best-seller in your store. With locally made items top of consumers’ list, retailers can give their new season ranges a special edge with these local gems.
Supplier heaven
Enter doors 9 and 10 for a carefully curated edit of premium wholesalers showcasing stylish designs, global trends and luxury brands.
Check out some of the industry’s leading suppliers including IsAlbi, Splosh, DWBH Homewares and Urban Road.
But wait, there’s more
The New Product Showcase features a selection of beautiful product displays you don’t want to miss.
If after all that sourcing you need a break, visit Bar Connect to relax and network while having a bite to eat with a beer, wine or coffee or check out Goldfield’s café and bar, which is one of the MCEC’s most popular places to have breakfast, lunch and afternoon happy hour.
The Sapphire Lounge is open from 8.30am each day to relax and enjoy complementary refreshments. This is open to platinum and gold members only, so why not upgrade your membership and enjoy these benefits and more at the fair.
Haven’t registered yet? Not a problem, click here to register for the Melbourne Gift Fair.
