Which baby show will you go to

Well heres a surprise!

Up to 2010 there were 2 nursery fairs for trade buyers, Harrogate in the Spring and BPA in the Autumn

Last year the BPA moved their venue from Birmingham to London Excel but after the show there was no mention on what would happen in 2010

Then last week Clarion (the organiser of the consumer Baby shows) announced that they would be holding a bay show for trade buyers 10th - 12th October in London Olympia

Almost immediately the BPA announced that they too would be holding a baby show for trade buyers in October but theres would be in conjunction with the Harrogate show. The spring Harrogate baby fair will no longer go ahead

Which one would you go to?

As a soft toy and baby toy wholesaler we have been approached by both organisers to exhibit at their show but they have been so anxious to be the first to announce their show no one is quoting costs yet.

We do wonder how they are going to fill their shows as it seems unlikely that any wholesaler will do both shows. Both organisations are excellent and we would be happy to work with either of them. That just leaves money and incentives

Can't wait to see what happens next! If you are a baby retailer who has attended any of their shows in previous years we would love to hear your feedback