SARCDA Johannesburg
13. - 15. August 2025 | Trade Fair for Toys, Gift Items, and Decoration

SARCDA – South African Retail, Gift, Toy, Décor & Design Trade Exhibition – is South Africa’s leading trade fair for giftware, toys, and home décor products. As a central platform for industry professionals from both local and international markets, it offers a comprehensive insight into current trends and innovations in gifts, decoration, and creative lifestyle products.
Each March and August, the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg becomes a vibrant meeting point for the industry. Known for its spacious exhibition areas and inspiring atmosphere, the venue provides ideal conditions for networking and showcasing new products. The event is organized by Sarcda Trade Exhibitions, a seasoned organization that has long served as a hub connecting manufacturers, retailers, and creative professionals worldwide.
At the heart of SARCDA is a diverse range of offerings that includes gift ideas, toys for all age groups, elegant home accessories, furniture, ceramics, textiles, and artistic decorative pieces. This portfolio is further enhanced by fashion, jewelry, accessories, handicrafts, floristry, books, musical instruments, and gourmet food products.
The exhibition is exclusively open to trade visitors from retail and wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, import, and export. It offers industry representatives the opportunity to discover new product lines and market trends, establish supplier contacts, and find inspiration in striking live décor displays. Exhibitors primarily come from sectors such as toy manufacturing, model building, gift production, and decorative design.
SARCDA maintains a close connection with Johannesburg and the South African market. It opens access to one of the continent’s most dynamic economic regions and serves as a vital source of inspiration for Southern Africa.
The Gallagher Convention Centre underscores the professionalism of the event. With its modern facilities, excellent infrastructure, and central location, the venue is easily accessible by car and public transport and provides everything required for a successful and engaging trade fair experience.
The SARCDA will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 13. August to Friday, 15. August 2025 in Johannesburg.
13.08.2025 - 15.08.2025*
Wednesday - Friday, 3 days
daily from 09:00 to 16:00 h
Audience:
professional visitors only
Cycle:
half-yearly
Local time:
21:33 h (UTC +02:00)
Fair location:
Gallagher Convention Centre,19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Sarcda Trade Exhibitions
60 Fanny Avenue / Norwood
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 7286668
Fax: +27 (0)11 7285988
Display e-mail address
www.sarcda.co.za
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14. - 16. August 2024
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06. - 08. March 2024
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16. - 18. August 2023
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08. - 10. March 2023
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17. - 19. August 2022
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16. - 18. March 2022
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10. - 12. March 2021
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11. - 13. March 2020
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22. - 25. August 2019
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07. - 10. March 2019
- 205 exhibitors
- 4654 visitors
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23. - 26. August 2018
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08. - 11. March 2018
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24. - 27. August 2017
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09. - 12. March 2017
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18. - 21. August 2016
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10. - 13. March 2016
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20. - 23. August 2015
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12. - 15. March 2015
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21. - 24. August 2014
Fair location:
Gallagher Convention Centre,19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Product groups: baby items, decoration items, design items, festival items, gift items, model building, model railway, party items, toys, …
Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organiser.
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FAQ
Where does the SARCDA taking place?
The SARCDA fair takes place in Johannesburg, at the Gallagher Convention Centre.
When is the SARCDA taking place?
Visit the SARCDA from 13. - 15. August 2025.
How often does the SARCDA take place?
The SARCDA takes place half-yearly.
What kind of fair is the SARCDA?
The SARCDA is an exhibition for Playthings, Toys and Gifts.
What are the opening hours of the SARCDA in Johannesburg?
Opening hours: daily from 09:00 to 16:00 h
Update: 13.07.2025 11:09