spoga+gafa Cologne

spoga+gafa is the world’s leading trade fair for garden, BBQ, and outdoor living. It takes place annually at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany. Since its inception in 1973, the fair has evolved into an international hub for professionals from retail, industry, and services. Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH—one of Germany’s largest trade fair organizers—the event benefits from a central location with excellent transport connections, making it an ideal venue for a fair of this scale. Cologne itself offers rich cultural diversity, global accessibility, and a well-developed infrastructure that ensures convenient travel from around the world.

The name “spoga+gafa” originates from the merger of two earlier events: “spoga”, the sports and garden fair, and “gafa”, the specialist garden trade fair. Today, spoga+gafa brings together a wide-ranging and specialized portfolio focused on outdoor living—covering everything from garden design and maintenance to technology and aesthetics.

At its core, the fair is structured around clearly defined themed areas that meet the demands of a modern, future-oriented trade show. These include garden furniture and outdoor living, BBQ and outdoor gastronomy, plants and garden supplies, gardening tools and equipment, pet supplies, as well as sustainability and technological innovation. On display are premium furniture for gardens, patios, and balconies; state-of-the-art grilling systems including gas, electric, and smoker models; stylish outdoor kitchens; a wide variety of plants, seeds, and fertilizers; intelligent irrigation solutions; and smart gardening tools like robotic mowers. The product range also includes items for pets and eco-friendly gardening solutions made from recycled materials.

One of the fair’s standout features is its specialization in the BBQ and garden lifestyle, with a strong focus on sustainability, design, and technology. spoga+gafa is not just a showcase for new products—it is also a global forum for discussing the future of outdoor living. Exhibitors from around the world present their innovations, while professional visitors seek out trends, business partners, and fresh market insights.

Despite its international profile—with over 65 percent of exhibitors coming from abroad—the fair remains deeply rooted in Cologne. Many visitors appreciate this unique blend of global business and Rhineland hospitality.

The so-called “Kölsch factor” adds a charming touch: in the evenings, networking often continues informally at local breweries or along the banks of the Rhine. Conversations over Kölsch beer and barbecue can be just as valuable as formal meetings.

With its focus on a qualified professional audience—from landscape architects and buyers for major retail chains to specialist garden and leisure retailers—spoga+gafa provides a high-caliber setting for networking, business deals, and tapping into new markets. It is a must-attend event for anyone professionally involved in garden and outdoor living—and a place where the future of the garden is already taking shape.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 3 days of the fair, from 19. June to 21. June 2022, about 1000 exhibitors from 52 countries and 25000 visitors from 112 countries on the spoga+gafa in Cologne.

The spoga+gafa will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 24. June to Thursday, 26. June 2025 in Cologne.