We attend a large number of trade shows and events throughout the year, including our very own Soil Association Organic Food Festivals.
We also secure a number of exclusive exhibition opportunities for business licensed with us - contact us on 0117 914 2406 or goorganic@soilassociation.org for details.
MAY
May 14 –16: Balmoral show 2008
Balmoral, Belfast
Come and see us at Northern Ireland’s largest, annual agricultural show.
www.balmoralshow.co.uk
May 21: Beef Expo 2008
Perth Agricultural Centre
This year’s emphasis is sustainable systems of beef production to help beef farmers achieve long-term profitability at this year’s national beef event to be held by the National Beef Association. www.beefexpo.co.uk
May 22: Soil Association Food Award entries *extended* deadline
We are delighted to announce that we are running our hugely popular Soil Association Organic Food Awards this year in association with our media partner, The Times and our sponsor, Highland Spring. These awards are a great opportunity for you to showcase your best quality organic food to win the covet awards logo. www.soilassociation.org/foodawards
May 22 –June 1: Hay on Wye festival
Hay on Wye, Powys
The Soil Association is very proud to be associated with this world-renowned festival. We are working with Daphne Lambert and Miche Fabre-Lewin to create the restaurant 'geo-dome' titled 'Eating to protect our planet', featuring locally produced, seasonal and organic menus. www.hayfestival.com/wales
May 29: Thinking of going organic?
Jamesfield Organic Centre, Abernethy, Perth
For the third year running the Soil Association is holding a series of organic conversion events across the UK.
Designed for farmers and growers considering going organic, these events will provide practical advice and information on the principles of organic farming, converting your farm, marketing opportunities and more.
The cost is £10 (including organic lunch). The closing date for bookings is Thursday 22 May - so secure your place today by downloading the booking form. Alternatively, find an event nearer you by calling 0117 914 2406 or emailing goorganic@soilassociation.org
JUNE
June 4: NSA Scotsheep
Northouse Farm, Teviothead, Hawick
The National Sheep Association are holding Scotland’s biennial national sheep event, NSA Scotsheep. This year features displays, demonstrations and competitions on Northouse Farm. www.nationalsheep.org.uk
June 5-7: Royal Cornwall show
Wadebridge, Cornwall
Come and visit us on our stand at the annual Cornish agricultural show. www.royalcornwallshow.org
June 11-12: Cereals event
Heath Farm, Leadenham, Lincolnshire
Cereals 2008 is the leading technical event for the UK arable industry. This year the show features working demonstrations and new for 2008 an area dedicated to renewable energy, biofuel and non-food crops. www.cerealsevent.co.uk
June 19-22: Royal Highland show
Ingliston, Edinburgh
Visit our stand at the annual Scottish agricultural show, featuring exhibitors from all over Scotland as well as hand picked exhibitors from England, Wales and Europe. www.royalhighlandshow.org
JULY
July TBC: Soil Association food award winners announcement
These awards are a great opportunity for you to showcase your best quality organic food to win the covet awards logo. Judging will be completed during the first week in June, at The Duke of Cambridge, Islington and all finalists and winners will be informed in early July. We hope that winners will plan to add their new logos on pack in time for show casing their achievements during Soil Association Organic Fortnight (see September). www.soilassociation.org/foodawards
July 8-10: Great Yorkshire show
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Come and see us at the Yorkshire agricultural show, a celebration of agriculture and country life. www.greatyorkshireshow.com
July 21-24: Royal Welsh show
Builth Wells show ground, Powys
The annual Welsh agricultural show brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a unique and very special ‘Welsh' flavour. Come and see us in the Organic Centre Wales tent. www.rwas.co.uk
July: Organic market report launch
www.soilassociation.org/organicmarketreport
 AUGUST
August 6: Thinking of going organic?
Riverford Organic Vegetables, Buckfastleigh, Devon
For the third year running the Soil Association is holding a series of organic conversion events across the UK.
Designed for farmers and growers considering going organic, these events will provide practical advice and information on the principles of organic farming, converting your farm, marketing opportunities and more.
The cost is £10 (including organic lunch). The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 30 July. Secure your place today or find an event near you by calling 0117 9142406 or emailing goorganic@soilassociation.org
SEPTEMBER
September 6-21: Soil Association organic fortnight - Nationwide
Nationwide
The nation-wide celebration of all things organic, designed to increase awareness of living an organic lifestyle. It’s the perfect time to capitalise on the success of the organic market, and to spread the message about the benefits of organic production, good for you, good for the planet! Organic events and promotions held nation-wide, including our famous Soil Association Organic Festivals (see below). www.soilassociation.org/organicfortnight
September 6-7: Soil Association organic food festival - Bristol
Harbourside, Bristol
Europe’s largest organic festival kicks off Organic Fortnight and provides hundreds of exhibitors an effective way of reaching organic consumers.
Many different exhibitor, sampling and sponsorship opportunities are available - but spaces sell out fast. Most exhibitors sell out of stock, so sign up quickly and bring lots of products!
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September 20-21: Soil Association organic food festival - Glasgow
The Old Fruit Market, Glasgow
Scotland’s organic food festival is the highlight of the Scotland’s organic calendar. Taking place on the final weekend of both Organic Fortnight and Scottish Food Fortnight, so the event benefits from not one, but two major publicity campaigns in the lead up. There are exciting plans for guided walks and cooking demos looking at the history of food in Glasgow. www.soilassociationscotland.org/festivalscotland
September (TBC): Thinking of going organic?
Greenmount Campus, Co. Antrim
For the third year running the Soil Association is holding a series of organic conversion events across the UK.
Designed for farmers and growers considering going organic, these events will provide practical advice and information on the principles of organic farming, converting your farm, marketing opportunities and more.
The cost is £10 (including organic lunch). Secure your place today or find an event near you by calling 0117 9142406 or emailing goorganic@soilassociation.org
September 25: Thinking of going organic?
Ashlyns Organic Farm, Ongar, Essex
For the third year running the Soil Association is holding a series of organic conversion events across the UK.
Designed for farmers and growers considering going organic, these events will provide practical advice and information on the principles of organic farming, converting your farm, marketing opportunities and more.
The cost is £10 (including organic lunch). The closing date for bookings is Thursday 18 September. Secure your place today or find an event near you by calling 0117 9142406 or emailing goorganic@soilassociation.org
September 19-21: Body Beautiful
Earls Court, London
The Soil Association are exhibiting at Body Beautiful for the first time, in the organic and fair-trade beauty zone. Come and meet us at this show packed with beauty advice and try and buy products. www.bodybeautifulshow.co.uk
September 17-18: National Dairy event
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
The National dairy event is Europe's leading dairy show, offering farmers, processors, retailers and the supply trade the opportunity to see what is going on in Britain's dairy industry. www.dairyevent.co.uk
OCTOBER
October 5-8: Beyond Beauty Paris
Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris
Beyond Beauty is at the hub of Europe’s beauty market – and is a relatively new addition in the Soil Association’s calendar. With a global audience and visitors last year of almost 20,000, who could miss this new generation event. www.beyondbeautyparis.com
NOVEMBER
November 19: AgriScot
The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
Why not come and visit us at this premier agricultural event. No need for tickets, as entry and parking are free! AgriScot is a great event where technical and commercial advice is on offer. www.agriscot.co.uk
November 20: Thinking of going organic?
Venue TBC, Cumbria
For the third year running the Soil Association is holding a series of organic conversion events across the UK.
Designed for farmers and growers considering going organic, these events will provide practical advice and information on the principles of organic farming, converting your farm, marketing opportunities and more.
The cost is £10 (including organic lunch) Secure your place today or find an event near you by calling 0117 9142406 or emailing goorganic@soilassociation.org
DECEMBER
December 1-2: Welsh winter fair
Builth Wells show ground, Powys
Come and see us at the annual Welsh winter agricultural show. Over 1400 entries in livestock competitions and 300 trade stands are expected this year. www.rwas.co.uk
FUTURE EVENTS
March 15-18 2009: The International food and drink event
Excel London
The UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition provides unparalleled opportunities to discover new products, companies, ideas and innovations from the UK and around the world. Special stand deals are available in the Soil Association pavilion exclusively to licensees. www.ife.co.uk/sa
February 19-22 2009: Biofach
Nuremberg Messe, Nuremberg, Germany
This is Europe’s biggest organic trade show, showcasing food, drink, beauty and textiles from around the world, with over 45,500 people from 112 countries visiting in 2007. www.biofach.de
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