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Get ready—visitor registration for GroundsFest 2025 is officially open, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before. Returning to Stoneleigh Park from 9–10 September 2025, GroundsFest is more than just a trade show. It’s a high-energy, hands-on event where the latest kit, expert advice, and industry insight all come together. […]

The highly anticipated first GroundsFest Academy event is set to take place on May 13, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in free, hands-on education. The first session, hosted in partnership with DLF, titled ‘Seed Science,’ will be held at DLF Seeds’ UK head office in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. This CPD-accredited educational day is

Following the excitement of our April Fools’ Day announcement, we’re thrilled to reveal that there was some truth behind it—Noel and Liam will be at GroundsFest this year… just not that Noel and Liam! Instead, we’re bringing you the next best thing: the incredible Definitely Mightbe, the world’s longest-established and most celebrated Oasis tribute band.

Following an outstanding 2024 event, GroundsFest 2025 is set to be even bigger, with significant growth in exhibitor numbers, stand space, and industry influence. The event’s rapid expansion highlights its position as the largest event for the grounds management and landscaping industries. The numbers speak for themselves: 19,365sqm of sold exhibitor space already—with seven months

GroundsFest has once again been recognised as a standout event in the exhibition industry, earning nominations in four categories at the EN Awards 2025 for its highly successful 2024 show. Often referred to as ‘The Oscars’ of the global exhibition world, the EN Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact across the sector. This recognition marks

GroundsFest is proud to announce an exciting new initiative: the GroundsFest Academy, which has been designed to provide free education for anyone working in groundscare and landscaping. By reinvesting profits from GroundsFest back into the industry, the Academy aims to boost education, nurture talent, and help bridge critical skills gaps. A Mix of Theory and

The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students benefitting from its support. The most recent success story is George Legg, a student studying Sports Turf NVQ Level 2 at Wiltshire College and an Apprentice at Stanley Park Sports Ground. Thanks to the

GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 21 November, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. This marks the second consecutive year that GroundsFest has supported this vital initiative, showcasing its commitment to inspiring

The recently held Exhibition News Indy Awards recognised GroundsFest 2023 in an extraordinary way, awarding it both the Best Independent Trade Show Launch and the prestigious Trade Show of the Year. These honours celebrate the innovation and unique character that GroundsFest has brought to the industry, standing out among top-tier independent trade shows across Europe

The winner of the GroundsFest 2024 registration prize has been announced. Warwickshire-based landscaper Trevor Day was thrilled to recently collect his brand-new Toro ProStripe 560 pedestrian mower – a machine that promises to take his business to the next level. Every person who registered for GroundsFest 2024 was entered into the prize draw for a