The Dutch Outdoor Furnishing Association (DOFAS) is set to play a prominent role at spoga+gafa 2026, underscoring the trade fair's position as a central hub for the global outdoor living industry. The leading garden lifestyle and BBQ event will take place in Cologne from 22 to 24 June.
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"We are very pleased at the clear commitment of the DOFAS and the strong presence of Dutch companies at spoga+gafa 2026. The close and trustful cooperation with the association is of great importance to us and is an important building block for the further international development of the trade fair," said Claudia Maurer, Director of spoga+gafa.
DOFAS Director Harmen Wim Lammers added: "spoga+gafa remains an important event for many of our members. We appreciate the steps Koelnmesse is taking to further develop the fair and strengthen its position in the outdoor living industry. We look forward to a clearly renewed and highly successful 2026 edition."
A wide range of DOFAS members have already registered for the fair, including 4 Seasons Outdoor, Applebee, CFM Traders, Eurofar International, Gimeg Nederland B.V., Golden Care, Hartman B.V., Higold, Lesli Living, Life Outdoor Living International B.V., Platinum, Shadow Comfort, Sunsit and Winza B.V. The exhibitor landscape will also see the return of Garden Impressions Outdoor B.V., last present in 2019, highlighting the fair's growing international relevance.
The 2026 edition of spoga+gafa will introduce the further developed "growing forward" concept, designed to respond to market trends, open new sales channels, and enhance professional exchange across the entire outdoor living value chain. The fair emphasises networking, business potential, and orientation for manufacturers and industry decision-makers alike.
Koelnmesse, organiser of spoga+gafa, is a global leader in trade fairs for Living, Contract and Public Spaces, hosting internationally recognised events including imm cologne, ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, and aquanale. The company continues to expand its portfolio strategically into international growth markets, with events across Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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