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5th September 10:00 - 17:00*
6th - 8th September 09:00 - 18:00
9th September 09:00 - 16:00
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Testimonials

Autumn Fair 2008 continued to impress exhibitors this year. See just some of the comments taken at the show.

 
 
The show has gone very well for us. I have been very impressed with the professionalism too. I have appreciated the marketing of Autumn Fair and everything that I have ordered for my stand was here when I arrived. I have found new customers too and am content.
Accoline
 
I came here fully expecting to see nothing new, but I have been impressed by the stunning level of innovation in the kitchen and dining.
Adams PLC 
 
Excellent response. We only signed two weeks ago and it was all very last minutes and I don’t think we expected quite the reaction we have received...To date we have received more orders than enquiries – and that is good for busines.
Aqueo Design 
 
Monday was a phenomenal day for me for sales and generally the flow of business has been good and steady.
Box Brownie Trading 
 
We launched a new product at Autumn Fair which has done fantastically well. It is also our first time at the fair and we came to test the market and buyers. Autumn Fair has given us far more than we expected and we are delighted. We will definitely be at Spring Fair.
Build n Wrap
 
Autumn Fair is the first show we have ever exhibited at and it has been really enjoyable.
Carbon Managers Ltd 
 
We have enjoyed a very, very good show. People here seem more keen than ever to purchase rather than just look and that is good news.
Carvania Cards 
 
The show has been very positive for us and we have had a good interest from customers resulting in good sales all round.
CIMC 
 
Damn good show for us…
Coach House 
 
This is the first show I’ve ever exhibited at and it’s been overwhelming. The response we have been getting has been great…
Cocorose 
 
We have moved into different halls this year to launch our new range, Grip Tight. It has been a great launch pad for us and we have received a lot of interest from the trade we want to target…
Creative Max 
 
Sunday was the best day we have ever had at any tradeshow ever! Really serious buyers. That said, Monday and Tuesday were good too! We came to the show with an optimistic mind, and it has paid off. We haven't exhibited for two years now, and we have had a smashing response to the new products we have launched. The take up on our jewellery range has been great.
D & J Glassware 
 
Autumn Fair has been a great...from the outset it was fantastic. Every single day has been a great selling day and we are all very pleased.
Define 
 
Overall we have enjoyed a good show. Sunday was the best day for us despite the fears of the credit crunch. We have seen a good deal of visitors to the stand and we are in a good hall. We have had more orders ordering a high quantity of product.
Disaster Designs 
 
We have enjoyed a very good start and as seasoned exhibitors, we can say, it is always a success and pleasure to be here.
East of India 
 
It has been a great show with lots of new and old clients. The organisers and the press team have really looked after us and it has been really enjoyable. Also, I think the seminars have been a great addition to the show, personally I have found them really inspiring.
Emily-Redett-Bayley 
 
We have done brilliantly! It has been a record show for us. We have signed up over 100 new outlets!
Fizbag 
 
We have not a single negative comment to make about the show – we have received orders for toys, body products and also display units and have enjoyed a huge amount of interest resulting in new leads…
Fun Factory 
 
The set up process was very smooth and that has continued throughout Monday. Feedback from traders has been excellent…
Groovy UK 
 
It has been a truly fantastic show. Unbelievable! In our job you dream of having the perfect show and this is it!
Hill Interiors 
 
Gone very well - better than expected! We have met all our target audience at the show, the right type of people are visiting. Over all we are very pleased.
Inca Jewellery 
 
Sunday was a great start to the show. We have continued to see that momentum...The layout is easy to navigate and we’ve generated some lovely contacts with new clients.
Inch Blue 
 
There has been a keen interest in our products from the traders.
Junction Eighteen 
 
We are very happy with the position of our stand. Our sales are up...we have met all our targets.
Kauffman 
 
We are very pleased at how the show has gone so far. We have seen lots of people and taken many orders from clients both new and old - which is great.
Kitchen Kapers 
 
Fantastic! We have noticed a very definite improvement on 2007...The feedback on all our new products has been excellent too and we have enjoyed some good quality customers.
La Cafetiere 
 
It's been a really good show and we have enjoyed visits from a number of international visitors. Sales are up, plenty of orders have been taken and everything has run smoothly. 
Laughter Revolution 
 
It has been a great show and very busy. We have had lots of sales…
Lisabeth Dahl 
 
It has been really good for us. We are exhibiting for the first time at the show and are sure to re-book...We have picked up lots of new business from different areas…
Makasihome 
 
This is our 20th Birthday year and show nine in 2008. This is the first time we have exhibited at Autumn Fair as it usually clashes with IJL. We are very, very pleased with the way it has gone - we have lots of new customers! Our new launch of Bohemian Glass has been very well received too. The press office have helped us to promote this through various trade magazines too - thank you.
Matrick Jewellery 
 
Fantastic show!... Autumn Fair has been perfect. I have noticed that the quality of other exhibitors products seems to be very high and that raises that bar.
Moore & Moore 
 
The show has been fantastic for our company.
Nouvelle 
 
Fabulous show! Great reaction from customers. So much better than last year and we are up 60% on last years sales. We have had many revisits from previous customers and have also seen lots of new business.
Ocean Straits 
 
I do feel that the retail crisis has had an effect, but the show has still been good for us so far. Also, the show organisers have been brilliant - as usual.  
PD Global
 
It has been a good show so far. We have had lots of new enquiries and been very pleased with the repeat business we have seen too.
Pilgrim 
 
Autumn Fair is an excellent place to find new customers and gain new contacts.
Pyramid Posters 
 
Great show! Really pleased.
Richbags 
 
It has been a really good show and we have had a great reaction which has been surprising but very welcome.
Scatterbox 
 
It has been absolutely fantastic - loads of new customers and lots of orders.
SSP Hats 
 
Very good show for us. All targets have been met. Everyday has been busy...We have seen a good range of buyers.
Steel Watches 
 
It has been a good show...exceeded all expectations and done better at Autumn Fair than any of the other shows this year. We have already re-booked and look forward to next year!
SUCK UK 
 
This has been my first show and it has been amazing. I have made lots of sales and developed loads of new clients. I can honestly say I am thoroughly enjoying myself and am certainly considering exhibiting at Spring Fair.
Tamielle 
 
Overall it has been an excellent show for us. We have been visited by a number of buyers and as a result, sales are up from last year. Sunday and Monday were our best days and we could have gone home on Sunday evening as we had already achieved all our targets!
The Green Board Game 
 
It has been a really exciting show for us, more visitors than we have seen previously due to the biggest launch we have had for many years.
Typhoon 
 
Overall it has been a good show. Lots of new and old customers coming to the stand. Sales have been good and we are looking forward to Spring Fair.
Wild & Wolf 
 
It feels a lot busier in the gifts section and we have developed a lot of new contacts for business which was one of our targets.
Cardgains 
 
We have hit our targets and more, we have been so busy we might have missed customers too! We have seen lots of international visitors coming through too and our sales are up on 15% compared to 2007.
Ethos 
 
There has been plenty of buyers and as a result, plenty of sales.
Opal Crafts 
 
We have seen a good selection of customers including international representatives and we are looking forward to Spring Fair.
Rex International 
 
The Autumn Fair market is new to us. We will need to make a few changes to suit the customers but we are looking forward to Spring Fair.
The Green Bag & Box Company 
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