Spring Fair is calling for people to share their stories as part of a ‘Hall of Fame’ compilation at its upcoming show in February.
The Hall of Fame will offer the show’s community a chance to reminisce on seven decades of its history through a large digital screen of pictures and stories.
The 75th edition of Spring Fair is set to run from 2 to 5 February at the NEC Birmingham.
The trade show is aiming to offer a snapshot of memorable past events and current affairs between 1950 and 2024, representing the full lifespan of the event so far.
A selfie wall will be part of the installation, with attendees encouraged to document the 2025 gathering and celebrate retail, past and present.
The trade show hopes for a strong intake of ‘then’ and ‘now’ pictures from former and current exhibitors.
One key event that Spring Fair is looking to highlight is its 1975 show, when Queen Elizabeth opened the NEC in 1975.
Soraya Gadelrab, event director of Spring Fair, said: “This milestone event will bring the retail community together to celebrate the past, present and future of retailing and put the spotlight on the people and businesses who have made Spring Fair a part of their retailing journey.
“We would love to receive all your memorable memories and pictures, and we will create a place where the community can take a nostalgic look back on the years gone by. I can’t wait to see pictures from the past and hear your stories.”
Any memories and photos can be emailed to reka.rasko@hyve.group for consideration.
