Trade Fairs and Exhibitions

Exhibiting has a long tradition in the Czech Republic. A number of trade fairs held in the CR has a significant importance from the global point of view.

Major Exhibition Grounds in the Czech Republic with a summary of trade fairs organised:

Other exhibition grounds are located for example in Litoměřice, Liberec or Pardubice. Further information about fairs and exhibitions can be found in the Calendar of Events (here at BusinessInfo.cz). You can obtain up-to-date information and terms also on the specialized site www.veletrhyavystavy.cz (in Czech, English or German). A good source of detailed information is also Auma.de.

Long history of exhibiting in the Czech Republic

The first remarkable trade fairs were organised during the 18th century (1754 - The Big Fair of Goods of the Czech Kingdom in Veltrusy, 1791 - Waarenkabinet in Prague), but the first step which anticipated the Czech lands to become true „exhibitory power“ was done at the end of the 19th century when the Prague Exhibition Grounds were built – by virtue of organising The General Anniversary Exhibition (Prague, 1891). Afterwards, they have been used for hosting trade fairs and exhibitions of various kinds – mostly specialized events.

On account of quite developed infrastructure and rapidly growing industry, the number of trade fairs and exhibitions started to increase considerably. This fact contributed to the rise of the Brno Fairgrounds in the 1920s, which later became the Czech exhibiting site number one. Especially exhibitions of Mechanical Engineering in the 1950s were very successful. Later on more fairgrounds throughout the Czech Republic were established – e. g. Flora Olomouc, České Budějovice Fairgrounds and PVA in Prague. After the "Velvet" revolution in 1989 the Czech exhibiting sector has accomodated itself to new conditions and now follows contemporary trends. Probably the most remarkable event organised in the Czech Republic is the International Engineering Fair.

Major Exhibition Grounds in the Czech Republic

Brno Fairgrounds

Brno Fairgrounds, as mentioned above, are the most important exhibiting site in the Czech Republic. In the 1920s there were built facilities in funcionalist style, which have been reconstructed later on. Currently Brno Fairgrounds offer 196,600 m² of exhibition space and their facilities belong to the most beautiful buildings in the Czech Republic. BVV a. s., a member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), administrates the Brno Fairgrounds.

Summary of trade fairs and exhibitions:

  • Animal Vetex – International Veterinary Fair
  • Autotec – International Fair of Utility Vehicles, Parts, Accessories and Garage Equipment
  • Autosalon Brno – The International Motor Show
  • Boat Brno – International Boats and Water Sports Show
  • Caravaning Brno– International Caravaning Show
  • Christmas Market– Traditional Christmas Fair
  • Embax – International Trade Fair of Packaging, Printing and Marketing Communication
  • EnviBrno – International Environmental Fair
  • Fishing – International Exhibition of Fishing Tackle
  • Fond-Ex – International Foundry Fair
  • Gaudeamus – European Education and Lifelong Learning Exhibition
  • Go – International Travel Trade Fair
  • IBF – International Building Fair
  • IDET – International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies
  • IMT – International Machine Tools Exhibition
  • Intercanis – International Dog Show
  • Interprotec – International Fair of Personal Protective Equipment, Health and Safety at Work
  • Kabo – International Fair of Footwear and Leatherware
  • Medical Fair Brno – International Fair for Medical Technology, Rehabilitation and Healthcare
  • Mobitex – International Fair of Living
  • MSV – International Engineering Fair
  • Opta– International Fair of Eye Optics and Ophthalmology
  • Plastex – International Plastics, Rubber and Composites Fair
  • Prodítě – International Fair of Children`s Products
  • Profintech – International Surface Technology Fair
  • Pyros/Iset – International Fair for Fire Fighting Equipment, Security Technology and Services
  • Regiontour – International Fair of Regional Tourism
  • Rehaprotex – International Fair of Rehabilitation
  • Salima – International Food Fair
  • SHK Brno – International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Airconditioning and Building Automation
  • Silva Regina – International Forestry and Hunting Fair
  • Sport Life – International Sports Fair
  • Styl – International Fashion and Textiles Fair
  • Techagro – International Fair of Agricultural Technology
  • The Green World – Horticultural Fair
  • Transport a Logistika – International Fair for Transport and Logistics
  • Urbis Invest – International Fair for Investments, Finances, Real Estate and Technologies for Towns and Communities
  • Vinex – International Wine Fair
  • Welding – International Welding Engineering Fair
  • Wood–Tec – International Fair of Machinery, Equipment and Materials for the Wood Industry

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Prague Exhibition Grounds

Prague Exhibition Grounds were built at the edge of the Stromovka park on the occasion of the General Anniversary Exhibition that took place in Prague in 1891. Then it became an important meeting point for citizens because they could have spent their free time and relaxed there. During the 20th century, Prague Exhibition Grounds hosted many cultural events including trade fairs and exhibitions. The area was completely reconstructed in 1999 and it offers about 30,000 m2 of exhibition space and it is being administrated and maintained by Incheba Praha spol. s r. o.

Summary of trade fairs and exhibitions:

  • Antik – International Retail Exhibition of Antiquities and Art (October)
  • Autoshow Praha / ASA – International Fair of Passenger-cars and Light Commercial Motor Vehicles and Automobile Tuning and Design (October)
  • Biostyl – International Trade Fair of Healthy Nutrition, Ecology and Healthy Lifestyle (May)
  • Bydlení – International Exhibition of New Housing Possibilities (February)
  • Christmas Markets – Pottery and Handicraft Markets; Gifts and Decorations (December)
  • Collector – International Fair for Stamps, Coins, Telephone Cards, Minerals and Collecting (September)
  • Erotica Sex Prague – International Fair of Art of Erotic Culture (November)
  • Esoterica – Fair of Esothery, Spiritual Science, Healthy Life Style, Alternative Medicine and Ecology (May)
  • Golf World Prague – Specialized Golf and Golf Tourism Trade Fair (February)
  • Holiday World – Central Europe Tourism Industry Event (February)
  • Moda Praha – International Fashion Fair (September)
  • Motorcycle – International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (March)
  • Muzika – Music Fair (September)
  • Non-Handicap – Specialized exhibition for the handicapped people (April)
  • Pragoalarm/Pragosec – International Fair of Safety Equipment, Systems and Services, Fire Protection and Rescue Equipment (February)
  • Pragobuilding – Building Fair (February)
  • Pragodent – International Dental Fair (October)
  • Pragointerier Living Fair – International Fair of Interiors and Living (September)
  • Pragointerier New Design – International Fair of Furniture, Floor Covering Materials, Home Textiles, Light Fittings and Accessories (February)
  • Pragoligna Tooltec – International Contracting and Sales Exhibition of Machines, Tools, Equipment and Materials for the Wood-processing Industry (November)
  • Pragomedica – International Medical Fair (April)
  • Pragooffice – Exhibition of Office Furniture and Equipment (February)
  • Pragotherm – International Trade Fair for Power Engineering, Heating, Sanitary Technology, Energy Saving, Technology Equipment for Buildings, Insulation and Ecology (February)
  • Roadware – International Road Fair (May)
  • Střechy Praha – Specialized Exhibition – All for roof building and renovation (January)
  • Top Gastro – Gastronomy Trade Fair (February)
  • Watches and Jewels – International Exhibition of Clocks, Watches and Golden and Silver Jewellery (September/October)
  • Windows, Doors and Stairs – Specialized Exhibition of Windows, Doors, Stairs and Staircases – their accessories, parts and construction elements (February)
  • Wine and Spirits – International Trade Fair for Gastronomy (April)
  • World of Beauty and Spa – International Trade Fair of Cosmetics and Hairdressing (March and September)
  • World of Books – International Book Fair (May)
  • World of Entertainment – International Exhibition of Entertainment Industry (April)

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PVA Prague

Prague Exhibition Centre in Letňany (PVA) was established in January 1998 as a result of a two-stage competition which had been held to find a partner for the Prague City Council with the aim of developing a new Prague exhibition area. The PVA surface area is 105,000 m2. The indoor exhibition area consists of seven halls and covers 33,910 m2. Another 6,000 m2 of outdoor area as well as another 25,000 m2 of indoor exhibition area in mobile halls can be additionally used. Prague Exhibition Centre is owned by PVA a. s.

Summary of trade fairs and exhibitions:

  • AeroExpo Europe – General Aviation Fair (May)
  • Amper – International Trade Fair of Electrotechnics and Electronics (March/April)
  • Aquatherm – International Trade Fair for Heating, Air-conditioning, Sanitary, Environment Protection Technology, Measurement and Regulation (November)
  • Auto Praha – Exhibition of Motoring (April)
  • Bazeny, Sauny, Solaria and Wellness – International Trade Fair of Swimming Pools, Pool and Bath Technologies, Saunas, Solariums and Wellness (March)
  • Boats & Caravans – Exhibition of boats and caravans (February)
  • Drevostavby – International Trade Fair of Wooden Building and Construction (February/March)
  • Eurotraffic – Professional Exhibition of Transport Engineering, Logistics and Transport Technology (May)
  • For 3P – International Trade Fair for food processing, packaging and printing technologies (April)
  • For Arch – International Building Trade Fair (September)
  • For Elektro – Trade Fair of Electrotechnics, Illuminating Engineering and Alarm Systems (September)
  • For Family – Trade Fairs for Family and Leisure Time (March)
  • For Garden – Trade Fair of Garden Architecture, Garden Furniture and Tools (March)
  • For Habitat – Trade fair of living, furniture, interior equipment and swimming pools (March)
  • For Industry – International trade fair of engineering technologies (April)
  • For Invest – Trade Fair of Real Estates and Investment Opportunities (September)
  • For Kids – Trade Fair of Children’s Needs (March)
  • For–Men – Exhibition of Toys for Big Boys (April)
  • For Senior – Trade Fair for Full-value Active Living (March)
  • For Surface – International Trade Fair of Surface Treatments and Finishing Technologies (April)
  • For Travel – Trade Fair of Tourist Trade (March)
  • For Waste – International Trade Fair of Waste Handling, Recycling, Industrial and Municipal Ecology (April)
  • For Wood – Exhibition of Progressive Building from Wood (September)
  • Gastroset – International Trade Fair of Restaurant Equipment (September)
  • MADI Travel Market – International Contracting Trade Fair of Travel and Hotel Industry (November)
  • Model hobby – Modellers and Hobby Fair (October)
  • New Flat and House – International Trade Fair Buildings and Renovations (February/March)
  • Off Road Praha – Exhibition of Off-road Vehicles (April)
  • Sport Prague – International Trade Fair of Sport Facilities and Fashion (February)
  • Sport Tech – International Trade Fair of Sports Constructions, their Technologies and Equipment (March)
  • Tendence– International Trade Fair of Furniture, Decoration and Interior Accessories (September)
  • Wellness Balnea – International trade fair of spa, rehabilitation, regeneration, aesthetics and fitness (October)

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Flora Olomouc

The Botanical Gardens of Flora Olomouc Exhibition Grounds were established in the area of historic city parks in 1980. The oldest of these parks, Smetana´s Gardens, were founded in 1820`s in front of the city walls. The tradition of horticulture exhibitions which began in 1958 and continued to the present (under the name "Flora Olomouc") has led to the construction of many pavilions. The whole exhibition grounds have been enlarged and reconstructed. Flora Olomouc is owned by Flora Olomouc Exhibition Grounds a. s. and provides 4,395 m2 of free exhibition space.

Summary of significant trade fairs and exhibitions:

  • Bydlení – Homeshow (October)
  • Christmas Flora – Christmas Markets (December)
  • Flora Olomouc – International Horticultural Exhibition and Fair – Spring, Summer and Autumn Version (April, August, October)
  • For Model – Models and Collecting Sales Exhibition (March)
  • Hortifarm – Small Gardening Machinery, Tools and Equipment Fair (April)
  • LIBRI–Literary OLOMOUC – Book Fair and Literary Festival (November)
  • Mezi nami – Sales Exhibition of Compensatory, Rehabilitation, and Prosthetic Aids and Services for Handicapped People (June)
  • Olima – Culinary and Beverage Festival (October)
  • Renova – Monument and Historic Settlement Renovation Fair (March)
  • Tourism Expo – Tourism and Leisure Time Services Exhibition (January)

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České Budějovice Exhibition Grounds

Since 1972, the exhibition named "National agricultural exhibition Země živitelka České Budějovice" (Bread basket) has taken place here. The greatest increase of exhibition activities occurred after 1990.

Summary of significant trade fairs and exhibitions:

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(Statistical data in this articla were provided by SOVA ČR)