The Four Oaks Trade Show takes place immediately after the August Bank Holiday, on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 September 2026, bringing together growers, suppliers, retailers, landscapers, buyers and other horticultural professionals.
The event will showcase new plants, products and services, alongside more than 40 first-time exhibitors, giving visitors the chance to discover businesses making their Four Oaks debut.
Visitor registration is now open, with tickets available online.
As in previous years, seminars will take place across both days in House T, within the large glasshouse. On day one, Fargro will deliver a technical presentation for commercial growers, while garden centre visitors can hear how businesses are supporting staff through partnerships with Perennial.
The Italian National Nursery Stock Exporters Association (ANVE) will host a presentation and networking reception from 2.45pm, exploring water-wise plant varieties for gardens adapting to drought and rising temperatures. The session will also highlight nursery production across Italy's main growing regions before concluding with complimentary refreshments.
Expert panels and networking
Day two features a programme of expert panel discussions chaired by HortWeek's Matt Appleby.
The session titled Future-proofing nursery production: maximising investment in automation’, sponsored by Hortec, will examine how automation can help nurseries respond to labour shortages and rising employment costs. Speakers, including representatives from McLaren’s, will discuss practical experience of adopting automated systems, while Hortec will showcase technology from manufacturers including Javo and Stolze.
‘What's the next Step for peat-free?’, sponsored by Durstons, will feature Growing Media Association chair Simon Blackhurst alongside other industry experts. The session will present the latest trial results and policy developments, and discuss the future direction for peat-free growing media.
A ‘Women in horticulture’ fireside chat, led by Perennial's Helen Waddington and sponsored by Green Solutions, will build on last year's discussion, which gathered feedback to support the charity's service development. Final seminar timings will be announced nearer the event.
The show's catering offer has also been expanded, with new food vendors including Cyprus Zouzina, serving Greek pitta and gyros, and Absolute Meltdown, offering toasted sandwiches.
A limited number of exhibitor spaces remain available for businesses looking to launch products, build relationships and meet a targeted horticultural audience.
Visitors can register now, while businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to enquire as soon as possible to secure a stand.