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THE BIGGEST AND MOST LIVELY INDOOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR IN THE WEST MIDLANDS IS BACK!  FABULOUS BARGAINS, GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND SO MUCH CHOICE!

BE INSPIRED AND GET YOUR FESTIVE PREPARATIONS OFF TO A FLYING START at the ever-popular 4-day FESTIVE GIFT FAIR this November.  Now in its 28^th year, it remains one of the most popular Christmas Shopping events in the UK for a good reason!

325 STALLS IN ONE HALL!  As always, this Christmas Fair will be bursting at the seams with a colourful, eclectic mix of unusual stocking fillers and gift ideas for all ages and tastes. Festive food and drink to try before you buy and great Christmas decorations for your home and garden… plus lots of Special Show offers!

The FESTIVE FAIR ATMOSPHERE IS ALWAYS FANTASTIC! While browsing the stalls, finding something exciting around every corner, you’ll quickly get into a Christmassy mood … welcomed by Father Christmas on his amazing sleigh, The Grinch, up to his usual menancing antics, Dinosaurs roaring, Christmas characters roaming AND the best line up of LIVE musicians from Retro to Jazz Bands and Folk to Choirs.

OVER 100 NEW STALLS!  Shopping for presents or decorating your home, you won't be stuck for ideas! So much to buy from pocket money presents to beautiful handcrafted gifts...there truly is something for everyone!

PHOENIX COMPETITION

For your chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to The Festive Gift Fair at the NEC Birmingham, just answer this simple question!

How many stalls will be at the Festive Gift Fair this year?

a) 3253
b) 32
c) 325

Just email your answer, with your name, address and contact number to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject "Festive Gift Fair Competition 2024". Competition closes at 23.59 on 1st November 2024. There is no cash alternative.