BRING ON THE CHRISTMAS CHEER ……THE FABULOUS FESTIVE GIFT FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!

THURSDAY 13TH – SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2025 – NEC, BIRMINGHAM

HURRAY! 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 29th year, it remains THE GO-TO EVENT in the UK for CHRISTMAS SHOPPING… and for a good reason!! 325 STALLS IN ONE HALL! As always, it will be bursting at the seams with a colourful, eclectic mix of unusual stocking fillers, gift and craft 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! A FUN FESTIVE VIBE! 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 menacing antics, Dinosaurs roaring, Christmas characters roaming AND an amazing line up of LIVE musicians from Retro to Jazz Bands. OVER 130 NEW STALLS!

PHOENIX COMPETITION

For your chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to either the Thursday or Friday of The Festive Gift Fair 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, just answer this simple question!

Who will be joining Father Christmas at the Festive Gift Fair this year?

a) The Easter Bunny
b) The Tooth Fairy
c) The Grinch

Just email your answer, with your name, address and contact number to competitions@thephoenixnewspaper.com with the subject "Festive Gift Fair Competition 2025". Competition closes at 23.59 on 1st November 2025. There is no cash alternative.

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