The beginning of the exhibition industry in the modern Bulgarian history was laid in 1892 when Plovdiv hosted the First Bulgarian Agricultural and Industrial Exposition.
International Fair Plovdiv is the successor of the First Exposition and of its mission as well - to contribute to the prosperity of the Bulgarian people by encouraging the development of the national industry.
The exhibition calendar of International Fair Plovdiv comprises multi-branch fairs and trade exhibitions covering key sectors of Bulgarian economy. International Fair Plovdiv organizes the most important trade forums countrywide, opening up prospects for the Bulgarian producers to appear on the international market. The trade fair and exhibition events outline the performance of Bulgarian economy, as well as the interest of the international business in our country and region.
The Fairground is one of the largest exhibition venues in Southeast Europe. It is situated on area of 352,000 sq. m. The exhibition complex consists of 17 multifunctional pavilions best equipped for the arrangement and display of all kinds of exhibits. The exhibition area amounts to 159,100 sq. m., the indoor area is 64,500 sq. m. The modern Congress Centre of the International Fair Plovdiv comprises eight multifunctional halls with 20 to 550 seats. Another 12 halls in various pavilions are also available.
International Fair Plovdiv provides its customers with appropriate conditions for business activities, identical to those offered by the most renowned European fairs.
International Fair Plovdiv is the first fair organizing company in Bulgaria admitted as a member of UFI - the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry in 1936. Seven of its events have fulfilled the high criteria and have been approved by UFI. These are the International Technical Fair, the International Consumer Goods and Technologies Fair, the specialized exhibitions AGRA; VINARIA; MEDICUS, DENTO, GALENIA, PrintCom and Foodtech.
The Fairground in Plovdiv is a modern exhibition venue, situated on an area of 352,000 sq. m. The exhibition space totals approx. 159,100 sq. m, the indoor area is 64,500 sq. m, while the outdoor area amounts to 94,600 sq. m.
The exhibition complex comprises 17 multifunctional exhibition pavilions, designed to display any exhibits. The pavilions are of different size and configuration, equipped with escalators, heating and air-conditioning, lifts, audio systems, electricity and water supply, telephone and facsimile communications, and all facilities required for a successful exhibition participation. Business offices with modern equipment are also available in some of the pavilions.
The International Congress Centre comprises eight state-of-the-art multi-purpose halls with a seating capacity ranging from 20 to 550 seats. Further 12 conference halls are available in the exhibition pavilions, thus increasing the total seating capacity to 2,500. For hosting major events, some pavilions can be specially equipped to provide seats for 2,000 persons.
The modern Press Centre facilitates the contacts of companies with journalists, the presentation of new products, technologies or other activities. Exhibitors and visitors may use the comfortable restaurant, cafés, and catering facilities in the pavilions. The first of its kind National Oenotheque is set up at the Fairgrounds to store some of the best samples of the Bulgarian wines.
International Fair Plovdiv is the exhibition industry leader in Bulgaria and the region. It is not only a platform for the Bulgarian producers to emerge in the international market, but also an economic indicator for the development of the country and the interest of the foreign businesses. International Fair Plovdiv provides customers with state-of-the-art facilities and best conditions for business activities that rank it among the leading European exhibition organizers.
The Fairground of International Fair Plovdiv is one of the largest exhibition sites in Southeast Europe. Annually, over 50 exhibition events are organized and held at the Fairground with the participation of over 8,000 exhibitors from nearly 60 countries.
