By 1979, there were around 80 exhibitors and at this stage Four Oaks took over the organisation and it became the "Four Oaks Trade Show", with myself at the helm. The 1980s were the boom years. Huge numbers of small growers and grower retailers were the backbone of the industry and at this stage the show was one day only. Two years of preview evenings proved the need for an extra day and in 1991 during the last recession the show became a 2 day event which was a turning point. This brought in the European exhibitors with masses of hardy stock, mature trees and Mediterranean plants, changing the profile of the show. 

The business was bought by Richard Harding in 2002 which secured the future of the site and the show has continued to prosper with his support. At a time when other shows in the industry are reinventing themselves, Four Oaks goes from strength to strength - "Four Oaks is Forever".

PAT COUTTS  
Event Director

This will be our fourth year at Four Oaks and we look forward to meeting our existing customers as well as making some new. The show has plenty for everyone in the trade. Visit the website for more information http://www.fouroaks-tradeshow.com