Over 800 trade stands representing country fashion, equipment, food, sporting equipment and vehicles will be at The Game Fair and trading with a huge number of expected visitors.

Managing Director of The Game Fair, James Gower says: “Purchases made at The Game Fair and following it are in the millions and so many areas of the rural and local economy benefit.”

Roy Cox, Managing Director of the Blenheim Palace Estate comments on the impact the event will have on the local surrounding area: “There are very few other activities which can support the local economy in the way that large events – like The Game Fair – can do over such a short period of time. By sharing the World Heritage Site with over 125,000 visitors during the show, places to eat, drink and stay see an immediate boost and the platform is vital to many of our local businesses.

“In partnership with Oxford Brooks Business School, we have reported that these sorts of events contribute over £10m to the local economy supporting hundreds of jobs beyond the walls of the event. Economic activity in the show itself is measured in excess of £40m over the three days. It is not to be missed and aligns perfectly with our purpose, caring for this wonderful part of Oxfordshire.” (You can read more on Blenheim’s Palace’s commitment to rural responsibility here.)

Networking

Landowners, farmers and rural professionals carry out vital networking at the event. It is a showcase for this sector and ministers, government officials and experts will not miss the chance to exploit every aspect of the event.

Holland & Holland, a pre-eminent gun-maker who crafts exceptional shotguns and rifles has exhibited at The Game Fair since the inception of the event in 1958. Holland and Holland’s Head of Marketing, Mike Jones explains: “Our long-standing relationship with The Game Fair spans decades and we continue to support the event as it is a focal point in the summer calendar for many fieldsports enthusiasts. For Holland & Holland it provides us a platform to engage with the wider shooting community and to inspire the next generation of Holland & Holland owners, while flying the flag for British craftsmanship and shooting excellence.”

Ben Winterburn, whose father Steve Winterburn the renowned bronze sculptor started his career at The Game Fair 20 years ago, will be exhibiting for the first time with their own Winterburn Fine Art stand.  He says: “We want to make and build personal relationships with our customers which last, the bronzes become family heirlooms and we as a family business put that into every bronze we make.”

The local Oxfordshire area is set to benefit from an increase in visitors spending money at hotels, restaurants and pubs in the region. “We are really looking forward to the return of the very successful Game Fair to Blenheim Palace. It clearly is a huge boost to footfall,” added Nick Evans, Co-Owner of The Old Crown Coaching Inn at Faringdon.

Councillor Duncan Enright, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economic Development said: “We have so much to offer in the district and events like this really help support the local economy. We hope visitors to The Game Fair will take a day or two more to explore everything else our beautiful district has to offer.”

Tickets for the box office are now open and various sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available too.