The alliance will see HortWeek deliver expert coverage before, during, and after the third annual GroundsFest, scheduled for 9–10 September 2025 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Building on 2024’s success, where 60+ products launched at GroundsFest, HortWeek will debut an open-access online hub in July 2025. This dedicated platform on hortweek.com will feature exhibitor innovations, technical insights, show news, and sector trends.
HortWeek has exciting plans to introduce the inaugural GroundsFest awards recognising standout product launches. Winners will be announced on the first afternoon of the show, with HortWeek providing exclusive pre-event nominee profiles and a shortlist - watch this space for further details.
HortWeek’s authoritative journalists and multimedia team will cover developments from stands around the show and host expert panels in the Landscape Zone (Hall 3) across both days. Sessions will address pressing industry challenges, with topics and participants to be announced closer to the show.
Chris Bennett, GroundsFest Marketing Director, said: "We’re excited to be working with the team at HortWeek for GroundsFest 2025. With fantastic editorial from the excellent Sally Drury and a strong digital presence, this partnership will put GroundsFest in front of their engaged readership. I’m sure it will be a fruitful collaboration, with exciting elements that will appeal to both our visitors and exhibitors."
Exhibitors can work with HortWeek to deepen their exhibiting experience and will be contacted soon with further details. Christina Walker of HortWeek added: "The team is thrilled with the opportunity to add value to what is already an excellent and award-winning event. We have lots of great ideas, but are still at early planning stages and are keen to hear from exhibitors looking for sponsorship and collaboration opportunities - please get in touch if that's you: christina.walker@haymarket.com."
