ABOUT THE FAIR
SARCDA– South African Retail, Gift, Toy, Décor & Design Trade Exhibition – is South Africa’s leading trade fair for giftware, toys, and home décor products. As a central platform for industry professionals from both local and international markets, it offers a comprehensive insight into current trends and innovations in gifts, decoration, and creative lifestyle products.
Each March and August, the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg becomes a vibrant meeting point for the industry. Known for its spacious exhibition areas and inspiring atmosphere, the venue provides ideal conditions for networking and showcasing new products. The event is organized by Sarcda Trade Exhibitions, a seasoned organization that has long served as a hub connecting manufacturers, retailers, and creative professionals worldwide.
At the heart of SARCDA is a diverse range of offerings that includes gift ideas, toys for all age groups, elegant home accessories, furniture, ceramics, textiles, and artistic decorative pieces. This portfolio is further enhanced by fashion, jewelry, accessories, handicrafts, floristry, books, musical instruments, and gourmet food products.
The exhibition is exclusively open to trade visitors from retail and wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, import, and export. It offers industry representatives the opportunity to discover new product lines and market trends, establish supplier contacts, and find inspiration in striking live décor displays. Exhibitors primarily come from sectors such as toy manufacturing, model building, gift production, and decorative design.
SARCDA maintains a close connection with Johannesburg and the South African market. It opens access to one of the continent’s most dynamic economic regions and serves as a vital source of inspiration for Southern Africa.
The Gallagher Convention Centre underscores the professionalism of the event. With its modern facilities, excellent infrastructure, and central location, the venue is easily accessible by car and public transport and provides everything required for a successful and engaging trade fair experience.
The SARCDA will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 12. August to Friday, 14. August 2026 in Johannesburg.