After a fantastic experience exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024, we’re back in the office, grateful for the warm hospitality of Chris Bassett, Chris Bennett, and their team for organising such a well-run event.
GroundsFest has cemented its reputation as the premier annual, free event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers, architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers, and contractors. The event seamlessly blends indoor business and educational opportunities with dynamic outdoor demonstrations. Attendees enjoyed not only an action-packed day but also a unique live music festival in the evening, offering a relaxed atmosphere for continued networking. Best of all, the profits from GroundsFest are reinvested into the industry, helping to fund educational initiatives.
For us at International Greenkeepers, the event was invaluable. We reconnected with old friends and welcomed new faces eager to join the industry. Our recently launched TurfPassport program received significant interest, and the positive feedback from the event was overwhelming.
Exploring the show, we were impressed by the buzz and energy throughout. The outdoor areas, in particular, had a festival-like atmosphere, with demonstrations, conversations, and activities all around—an immersive experience for anyone in the industry. It was also a great opportunity to broaden our connections, engage with landscapers and agriculturists, and gain insights into different sectors.
On the second day, our Co-Founder Bradley Tennant presented on the topic, ‘Benefits of Volunteering to Advance Your Career’. Bradley shared how volunteering—whether at tournaments, matchdays, or through work experience—can be the key to securing a dream job or stepping into the industry for the first time.
With new product launches and industry innovations showcased at events like these, attending them is more important than ever. We highly recommend signing up and visiting as many as possible. Check out the list of events we’ll be attending linked here.
And finally a big thanks to our sponsors who help us attend these shows!
