AC Europe moves to Barcelona in 2016
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2016 Arnold Classic Europe will be celebrated in Fira Barcelona Gran Vía, which is in Bracelona, on September 23th - 25th!
The Arnold Classic is one of the biggest, most prestigious, and most recognized IFBB competition of the year. It's grown substantially in the last 5 years, and by the end of 2016, there will be on AC on every single continent in the world! This is a huge feat!
The Arnold Classic first expanded in 2011 with the creation of Arnold Classic Europe, held each year in Madrid, Spain. In 2011, the ACE had 18 male bodybuilders and 8 Fitness competitors. In 2015, the ACE boasted 26 male IFBB Pros, and 10 female IFBB Fitness Pros. It's typically held in Madrid, Spain, but this year, the show promoters are trying something different: BARCELONA!
According to its website, the Gran Via venue in Barcelona is one of the largest and most modern venues in Europe, designed by the Japanese architect Toyo Ito, winner of the Pritzker prize. It has outstanding architecture, and functionality (it has eight pavilions, connected by a walkway that channels the flow of visitors and a gastronomic restaurant). It's also located in a new business development area, very close to Barcelona airport and connected to the public transport network. So for those visiting from out of town, it's perfect!!!
The Arnold Classic Europe EXPO itself will accommodate the leading companies in the fitness industry: Nutrition and sportswear companies, training equipment, healthy food, beauty, sports supplements, gym accessories, sports academies, and so on. You NEED to check it out!
With an increasing use of the exhibition space, the visual display that some brands put into the design of their booths is very noticeable, being increasingly elaborate and spectacular. National and international companies make the event an ideal showcase for their new product lines or find the easiest way to get distributors.
A new era begins for the biggest multi sport event in Europe! See you there! Click here for the OFFICIAL ACE page!
To see photos from our coverage of the 2014 Arnold Classic Europe, click here!