About this expo
The FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL serves as a leading consumer trade show dedicated to the craft industry, offering a platform for crafters, creatives, and innovators. This annual event focuses on education, showcasing the latest trends, products, and techniques across various crafting disciplines. Exhibitors gain targeted exposure to a passionate audience of hobbyists, professionals, and enthusiasts, benefiting from networking opportunities, brand visibility, and direct sales. The organizer, Koelnmesse Inc., a North American subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, employs a data-driven marketing strategy to connect qualified makers directly with exhibitor booths.
Attendees, including fiber artists, sewists, quilters, and those new to fiber and fabric arts, can explore a wide array of products and services. The event features core exhibit sectors such as Fiber & Fabric, Crafting Tools & Supplies, Handmade Goods, Scrapbooking & Papercrafts, and Beads, Buttons & Embellishments. Beyond the exhibition hall, participants can engage in concurrent programs like classes, workshops, competitions, live demonstrations, and interactive zones, fostering a comprehensive and engaging experience for the crafting community.
The festival is scheduled to be held from April 30 to May 2, 2027, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, United States. In 2026, the event attracted more than 12,556 visitors, including 7,270 unique registered attendees, and featured 276 exhibiting companies from 8 nations across 45,016 square feet of exhibit space.
Highlights
5 items- Annually held consumer trade show
- AUMA listed event
- More than 12,556 visitors (2026)
- 276 exhibiting companies (2026)
- Features classes, workshops, and competitions
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does the FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL take place?+
The FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL is scheduled from April 30 to May 2, 2027, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, United States. Classes begin on April 30, 2027.
Who organizes the FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL?+
The event is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH. Koelnmesse Inc., the North American subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, organizes the event. Koelnmesse GmbH is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
What industries and products are covered at the FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL?+
The festival covers Fiber & Fabric (yarn, wool, textiles), Crafting Tools & Supplies (cutting tools, sewing machines), Handmade Goods (jewelry, home decor), Scrapbooking & Papercrafts (kits, embellishments), and Beads, Buttons & Embellishments.
How can I attend or exhibit at the FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL?+
Exhibitor applications are accepted for participation. General Admission tickets provide access to the Exhibition Hall and select events, while Workshop Tickets are an add-on for hands-on sessions.
What are the practical participation details for the FIBER+FABRIC CRAFT FESTIVAL?+
General Admission tickets grant access to the Exhibition Hall and specific events. Workshop Tickets are available as an add-on for hands-on sessions. Exhibitors can also invite customers with a complimentary ticket.