Our trade Fairs for the Industry Sector "Handicraft"
Trade fairs locations by region
USA | Rosemont, IL
h+h americas
Germany | Cologne
h+h cologne
North America
Europe
Germany, Cologne
h+h cologne
07.-09.03.2025
h+h cologne is the leading trade fair for handicrafts & hobbies and the industry's biggest inspiration and ordering platform. This is where its most creative minds come together to exchange ideas about the latest collections, trends and services relating to knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery and handicrafts.
In addition to numerous product innovations, trade visitors will also be offered an exciting event programme. The focus is clearly on the needs of the specialised trade. The h+h cologne provides the ideal network and the right learning content for gaining and sharing knowledge - for greater competitiveness and future viability in the handicraft industry.
The next h+h cologne will take place from 7 March 2025 to 9 March 2025 under the key theme ‘Local Retail: Creating the Future’.
300
exhibitors from 40 countries
48.000 sqm (516.668 sq ft)
gross exhibit space
More than 12.000
visitors from 78 countries
USA, Rosemont, IL
h+h americas
07.-09.05.2025
h+h americas is a premier WHOLESALE trade fair for the North American handicrafts industry, serving as a dynamic platform for inspiration and commerce. It brings together creative professionals to share ideas on the latest collections, trends, and services across various crafts, including knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, and more.
Attendees can explore numerous product innovations and participate in a comprehensive event program tailored to the needs of the specialized trade. h+h americas fosters networking and knowledge exchange, enhancing competitiveness and future viability within the handicraft sector.
The next h+h americas will be held from May 7 to May 9, 2025 (the conference begins May 6th), at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
402
exhibitors from 26 countries
16,000 sqm (172.223 sq ft)
gross exhibit space
More than 3.831
visitors from 36 countries
USA, Rosemont, IL
Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival
01.-03.05.2026
The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is a new consumer event for the North American crafting community, organized by Koelnmesse. Held from May 1–3, 2026 (the conference begins April 30th), at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois, it brings together craft enthusiasts, makers, and retailers to celebrate creativity across a wide array of crafts—including knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, cosplay, beading and jewelry making, general crafts, and more. Attendees can explore product innovations, participate in workshops led by top designers, and engage with the creative community, emphasizing that together we are stronger.
Immediately following the festival, the h+h americas trade fair takes place from May 6–8, 2026 (the conference begins May 5th), at the same venue. Recognized with The Trade Show Executive’s GOLD 100 Award for Best Attendee Engagement, h+h americas is a premier event for the North American handicrafts industry. Exhibitors, retailers, and people who make a living can attend h+h americas, the leading WHOLESALE event. It serves as a dynamic platform for professionals to share ideas on the latest collections, trends, and services across various crafts.
This back-to-back scheduling creates an extraordinary week of inspiration, networking, and growth for the crafting industry.
220+ *
exhibitors
5.670 sqm (61.031 sq ft) *
gross exhibit space
6.600 *
visitors
* Forcast
