Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2027
Event Date
April 30 – May 2, 2027
Location
Rosemont, IL
Expected Exhibitors
276
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is a consumer craft festival presented by h+h americas and produced by Koelnmesse Inc. Held in Rosemont, IL, it offers three days of classes, exhibits and hands-on making, plus a dedicated class day before the show floor opens. The festival celebrates fiber, fabric and creative crafts with engaging classes, hands-on demos and interactive maker spaces for all skill levels.
The event is built for every kind of crafter, spanning knitting, quilting, sewing, crochet, spinning, weaving, needlework, embroidery, beading, jewelry making, cosplay, garment making, painting and mixed media. Attendees come to learn new techniques, discover the newest tools and trends from exhibitors, and connect with a wider maker community.
With expert-led workshops, dynamic exhibitor displays and interactive experiences, the festival gives makers a full weekend of inspiration in one of the most accessible convention districts in North America. Its 2026 debut drew strong crowds, and the 2027 edition continues to build on that momentum with a growing program of classes and instructors.
Show Highlights
- Classes: Workshops, expert-led classes and interactive demos designed to build skills at every experience level.
- Exhibits: Dynamic exhibitor displays showcasing the newest tools, techniques and trends in fiber and fabric arts.
- Experiences: Interactive, hands-on activities and creative maker spaces that spark connection and bring crafts to life.
- Dedicated class day: A full day of classes on April 29, 2027, before the main show floor opens.
- Craft categories: Knitting & Quilting, Sewing & Crochet, Spinning & Weaving, Cosplay & Garment Making, Needlework & Embroidery, Beading & Jewelry Making, General Arts & Crafts, Buttons & Accessories, and Painting & Mixed Media.
- Presenting sponsor: Synchrony.
- Part of the global h+h family of handicraft events, alongside h+h americas (wholesale) and h+h cologne.
Attendance
At the 2026 festival, the organizer reported 7,270 attendees and 276 exhibitors, with 200+ classes and 100+ instructors. The festival is a consumer (B2C) event aimed at hobbyist and enthusiast makers across all skill levels.
Booth Pricing
Exhibitors order through Koelnmesse's Online Stand Planner, choosing from ready-made booth construction packages. Specific prices are not published on the public site, but three package tiers are offered:
- Pro Package: White 8' hardwall (per 5'x10'), company name on 2 panels, 3 gooseneck lights, electrical, wastebasket and booth carpet — available for inline and corner booths at 50 sq ft only.
- Prime Package: White 8' hardwall (per 10'x10'), company header (no graphic), 3 gooseneck lights, electrical, wastebasket and carpet — for booths from 100 to 300 sq ft.
- Premier Package: White 8' hardwall (per 10'x10'), company name on 2 panels, 4 hanging shelves, 3 gooseneck lights, electrical, wastebasket and carpet — for booths from 100 to 300 sq ft.
Booth space and package pricing are quoted via the exhibitor application and pricing calculator; contact Exhibitor Services at services@koelnmesse.us for details.
Registration
Attendee tickets and pricing for 2027 were listed as "coming soon" at the time of research; the festival invites visitors to sign up for announcements (or text JOIN to +1.630.454.6656) to be first to know when tickets, the class schedule, teachers and exhibitors are released.
Groups such as guilds, shops and groups of friends can use the Ride Together program to charter a bus and receive a discounted per-person rate when registered in advance; 2027 group registration opens alongside attendee ticket sales. Exhibitors can apply to exhibit online, and teachers can submit class proposals through the open Call for Teachers.
History
The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is produced by Koelnmesse Inc. as the consumer craft festival of the h+h americas family. The inaugural edition debuted in 2026 in Rosemont, IL, reported by the organizer as launching with strong attendance and establishing a new consumer platform for the creative industry. The 2027 edition is the next installment, held April 30 – May 2, 2027, with a class day on April 29, 2027.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2027?
The festival runs April 30 – May 2, 2027, with a dedicated class day on April 29, 2027. It takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Who should attend the festival?
It is a consumer craft festival for every kind of crafter and maker, covering knitting, quilting, sewing, crochet, spinning, weaving, needlework, embroidery, beading, jewelry making, cosplay, garment making, painting and mixed media. Classes and activities are designed for all skill levels.
How do I register or buy tickets?
Tickets and pricing for 2027 were listed as coming soon at the time of research; you can sign up on the festival website for announcements or text JOIN to +1.630.454.6656 for updates. Groups can use the Ride Together program for a discounted per-person rate when registered in advance.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is minutes from Chicago O'Hare (ORD), with direct CTA Blue Line service to the Rosemont station and easy access from I-90 and I-294. Two public garages—the William Street Garage and the East Garage—serve the center and connect via skybridge, with rates set by the venue.
Why is the festival worth attending?
It offers three days of expert-led classes, hands-on demos and interactive maker spaces plus a full class day, along with exhibits showcasing the newest tools and trends in fiber and fabric arts. Its 2026 debut drew 7,270 attendees, 276 exhibitors, 200+ classes and 100+ instructors.
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