April 30 – May 2, 2027 · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL

The consumer craft festival by h+h americas

Craft Your Passion,Celebrate Creativity!

Three days of classes, exhibits and hands-on making for every kind of crafter, plus a dedicated class day before the doors open.

Festival
April 30 – May 2, 2027
Classes
April 29, 2027
Where
Rosemont, IL
276
Exhibitors
200+
Classes
3
Festival Days
1
Dedicated Class Day

At the 2026 festival.

Call for speakers is open

Teach at the 2027 festival.

We are looking for teachers, speakers and demonstrators across every craft and every skill level. Hands-on classes, workshops, demos and talks. Submissions are open now.

Mark Your Calendar

The countdown is on.

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The 2027 Festival

Ignite creativity, build community and explore.

Celebrate fiber, fabric and creative crafts with engaging classes, hands-on demos and interactive maker spaces for all skill levels. A vibrant, inspiring weekend built for every kind of crafter.

Knitting & QuiltingSewing & CrochetSpinning & WeavingCosplay & Garment MakingNeedlework & EmbroideryBeading & Jewelry MakingGeneral Arts & CraftsButtons & AccessoriesPainting & Mixed Media
Two festival-goers laughing together over a table of yarn and works in progress
Plan Your Weekend

Classes. Exhibits. Experiences.

Makers at a hands-on sewing class

Learn, create, inspire

Classes.

Workshops, expert-led classes and interactive demos designed to ignite creativity and grow your skills, no matter your experience level. The 2027 schedule is in the works.

Class Schedule
Festival-goers browsing an exhibitor display

Discover, explore, experience

Exhibits.

Dynamic exhibits showcasing the newest tools, techniques and trends in fiber and fabric arts. Endless inspiration for every maker.

Exhibitor List
Attendees at a hands-on maker activity table

Make, connect, enjoy

Experiences.

Interactive experiences, hands-on activities and creative spaces that spark joy, foster connection and bring your craft to life.

Explore Activities
The Global Stage

Craft goes global.

Think global in 2027.

h+h cologne is the world’s leading handicraft trade event and the European flagship of the h+h family. It runs in Cologne, Germany, April 2–4, 2027, bringing together the makers, brands and ideas that shape what lands on this show floor a month later.

Part of the h+h family of events. ® Koelnmesse GmbH

The h+h cologne show floor
Call for speakers is open.Teach at the 2027 festival. Submit