Craft your passion, celebrate creativity.
The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is your destination for crafting, creativity and community: three festival days of classes, shopping and inspiration at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
A festival made for makers.
When
Classes: April 29, 2027
Festival: April 30 – May 2, 2027
Where
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL, minutes from O’Hare
What’s included
Classes, workshops, a full exhibit hall, kids programs, art exhibits, VIP experiences and more.
Learn it, shop it, share it.
Classes and workshops.
Hands-on learning for every skill level, from knitting, quilting and sewing to cosplay, felting and mixed media, taught by expert instructors who bring creativity to life.
The exhibit hall.
A vibrant marketplace of crafting supplies, handmade goods and the latest tools, with hundreds of vendors across every craft category under one roof.
Relax Lounge, sponsored by Synchrony.
Put your feet up between classes. Coloring stations, a selfie area and room to sit, craft and chat with fellow makers.
Art exhibits.
Curated installations showcasing fiber, fabric and mixed media work from across the crafting community.
The 2027 class lineup and full program are announced in the run-up to the festival. See Exhibits & Activities for what happens beyond the classroom.
The festival is built with its community.
Volunteer.
Join the festival crew and be part of creating an unforgettable event, from event support and guiding attendees to classroom assistance.
Guilds, clubs and organizations.
We partner with local and national organizations that share our mission of fostering creativity and connection.
Sponsorships.
Creative sponsorship opportunities designed for businesses of all sizes, from the Relax Lounge to custom packages.
Backed by h+h and Koelnmesse.
h+h americas.
The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is the consumer extension of h+h americas, the premier trade show for the North American textile and craft industries. The same community of makers, brands and teachers, opened up to everyone.
Koelnmesse Inc.
The North American subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH organizes the festival, bringing decades of experience producing world-class trade shows and events across the continent.
Koelnmesse GmbH.
Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the parent company is one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, with over 90 years of expertise, more than 80 events annually, and 3 million visitors worldwide.
Get festival updates.
Tickets, the 2027 class schedule, teachers and exhibitors. We send an email when something is actually announced, not before.
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