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

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Creators & Accreditation.

For content creators, journalists and media professionals covering the world of crafting. Accreditation gives you the access to experience it and share it.

Media & creators

Cover the festival.

Our accreditation programme gives you access to the whole festival, so you can experience, capture and share the fiber, fabric and craft innovation on show with your audience.

What it gets you

Accreditation benefits.

Complimentary entry.

Full access to the exhibits, workshops and special events across the festival.

Behind the scenes.

Insight into workshops, keynote sessions and the events the public does not see being built.

Media zone access.

A dedicated space to work and network with other media professionals.

Interviews.

Schedule time with speakers, exhibitors and festival organisers.

Press materials.

High-quality images, press kits and media resources to support your coverage.

Priority updates.

Announcements and press releases reach you first.

Who should apply

Eligibility.

  • You actively cover fiber, fabric, crafting or design.
  • You represent a recognised media outlet, blog, podcast or social channel.
  • You have an established audience interested in crafting, DIY or the creative arts.

Journalist, blogger, vlogger, podcaster or influencer, you are welcome to apply.

How it works

Three steps.

1Apply. Send your contact details, your media affiliation and examples of your work.

2Share your credentials. A short summary of your audience and reach, with links to past articles, videos or posts.

3Wait for confirmation. Our team reviews every application and comes back to you with a decision.

The 2027 application form opens closer to the festival. Contact us in the meantime and we will make sure you are on the list.

Free to use

The Content Creator Studio.

Live stream or record your show from the festival floor. The studio has a computer with OBS installed, two cameras, three mics, a RODECaster Pro 2 mixer and wired internet. Booking is free.

Bring your own media. Recording a podcast to the RODECaster means bringing an SD card. Recording video means bringing a USB stick to take the file home.

Once your slot is booked we send you videos showing how to use the equipment, so you are not learning it on the day.

  • 45 minutes of studio time per booking
  • Plus 15 minutes either side, so 1.5 hours in total
  • All bookings are reviewed and approved

What we ask in return:

  • Tag the festival in your posts.
  • Thank the sponsors who provide the studio. We give you a short script.
  • Tag the sponsors in your posts.
Questions

Talk to the team.

For anything about accreditation, the media zone or the studio, get in touch and we will point you to the right person.