Our Trade Fairs for the Industry Sector „Handicraft“

h+h cologne is the leading trade fair for handicrafts & hobbies and the industry's biggest inspiration and order platform for the latest collections, trends and services in the fields of knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery and handicrafts. Only here will specialist retailers find the best conditions to promote their own handmade business with the who's who of the industry - top decision-makers, buyers and the most important industry professionals. h+h cologne offers a wide range of opportunities for your business growth - from efficient networking and access to an international industry and online community to numerous learning and event programmes.

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h+h americas in Rosemont, Illinois, is the most important gathering of the North American needlework industry. It is the esteemed counterpart to h+h cologne in Germany, the world's largest trade fair for handicrafts and hobbies. Designed for the B2B sector, h+h americas is characterised by the fact that it combines a physical trade fair with a digital marketplace. Since its launch in 2022, the number of visitors and exhibitors has increased year on year. This allows it to continually offer more learning, events and networking opportunities to promote individuals and companies in the US and abroad.

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The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is a new consumer event for the North American crafting community, organized by Koelnmesse. Held from 1-3 May 2026 (the conference begins 30 April), at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont (Chicago), 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.

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