Events
Upcoming Shows for 2026
Jan 1
Workshops
Silvia will be hosting workshops at several of the forthcoming events. Some can be booked online; some can be booked with Silvia and some can be booked on the day, directly at our show stand. Details will be forth coming as they are finalised.
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Spring into Textiles East
We aim to provide a dynamic, active platform for textile artists to exhibit and retailers to showcase their beautiful products.
Mar 21 - Mar 22
East Anglia Yarn Festival
East Anglia is a beautiful part of the UK with a rich textile history and many fibre artists. EAYF aims to celebrate the amazing talent of local businesses as well as the wonderful businesses who are travelling from all over the UK to give our attendees a truly fabulous selection at our 2 day market place.
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Wonderwool Wales
Wonderwool Wales is the premier Wool & Natural Fibre Festival in Wales and is held annually on the last weekend in April at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. First held in 2006 to promote the market for Welsh wool and add value to product for small wool & fibre producers in Wales, the festival celebrates the green credentials of Welsh wool and its versatility as a material for creative crafts, designer clothes, home furnishings and more. Wonderwool Wales has grown year on year. It cov
May 16 - May 17
Buxton Wool Gathering
We’re a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn. Come join us in a beautiful listed venue every May. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Cumbrian Wool Gathering
We’re a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, every June. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. Here you can find all the information you need about us. Find details about the event, our exhibitors, Cumbria, and the venue. You can also book tickets and workshops online
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Midland Wool Festival
An amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country A great range of workshops providing you with new skills, fun and inspiration A fabulous venue which is fully accessible Cafes selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks Lots of room to sit Free demonstrations from a local guild A charity second-hand magazine stall Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Summer Wool Festival
An amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country A great range of workshops providing you with new skills, fun and inspiration A Street Food Area selling a wide range of hot and cold food and drinks A great venue which is fully accessible Lots of room to sit and chat, both inside and outside Free demonstrations from several local guild A charity second-hand magazine stall Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Southern Wool Show
An amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country A great range of workshops providing you with new skills, fun and inspiration A fabulous venue in a lovely setting Cafes and food vans selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks Lots of room to sit and chat, both inside and outside Free demonstrations from a local guild A charity second-hand magazine stall Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Stafford Wool Gathering
Join us in Stafford for a wool festival celebrating the best of fibre and yarn. We have over 100 exhibitors showcasing their skills and offering everything you need. Or take part in workshops to learn and improve on your own skills. Whether you enjoy spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, it’s an event you won’t want to miss.
Nov 5 - Nov 8
Creative Craft Show
Established in 1976, our much loved family run business has grown into the UK’s biggest craft show! Affectionately known as the friendly craft show, we’d love you to come along and experience all that our events have to offer: ✂️ Learning opportunities for brand new and established crafters alike ✂️ Aisles and aisles of shopping ✂️ Workshops galore – 100 hours worth of workshops, across a huge array of crafts ✂️ Free demonstrations – one on one opportunities to learn new skills ✂️ Make and
Past events
Oct 30 - Nov 2
Creative Crafts Show at Christmas
If you have a passion for sewing, knitting, patchwork or stitching then Sewing For Pleasure is the place for you! Join us for the latest stitching supplies and plenty of ideas to inspire. Find must have fabrics, fabulous yarns, gorgeous patterns and threads – it’s an event not to be missed!
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Stafford Wool Gathering
The new venue provides us with plenty of space, which allows us to dedicate space to demonstrations and exhibitions. It also removes the constraints we've increasingly faced at our Bakewell venues, where we've had to turn down exhibitors we'd have loved to offer space to. That allows us to offer larger stand sizes. It will still be a curated show, so we'll make sure there's a good balance of fibre crafts for visitors. We'll also have a limit on the total number of exhibitors, to make sure visit
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Yarndale
A festival of yarn and creativity in Skipton
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sothern Wool Show
The perfect event for all lovers of knitting, crochet, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing, and all things woolly!
Aug 9 - Aug 10
North East Wool Show
The perfect event for all lovers of knitting, crochet, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing, and all things woolly!
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Summer Wool Festival
The perfect event for all lovers of knitting, crochet, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing, and all things woolly!
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Cumbrian Wool Gathering
We’re a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, on the edge of the Lake District. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
May 17 - May 18
Buxton Wool Gathering
A weekend of woolly goodness in the Peak District. We’re a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn. Come join us in a beautiful listed venue every May. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Wonderwool Wales
Wonderwool Wales is the premier Wool & Natural Fibre Festival in Wales and is held annually on the last weekend in April at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys.
Apr 12
Sodbury Yarn Over
Over 2 days, The Sodbury Yarn Over is Chipping Sodbury's first wool festival! Yarns, wools, fibres, spinning, weaving, makes, hand dyed, accessories!
Mar 15 - Mar 16
East Anglia Yarn Festival
Bringing together a wonderful mix of businesses both local and from further afield. Our fourth annual show will take place 15th and 16th March 2025 at the Norfolk Showground Arena.
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Spring Into Textiles East
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Christmas Wool Show
We have loads of brilliant things for you to see, buy and do, including more than 80 wonderful exhibitors covering knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting and dyeing. You can see information on each exhibitor on our EXHIBITORS LIST page. We'll also have a wonderful range of workshops on both days, which will soon be fully described on our WORKSHOPS page.
Oct 31 - Nov 3
Creative Craft Show
We’re coming together to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our creative community and give a voice to all through artistic expression; regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, or ability, everyone is welcome here
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Bakewell Wool Gathering
We're at a new venue this year! We’re a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, in the heart of the Peak District. Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.