About this event
Handarbeit+Hobby is an international trade fair for handicrafts, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing, and creative hobbies. The fair takes place annually in Cologne and is a leading platform for professionals from the creative sector. Here, brands, suppliers, and designers present their latest collections, materials, and trends to an international audience. The fair offers plenty of inspiration, networking opportunities, and business prospects for everyone active in the craft and hobby industry.
Highlights
Visitor Numbers:
Annually, around 12,000 professionals from more than 70 countries visit the fair
Number of Exhibitors:
About 280 exhibitors from over 40 countries present their offerings
History:
Organized annually in Cologne since 1972, it has grown into the largest trade fair in Europe for crafts and hobbies
Target Audiences:
Retailers, wholesalers, designers, buyers, distributors, and creative professionals
Themes:
Crafts, textiles, DIY trends, sustainability, innovation