Brilliant craft shows to get in your diary
Whatever your plans are for 2024, you don’t want to miss out on visiting these craft shows! We’re big fans of craft shows, craft fairs and craft festivals. Visiting a craft show is a great was to get creative inspiration, stock up on your craft supplies, try craft workshops, visit craft exhibitions and even meet your craft heroes.
Going to a craft show is a whole day trip so take some time to book in the craft events that you’d like to attend over the next few months. To make it easier for you we’ve compiled a list of the best craft shows across the UK that are taking place throughout 2024 – and there's something to appeal to everyone.
If you’re wondering "are there craft shows near me?" then rest assured you’ll find one. We’ve selected over 15 craft shows taking place throughout the UK. From craft shows at the NEC in Birmingham to the legendary quilt fairs in Harrogate in Yorkshire, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you visit a craft show on your own to enjoy some ‘me time’ or you visit with friends, every creative crafter should put a craft show in their diary at least once a year so you can stay on top of the craft trends, try your hand at new crafts and enjoying being surrounded by other people that share your passion.
It’s also satisfying to meet stallholders, put a name to the face of a designer or small business you may be following on social media and feel proud that you’re supporting them directly.
So take a look through our extensive list of craft shows below that are taking place in the UK in 2024 and get ready for a fun day out (or two!)
August
Craft show: Contemporary Craft Fair, Essex
Dates: 1-4th August 2024
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Join Prima at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham! Join us in the Prima lounge, which will be open every day of the Festival of Quilts. Prima representatives will be handing out free magazines and Prima sewing patterns on a first come, first served basis.
Craft show: Contemporary Craft Fair, Essex
Dates: 23rd-26th August 2024
Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex
Come and discover British crafts at their finest at this annual event that brings professional crafters and craft lovers together to share in the joy of the handmade. You can shop for contemporary crafts and place orders for your own special commissions, ideal if you want to buy an heirloom gift for a loved one.
September
Craft show: Craft In Focus Contemporary Craft Fair
Dates: 12th-15th September 2024
Venue: Hever Castle & Gardens
A craft show with a contemporary twist, this is an event where professional crafters can showcase their work and hobbyists can come along and get inspired. Meet experts, buy crafts directly from designers and enjoy a fun day out in a beautiful location.
October
Craft show: The Knitting & Stitching Show (London)
Dates: 10th- 13th October 2024
Venue: Alexandra Palace
Craft fans travel worldwide to be at this epic show, which is one of the largest annual craft shows in the UK. Alongside stalls and specialist craft workshops there's the chance to meet craft guilds to see world-class craft exhibitions.
And don't miss our Craft Editor Imogen Cooper's crochet workshop – where you can learn how to make a crochet flower. Make sure you book tickets soon before it sells out!
Craft show: Festival of Crafts
Dates: 12th - 13th October 2024
Venue: Farnham Maltings
It's the 28th year of this special festival which showcases the work of leading makers and designers. Shop for one-off crafts includinghomewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, and textiles.
November
Craft show: The Knitting & Stitching Show (Belfast)
Dates: 7th - 10th November 2024
Venue: Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast
For the first time, the legendary Knitting and Stitching Show is coming to Northern Ireland. Just like its sister shows around the UK, visitors can enjoy exploring cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crochet, dressmaking, sewing, patchwork and quilting and all crafts in between.
And make sure you join our Craft Editor Imogen Cooper's crochet workshop, where you can learn how to make a pretty crochet flower. But book your tickets soon, before they sell out!
Craft show: The Knitting & Stitching Show (Harrogate)
Dates: 21-24th November 2024
Venue: HCC, Harrogate
And if you live in the North of England, you'll have the chance to enjoy all the crafty joys of the Knitting & Stitching Show when it comes to Harrogate!
There will be so much to see and do – from checking out the hundreds of craft stalls to taking part in workshops and listening to lectures from inspiring professional crafters.
December
Craft show: Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
Dates: 14th December 2024
Venue: The Leigh Community Centre, Essex
Enjoy a seasonal shopping experience while meeting the creatives behind the designs. There are over 40 stalls showcasing local crafted products, just in time to buy before Christmas.
Have you got a trip to a craft show planned? Share your adventures with us by tagging @primamag on Instagram!
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