Wolle-Festival Lohmar

The Wolle-Festival Lohmar is a public exhibition and creative meeting place for anyone with a passion for wool, yarn, knitting, crochet and textile crafts. The event combines shopping opportunities with inspiration, professional exchange and hands-on learning. It is aimed at hobby crafters, dedicated creatives, textile artists, designers and enthusiasts of high-quality handmade products. The organisers see the festival as a meeting place for textile artists, craft enthusiasts and influencers.

Held annually in Lohmar, the Wolle-Festival takes place at the Jabachhalle. The venue provides a versatile setting for showcasing wool, yarn, craft supplies and creative products. Its event spaces offer suitable facilities for exhibitors, workshops and personal interaction between visitors and makers. The venue is easily accessible, with parking available nearby.

The festival is organised by Lorenz GmbH of Dessau-Roßlau through its arts and event management division. According to the company, its experience in organising festivals and events spans many years and now extends across three generations. The concept focuses on variety, a welcoming atmosphere, personal interaction and workshops, as well as a carefully balanced selection of participating exhibitors.

The exhibition focuses on wool and high-quality yarns, knitting, crochet and a wide range of textile crafts and creative techniques. Products on offer include pure new wool and merino, alpaca, mohair and cashmere yarns, alongside cotton, silk and blended yarns as well as hand-dyed varieties. The range also includes knitting needles, crochet hooks, circular needles, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, counting frames, patterns and other craft accessories. Handmade items, one-off pieces and creative designer products further complement the selection. In this way, the festival offers an alternative to mass-produced goods, giving visitors the opportunity to discover high-quality materials, limited-production items and unique pieces at first hand.

Workshops, demonstrations and personal encounters with exhibitors add particular value to the event. Visitors can watch makers at work, learn about different techniques and how textile products are created, and in some cases take part in workshops themselves. The festival also provides opportunities to exchange ideas with designers, manufacturers and fellow craft enthusiasts, making it easy to discover new patterns, materials, techniques and creative inspiration.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn and wool trade, textile design, arts and crafts, craft supplies, independent creative businesses, and knitting and crochet supplies. According to the organiser, selected exhibitors and designers from across Europe take part, presenting and selling a wide range of creative products, ideas and unique pieces. The main visitor groups include hobby crafters and DIY enthusiasts, knitters and crocheters, as well as textile artists, designers, creatives and influencers looking to discover new materials, products and techniques and gather fresh inspiration.

The Wolle-Festival Lohmar forms part of a nationwide series of events. Lorenz GmbH organises Wolle-Festivals at various locations, regularly bringing the textile craft scene to different regions of Germany. The Jabachhalle venue provides Lohmar with a local meeting place for a craft community whose connections extend well beyond the region.

Combining high-quality yarns, specialist accessories, handmade one-off pieces, workshops and personal interaction, the Wolle-Festival Lohmar offers a varied insight into the world of contemporary crafts. The Jabachhalle provides a suitable setting in which exhibitors and visitors can discover products, materials and creative techniques in a welcoming atmosphere. The venue is easily accessible by car, with parking available nearby.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 22. May to Sunday, 23. May 2027 in Lohmar.