Wolle-Festival Ruhstorf a.d.Rott

The Wolle-Festival in Ruhstorf an der Rott is a public event and creative meeting place for anyone with an interest in 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.

The Wolle-Festival is held annually at the Niederbayernhalle in Ruhstorf an der Rott. The venue provides an ideal setting for showcasing wool, yarn, craft supplies and creative products, while also encouraging direct interaction between exhibitors and visitors. Its location in Lower Bavaria attracts both local visitors and craft enthusiasts from the wider region.

The event is organised by Lorenz GmbH of Dessau-Roßlau through its arts and event management division. According to the company, its expertise in organising festivals and events has been built up over many years and now spans three generations. The concept focuses on diversity, a welcoming atmosphere, personal interaction and workshops, as well as a well-balanced selection of exhibitors.

The festival 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. Visitors will also find knitting needles, crochet hooks, circular knitting needles, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, counting frames, patterns and other craft accessories. The range is complemented by handmade items, one-of-a-kind pieces and original designer products. In this way, the festival provides an alternative to mass-produced goods and gives visitors the opportunity to discover high-quality materials, small-batch products and unique pieces first-hand.

Workshops, demonstrations and personal interaction with exhibitors add particular value to the event. Visitors can watch craftspeople at work, learn about different techniques and see how textile products are made, with opportunities to take part in workshops themselves. The festival also provides a chance to exchange ideas with designers, manufacturers and fellow craft enthusiasts, making it easy to discover new patterns, materials, techniques and creative ideas first-hand.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn and wool trade, textile design, arts and crafts, craft supplies, independent creative makers, and knitting and crochet supplies. According to the organiser, selected exhibitors and designers from across Europe take part, presenting and selling a broad range of creative products, ideas and one-of-a-kind pieces. The main visitors 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 find fresh inspiration.

The Wolle-Festival in Ruhstorf an der Rott 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 across Germany. The Niederbayernhalle venue provides Lower Bavaria with its own meeting place for a craft community that is connected well beyond the region.

Combining high-quality yarns, specialist accessories, handmade one-of-a-kind pieces, workshops and personal interaction, the Wolle-Festival Ruhstorf an der Rott offers a varied insight into the world of contemporary crafts. The Niederbayernhalle provides a fitting setting for the event, making the festival an attractive meeting place for wool and craft enthusiasts from Lower Bavaria and beyond.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 18. September to Sunday, 19. September 2027 in Ruhstorf a.d.Rott.