Wolle-Festival Giessen

The Wolle-Festival is an annual consumer exhibition dedicated to premium yarns, textile crafts and creative fibre arts. Held at the Gießen Exhibition Centre, the event brings together passionate knitting and crochet enthusiasts, professional designers, textile artists, small-scale manufacturers, and anyone with an interest in high-quality textiles and traditional craftsmanship.

Organised by Lorenz GmbH, the Wolle-Festival provides a platform for premium materials, creative inspiration and personal exchange within the fibre arts community. At the heart of the exhibition is a carefully curated selection of natural fibres and luxury yarns, including pure wool, Merino wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, cotton and silk, alongside sustainably produced and hand-dyed yarns. The range is complemented by an extensive selection of knitting and crochet accessories, including knitting and crochet needles, stitch markers, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, buttons and a wide variety of specialist tools for discerning crafters.

In addition to its comprehensive product offering, the exhibition showcases a broad spectrum of both traditional and contemporary textile crafts. Visitors can explore techniques such as knitting, crochet, felting, spinning, weaving and knotting, while discovering handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, exclusive designer collections and individually produced textile creations from independent makers and artisans. Exhibitors share their expertise, introduce innovative materials, demonstrate new techniques and present the latest developments and international trends in the world of fibre crafts.

One of the festival's highlights is its programme of live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, where visitors have the opportunity to try a variety of techniques for themselves under the guidance of experienced designers and specialist exhibitors. The welcoming atmosphere, opportunities for personal interaction and the chance to gain first-hand inspiration and practical knowledge have made the event a popular meeting place for the German-speaking fibre arts community.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn manufacturing and distribution sectors, textile design, artisan crafts, haberdashery and accessories, as well as small independent workshops and specialist craft businesses. Key visitor groups include knitters, crocheters, felt makers, weavers, spinners, textile artists, designers, workshop tutors, specialist retailers and anyone seeking premium materials and fresh inspiration for their own creative projects.

With its modern, spacious exhibition halls, the Gießen Exhibition Centre provides an ideal venue for both trade and consumer events. Centrally located in the Hesse region, it benefits from excellent transport links via the A5 and A485 motorways, making it easily accessible from across Germany. The venue is also well served by public transport, with Gießen railway station offering direct services to destinations including Frankfurt am Main, Kassel, Cologne and Siegen. Ample parking facilities and a modern infrastructure ensure a comfortable experience for both exhibitors and visitors, creating the perfect setting for an inspiring and vibrant exhibition.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 23. January to Sunday, 24. January 2027 in Giessen.