Wolle-Festival Barleben

The Wolle-Festival is an annual consumer exhibition dedicated to premium yarns, textile crafts and creative fibre arts. Held at the Mittellandhalle in Barleben, the event welcomes passionate knitting and crochet enthusiasts, professional designers, textile artists, independent makers and anyone with an appreciation for high-quality textiles and traditional craftsmanship.

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

The festival also celebrates both traditional and contemporary textile techniques. Visitors can explore knitting, crochet, felting, spinning, weaving and macramé while discovering handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, exclusive designer collections and bespoke textile products created by independent manufacturers and artisan makers. Numerous exhibitors share their expertise, introduce innovative materials and demonstrate new techniques, as well as the latest trends shaping the international fibre arts community.

One of the festival's highlights is its programme of live demonstrations and interactive workshops, where visitors can try a variety of techniques for themselves under the guidance of experienced designers and specialist exhibitors. The opportunity to exchange ideas, enjoy a welcoming creative atmosphere and gain first-hand knowledge and inspiration has made the Wolle Festival a popular meeting place for the German-speaking fibre arts community.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn manufacturing and wool trade, textile design, artisan crafts, haberdashery and accessories, as well as small-scale producers and specialist craft businesses. The event attracts knitters, crocheters, felt makers, weavers, spinners, textile artists, designers, workshop tutors, specialist retailers and everyone seeking premium-quality materials and fresh inspiration for their own creative projects.

With its modern event facilities and spacious exhibition areas, the Mittellandhalle Barleben provides an ideal setting for an enjoyable and inspiring visitor experience. Conveniently located just north of Magdeburg and with excellent access to the A2 and A14 motorways, the venue is easy to reach by both car and public transport. Visitors also benefit from ample on-site parking and the nearby Barleben railway station, which offers fast connections to Magdeburg and the surrounding region.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 27. February to Sunday, 28. February 2027 in Barleben.