Wolle-Festival Bindlach

The Wolle-Festival is an annual public exhibition dedicated to wool, yarns and textile crafts. Over the years, it has established itself as a leading meeting place for creative craftsmanship, premium-quality materials and personal exchange within the knitting and fibre arts community. The event takes place each year at the Bärenhalle in Bindlach, near Bayreuth, and is organised by Lorenz GmbH, a company with many years of experience in staging trade fairs and public exhibitions. The Wolle-Festival has been successfully developed and established as a registered trademark.

The exhibition showcases a wide range of premium natural fibres and high-quality yarns, including merino, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, cotton and silk, as well as sustainably produced and hand-dyed yarns. Visitors can also explore an extensive selection of accessories for both traditional and contemporary needlecrafts, including knitting needles, crochet hooks, circular knitting accessories, stitch markers, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, buttons and a variety of other tools and supplies. In addition, exhibitors present knitting and sewing patterns, craft guides, handcrafted one-off pieces, designer creations and finely crafted textile products. Traditional textile techniques such as felting, spinning, weaving and knotting also form an integral part of the exhibition programme, highlighting the diversity of textile craftsmanship.

One of the festival's defining features is its combination of shopping, learning and hands-on experience. Visitors can watch experienced textile artists during live demonstrations, discover new techniques and take part in practical workshops designed to develop and refine their crafting skills. As a result, the Wolle-Festival provides an inspiring platform for creative exchange, where emerging trends, innovative materials and traditional craftsmanship receive equal attention.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn manufacturing, textile design, artisan crafts, needlecraft supplies and wool trade sectors, alongside small-scale producers and independent designer brands. Many travel from across Germany and other European countries to showcase exclusive collections and handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces that are rarely available through conventional retail channels. The event attracts enthusiastic knitters and crocheters, textile artists, designers, wool shop owners, creative professionals and hobby crafters seeking premium materials, expert advice and fresh inspiration for their projects.

The Wolle-Festival plays an important role for Bindlach and the wider Upper Franconia region. It attracts visitors from across Germany and strengthens the region's reputation as a destination for high-quality creative and specialist exhibitions. At the same time, it reflects the growing interest in sustainable consumption, traditional craftsmanship and individually made products. The festival also forms part of Lorenz GmbH's nationwide event portfolio and is held annually at several locations throughout Germany, allowing both exhibitors and visitors to benefit from an extensive national network.

As a modern, fully accessible venue, the Bärenhalle in Bindlach provides excellent facilities for hosting the exhibition. Ample parking, direct access to the A9 motorway and close proximity to the city of Bayreuth ensure convenient travel by car, while the venue is also easily reached via Bayreuth railway station and the regional bus network. These transport links make the festival readily accessible to visitors from across Germany.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 12. September to Sunday, 13. September 2026 in Bindlach.