Shows and events 2021
Updated 28/5/21 - please check more often than usual as Covid restrictions are affecting plans month by month.
As well as my online site you can also buy my products from the many yarn shows that I am selling at during 2021.
Despite the Covid vaccination programme the virus looks set to affect our daily lives for many months to come yet not least of all the gatherings of large groups of people. Regrettably this has and will affect some of the planned shows this year. As I write this on Sunday 24th January I'd just learnt of the cancelled Fibre East show in July this year. Obviously there is a lot of planning involved in setting up shows with a huge investment in time and money both of which can not be retrieved in the event of cancellation. So whilst July seems like a long way away and things should be considerably better by then there's no way of accurately guessing what restrictions could still be in place. Understandably the relaxation of large indoor gatherings will be one of the last to happen. So we all need to stay safe stick to the rules and enjoy our crafting as much as possible.
As soon as we are allowed I will be having a Garden event at my house (Leicester) as I did last November (date tbc depending on the weather but I'm planning on Wednesday 31st March 2021). Limited people allowed at any one time, mask wearing compulsory but not least of all LOTS of lovely yarn and kits to buy. Sign up for a newsletter to keep up to date.
If you are new to yarn shows they are a great way of meeting dyers, spinners, purveyors of knitting and crochet bits and bobs, designers and many more. Many of the shows are run by individuals (usually crazy about yarn and knitting or crocheting) so you will find that they all have their own individual style and way of putting their show together. Make a weekend out of visiting a show there's always loads more to do in and around the area!
April 2021
Spring into Wool - Saturday and Sunday 10th/11th Cancelled - online event the same weekend and actual event to be held later in the year
But join in with the virtual event on https://onlinewoolshow.com/ and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/springintowool/
Grammar School Leeds, LS17 8GS. 90 exhibitors.
https://www.springintowool.co.uk/index.htm
Wonder Wool Wales Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th Live event cancelled (27/1/21) However the Online event will take place on their Facebook page, use this link to join the Facebook event
http://www.facebook.com/groups/wonderwool2021
The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY
Over 220 exhibitors, it's my first time here, it looks so amazing, so much to see
https://www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk/
May 2021
Cornish Fibre Festival Saturday & Sunday Cancelled (23/2/21)
The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
First time for this Cornish show.
June 2021 -
WoolFest2021 Friday & Saturday 25th/26th June I am taking part in the online event this year.
https://www.woolfest.co.uk/
July 2021 -
Fibre East Saturday & Sunday 31st/1st July/August Cancelled (24/01/2021)
Redbourn Community College, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU
Spring into Wool - Saturday and Sunday 31st/1st July/August- tbc awaiting on government update on 14th June
August 2021 -
Yorkshire Yarn Fest Saturday 28th at York Auction Mart - Murton - York YO19 5GE I am exhibiting here.
Waiting for the Government update on events on the 14th June
September 2021
Southern Wool Show Saturday & Sunday 4th/5th September Planning on going ahead, check their website for up to date information
Newbury Racecourse, RG14 7PN
https://www.southernwoolshow.co.uk/
Perth Festival of Yarn Saturday & Sunday 11th/12th September will take place at a new venue
Dewar Centre, Perth, Scotland, PE2 0TH
https://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/
Yarndale Saturday & Sunday 25th/26th September Yay the first time for Knit One Kits at this amazing event. Planning on going ahead
Skipton Auction Market, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 1UD
October 2021 -
Big Textile Show Saturday & Sunday 30th/31st
The Kube, Leicester Race Course, LE2 4AL
https://thebigtextileshow.co.uk/
November 2021 -
Wool@J13 Saturday & Sunday 13th/14th November
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, ST19 5RE
Nottingham Yarn Expo date to be announced
Nottingham Conference Centre, NG1 4BU
https://www.nottinghamyarnexpo.com/