YarnCon 2026 is one of the most recognized independent fiber arts festivals in the United States, bringing together yarn producers, indie dyers, fiber artists, and craft enthusiasts from across the country. Hosted annually in Chicago, the event focuses on handmade yarns, textile materials, and crafting tools for knitting, crocheting, weaving, and spinning communities.
Held at the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Hall, the festival features multiple floors of vendor booths showcasing unique yarns, natural fibers, handcrafted accessories, and textile tools from independent artisans and small businesses. The event provides an ideal platform for vendors and buyers to explore new products, connect with fiber arts communities, and discover creative innovations in the textile and crafting industry.
Independent yarn dyers and fiber producers offering handmade yarns and specialty fibers.
Suppliers of knitting needles, crochet hooks, stitch markers, and crafting accessories.
Vendors offering wool, alpaca, cotton, silk, and other spinning fibers.
Manufacturers of looms, spinning wheels, and textile crafting equipment.
Artisans selling handmade goods, patterns, and fiber-based crafts.
Companies distributing yarn, dyes, tools, and crafting materials to retailers.
Professionals creating yarn-based products and handmade textile crafts.
Craft hobbyists seeking unique yarns, patterns, and tools.
Retailers sourcing specialty yarns and crafting supplies for their stores.
Professionals using fiber materials in fashion and textile design projects.
Teachers specializing in knitting, crochet, and fiber arts techniques.
Small business owners selling handmade yarn products and craft kits.
Targets verified fiber artists, craft retailers, yarn producers, and textile professionals.
Contact records are validated and maintained at 95% accuracy.
Engage buyers before vendor showcases and follow up after workshops and demonstrations.
Receive CRM-ready datasets in Excel or CSV format for immediate outreach deployment.
Ideal for email marketing, craft supply distribution outreach, and artisan partnership campaigns.
All data handling follows applicable B2B data protection standards including GDPR and CAN-SPAM regulations.
Access past and upcoming event editions with verified attendee and exhibitor email lists. Get accurate contact details of event attendees, key decision-makers, and exhibiting companies to power targeted B2B outreach and lead generation.





Our process is designed to deliver accurate, event-specific contact data while maintaining quality, relevance, and compliance at every stage.
We collect contact information exclusively from real expos, trade shows, conferences, and business events using trusted online and offline sources. This ensures our databases are built around active, relevant audiences, not generic or unrelated records.
Once data is collected, missing or incomplete fields are appended to create detailed and usable contact profiles. This includes company details, job roles, industry information, and event relevance to support targeted outreach.
Every contact record goes through validation checks to improve accuracy and reduce outdated or invalid information. Our review process helps ensure better data quality and improved campaign performance.
Target contacts by specific events, industries, job roles, company size, or locations for focused and effective outreach.
Connect with yarn producers, fiber artists, and crafting professionals.
Engage retailers and creators seeking new yarn products and supplies.
Reach shop owners sourcing unique crafting products.
Connect with audiences eager to explore innovative textile tools.
Access professionals and hobbyists shaping the growing fiber arts community.
Convert event-engaged fiber arts professionals into loyal customers and partners.
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Click HereThe list includes exhibiting companies and verified professional attendees.
Yes. It supports outreach for yarn producers, craft tool brands, and textile material suppliers.
Excel or CSV formats compatible with CRM and marketing automation systems.