The Australian Yarn Show isn’t just a craft fair – it’s a vibrant hub for the yarn community where creativity, learning, connection, and ethical fibre-crafting converge. Whether you want to attend a workshop, explore sustainable yarns, meet fellow crafters, or support small businesses, the Show offers a welcoming and inspiring space for all yarn lovers.
The Australian Yarn Show – the premier yarn-craft festival
The Australian Yarn Show is a three-day celebration of yarn, fibre arts, craft, community, and creativity. It takes place in Canberra at Hotel Realm.
Whether you’re a beginner trying your first stitch or an experienced crafter, the Show offers opportunities to learn, connect, buy supplies, and get inspired.
When: 6–8 March 2026
Where: Hotel Realm. Canberra
Tickets: yarnshow.com.au
Socials: Event – Facebook – Instagram
What Happens?
- Workshops & Demonstrations — The Show offers a broad variety of hands-on workshops covering knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, embroidery, theoretical classes and more.
- Main Stage Talks & Panels — Attendees can join guest-speaker sessions, panel discussions and live demos on topics such as sheep breeds and wool quality, colour inspiration and photography for fibre art.
- Market Hall & Makers’ Marketplace — A vibrant marketplace showcases yarns, tools, patterns, accessories, and products from small Australian businesses: indie dyers, local wool producers, yarn stores, designers and more.
- Community & Social Events — The event emphasises community, collaboration and connection, with social meet-ups, competitions, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Under-16s receive free entry.
For industry professionals, there’s also an “industry-only” day: workshops, roundtables and networking – useful for yarn businesses, dyers, designers, tutors and allied professionals.
The Vision & Impact
- The Show aims to elevate visibility of the Australian yarn and fibre-arts industry, supporting small and ethical businesses, indie dyers, and local producers.
- It emphasizes sustainable, eco-conscious crafting and “slow-fashion”: encouraging craftspeople to choose ethical fibre, support local producers, and embrace mindful creation rather than fast fashion. Australian Yarn Show+1
- It builds a community around yarn crafts — fostering connection, mentorship, creativity, and well-being for makers of all ages and levels.
In recognition of its impact, the Yarn Show was named a state finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards (Building Communities category).
Already, the program promises a diverse workshop offering — knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, embroidery and more – inspiring both beginners and seasoned crafters.
Also, the organizing team encourages applications from small businesses, makers, stallholders, sponsors, and volunteers — reinforcing the inclusive, community-driven spirit of the event.