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Official announcements from h+h americas — show news, partnership and speaker announcements, company updates, and post-show reports.
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h+h americas Fall Edition Receives Strong Industry Support
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Read more →h+h americas 2026 Unites the Global Creative Industry with Record Attendance and Expanded Show Floor
h+h americas 2026 concluded its most successful and expansive edition to date, welcoming 6,073 industry professionals, a 14.56% increase over 2025, representing all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 41 countries to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. With 636 companies spanning 100,635 square feet of show floor space, h+h americas 2026 affirmed its position as North America’s definitive platform where the global creative industry convenes to discover new products, build relationships, and shape the future of the craft business.
Read more →Koelnmesse Inc. Promotes Jessica Boweak to Show Director for the Handicraft Family of Events
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Read more →A New Era Begins: Koelnmesse Brings the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston in 2026
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Read more →Koelnmesse Inc. Announces Transition in Leadership as Mette Petersen Retires After 22 Years of Distinguished Service
Koelnmesse Inc. Announces Transition in Leadership as Mette Petersen Retires After 22 Years of Distinguished Service
Read more →Discover the 2025 h+h americas Lookbook – “Made for YOU!” | Free Download Now Available
The wait is over—our 2025 h+h americas Lookbook: Made for YOU! is here!
Read more →h+h americas 2025 Unites the Creative Industry with Record-Breaking Engagement and Global Reach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE h+h americas 2025 Unites the Creative Industry with Record-Breaking Engagement and Global Reach
Read more →TV Personality and Sewing Entrepreneur Craig Conover to Headline Fireside Chat at h+h americas 2025
TV Personality and Sewing Entrepreneur Craig Conover to Headline Fireside Chat at h+h americas 2025
Read more →Countdown Begins: h+h americas 2025 Promises Unmatched Excitement with Record-Breaking Exhibitors, Competitions, and Events
Countdown Begins: h+h americas 2025 Promises Unmatched Excitement with Record-Breaking Exhibitors, Competitions, and Events
Read more →Koelnmesse and Synchrony Announce Strategic Partnership for h+h americas and Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival
Koelnmesse and Synchrony Announce Strategic Partnership for h+h americas and Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival
Read more →Koelnmesse Elevates the Crafting Experience with the Launch of Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival
Koelnmesse Elevates the Crafting Experience with the Launch of Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival
Read more →h+h americas Announces Jonah Larson as the 2025 Next-Gen Artist
h+h americas Announces Jonah Larson as the 2025 NexGen Artist
Read more →h+h americas Unveils the 2024 Lookbook: A Free Resource for the Crafting Community
h+h americas Unveils the 2024 Lookbook: A Free Resource for the Crafting Community
Read more →h+h americas 2025 Setting Records with 310 Exhibitors and Expanded Halls, Poised for Continued Growth
h+h americas 2025 Setting Records with 310 Exhibitors and Expanded Halls, Poised for Continued Growth
Read more →Cosplay Fashion Show Competition presented by Famoré Cutlery presents award winners selected during h+h americas 2024
Cosplay Fashion Show Competition presented by Famoré Cutlery presents award winners selected during h+h americas 2024
Read more →h+h americas 2024 sets new records
h+h americas 2024 sets new records
Read more →Golden Scissors Awards Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in the Crafts Industry
Golden Scissors Awards Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in the Crafts Industry
Read more →Koelnmesse’s h+h americas show listed among TOP 50 fastest growing 2023 trade shows in the U.S.
Koelnmesse’s h+h americas show listed among TOP 50 fastest growing 2023 trade shows in the U.S.
Read more →h+h americas on record course again
h+h americas on record course again +++242 exhibitors from 21 countries already signed up+++Exhibitor numbers increase by 25%+++Expansion into second hall+++Monthly education to the industry via h+h connect
Read more →h+h americas sets new records
h+h americas sets new records +++Successful second edition of the leading North American trade fair “h+h americas”+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++Record breaking 267 exhibitors and 2,535 attendees+++35 + conference sessions+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing+++New future show dates: May 1-3, 2024+++
Read more →h+h americas breaking record numbers
h+h americas breaking record numbers +++Second US edition of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Expected 250 exhibitors+++50 conference sessions with ….speakers+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing+++
Read more →h+h americas expanding product offerings
h+h americas expanding product offerings Second US edition of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne” Product categories now include hobby, craft and artists’ supplies 250 – 300 exhibitors expected 50 + conference sessions Digital After Show – the week after show closing
Read more →New h+h americas dates set for 2023
New h+h americas dates set for 2023 +++3 full day show – extended time frame: June 21-23, 2023+++NEW: Extended product groups Fiber Arts plus Crafts+++Uniting the Professional Crafts Industry After concluding a very successful premiere of h+h americas last month with 2,000 attendees and 198 exhibitors, Koelnmesse Inc. today announced the show dates for their […]
Read more →h+h americas launches successful premiere
h+h americas launches successful premiere +++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++195 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees+++35 + conference sessions+++Digital After Show – the week after show closing
Read more →h+h americas announces partnership with “Knit the Rainbow”
h+h americas announces partnership with “Knit the Rainbow” First offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof+++More than 170 exhibitors signed up+++Now open for show & conference registration
Read more →h+h americas announces Conference Program
h+h americas announces Conference Program +++Comprehensive conference organized by Craft Industry Alliance.+++First offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”.+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof.+++More than 140 exhibitors signed up.+++Attendee Registration to open on March 15th.
Read more →h+h americas announces Health & Safety Regulations
h+h americas announces Health & Safety Regulations +++Dynamic event to expand industry outreach and connecting communities.+++First offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne.”+++Hosting various soft crafts industries under one roof.+++More than 100 exhibitors signed up.
Read more →h+h americas finalizes partnership with Prime Publishing
h+h americas finalizes partnership with Prime Publishing +++We are expanding industry outreach, connecting with our community.+++First international offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne.”+++We are uniting the soft crafts industries In North America.+++More than 100 exhibitors signed up.
Read more →h+h americas announces partnership with The National Needle Arts Association (TNNA)
h+h americas announces partnership with The National Needle Arts Association (TNNA) +++Expanding industry outreach, connecting with our community. +++First international offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”. +++Uniting the soft crafts industries In North America. +++Close to 100 exhibitors signed up.
Read more →h+h americas announces partnership with the Creative Industry Association
h+h americas announces partnership with the Creative Industry Association New trade fair for textile handicrafts to be held in Chicago. First international offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”. Uniting the soft crafts industries In North America.
Read more →Newcomer Pavilion at h+h americas offered by Indie Untangled
Newcomer Pavilion at h+h americas offered by Indie Untangled +++New trade fair for textile handicrafts to be held in Chicago+++First international offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Uniting the soft crafts industries In North America
Read more →h+h is coming to North America
h+h is coming to North America +++New trade fair for textile handicrafts to be held in Chicago in June 2022+++First international offspring of the world’s leading trade fair “h+h cologne”+++Uniting the soft crafts industries in North America+++
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