Celebrating Creativity and the CHA Show’s 75th Anniversary on 7th to 12th January 2016

CHA 2016 craft and hobby show 2016

The CHA MEGA Show draws thousands of buyers from 56 countries to see the newest products coming to market.

The Show floor featured an array of education and interactive activities including an Independent Retailer Conference, product workshops, a Makerspace with live demonstrations, a Designer Showcase featuring the hottest craft designers, celebrity appearances, and fashion shows.

Celebrating Creativity and the CHA Show’s 75th Anniversary in 2016

The Top 10 Reasons To Be There!

  1. The latest craft industry trends and forecasts presented on the Show floor and in classrooms
  2. Five days of education, including the EXTRA day you wanted on Thursday, January 7
  3. 400+ manufacturers featuring 12,000+ new products
  4. Exciting special events to celebrate the Show’s 75th anniversary
  5. Everything you want to see – specific product and new exhibitor pavilions, and NEW Show floor exhibits showcasing products in action
  6. More hands-on product workshops led by the industry’s favorite designers
  7. Thousands of big box and independent retail buyers ready to place orders
  8. Free retail education from industry experts, sponsored by the Independent Retailer Conference (IRC)
  9. New Business Solutions Pavilion with companies to help boost your efficiency and profitability
  10. The only place you can conduct a year’s worth of business in SIX days!

In 2015, Good Housekeeping TV, MSNBC, Better Homes and Gardens and a host of other global media outlets were present to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s craft trends, interview small business entrepreneurs, and report on innovation, new products and industry awards of excellence.