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ABOUT ICHF

ICHF (International Craft & Hobby Fair Ltd) was established in 1976 by founders Maurice and Ruth Brown; their son-in-law David Bennett joined a year later. David quickly took over as MD of the company and remains in the role today. His children Karina Burns & Troy Bennett, along with his son-in-law Simon Burns, have joined the company in recent years, making ICHF a truly family affair!

From small beginnings concentrating on trade exhibitions, the company has grown considerably and now has an exciting annual programme of over 24 market leading consumer and trade shows. Held at major UK exhibition venues, including The NEC Birmingham, SECC Glasgow, Bluewater Events Centre London, Event City at The Trafford Centre Manchester, Westpoint Arena Exeter, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and The Pavilion, Aintree Racecourse Liverpool.

OUR SHOWS THROUGH THE YEARS...

In 2012 we will organise our 500th show, spanning 35 years, tens of thousands of exhibitors and seen several million visitors through the show doors.

THE FUTURE Future craft fairs and shows...

Standing out as the leading events organiser in all the industries in which they are involved, ICHF constantly strives to bring all their show visitors an enjoyable and inspiring day out with all the latest supplies, ideas and innovations. Exhibitors can expect professional shows run efficiently, from the moment of booking through to the end of the show.

ICHF are a family business built on tradition, communication and good fair business practice. In 2012 we are expanding further, taking our shows to new venues including Bluewater Events centre and Event City at The Trafford Centre Manchester. We are looking forward to keeping our shows where they have always been - at the top of the tree - and we will continue to make ICHF Events a name to remember for exceptional shows.

 
ICHF hold a range craft shows and fairs at the prestigious National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

THE TRADE SHOWS

ICHF organises 2 large industry leading trade shows each year - Craft Hobby & Stitch International (est 1976) Europe's No.1 trade show for the creative craft industry held at the NEC Birmingham in February and Design and Technology with ICT Education Show (est 1978) held at the NEC in November.
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From prestigious national exhibition venues to beautiful prestige homes & gardens, ICHF's craft events cover a wide range of venues around the UK.

THE CONSUMER SHOWS

Our market leading Hobbycrafts, Creative Stitches, Sewing for Pleasure & Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch shows feature exciting displays, catwalk shows, competitions, plus free workshops, demonstrations & talks. They cover a diverse selection of creative crafts, inspirational textile arts and innovative sewing at their indoor shows.

ICHF are also market leaders in specialist shows such as Cake International the Sugar Craft & Cake Decoration Show and Art Materials Live - the biggest and liveliest art materials show. In 2012, a second cake show is planned: Cake International - The Cake Decorating & Baking Show will be held at London ExCeL 27-29 April 2012.

Prestigious outdoor venues see quality, British handmade crafts, food and drink at the Weald of Kent Craft & Design Shows held at Penshurst Place, near Tonbridge, Kent and Chilterns Craft Show held at Stonor Park, Henley on Thames. These venues are fantastic for buying enthusiasts and also for families looking for a proper good British day out. Both venues are stunning locations offering show visitors the chance to visit the house and gardens, as well as the craft show.

Our popular Crafts for Christmas Shows held at the NEC in Birmingham and SECC in Glasgow offer our craft lovers the perfect occasion to come and buy outstanding British handmade items ready for those Christmas stockings!