Nash Yarn Fest

Here We Go, Friends!

We cordially invite you to join us for a weekend of all-out fun, joy, and community in Nashville.

What: Nash Yarn Fest 2026, a gathering of knitters, crocheters, and fiber lovers.

When: Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026

Who: You! Plus 90+ vendors from 30 states, Canada, and the UK! And a happy horde of fellow knitters and crocheters.

Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville, a state-of-the-art space in the center of Nashville, just down the road from MDK World Headquarters.

Plus, a few things are new this year:

Due to popular demand, festival hours will be extended to full shopping days both Friday and Saturday.
Following the show on Friday, we’re throwing the first-ever NYF Hootenanny to celebrate together. It’ll be a big, music-rich party to let you dance and knit the night away.

There are several different ways to attend Nash Yarn Fest. We’ve set up the events as separate tickets so you can choose your adventure.

The Big Days

Friday, April 17, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Two full days of shopping with 90+ vendors ready to welcome you. We’ll have plenty of seats and tables so you can visit with fellow fiber friends who love to make stuff as much as you do. All day long, the main stage on the show floor will be bustling with live music and other good fun.

Saturday, the main stage will be busy again. Plus: we’ll open the doors to the space next door for talks from superspecial guests throughout the day.

Food and coffee will be available for purchase throughout both days.

One-day tickets are available for Friday or Saturday. Or don’t miss a thing—grab a two-day pass for admission on both days.

$25 + tax for a one-day pass, $45 + tax for a two-day pass. Please note that the Hootenanny is a separate ticket on Friday night, not included in these tickets.

NYF Hootenanny

Friday, April 17, 6 - 8 p.m.

A new NYF tradition! After the marketplace floor closes on Friday, we’ll open up the space next door for a party for the ages. Our headliner is the bluegrass legend Missy Raines and her band of friends. Expect music, dancing, and a relaxed time hanging out with fellow festival goers.

Includes admission, snacks, and beverages. $75 + tax

Buy all tickets here.

NYF Getaway

April 16-20, 2026

A four-night stay in the city that has endless fun for you, and all the joy of Nash Yarn Fest in its second, bigger year. Your guide is Patti Odinak of Yarn Culture. As a Getaway Traveler you'll receive VIP treatment, including tickets to all festival events (two full days of fun!), early entry to Nash Yarn Fest, a show at the iconic Grand Ole Opry, a special gift, and numerous optional adventures.

Update! Double Traveler spots are now sold out. Solo spots are still available, but they're going fast! Read all the details and start your registration below.

Start your registration here.

A Hotel for Knitters

For those coming on their own or with friends, we’ve been working with The Gilmore, a supercute, brand-new boutique hotel in 12 South. We have taken the unprecedented step of reserving the entire hotel for Nash Yarn Fest, April 16-19.

We are doing this because: we think a hotel for knitters is what the world needs; we’ve negotiated a great rate with them for you; and 12 South is a great neighborhood to hang out in.

Reserving this entire hotel of 100 rooms required significant financial investment on our part—and we’re not making a dime on it. We’re making this bet in the interest of giving you an amazing experience at Nash Yarn Fest. Click the button below for the details on booking your stay.

Booking information here.

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