Welcome to the diary page where you can find up-to-date information on bead shows and online events.
All bead shows marked with the Guild logo 
indicate that the Guild will be in attendance, so please come along and say hello.
If you are organising a show or know of one that isn't listed below, please contact events@beadworkersguild.com
May 2025
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 31st May to Sunday 1st June
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Westpoint Centre, Devon Showground, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
June 2025
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 1st June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Kent Bead Fair
Saturday 7th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Farningham Village Hall, High Street, Farningham, Kent, DA4 0DH
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/kent-bead-fair
Chepstow Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 14th June to Sunday 15th June
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Chepstow Racecourse, St Lawrence Road, Chepstow, NP16 6BE
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Lincoln Bead Fair
Saturday 21st June
Time: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm
Address: North Kyme Village Hall, Vacherie Lane, North Kyme, LN4 4DL
Essex Bead Fair
Sunday 22nd June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Gt Bromley Colchester, CO7 7JA
Crafterama - Bolton
Sunday 22nd June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6JW
Website: stamperama.com/bolton-faq
Drop-in
Saturday 28th June
10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time).
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
Worcester Bead Fair
Sunday 29th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Omersley Village Hall, Sandys Road, Omersley,Worcestershire, WR9 0DY
July 2025
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 5th July to Sunday 6th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Assembly Rooms, Melksham, SN12 6ES
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Crafting Live - Doncaster
Saturday 12th July to Sunday 13th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00 pm on Sunday)
Address: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/doncaster
Sylvia Fairhurst and other members of the Beadworkers Guild will be at the show.
Come along and say hello.
Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 13th July
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Newcastle Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 19th July to Sunday 20th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cornish Bead Fair
Sunday 20th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way, Wadebridge, PL27 7BX
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 26th July to Sunday 27th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
International Beading Week
Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August
Time: Various
Address: Worldwide
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com
Get involved and celebrate the joy of beading
International Beading Week (IBW) is open each year to everyone who has a passion for beadwork or who would like to learn more about this creative art form. Wherever you are in the world you can get involved for FREE!
More details available soon.
August 2025
Welsh Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 3rd August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
North Yorkshire Bead Fair
Saturday 9th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Spofforth Village Hall, Castle Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AP
Kent Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 9th August to Sunday 10th August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6PY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Penrith Bead Fair
Sunday 10th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stainton Village Hall, Kings Arm, Penrith , CA11 0EP
Berwick Upon Tweed Bead Fair
Saturday 16th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft, Northumberland, TD15 2TE
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/berwick-upon-tweed-mrbead-bead-fair
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 16th August to Sunday 17th August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Scottish Bead Fair
Sunday 17th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 9EJ
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 30th August to Sunday 31st August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Hants, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 30th August
10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time).
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
September 2025
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 4th September to Saturday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Address: Farnborough International, Farnborough, GU14 6FD
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 6th September to Sunday 7th September
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Windsor Bead Fair
Sunday 7th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Rd, Old Windsor, SL4 2RN
New Forest Bead Fair
Sunday 14th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair
Sunday 21st September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Haydock Race Course, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, Merseyside. WA12 0HQ
Telephone: 01254 236 049
Website: beadsupnorth.co.uk
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 25th September to Saturday 27th September
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Address: Westpoint Centre, Devon Showground, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/exeter-2025
Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 27th September to Sunday 28th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 27th September
10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time).
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
October 2025
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 5th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Drop-in
Saturday 25th October
10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time).
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
November 2025
Drop-in
Saturday 29th November
10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time).
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026