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
July 2026
Herons Park Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 4th July to Sunday 5th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Herons Park Venue, Dengemarsh Rd, Park, Lydd, Herons, Kent, TN29 9JH
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 5th July
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Telephone: 01603 95127
Melksham Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 11th July to Sunday 12th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Assembly Rooms, Melksham, SN12 6ES
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Crafting Live, Doncaster
Saturday 11th July to Sunday 12th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.30 pm on Sunday)
Address: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/doncaster/
Yorkshire Beading Festival - Theme Japan: Land of the rising sun.
Saturday 16th July
Time: 10.00am - 4.00 pm (UK time)
Address: Quaker Meeting Hall, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
If you missed our main event in May, now is your chance to experience our Japanese themed Beading Festival closer to home and enjoy the fun of beading with other beaders in person.
We have a wonderful display of Japanese items to share with you, that will hopefully inspire your beading creations.
Once you have booked, we will send you the list of materials for the projects included in our pattern booklet, kindly donated by our generous trustees. We will also have a selection of beads on sale on the day, as well as some amazing bargains (cash only please).
Parking is free, refreshments are included in the price, but you need to provide your own lunch or purchase from a local cafe.
This onlineevent is suitable for all levels and is open to non-members too, so why not invite a friend to join in the fun!
To be sure of a place, please make your booking here.
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 18th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Richmond Hall, Richmond Ave, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5HA
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Welsh Bead Fair
Saturday 18th July
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Redwick Village Hall, Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot, NP26 3DE
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/welsh-bead-fair
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 25th July to Sunday 26th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
International Beading Week
Saturday 25th July to Sunday 2nd August
Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
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!
Details of all events will be available soon.
See here for more information
August 2026
Welsh Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 1st August to Sunday 2nd August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Berwick Upon Tweed Bead Fair
Saturday 15th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft, Northumberland, TD15 2TE
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/berwick-upon-tweed-mrbead-bead-fair
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 15th August to Sunday 16th August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Hants, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Scottish Bead Fair
Sunday 16th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 9EJ
Telephone: 01603 95127
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Penrith Bead Fair
Sunday 23rd August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stainton Village Hall, Kings Arm, Penrith, CA11 0EP
Telephone: 01603 95127
Henley Country and Craft Show
Friday 28th August to Monday 31st August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF
Telephone: 01425 272711
Drop-in
Saturday 29th August
Time: 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 3pm 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.
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 29th August to Sunday 30th August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Westgate Hall, 3 Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, CT1 2BT
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
September 2026
Warwickshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 5th September to Sunday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2RG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Essex Bead Fair
Sunday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH
Telephone: 01603 95127
The Creative Craft Show
Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00 pm on Sunday)
Address: Farnborough International, Farnborough, GU14 6FD
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 12th September to Sunday 13th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
New Forest Bead Fair
Sunday 13th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 01603 95127
Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 19th September to Sunday 20th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair
Sunday 20th 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
Friday 24th September to Sunday 26th 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-2026
Essex Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 26th September to Sunday 27th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 26th September
Time: 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 3pm 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 2026
November 2026