Hobby and hands-on creativity return to Lake Como from 18 to 20 September with a focus on materials, techniques and practical courses. Lario Creativa 2026 takes place at Lario Fiere in Erba and gathers companies and workshops dedicated to crafting, home design and fashion accessories.
Practical information for Lario Creativa 2026
The event runs from 18 to 20 September at Lario Fiere in Erba. Public opening is limited to Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 according to the event details. Lario Creativa is part of the WOW Lario weekend and a single ticket grants access to the other fairs running simultaneously.
Exhibitors and product categories on show
Exhibitors focus on materials and components for handcrafted products. Main categories listed include:
- Bijoux and costume jewellery with ceramic and zama components and finished pieces
- Crochet and knitting with yarns, tapes and accessories for bags and garments
- Embroidery, lace and bobbin lace including traditional Cantù lace
- Creative sewing and tailoring with fabrics and sewing machines
- Paper crafts and scrapbooking with dies, stamps and artistic cards
- Felt, wool felt, ceramics and handmade clothing
The mix allows hands-on inspection of materials and sourcing of specific supplies for retail or workshops.
Courses, workshops and on-site learning
Exhibitors run courses and mini-workshops led by master artisans and company instructors. Sessions range from beginner introductions to technique refinement and take place in small groups to enable practical demonstrations and immediate material purchases.
Preparing your commercial prospecting for Lario Creativa 2026
Approach the fair by mapping priority categories and exporting the exhibitor list beforehand. Practical steps to make commercial visits effective:
- Bring physical samples or a concise catalogue to demonstrate quality and use cases
- Schedule short meetings with key suppliers during workshop time slots
- Evaluate exhibitors that run courses to assess product suitability in practice
- Ask focused questions on volume pricing, lead times and material compatibility
Workshops provide an opportunity to test materials in real conditions before committing to orders.
WOW Lario tie-in and ticketing
Lario Creativa is part of the WOW Lario cluster at Lario Fiere, where the same ticket provides access to Market delle Meraviglie, MANTRA, Expogusti, Collezionando and MyFantasticPets. Combining visits across these fairs helps compare offers and expand sourcing in a single trip.
A practical recommendation for professionals is to build a sector-focused agenda and review the exhibitor list and course programme on the official site at http://lariocreativa.it to prioritise meetings and workshops during the weekend.
