The Midwest Craft Con is a three-day retreat for crafters, makers and creative business owners.

The conference will include inspirational keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, hands-on workshops and business-focused breakout sessions from experts from Ohio, the Midwest and beyond. But it won’t be all work: You’ll make new friends at our evening mixers, explore our trade show and network with makers — it’ll be a weekend-long retreat with your best craft buddies. We hope you can join us!

Our keynote speakers for 2023 is crochet and fiber artist, Toni Lispey of TL Yarn Crafts.

Breakout sessions will include expert advice on everything you need to know about running your small business, from marketing and social media to panel conversations to DIY workshops.

New to the conference is a one day marketplace, Craftin’ Outlaws.

When is it?

Midwest Craft Con will be from Friday morning to Sunday evening, March 31 – April 2, 2023, at the Columbus Museum of Art, located in Columbus, Ohio. Attendees will also have self-guided tours sprinkled into their conference time.

MCC Members have access to tickets at the special rate of $299 with member price available until we have reached capacity. There are 100 Early Bird tickets at the rate of $349! Three day passes will then increase up to $449 after they’ve sold out or become available by November 18th, whichever should come first. Day passes and scholarships will be made available in 2023. Ticket capacity not to exceed 200 attendees.

What’s included?

Three days of sessions, panels and keynote speakers, plus fun maker-centric activities and ample socialization time. Your ticket to Midwest Craft Con gets you access to the Columbus Museum of Art.

Sunday will be our day of DIY with the majority of workshops occurring and be in combination of the Marketplace: Craftin’ Outlaws. All attendees will receive Early Bird shopping access to the craft show.

$80 – $449