Conference Oct 26 · Exhibits Oct 27–29, 2027 · Reliant Center, Houston TX
Events & Program · Fall Edition 2027

Sample It.

An evening shopping event where you buy directly from exhibitors in a relaxed, cash-and-carry setting, and take home exactly what catches your eye, before the full show floor opens to trade buyers.

Buyers picking out yarn kits at a Sample It table
When
Opening evening
Where
Reliant Center, Houston, TX
Format
Ticketed, cash and carry

2027 details are on the way. The 2027 date, time, ticket price and participating exhibitors are announced with the program.

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What to expect

Shop the show before it opens.

  • Buy direct from participating exhibitors and take products home the same night.
  • Meet exhibitors in a relaxed evening setting.
  • See new and featured products before the floor opens to the general trade audience.
  • Network with fellow industry professionals over the evening.

In 2026 Sample It ran on the opening evening right after the Launch Party, with Craft Industry Alliance members admitted free.

See you in Houston.

Conference Oct. 26, 2027. Exhibits Oct. 27–29, 2027. Reliant Center, Houston, TX. Trade only.

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