ABOUT THE FAIR
Once a year, the World Trade Center in Mexico City transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity, craftsmanship, and festive inspiration. The "Manualidades y Navidad" fair is recognized as the leading event for creative design, DIY products, and Christmas-themed handicrafts in Latin America. It is organized by Tradex Exposiciones, a seasoned trade fair organizer known for delivering high-quality, internationally renowned exhibitions for decades.
Manualidades y Navidad is far more than a traditional trade show – it offers an interactive experience, sparks innovation, and inspires with fresh ideas. Every year, the fair showcases a remarkable variety of techniques, materials, and tools. Whether it's intricate embroidery, knitting with Peruvian wool, glass artistry, natural cosmetics, decorative baking, or inventive upcycling concepts – the range of craft expressions is diverse and hands-on.
A special emphasis is placed on the fusion of craftsmanship and festive ambiance. Visitors discover original ideas for handmade gifts and decorations – from intricately crafted wreaths to personalized greeting cards and seasonal arrangements, often adorned with dried flowers or succulents. The program is further enriched by creative baking and packaging techniques, as well as atmospheric experience zones, including a festive photo studio, an artistically curated Día de Muertos ofrenda, and interactive DIY areas.
At the heart of the fair are professionally led workshops that provide valuable insights for hobbyists, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs alike. Topics range from calligraphy and card design to the creation of decorative stained-glass cookies. In the “Foro de Presentaciones,” new products, tools, and techniques are demonstrated live on stage. Fashion shows and competitions complement the program.
Beyond the creative experience, the fair serves as a key business platform, connecting entrepreneurs, retailers, and producers from across Mexico and beyond. Exhibitors represent a wide range of industries, including design, textiles, floristry, patisserie, jewelry, glasswork, and packaging. For many, the event offers vital momentum for developing their business – whether through inspiration, continuing education, networking, or direct access to trends and innovations.
The audience is equally diverse: creative enthusiasts, craft educators, retailers, florists, event planners, bloggers, and professionals from the creative industries come together. The fair blends passionate craftsmanship with professional expertise.
The World Trade Center Mexico provides the ideal setting for this event – centrally located, easily accessible by public transport, and equipped with modern, barrier-free infrastructure. It offers a safe and convenient environment for a high-quality trade fair experience at an international level.
The Manualidades y Navidad (Crafts and Christmas) in Mexico City took place from Wednesday, 08. October to Saturday, 11. October 2025.