Events September 2023

Needle and thread Osnabrueck - Exhibition of textile art and craft One of the earliest tools of human history is the needle. Since ancient times, has not changed its form, only the materials from which they are made, are in course of time other eworden g. For three days, then show the OsnabrückHalle 120 internationally renowned textile artist, designer, book author and specialist shops all over Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, the whole range of textiles with the latest trends and developments in the textile market. Special events, workshops and fashion shows complete the wide range and have the show taken on the annual "pilgrimage" for all kinds of handicrafts and textiles enthusiastic visitors from Germany and neighboring countries.

After the big anniversary show last year under the motto "D'OHA moved" it is also at the 51st Edition of the fair tradition Thun refreshing to and fro: "The OHA refreshes" - this year's OHA-topic will not let anyone cool. The main attraction is the special "Ice World": On 250 square meters, ice and light together in perfection. For this show to give the Dutch sand artist making a comeback: 2006 inspired the builders van de Sand Sculpture Vlag at the OHA with the Thun Castle Hill in XXL format, the audience. This year, set the "Oranje" not on sand but on ice - and pimples for ten days together, the largest city of ice exhibition in Switzerland. At temperatures around minus four degrees is a small town with a village square and village well - built, including bakery, hairdresser and butcher. About 35 tons of ice will be used by Jeroen van de Vlag and his team. So everything is energy efficient as possible on the OHA-stage, the basement of Hall 1 is converted into a cold room. The specially built for the special exhibition room is cooled with water and solar energy. With the cooling water is then also the pool area at the OHA Beach heated.

Every year in autumn a small town in the Hunsrück turns into a worldwide renowned fair metropolis of the gemstone industry. The 28th INTERGEM (28th Sept. – 2nd Oct. 2012), the trade fair for gemstones and jewelry in Idar-Oberstein is one of the most important events in the industry, because the fair takes place in the heart of the gemstone region. Purchaser and jeweler from around the world await this year’s Intergem with full tension. With the recovery of the market for luxury goods, the prices for diamonds and gemstone have strongly increased within the last 12 months. Especially high-quality gemstones are in demand and most rarities can certainly be found only at the fair. The impulses sent off by Idar-Oberstein and it’s gemstone experts are sure to determine the market’s development in the future. The high-class offer as well as the fascinating creativity and skill of the exhibitors paired with the unique flair of the INTERGEM and the region will assure visitors this year again.