The third edition of Dresden Kreativ will take place in Messe Dresden, coinciding with the Dresden Cake Fair (Kuchenmesse Dresden) and the Dresden Gourmet Fair (Genussmesse Dresden) at the same venue. Your ticket to Dresden Kreativ grants you access to the three fairs running simultaneously.

Not only is Dresden Kreativ a meeting place for anyone interested in handicrafts, design and art, but this edition of the fair has a special focus on baking and cake decorating! It's also ideal for internationals curious about regional speciality foods, which you can sample and buy at the exhibitor stands.

Participate in workshops at Dresden Kreativ

There are tonnes of varied workshops taking place all throughout the weekend at Dresden Kreativ. Check out the official Dresden Kreativ wesbite to browse the workshops and baking demonstrations. There are also plenty of workshops suitable for children.

Want to try your hand at something creative that proffers a delicious treat? The fair offers many opportunities to participate in culinary workshops. Get a load of unusual baking ideas, sugary-sweet accessories and get up to speed on the who's who of the cake scene. There's even a cake competition and an action stage where live baking takes place. 

Browse the exhibitor stands and stock up on craft supplies

Below are the kinds of baking, art and craft supplies you can expect to find at Dresden Kreativ, so get ready to stock up on supplies.

• Baking and cake decorating accessories
• Buttons, haberdashery and sewing accessories
• Painting and drawing accessories
• Paper and origami supplies
• Fabrics and patchwork paraphernalia
• Beads, gemstones and jewellery
• Scrapbooking and stamps
• Wool, yarn and felt
• Embroidery and diamond patterning

Plan your visit to Dresden Kreativ

Get your tickets on the official Dresden Kreativ website. The fair costs 11 euros for a standard adult ticket and there are reduced rates available for children and students.

Messe Dresden is easy to reach for any visitors planning to arrive by public transportation from other parts of Dresden or Saxony. For those driving, there are lots of parking spaces available at the venue.