# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Searsport’s South Carolina Hookin’
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: What IS a Hookin’,  Stitchin’ or Punchin’?
Christmas in July Rug Hooking & Stitching Event
You may wonder what all the excitement and hype is about. Why would you pay for 1, 2 or even 3 days to sit and do just what you can do at home…. Well here’s just a glimpse of why everyone loves a Hookin! You get to totally indulge yourself in days of creativity, inspiration, and camaraderie at this 3 day event! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rug hooker, stitcher or puncher you will find something that brings joy at this event. A new pice of wool or a new frame? A kit that’s ready for you to create? Maybe a class on something new and don’t forget the free demos! 
1. You will be surrounded  by 400 like minded Rug Hookers, Oxford punchers, mini punchers, appliquérs and other fiber artists. 
2. You will see so many styles of all of the above that your head will spin with ideas, motivation and inspiration!
3. You will get to shop some of the top rug hooking vendors, designers, dyers and suppliers, from all over the country, of all of the above art forms! 
4. You will be able to attend 18-22 FREE demos over the three days. There will be at least 6 each day, except Thursday there are no demos after 2 pm to allow door prize drawings and rug show awards.
5. You can sign up, for a $fee, for a mini class each day! So many things to sharpen your skills at or learn! We have classes released in Jan/feb 2026
6. You will be able to view 100’s of rugs, both hooked, punched, mini punch pieces and appliqué at our rug show. All brought by your fellow artisans for display and maybe a ribbon or prize or two! 
7. Hotels with in walking distance or only a few miles away with discounted blocks of rooms. 
8. Columbia, South Carolina is a beautiful small “city”with much history and great shops and restaurants 
9. It’s July…. It’s 100 degrees everywhere….. why not spend it inside a beautiful air conditioned convention center with others having fun?!?!
So what do you love about attending a Hookin’? 
What would you tell someone that’s on the fence about coming? 
We all hope to see you there! Chris, Julie and Neil and the gang at Searsport! 
PS, Don’t forget the ornament swap we could have up to 1,500 to 1,600 on display!  A fun easy project that everyone is excited about!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/searsports-south-carolina-hookin/200029283436756
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, christmas-in-july
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 87

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- **lat**: 33.997201569359
- **long**: -81.038050353527
- **full address**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St,Columbia, South Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Searsport’s South Carolina Hookin’
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/802996fe5697ec44592d3a5a6ee1c2d8716fd0337486f7c9254a153518ab6fe4-rimg-w1200-h1025-dcc28b78-gmir?v=1784277847

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Searsport s South Carolina Hookin  being held?
  - **A:** Searsport s South Carolina Hookin  takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St,Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Searsport s South Carolina Hookin ?
  - **A:** Searsport s South Carolina Hookin  is organized by Searsport Rug Hooking.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Searsport s South Carolina Hookin  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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