YarnCon & Wool and Company Bus Trip

Madison Knitters’ Guild YarnCon & Wool and Company Bus Trip

WHEN: April 11, 2026 – April 11, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Knit and/or crochet your way on a chauffeured private motor coach bus trip to the YarnCon event in Chicago and Wool and Company yarn shop in South Elgin with fellow Guild members. YarnCon is celebrating nearly 20 years as a market for independent producers of yarn and fiber for knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving. Spend the morning cruising through 80 vendor booths and then hop back on the bus for a stop as Wool and Company. A visit to Wool and Company is a sure cure for Spring Fever!

Saturday, April 11, 2026:

We will meet the bus at Dutch Mill Park and Ride, US Hwy. 12/18 and US Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Road). 

Bus will load at 7:30 A.M.

Bus will depart promptly at 7:45 A.M.

Bus arrives at YarnCon at the Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Union Hall

Lunch will be on your own between 11 and 2. Information about dining options will be available on the bus.

Bus will load for Wool and Company at 2:15 p.m.

Shopping at Wool and Company from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Bus will load at 5:00 p.m. departing immediately afterwards for Madison

Return to Dutch Mill Park & Ride approximately 7pm

FEES:  MKG Registration Fee: $60 (This is a trip for Guild Members only)

Fees include chartered bus fee and driver gratuity.

Please bring your own snacks and water for the day.

Trip Leaders: Jane Grogan & Denise Klubertanz

Questions or inquiries: specialevents@madisonknittersguild.com