ZK2026 Events

Registration

Wed June 24 3:00PM - 5:00PM – Hilton Level 3

Th June 25 9:00AM - 11:00AM, 1:00PM - 3:00PM – Hilton Level 3

Check-in, and get your badge & awesome goodie bag!

Classes and Designers

Classes are available Thursday through Friday and require registration prior to arrival. For more information visit: Classes Descriptions

Designer Showcases have their ownn time slot. No prior registration is required.

Opening/Closing Ceremonies with Prize Drawings

Th June 25 4:00PM - 5:00PM – Noseworthy I

Sat June 27 5:30PM - 6:30PM – Noseworthy I

Let's all get together for a few announcements and fabulous door prizes from our wonderful sponsors. You must be present to win, so don't miss out!

ZK2026 Classes

Registration starts Sunday June 7th @ 2pm CT on Discord

Class Details and Descriptions:

June is SOON!

We are absolutely thrilled to have not one, but two iconic voices in modern knitwear are joining us for Zombie Knitpocalypse 2026: Park Williams (Park & Knit) and Jessie Mae Martinson (Jessie Maed Designs)! If you’ve seen their podcast knit knat chit chat and their designs, you know that Park and Jessie aren’t just designers with cozy, creative vibes—they are the ultimate knitting besties.

This is going to be a year of bold colors, inclusive sizing, and unmissable inspiration. We are so honored to have Park and Jessie bringing their unique energy—and their incredible friendship—to our 2026 stage!

ZK2026 Market and Yarn Truck Rodeo

We are so excited to announce our amazing 2026 market and yarn truck rodeo!

Sat June 27th, 2026

Hilton Ballroom 3rd Floor

10 East Center St

Rochester, MN 55901

Public Shopping Hours 1-4pm
 

Yarn Trucks

Friday June 26th, 2026

location TBA

Rochester, MN

Shopping Hours 10am - 3pm

ZK2026 Sign-ups!

The time is NOW to book your spot for another great year of knitting, fun, and friends in Rochester, MN, starting Wed June 24, 2026!!!!

* Spots are available first come first served.  Once spots are filled, we will have a public wait list.

* 2026 Retreat fees are $265 and are non-transferable.

* To complete your registration, please pay with the button below and then fill out the Google form after completing your transaction.

Attendee Full Name

Preferred Email Address

FAQ - 

* 2026 Retreat fees are $265 and are non-transferable.

* Only 180 spots are available, after these are filled, we will have a public wait list.

* Cancellation policy: $100 refund before 12/31/2025, $60 refund before 4/30/2026.

     No goodie bags are available for those unable to attend in person (no mailing or friend pick-up allowed)

* You book your own lodging, and it is not included in the retreat fee.  Our group has discounted rates for the Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. Links for these group rates will be sent via email to registered attendees (pay + complete registration form).

Save the Date - ZK2026!

 

Mark your calendar and let's get excited for ZK2026!

Important Dates:

Retreat: Wed June 24th, 2026 - Sat June 27st, 2026

Marketplace:  Sat June 27th, 2026 -  Open to public @ 1pm  

Vendor Application: NOW - Oct 4th, 2025 review starts, application closing Oct 25th, 2025 - Apply HERE

Sign-ups:  begin _soon_ for our Zombie Knitting Network members on Patreon 

       Sign-up early based on your membership level

Public Sign-ups - October 12th NOON CST (Zombie Time) on this website.

ZK2025 Sponsors

Please join us in thanking and supporting our wonderful sponsors that showered our crafting community with their generosity, both for the goodie bag items and for door prizes!

SPONSORS

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