Founded in the 1960s, the International Federation of Leather Guilds (IFoLG) is a collective of local leather guilds with members from around the globe who love to meet together at the annual show to fellowship, share their artistry, compete in the annual competition, and learn from each other to grow their skills in leather working.

This year’s IFoLG show will be held in East Peoria at the Embassy Suites Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center from October 6th – 11th, 2026. Click HERE to make your hotel reservation with our group discount!

We have instructors from across the United States coming to teach this year! Some classics as well as some newcomers to the teaching world! Please see the full line-up HERE and sign up to learn some new skills from our talented instructors! Classes begin Tuesday, October 6th!

The annual competition will take place Friday evening, with competition registration and drop off beginning Thursday, October 8th from 4pm – 8pm and October 9th from 8am – 4pm. The competition showroom will be open to the public Saturday, October 10th from 10am to 5pm.

The awards banquet will be held Saturday, October 10th at 6pm followed by the annual swap meet afterwards, to be held in the Exhibitor/Hospitality room.

The annual raffle will be held Sunday, October 11th, at 9:30am. We will have many great items up for raffle to help support the IFoLG show as well as a special Golden Raffle Chest, filled with many amazing items! Must be present for drawing to win.

For more information about IFoLG please visit IFoLG’s website.

To register to attend this years show and take classes please click HERE.