• HOOKED IN GHANA 2027 — Interest & Registration

    Complete the form below for the opportunity to join other crocheters and fiber artists in Ghana.
  • AfriMart International Travel & Tours presents:                           

    🧶 HOOKED IN GHANA

    Crochet • Create • Connect •

    HOOKED IN GHANA is a creative gathering designed to bring crocheters, fiber artists, designers, and makers from around the world into a shared cultural experience rooted in Ghana.

    Use this same form to register for your preferred participation category. Media / Content Creator, Sponsor / Brand Partner, and other special participation requests may still be reviewed as inquiries.

    ✨ Why HOOKED Was Created

    • 🧵 Celebrate crochet & fiber art as serious art forms
    • 🧶 Support independent creators and yarn makers
    • 🌍 Offer visibility without pressure or competition
    • ♿ Be inclusive of artists with disabilities
    • 🤝 Build a global creative community

    Why Ghana

    Ghana is rich in color, texture, textile history, and storytelling through design. From batik and weaving traditions to vibrant markets filled with natural fibers, Ghana offers an environment where crochet and fiber art truly belong.

    📍 Location: Accra, Ghana

    📅 Dates: June 7–12, 2027

    ⏳ Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

    🎟 Capacity: Limited & curated

    🧶 Who This Experience Is For

    HOOKED IN GHANA welcomes:

    • Crocheters (all skill levels)
    • Fiber artists & yarn makers
    • Crochet fashion designers
    • Vendors & small creative brands
    • Creators with disabilities
    • Support companions & helpers
    • Lovers of crochet & handmade art

    📅 Event Flow

    Full Itinerary available upon registration

    • Day 1 – June 7: Arrivals & Welcome Evening Meet & Greet
    • Day 2 – June 8: Cultural Immersion Day (Accra Tour, markets, batik & textiles)
    • Day 3 – June 9: Vendor Showcase & Workshop with Special Guest(s)
    • Day 4 – June 10: Vendor & Maker Showcase 
    • Day 5 – June 11: Fashion Runway with Special Guest(s)
    •  Day 6 – June 12: Breakfast & Departures Only

    ♿ Accessibility & Inclusion

    HOOKED is intentionally inclusive with seated workshops, slow-paced tours, optional participation, and support companions welcome.

      HOOKED Is About Connection

    This experience is not about perfection. It is about culture, creativity, and community. Your participation helps shape something that can return year after year.

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  • Participant Information

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  • 🎟 Participation Categories

  • PARTICIPATION & REGISTRATION

    Choose the role that best fits how you want to experience HOOKED IN GHANA.

    Creative Attendee

    The Creative Attendee is here to learn, create, connect, explore Ghana, and enjoy the HOOKED IN GHANA experience. This option is ideal for crochet artists, fiber artists, makers, creatives, and anyone who wants to participate in the experience without presenting a collection in the showcase.
    Creative Attendee Includes
    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • Creative and crochet-focused programming
    • Workshops and opportunities to connect with other creatives
    • Included Ghana cultural experiences and tours
    • Scheduled group transportation for included activities
    • Welcome and hosted guest support
    • Meals included as specified in the HOOKED IN GHANA itinerary
    • Opportunities to experience Ghana through the HOOKED IN GHANA itinerary
    Choose Your Travel Option
    LAND ONLY $2,350 Includes accommodations, meals, tours, activities and the included HOOKED IN GHANA experience.
    FLIGHT INCLUSIVE $3,450 Includes the Land Only experience package and international airfare.
    Optional Single-Room Upgrade: +$250 per person
    Want your own private room? Add $250 per person to the selected package.
    Pricing is based on double occupancy, meaning two guests sharing a room. Double occupancy does not mean guests are required to share the same bed. Specific bed arrangements are subject to the accommodations available and guest requests.

    International Showcase Designer

    The International Showcase Designer is a featured creative participant who will present original crochet or fiber work as part of the HOOKED IN GHANA showcase. This role is for designers who want to bring their creativity to Ghana, participate in an international runway showcase, and connect with other designers and makers.
    Designer Includes
    • Everything included with the Creative Attendee experience
    • Participation in the runway showcase
    • Opportunity to present an original crochet or fiber collection
    • Showcase planning and coordination support
    • Designer networking opportunities
    • Scheduled group transportation for included activities
    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • Included meals as specified in the itinerary
    • Included creative and cultural experiences and tours
    Choose Your Travel Option
    LAND ONLY $2,750 Includes accommodations, meals, tours, activities and the included HOOKED IN GHANA experience.
    FLIGHT INCLUSIVE $3,850 Includes the Land Only experience package and international airfare.
    Optional Single-Room Upgrade: +$250
    Want your own private room? Add $250 to the selected package.
    Pricing is based on double occupancy, meaning two guests sharing a room. Double occupancy does not mean guests are required to share the same bed. Specific bed arrangements are subject to the accommodations available and guest requests.

    Showcase participation is subject to the HOOKED IN GHANA designer guidelines and collection requirements.

    Companion / Helper

    The Companion / Helper option is for someone traveling with a registered participant who needs personal assistance or simply wants a companion during the Ghana experience. This option provides access to applicable scheduled activities at a lower participation rate.
    Companion Includes
    • Shared accommodations with the registered participant when applicable
    • Access to applicable scheduled group activities
    • Included cultural experiences and tours
    • Scheduled group transportation for included activities
    • Welcome and guest support
    • Opportunity to experience Ghana alongside the registered participant
    Choose Your Travel Option
    LAND ONLY $450 Companion participation package without international airfare.
    FLIGHT INCLUSIVE $1,550 Includes the Land Only companion package and international airfare.
    Optional Single-Room Upgrade: +$250 per person
    Available for companions who want a private room rather than shared accommodation.
    Companion pricing is intended for a person traveling with a registered participant. Special personal-care services, equipment, and expenses outside the scheduled experience are not automatically included.

    Vendor / Maker

    The Vendor / Maker option is for creatives and businesses that want to showcase and sell approved products during the HOOKED IN GHANA marketplace. It provides an opportunity to connect directly with attendees, designers, makers, and other creatives.
    Vendor Includes
    • Vendor space during designated marketplace hours
    • Opportunity to display and sell approved products
    • Vendor listing and exposure
    • Access to the creative marketplace
    • Opportunity to network with attendees and participating creatives
    • Vendor coordination and support
    Vendor Pricing
    SMALL BOOTH — LAND ONLY $380 Vendor participation only.
    SMALL BOOTH + ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE $930 vendor participation +  accommodations, meals, tours and included HOOKED IN GHANA experiences.
    SMALL BOOTH + FLIGHT+ ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE-$1,500
    PREMIUM BOOTH — LAND ONLY $550 Premium vendor participation only.
    PREMIUM BOOTH + ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE $1,100  premium vendor participation + accommodations, meals, tours and included HOOKED IN GHANA experiences.
    PREMIUM BOOTH + FLIGHT + ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE - $1,750
     

    Model

    Models help bring the HOOKED IN GHANA collections to life by wearing and presenting crochet and fiber designs during the showcase. This role is ideal for participants interested in fashion presentation, runway experience, and supporting the participating designers.
    Model Includes
    • Participation in the designated showcase or runway presentation
    • Coordination with participating designers
    • Model assignment and scheduling
    • Runway and presentation guidance
    • Opportunity to participate in an international creative showcase
    Model Pricing
    COORDINATED MODEL $50 Showcase participation only. Coordinated models are provided by partners of AfriMart International Travel & Tours and HOOKED IN GHANA.
    EXTERNAL MODEL $100 External model participation only.
    EXTERNAL MODEL — FULL EXPERIENCE $1,750 Includes external model participation, accommodations, meals, tours, included HOOKED IN GHANA experiences and international airfare.
    Coordinated models are provided by HOOKED IN GHANA. The $50 coordinated model fee covers showcase participation only. External models may participate for $100, or the $1,750 Full Experience option may be selected when the external model is being brought into the complete HOOKED IN GHANA travel experience.

    TRAVEL & PRICING INFORMATION

    • Double Occupancy: Full experience package pricing is based on two guests sharing a room. This means shared room occupancy, not necessarily shared bed occupancy.
    • Single Room Upgrade: Guests who prefer their own private room may add $250 per person to the applicable full experience package.
    • Land Only: Land Only pricing for the full experience packages includes accommodations, meals, tours, scheduled activities, transportation for included activities, and the included HOOKED IN GHANA experience as outlined.
    • Flight Inclusive: Flight Inclusive pricing for the applicable full experience packages includes the Land Only experience package and international airfare.
    • Travel Documents: Passports, travel insurance, personal purchases, excess baggage, and expenses specifically identified as not included remain the traveler's responsibility.
    Choose the participation option that best fits your role in HOOKED IN GHANA.
    Your creativity. Your connection. Your Ghana experience.
  • How would you like to participate?*
  • 💳 PAYMENT & INVOICE PREFERENCES

    Please choose your preferred payment setup and invoice method below. An invoice will be sent after registration, and registration is not confirmed until the required payment is received.
  • How would you like to pay your invoice?*
  • Would you like to pay in full or use a payment plan?*

  • 🧵 Designer Requirements (Important)

    Crochet Content Requirement

    All runway entries must be:

    • At least 80% crochet or fiber-art based.

     Why this matters:

    This requirement allows creative flexibility while protecting the integrity of the experience. Designers may incorporate mixed materials such as:

    • Kente
    • Batik
    • Leather accents
    • Beadwork
    • + More

    The 80% threshold ensures crochet and fiber art remain the dominant artistic foundation while still allowing cultural fusion and innovation on the runway.

  • What do you hope to gain from Hooked in Ghana?*
  • Featured Creator Interest

    ✨ Share Your Craft. Inspire the Community. Leave Your Mark.
  • Would you be interested in participating in any of the following?*
  • *NOTE*

    Submission of this form does not complete registration. Potential participants will receive an email with next steps according to their role(s).
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