Join us in Sandusky, Ohio for the 2026 International Guild of Knot Tyers - North America's 2026 AGM. In addition to various outings from a picnic, private tour of a Lighthouse, and a ferry trip to South Bass Island, there will be loads of activities going on at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Including:
Rope Making, Flemished Loop, MayFly Tie, and make your own Yo-Yo String for an exclusive IGKTNA Yo-yo.
Member Presentations and Displays
Knotter’s Competitions-
Creative Competition: - Covered Bottle. Be sure to enter 1 covered bottle in this inaugural competition. It must be tied by an IGKTNA Member and must have been tied since September of 2024. The bottles will be on public display for the meeting and the winner crowned at the Knot Tyers Supper.
President’s Lanyard Competition - Customize your own credentials lanyard to showcase your favorite knots and skill. Judged by your Guild President, Jim Wolf, bragging rights and swag will be awarded at Dinner Saturday Evening.
Look below for schedule and hotel information
Calling all IGKT Members! The final details are coming together for the AGM being held in New Bedford Massachusetts. We need Presenters for the Meeting - Our event runs Sept 11-14th. Please reach to Bob Dollar at 802-265-3867 or
Christine Crawford at
if you are interested in leading a session 45 minutes to an hour showcasing your area of focus in the world of knotting. Thanks!
Cedar Point Express Hotel
1201 Cedar Point Dr
Sandusky OH 44870
Central Reservations Phone- 419-627-2106
Online Reservations Enabled at https://reservations.cedarpoint.com/cedarpoint/
- Select the desired overnight date within validity dates of Sept 16- Sept 20.
- In the "Special Codes" box, select "GROUP/BLOCK"
- In the "Codes" box, type: 26IGOKT
Providence RI is the suggested airport - less congested and easier to navigate than Logan in Boston
Boston (Logan) is similar distance but more congested.