55. Plauener Spitzenfest 2014
Organizers: AThe City of Plauen
Dates:  June 20-22, 2014
Flyer:  flyer_spfest_2014 – much better copy on the website.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/mac7yak

Plauen is home to a longstanding machine lace industry, and it has an excellent lace museum. There are many events in this venerable festival, such as:
– Competition for lace in experimental fashion
– Gala fashion show by fashion designer Irene Luft
– The First Textile Market in the Vogtland Museum
– Children’s Flea Market
– Swap meet at the Plauen Lace Museum
– Selection of the Plauen Lace Princess