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April 2019
27th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour
27th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour Looking for a great way to spend your weekend outdoors and see the beautiful countryside in Eastern upstate New York? How about a road-trip thru beautiful Washington County!The 27th Annual Fiber Tour in Washington County is April 27 & 28th. Farms are open both days 10 -4 (unless noted otherwise).Drive from farm to farm through scenic Washington County in Eastern upstate New York. Visit alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and lambs, llamas, and more - on the…
Find out more »June 2019
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill Tour
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill / 2019 Hudson Valley Yarn Trail (as seen in Vogue Knitting Magazine) OPEN HOUSE: Mill Tour and Factory Store
Find out more »July 2019
Fiber Forum in Saratoga’s Art District
Fiber Forum Saturday, July 13, 2019 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eight regional fiber artists including spinners, weavers, machine knitter, feltmaker, quilter, and papermaker will be set up outdoors at the corner of Beekman St. and Grand Ave. Each artist will be demonstrating their craft and displaying finished items along with work in progress. Visitors can try out the equipment and craft materials with the artists' guidance. Saratoga Bridges, who provides programs for adults with developmental disabilities, will be onsite…
Find out more »Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill Tour
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill / 2019 Hudson Valley Yarn Trail (as seen in Vogue Knitting Magazine) OPEN HOUSE: Mill Tour and Factory Store
Find out more »LocalFiber Conference: Navigating the Supply Chain
1st LocalFiber Conference Planned for July Navigating the Animal Fiber Supply Chain: The Animals, The Process, The Products Saturday, July 27th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trumansburg Fairgrounds / Trumansburg, NY Fiber artisans and producers from across the Finger Lakes will gather for a day of discussions, demonstrations and networking at "Navigating the Fiber Supply Chain: The Animals, The Process, The Products,” the region’s first conference of this kind. The event is organized by LocalFiber and will be held on…
Find out more »August 2019
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill Tour
Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill / 2019 Hudson Valley Yarn Trail (as seen in Vogue Knitting Magazine) OPEN HOUSE: Mill Tour and Factory Store
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Southern Adirondack Wool & Fiber Festival
Located in the heart of beautiful Washington County, New York. The Southern Adirondack Wool & Fiber Festival is a great way to spend the day meeting local artisans & craftsmen with 100+ booths featuring wool, pottery, paper crafts, and local food. Learn about locally made yarn and local fiber animals. Shop for local yarn & craft kits. There is also a used equipment auction. Bring the kiddos - FUN for the entire family! Wagon Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Sheep Herding &…
Find out more »2019 Southern Adirondack Wool & Fiber Festival
Located in the heart of beautiful Washington County, New York. The Southern Adirondack Wool & Fiber Festival is a great way to spend the day meeting local artisans & craftsmen with 100+ booths featuring wool, pottery, paper crafts, and local food. Learn about locally made yarn and local fiber animals. Shop for local yarn & craft kits. There is also a used equipment auction. Bring the kiddos - FUN for the entire family! Wagon Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, Sheep Herding &…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Dutchess Co. Sheep & Wool Festival
It's that time of year again! We always look forward to The Dutchess Co. Sheep & Wool Festival. Rain or Shine, this weekend festival is always a celebration and showcase of the growers of natural fibers in NY state. Come for the day or stay for the weekend ~ the Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY is not to be missed! Saturday, October 19, 2019 / 9 to 5 Sunday, October 20, 2019 / 9 to 4 Look for…
Find out more »2019 Dutchess Co. Sheep & Wool Festival
It's that time of year again! We always look forward to The Dutchess Co. Sheep & Wool Festival. Rain or Shine, this weekend festival is always a celebration and showcase of the growers of natural fibers in NY state. Come for the day or stay for the weekend ~ the Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY is not to be missed! Saturday, October 19, 2019 / 9 to 5 Sunday, October 20, 2019 / 9 to 4 Look for…
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