Get ready to unravel a world of vibrant colors, intricate textures, and the pure joy of all things fiber-related—we’re talking about fiber festivals! Grab your needles, dust off your looms, and prepare to be immersed in a tapestry of creativity, community, and endless inspiration.
Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or a curious beginner, these events offer a delightful escape into a world where wool and imagination collide.
Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the best fiber festivals occurring throughout the US in the second half of the year—guaranteed to leave you in stitches of excitement! We have our bags packed for a tour of fiber destinations, which festivals will you check out?
July
July 8 – 9: Fiber U, Lebanon, Missouri
July 15 – 16: Copper K Fiber Festival, Whitehall, Montana
July 19 – 23: Super Summer Knitogether, Nashville, Tennessee
July 22 – 30: Chicago Yarn Crawl, Chicago, Illinois
August
July 29 –August 12: Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl, various locations in Colorado
August 1 – 5: Interweave Yarn Fest, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
August 5 – 6: Fiber Arts Festival, West Fargo, North Dakota
August 11 – 12: Southern Comforts Fiber Market, Charlotte, North Carolina
August 16 – 20: Michigan Fiber Festival, Allegan, Michigan
August 24 – 26: Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival, Green Tree, Pennsylvania
September
September 8 – 10: Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Jefferson, Wisconsin
September 9 – 10: Salida Fiber Festival, Salida, Colorado
September 9 – 10: Pennsylvania Endless Mountains Fiber Festival, New Milford, Pennsylvania
September 9 – 10: NJ Sheep and Fiber Festival, Ringoes, New Jersey
September 14 – 17: DFW Fiber Fest, Irving, Texas
September 16: WNY Fiber Arts Festival, East Aurora, New York
September 16 – 17: Wool Gathering, Yellow Springs, Ohio
September 21 –24: Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, various locations in CA and NV
September 23 – 24: Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, Berryville, Virginia
September 23 –24: National Alpaca Farm Days, various locations in North America
September 30 – October 1: Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge, Vermont
September 30 – October 1: PNW Fiber Exposition, Port Angeles, Washington
October
October 4 – 8: Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Hailey, Idaho
October 6 – 8: Kentucky Wool Festival, Falmouth, Kentucky
October 6 – 9: Eastern Great Lakes Fiber Conference, Chautauqua, New York
October 7 – 8: Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials, Montpelier Station, Virginia
October 7 – 8: Mountain and Valley Wool Festival, Santa Fe, New Mexico
October 7 – 8: Fiber Expo, Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 14 – 15: Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival, Albany, Oregon
October 14 – 15: Mid-Plains Fiber Fair, York, Nebraska
October 20 – 22: Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, Fletcher, North Carolina
October 21 – 22: New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck, New York
October 24 – 28: Interweave Yarn Fest, Mesa, Arizona
October 28: Frederick Fiber Fest, Frederick, Maryland
November
November 1 – 5: Fiber Art Show & Sale, Longmont, Colorado
November 4 – 5: The Annual Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield, Massachusetts
November 10 – 11: East Texas Fiber Festival, Canton, Texas
November 11 – 12: Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, West Friendship, Maryland
November 18 – 19: Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Arts Festival, Leesport, Pennsylvania
December
December 9 – 10: Christmas at the Farm, Poplar Grove, Illinois
Year-round: Midwest Fiber Arts Trails, locations throughout WI and MN
Well, there you have it! If we stumble upon any other events coming up, we’ll be sure to add them to the list. Until then, we hope you find something nearby that you can enjoy. Like many hobbies, we find crafting is especially pleasant when in the company of others ☺️