Summer is the season to check out local fiber events across Washington and Oregon.
Get ready for a series of vibrant gatherings where you can explore beautiful yarns, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow fiber lovers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
Fiber Fusion Northwest
- Date: June 1-2, 2024
- Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
- Price: Free admission
- Special Activity: Don’t miss the fleece show and sale where you can see and purchase raw fleeces straight from the farm (Fiber Fusion Northwest).
Black Sheep Gathering
- Date: June 28-30, 2024
- Location: Linn County Expo Center, Albany, OR
- Time: Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Price: Free admission
- Special Activity: Participate in workshops like “Design Your Own Gradient Yarn,” “Intro to Needle Felting,” and “Spinning with a Drop Spindle” (Fairs and Festivals).
Flock & Fiber Festival
- Dates: August 9-11, 2024
- Location: Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building
- Price:$15 for one day $24 for the weekend
- Special Activity: Over 100 vendors will be showcasing their goods. Special classes will be held throughout the weekend, including workshops on advanced knitting techniques, crochet fundamentals, and spinning basics (Flock Fiber Festival).
PNW Fiber Arts Expo
- Date: October 4-6, 2024
- Location: Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles, WA
- Time: 2-7pm Friday 9-5pm Saturday 10-2pm Sunday
- Price: Free admission
- Special Activity: Enjoy live spinning and weaving demonstrations throughout the weekend (Educate . Support . Inspire).
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival
- Date: October 4-6th, 2024
- Location: Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, Everett, WA
- Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Price: $10 for a single day, $15 for a three-day pass
- Special Activity: Attend the juried quilt and fiber art exhibitions featuring stunning works from artists across the region (Quilt and Fiber Festival).
We hope to see you at these fun events. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the rich world of fiber arts!