Coming Events

The Abernethy Spring Fiber Sale in Oregon will be held March 21, 2026 from 10am-4pm. It is presented by the Clackamas Spinners and Fiber Artists along with Northwest Spinners and Fiber Arts Association Area 6030.
Website: https://www.abernethyspringfibersale.com

28^th Annual Fiber Market Day will be held April 25, 2026 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in the Coastal Pavilion in Redmond, Oregon. It is a family friendly event; hours 9am-4pm.
Website: Highdesertwoolgrowers.com

The 53^rd Annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival will be held May 2-3, 2026 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship. Hours: Saturday 8:30am-6pm and Sunday 8:30am-5pm. The event will be held rain or shine!
Website: https://sheepandwool.org

The Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival will be held on Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8-10, 2026 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Elmo, Minnesota. This event is a celebration of all things fiber! The featured breed will be the Bluefaced Leicester.
Website: https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/

2026 Estes Park Wool Market will be held June 13-14, 2026 at the Estes Park Events Center in Estes Park, Colorado. The mission of the Wool Market is to bring together natural animal fiber producers, educators, retailers and consumers for the benefit of the industry. The event is free and open to the public, the Market, with over 70 vendors, is open Saturday and Sunday; workshops are held at the Estes Park High School on June 11-12, (registration required).
Website: https://eventsinestes.com/estes-park-wool-market/

The Annual Black Sheep Gathering will be held June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The show catalog is in the winter issue of the BSN.
Website: blacksheepgathering.org

Michigan Fiber Festival will be held August 12-16, 2026 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in Allegan. Event includes competitions, vendors and workshops.
Website: https://www.michiganfiberfestival.info/

The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival will be held September 10-13, 2026 at Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson.
https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/

Lambtown Festival will be held October 3-4, 2026 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, California. Event includes sheep and wool competitions, vendors, workshops and demonstrations.
Website: https://www.lambtown.org/

Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival will be held October 17-18, 2026 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany. Workshops begin October 16; the celebrated fiber selection is silk and the craft is handcrafted needlework or embellishment. Admission is free.
Email: whistestop.bc60@rocketmail.com
Website: https://www.oregonflockandfiberfestival.com/