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Shepherd’s Extravaganza will be held April 12-13, 2025 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw, Washington. This event includes a fleece sale and judging, used equipment sale, engaging workshops, craft and fiber vendors and a spinning circle. There is a $5 entry fee

Email: shepherds.extravaganza@gmail.com
Web site: www.shepherds-extravaganza.com

27th Annual Fiber Market Day — will be held April 26, 2025 from 9am – 4 pm at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the Coastal Pavilion (same building; formerly High Desert Activity Center) in Redmond, Oregon. This family friendly event is sponsored by the High Desert Wool Growers. Our annual event shares the love of natural fibers and all of their artistic and practical uses! There will be demonstrations and sales from fiber animal producers, spinners, weavers, felters and rug makers, etc, as well as raffles, a Jill Pot (a spinner's choice of best fleece judged contest) and more.

Email:
highdesertwoolgrowers@gmail.com
Web site: www.highdesertwoolgrowers.com

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festivalthe 52nd event will be held May 3-4, 2025. Join us and celebrate all things sheep at one of the largest festivals of its kind in West Friendship, Maryland. The event will be held rain or shine at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland. Open Saturday 8:30am 6pm and Sunday 8:30am 6pm. Tickets and catalogs will go on sale in early 2025. The admission fee for 2025 has not yet been determined.

Hope to see you there

Email: office@sheepandwool.org
Web site: www.sheepandwool.org

Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festivalwill be held Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9 11, 2025 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Elmo, Minnesota. A family oriented event that is not only fun but educational, numerous classes are offered in fiber arts for all levels of experience

Web site: https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/

Black Sheep Gathering — this year’s gathering will be held Friday through Sunday, June 27-29, 2025 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon.

mail:
blacksheepgathering@gmail.com
Web site: www.blacksheepgathering.org

Prairie City Fiber Fest — will be held July 26-27, 2025 in Prairie City, Oregon. Open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm; workshops are held on Friday.

Email:
pcff2019@gmail.com
Web site: www.prairiecityfiberfest.com


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