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Coming
Events
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/
Wyoming
Sheep and Wool Festival
will be held July
31 through August 2, 2026 in
Powell. Event includes dog trials, exhibits, demonstrations,
workshops and more.
Website:
https://www.wyomingsheepandwoolfestival.com/
The
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
will
be held September
10-13, 2026 at
Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson.
Website:
https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/
North
Country Fiber Fair will
be held September
18-20, 2026 at
the Codington County Extension Complex in Watertown, South Dakota.
Event includes demonstrations,
classes and vendors.
Website:
https://northcountryfiberfair.org/
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/
The
Trailing of the Sheep Festival will
be held October
7-11, 2026 in
the Sun Valley/Ketchum area of Idaho. This event began in 1997;
last year 25,000 attendees participated over the five days. There
are many, many events and some require tickets so plan ahead.
Website: https://trailingofthesheep.org
Oregon
Flock and Fiber Festival will
be held October
31-November 1, 2026 (new
date) at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany. Workshops begin
October 30; the celebrated fiber selection is silk and the craft
is handcrafted needlework or embellishment. Admission is
free.
Email: whistlestop.bc60@rocketmail.com
Website:
https://www.oregonflockandfiberfestival.com/
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