Join us for the 7th Annual Carolina FiberFest
Carolina FiberFest takes place April 5-7th at the Sanford Lions Club Fairgrounds. This great fiber arts event features classes, demonstrations, sheep shearing and herding, Saturday children’s day, and shopping at more than 40 vendors for yarn, roving, fleeces, specialty items, gifts and more.
Carolina FiberFest is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit CarolinaFiberFest.org
Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 6th – Event Hours 10am-5pm
Time | Description |
10am-5pm | Children’s Day, sponsored by Triangle Weaver’s Guild |
10am-2pm | Fleece to Shawl, sponsored by Twisted Threads Fiber Guild |
10:30am | World War Knitting by Rohn Strong |
11am | Sheep Herding by Dave Thomas’ Working Border Collies |
12pm | Sheep Shearing by David Sweeny |
12:30pm | Shaker Knitting by Rohn Strong |
1pm | Sheep Herding by Dave Thomas’ Working Border Collies |
1:30pm | Selecting the Right Fleece for Your Project by Elaina Kenyon |
2pm | Sheep Shearing by David Sweeny |
3pm | Finished Objects Fashion Show |
Sunday, April 7th – Event Hours 10am-4pm
Time | Description |
12pm | Getting Started with Fiber Animals: Finding What Fits Your Homestead and Goals by Elaina Kenyon |
1pm | Behind the Scenes of Professional Knitwear Design with Mari Chiba |
2pm | Sheep Shearing by David Sweeny |
2-4pm | Ravelry Revelry hosted by Yarn Tree Studio |
Lions Club Fairgrounds
505 North 7th Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Friday, April 5 4 pm – 6 pm (Classes & Marketplace)
Saturday, April 6 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 7 10 am – 4 pm