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| Maine Spinners' Registry will host a pre-spring spin-in | Sunday March 2 |
The Maine Spinners' Registry will host a pre-spring spin-in at the Mount Vernon Community Center on from 10am to 3pm. We will supply coffee, tea and "treats". Bring a mug and sandwich or plan to buy your lunch from the Mount Vernon general store or the Post Office Cafe, both of which are right down the road. Join us for a relaxing day of fiber and friendship. Check your newsletter for directions or call Ann 685-9573. |
| Denmark Sheep Festival | April 19 | Denamrk, Maine |
| Gore Place Shearing Festival | April 25 | Waltham, MA |
| MSR Annual Meeting | April 26 | Kennebec Valley Community College, 10am to 3pm. For Vendor info contact Diane at 643-2540 or email |
| Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival | April 26 | Tolland, CT |
| NH Sheep and Wool Festival | May 10 & 11 | Hopkinton, NH |
| 2nd Annual R.I. Wool and Fiber Festival | May 17, 2008 9 am-4pm |
Hosted by Coggeshall Farm Museum Rt. 114 (off Poppasquash Rd) Bristol RI
www.coggeshallfarm.org * Sheep Shearing *Kid's Craft Fiber Tent *Vendors *Fleece to Shawl*Local Fleece * Demonstrations by local Guilds * Skirting Demonstrations *Fiber tool consignment *Rhody Warm Blankets *Fiber animals *18th Century Farmhouse- hearth cooking- weaving-spinning-dyeing Contact info: 401-253-9062 or email vendor inquiries welcome |
| MA Sheep and Wool Festival | May 24 - 25 |
Cummington, MA |
| Maine Fiber Frolic | June 7-8 | Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor Maine 10am-4pm A celebration of fiber animals, and the fiber arts - spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting and rug hooking. Numerous animals, demos, lectures, workshops, and products for all ages to enjoy. Special attractions: Llama Drill Team, Maine Sheep Breeder Assoc. Wool Pool, Sheep Dog Demo, Fleece Show, and Kids Activities. Click here to see what the Maine Spinners Registry has planned for the Maine Fiber Frolic. Demos, Contestj(open to anyone) and more! This event is sponsored by the Maine Alpaca Association Admission $4/adults, $6/family, $2/Seniors, and Children under 12 free. For more information see www.fiberfrolic.com |
| Sugarloaf Retreat | July 17 - 20 | Join the Maine Spinners' Registry and relax with friends, fiber and food! Cost $130, includes room and full use of the resort facilties. $50.00 non-refundable deposit due by May 1st. Mail to Diane Trussell, P.O. Box 82, Solon ME 04979 |
| Fiber College | Sept 5 - 7 | Knit, spin, embroider...weave, tat & dye. Fiber College on Penobscot Bay offers classes, shopping, demonstrations and fun in a
relaxed, campground atmosphere. Come with old friends and make new ones while you walk the beach, attend
evening gatherings and learn new skills. Classes range from complete beginner to advanced techniques. Instructor applications taken through March 15th, Vendor booth applications taken through August 15th Contact Fiber College Director |
| New York Sheep and Wool Festival | October 18 - 19 |
Rhinbeck, NY |