Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
Click here to view map of fairgrounds and building maps with vendor locations.
Activities & Events
The Festival offers talks and demos by shepherds, vendors, artisans and special guests who present talks or demos in their area of expertise in the world of natural fibers, small ruminants or other related field. We invite you to attend these talks and demos to enjoy and learn. Some activities are ongoing and others are scheduled for an hour or so at a specific time. Most events are offered free of charge.
Floral Hall Activities
In addition to the Fleece Show & Sale and Fiber Arts Contests, the Fiber Arts Center hosted by Green Mountain Knitting Guild takes place in Floral Hall. Click here to view the list of activities in Floral Hall.
Shepherd Talks
Our Shepherd Talks are geared towards the needs of owners – and prospective owners – of small ruminants and other fiber animals, along with those who create with natural fibers. Featured workshop presenters may include veterinarians, fiber processors, small ruminant owners and others who are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Talks take place in the Animal Barn Tent.
Vendor Demos
The Vendor Demos feature Festival Vendors who have volunteered to showcase their talents, crafting abilities and/or fiber products. These brief demos take place in the Vendor Pavilion.
Hands-on Demos
Hands-on Demos are mini fiber arts classes that charge a small materials fee. Classes are limited in size and no pre-registration is required. These demos are held in Heritage Hall.
Activities – Saturday, October 3
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | Special Guest! Traditional Navajo Weaving with Nikyle Begay | Judging Arena |
| 11:00 | Shepherd Talk – Sheep Skin Health & Improving Fleece Growth & Quality – John Beyersdorff, German Naturopath, Beyersdorff Health | Animal Barn Tent |
| 11:00 | Vendor Demo – Author insight and book signing with Melissa Littlefield – “Knitting the Stash” | Vendor Pavilion |
| 11:00 | Kumihimo Braiding with Judy and Amy | Floral Hall |
| Noon | Shepherd Talk – Fiber Farming for Beginners – Living the Dream! – Krista Diego, Wiggly Goat Farm | Animal Barn Tent |
| Noon | Vendor Demo – The Knit Doctor is In! with Karen Guetti | Vendor Pavilion |
| Noon | Live music with Justin Park & Mark Burd | Music Stage |
| 1:00 | Green Mountain Shawl KAL Meet-up | Near Dodge Gilman |
| 1:00 | Vendor Demo – Triangle Loom and Hairpin Lace with Corina Rose from Purls of Peace | Vendor Pavilion |
| 1:00 | Hands-on Demo – Wellness for Knitters: Michelle McCann of KnitFit | Heritage Hall |
| 1:00 | Shepherd Talk – Shearing Angora Bunnies – Diane Droescher, Laurel Ledge Farm Fibers | Animal Barn Tent |
| 1:00 | New to Me Farm Yarn with Judy | Floral Hall |
| 2:00 | KAL Meet-up with Junction Fiber Mill | Near Dodge Gilman |
| 2:00 | Vendor Demo – “Choose your Felting Needle” with Sue Carey, Marble Meadows Farm | Vendor Pavilion |
| 2:00 | Shepherd Talk – Camelid Q&A – Ron Miller, Snowshoe Farm Alpacas | Animal Barn Tent |
| 2:00 | Hands-on Demo – Yorkshire Buttons: Annie Labrecque of West Canaan Art | Heritage Hall |
| 2:00 | Live music with Granville Daze | Music Stage |
| 2:30 | Special Guest! Traditional Navajo Weaving with Nikyle Begay | Judging Arena |
| 3:00 | Shepherd Talk – Things I learn from my sheep: Calamity Jane and the lessons of listening and mercy – Paula Aarons, The Dancing Pony | Animal Barn Tent |
Activities – Sunday, October 4
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Finger Knitting with Leslie | Floral Hall |
| 10:30 | Special Guest! Traditional Navajo Weaving with Nikyle Begay | Judging Arena |
| 11:00 | Vendor Demo – The Knit Doctor is In! with Karen Guetti | Vendor Pavilion |
| 11:00 | Shepherd Talk – Sheep Skin Health & Improving Fleece Growth & Quality – John Beyersdorff, German Naturopath, Beyersdorff Health | Animal Barn Tent |
| 11:00 | Hands-on Demo – Knitting Needle Earrings: Jennifer Davies of Bur Oak Studios | Heritage Hall |
| 11:00 | Ask a Knitting Question with Sue and Judy | Floral Hall |
| Noon | Vendor Demo – Author insight and book signing with Melissa Littlefield – “Knitting the Stash” | Vendor Pavilion |
| Noon | Shepherd Talk – Introduction to Angora Goats – Christine Staffa, Wiseacres | Animal Barn Tent |
| Noon | Live music with Jim Rooney & Dan Ruddell | Music Stage |
| 12:30 | Beyond Boring Flat Felted Flowers: Sue Carey of Marble Meadows | Heritage Hall |
| 1:00 | Green Mountain Shawl KAL Meet-up | Near Dodge Gilman |
| 1:00 | Vendor Demo – Children’s Book Make & Take with Kim Goodling | Vendor Pavilion |
| 1:00 | Hands-on Demo – Wellness for Knitters: Michelle McCann of KnitFit | Heritage Hall |
| 1:00 | Shepherd Talk – Pälsfår – The Swedish Sheep and Their Native Land – A look at the history, environment, and the products of Gotland sheep – Chuck Goodling, VT Grand View Farm | Animal Barn Tent |
| 1:00 | Make a Pompom with Amy | Floral Hall |
| 2:00 | Vendor Demo – Tanning Sheepskins Naturally – Derek Andersen, Vermont Natural Tannery | Vendor Pavilion |
| 2:00 | Shepherd Talk – Shearing Angora Bunnies – Diane Droescher, Laurel Ledge Farm Fibers | Animal Barn Tent |
| 2:30 | Special Guest! Traditional Navajo Weaving with Nikyle Begay | Judging Arena |
| 2:30 | Live music with Jennings and McComber | Music Stage |