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October 17–18, 2026 · Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

New York Sheep & Wool Festival

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Saturday, Oct 17

  • 9:30am
    – 11:30am
    Class

    Intro to Drop Spindle

    Building B ClassroomAnna Reyes

    Learn to spin your first yarn. Spindle included.

  • 11:00am
    – 11:45am
    Demonstration

    Sheep Shearing Demonstration

    Barn 25

    Watch expert shearers at work.

  • 1:00pm
    – 3:00pm
    Special event

    Sheepdog Trials

    Main Arena

    Border collies herding sheep across the field.

  • 1:30pm
    – 4:30pm
    Class

    Natural Dyeing with Marigold

    Building C ClassroomGrace Lin

    Dye skeins with garden plants.

Sunday, Oct 18

  • 10:00am
    – 12:00pm
    Special event

    Fleece Show & Sale Judging

    Barn 30

    See the best fleeces of the year judged.

  • 11:00am
    – 12:00pm
    Demonstration

    Rigid Heddle Weaving Demo

    Main Stage TentTom Walsh

    Warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom.

  • 1:00pm
    – 4:00pm
    Class

    Colorwork Knitting Basics

    Building B ClassroomMaria Okafor

    Two-color stranded knitting.