Here's where I'll be this coming Saturday; look for me in the Upper Valley Fiber Guild booth from noon until 2. Don't know yet if I'm taking my wheel or spindle, to not only demo in the booth but also to participate in the first annual WWSIP (World Wide Spin In Public) day. I'll probably take both.
Before and after my stint in the booth, I'll be shopping, shopping, and more shopping! :-) DH comes along and has a great time -- he even remembers what booth I saw something in that I want to go back for, and makes sure I do! We pack a cooler with sandwiches, pop, chips, etc. but definitely leave the dessert to Young's. Can't go there without getting some ice cream.
Anyway, here's the details; hope to see you there.
The annual Wool Gathering fiber festival will be held at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs , Ohio . It will be in the by-now traditional big tents, on Saturday September 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday September 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will once again have Eugene Haudenschield shearing sheep, John Allread herding ducks (actually, his Border Collies do the herding), and Jeb McKinley playing music with kids. We will also have make-it take-it crafts...and admission and parking are free.
We decided to keep the size of the Gathering the same as last year, so expect 80+ vendors in the two big tents and outside, and lots of activity in the livestock tent. The Central Ohio Weavers' Guild, the Weavers' Guild of Miami Valley, and the Upper Valley Fiber Guild will be present, and the Dayton Crochet Guild and the Dayton Knitting Guild will offer lessons for beginners and problem-solving for those of us with unfinished and puzzling projects. In addition to stacks of supplies for all fiber artists, we're offering classes in felting, punch needle, and rugs from roving. Check out everything on the web site, http://www.awoolgathering.com.
The first day of Wool Gathering fiber festival, September 19, is also the first World Wide Spin in Public Day. Join in the fun with your wheel or spindle, and be sure to look for the many demonstrations by vendors and the various guilds.
I can hardly wait!!!!! I just moved to Ohio - Waynesville - Sept. 5th. So nice of Ohio to throw a fiber festival for me so soon after my arrival!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Ohio! :-) I just read your post at one of the spinning groups at Yahoo.
ReplyDeleteHints for fiber festivals: wear comfortable shoes, pack a lunch and a bottle of water, carry a big tote bag for all your lovely purchases, and bring cash -- some vendors may not accept credit cards. Oh: and have a blast!
Look me up if you're not too distracted by all the lovely fiber and yarn. :-)