Where is the Rhinebeck yarn festival?
Where is the Rhinebeck yarn festival?
Dutchess County fairgrounds
Sheep and Wool, or ‘Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool’ or officially NEW YORK STATE SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL is one of the country’s premier fiber events hosted every year on the third weekend in October at the Dutchess County fairgrounds. It’s a must-see for many with (usually) over 30,000 people attending.
What is Rhinebeck knitting?
Yarnies often refer to this simply as “Rhinebeck.” It is one of the largest wool and fiber events in the country. This mix of agricultural fair and yarn expo is a fun event for everyone. You can pet a sheep, check out indie dyers, learn how to crochet, and listen to a talk about various sheep breeds.
What is a Rhinebeck sweater?
Bridgewater. I think Ysolde Teague is the one who coined the term “Rhinebeck Sweater.” A Rhinebeck sweater is one that you knit so that you can debut it at Rhinebeck. Clara Parkes wrote about it in her latest book.
What is the sheep and Wool Festival?
WHAT IS THE SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL? Sheep and Wool, or ‘Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool’ or officially NEW YORK STATE SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL is one of the country’s premier fiber events hosted every year on the third weekend in October at the Dutchess County fairgrounds.
When is the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival 2021?
New York State Sheep & Wool Festival Date: October 16-17, 2021 Hours: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 9 AM-4 PM
What is the Rhinebeck sheep festival?
Details: The Northeast’s thriving sheep industry is showcased and celebrated each year in this famous festival that draws a multitude of visitors from across the country to the lovely village of Rhinebeck. Prepare for a slightly scaled-back, hybrid event this October.
What is there to do at the fiber festival?
Your day will include fiber artists and crafts galore, amazing sheep herding demonstrations, frisbee dogs, and a petting zoo. The Fleece Sale, Breed Barn, Camelids & Cashmeres Barn, Equipment Auction, Sheep Sale, and (possibly) a few Fiber Competitions will also make a return to in-person activities this fall!
