Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair
Saturday, May 22, 10 AM to 5 PM
6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair is the first of its kind in the region to bring together the diversity of fiber arts activities! Visitors will see and learn how local artisans craft wool and other animal fiber into beautiful finished pieces of clothing and art. The fair provides a fun-filled day of demonstrations and hands-on learning that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Stay the day and attend a workshop, have lunch, and visit our good friends at Martha Clara Vineyard across the street.
Animal Displays-meet the sheep, llamas, alpacas, and angora rabbits that provide the fleece and fiber used by fiber artists!
Sheep Herding-watch a fascinating display of working dogs herding sheep on Hallockville’s historic fields!
Llama Obstacle Course- watch an exhibition of animal footwork!
Sheep & Llama Shearing- learn how fiber is harvested during informative demonstrations by an expert shearer!
Carding-see raw fiber being de-tangled and “teased” apart!
Dyeing-learn how dyes transform fleece and wool into colorful fiber!
Spinning- watch how spinners and their wheels turn fiber into spun yarn!
Knitting- learn the basics of how to knit your own finished pieces!
Felting- see how you can create your own fiber art pieces using this interesting technique!
Weaving- see the Hallockville looms in action turning fiber into cloth!
The Fair is accepting applications from potential vendors: for application click Vendor Application Form
$5 per adult and children under 12 are free.
All proceeds support the educational mission of the museum farm.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the Hallockville office at 631-298-5292 or e-mail hallockv@optonline.net
