Fiber Festival of New England Returns to Eastern States Exposition Nov. 1-2

WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the first weekend of November, the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Assoc. and the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) will unite to host the Fiber Festival of New England. The event will take place at the Mallary Complex on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This immersive event welcomes attendees into a world of wool and other fiber products. Craft demonstrations and live animal displays will line the aisles of the complex, ensuring that there is plenty to see, from sheep shearing demonstrations to an inside look at the production process to a vast array of items for purchase.

The Fiber Festival arrives at ESE just in time for the holiday shopping season. More than 150 vendors will showcase their products, including clothing, quilts, blankets, rugs, looms, spinning wheels, and more.

In addition, nearly 20 varieties of workshops will allow attendees to try their hand at felting, spinning, punch needling, crocheting, and rug hooking. The ESE Farmers Market and Wine Café and Storrowton Tavern will also be open during the event on both days.

Visit fiberfestival.org to learn more and purchase tickets. Admission is $9 for adults and free for children age 12 and under.