It’s time to start planning for the 2027 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival! Vendor and workshop proposal applications are now live for our 17th annual festival, taking place May 15–16, 2027 at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival is a celebration of all things wool and fiber, bringing together sheep and fiber producers, fiber artists, makers, vendors, teachers, and fiber enthusiasts from across Kentucky and beyond. The weekend inclu

Masterson Station Park was overflowing with wool, laughter, full shopping bags, and the unmistakable energy that only festival weekend can bring! The 16th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival was a tremendous success. Despite a little Kentucky weather keeping us on our toes — with rain showers moving through on Saturday and summer heat arriving on Sunday — thousands of fiber enthusiasts, shepherds, artisans, families, and friends gathered for an unforgettable weekend cele

By Sarabeth Parido One of the most beloved parts of the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is back—workshops for 2026 are officially live! Each year, these classes offer a chance to slow down, learn something new, and spend time with others who share a love for fiber, creativity, and handmade work. Whether you’re brand new to fiber arts or have years of experience, this year’s workshop lineup has something to inspire you. Our 2026 workshops cover a wide range of fiber arts

by Sarabeth Parido Work has already begun behind the scenes for the next Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. The Festival Committee meets year-round to dream, plan, organize, and fine-tune all the details that make our weekend together feel seamless and welcoming. From coordinating vendors and workshops to organizing the fleece show and sale, contests, and community programming, there’s a lot that happens long before the gates open in May. As we begin shaping the 2026 festival

By Sarabeth Parido Workshops are at the heart of the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival — a place where creativity meets community and where fiber enthusiasts of all levels come together to learn, share, and grow. The 2025 Festival was no exception, offering an inspiring lineup of classes that celebrated the skill, artistry, and joy of working with natural fibers. This year, attendees had the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics — from beginner-friendly spinning and

By Sarabeth Parido We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for vendors and workshop instructors for the 2026 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival, happening the third weekend of May 2026 at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, KY. This two-day celebration of fiber arts brings together shepherds, makers, fiber artists, and enthusiasts from across the region for a weekend of shopping, learning, and community. Vendor Applications Our vendor marketplace is a juried e

By Sarabeth Parido Spring is in full swing, and so is our excitement for the 15th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, happening May 17–18, 2025 at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Whether you're a longtime fiber enthusiast or simply curious about the world of fiber, art and all things wooly— this event promises a weekend packed with inspiration, learning, and community. You'll find over 60 vendors offering hand-dyed yarns, fleeces, spinning supplies, finis

The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival Returns May 17–18 The countdown is on! The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is just around the corner, taking place next month—May 17–18—at Masterson Station Park in Lexington. As we prepare to celebrate our 15th year, we’re excited to continue building on the traditions that have made this event so special! For those who are new to the festival, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival was created to showcase the state’s rich far

by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of fiber arts? The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival offers a fantastic lineup of workshops designed to inspire and educate both beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Whether you're interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or felting, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Here’s what you can look forward to: A Wide Array of Workshops for All Skill Levels F

by Sara Dunham, shepherd and blogger I love to follow good farmers on social media. I know you are not supposed to look at other people's posts and compare your life to theirs, but there is a group of shepherds on the east coast who seem to always be up to something fun and they are doing it together. Big fiber festivals, smaller markets, farmers markets, even trunk shows on each other's farms. I'd see their posts and how they were working together and I'd think “I wish we h

by Sarabeth Parido We are introducing a series of interviews with fiber producers from across the commonwealth who are members of the Kentucky Fiber Trail. For this blog, we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our first members, Morgan Farms. The Morgans are fiber producers who have turned their passion for fiber into a family affair. A Kentucky native family, originally from Cumberland County, but now residing on their farm in Franklin County, they share insights into th

by Sarabeth Parido The 3rd Annual Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl was a vibrant celebration of the fiber arts community, bringing together enthusiasts, artisans, and vendors from across the Bluegrass region. This year's event was a delightful blend of creativity, learning, and community, offering something for everyone who shares a love for yarn and fiber. The heart of the event was the sense of community it fostered. Over the course of July 26- August 4, participants traveled

by Sarabeth Parido As summer officially begins, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, and attendees who made the 14th annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival a success. Held on May 18-19, 2024, the festival welcomed over 4,500 visitors to Masterson Station Park, our highest gate numbers since 2020! Lexington boasted excellent weather for the weekend, and our vendors got to enjoy a few beautiful Kentucky spring days! Our dedicated fiber ent

by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to try something new? The 2024 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival invites you to unravel the world of fiber arts through an exciting array of workshops. Whether you're a seasoned fiber enthusiast or a curious beginner, these workshops promise to ignite your passion and enhance your skills. Though the festival is held Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 – we open our workshop area on Friday, May 17 as well to begin our classes. Our workshops cov

by Sarabeth Parido Wool and fiber producers play a pivotal role in sustaining a timeless industry that weaves together tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation. Today’s fiber producers are living into a historical farming tradition that is centuries old, and through care and dedication, they contribute to the creation of high-quality fleeces that serve as the foundation many products, from insulation to luxury textiles. As a wool producer, with all the husbandry and hands on

The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival Returns in 2024 by Sarabeth Parido May 18 and 19 are a long way off still, but the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival (KSFF) Committee has already begun planning the highly anticipated 2024 Festival! For those unfamiliar with our festival, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is celebrating it’s 14th year. It was originally established to celebrate the state's rich agricultural heritage and promote the art of working with wool and other n

by Sarabeth Parido As the summer begins, we want to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors and attendees of the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. The 13th annual festival, held on May 20-21, 2023, attracted an impressive crowd of more than 3000 people. Even with the rain Saturday morning, our die hard fiber enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious visitors flocked to Masterson Station Park to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere and discover the wonders of t

by Sarabeth Parido The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is a week away! It is an exciting and immersive festival for producers and crafters alike. The festival grounds come alive with a vibrant array of wool and fiber-related activities, showcasing the rich diversity of this versatile medium. Whether you're a seasoned fiber artist or a curious beginner, this post will serve as your guide to exploring and maximizing your time at a fiber festival. Explore the Vendor Booths: As

The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is thrilled to offer a youth workshop scholarship for 2023! by Sarabeth Parido The Nicole Scholarship is made to encourage Kentucky youth to participate in events and pursue education in the field of natural fiber artisanship. ​ Kentucky youth ages 9-21 years of age may apply. Acceptance is based on applicant's ability to show how the scholarship will help them learn necessary skills to pursue a lifetime interest in making natural fiber a

By Sarabeth Parido We’re getting closer to spring and May 20-21st will be the 13th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is a must-attend event for anyone who loves fiber arts, including crochet, knitting, spinning, and weaving. Located at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the festival brings together fiber artists, industry experts, top-notch vendors, and makers to celebrate the beautiful history and culture of fiber ar