Applications Now Open for the 2026 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival

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 event showcasing the very best in fiber, yarn, notions, livestock, and handmade goods. If you’re a shepherd, dyer, maker, or small business specializing in the fiber arts, we’d love for you to join us!  Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2026.

Workshop Instructor Applications

We’re also looking for dynamic, knowledgeable instructors to lead workshops during the festival. From beginner classes to advanced techniques, spinning to weaving, felting to dyeing—our attendees love to learn!

Applications for teaching are now live as well. Whether you’re a returning instructor or brand new to our festival, we invite you to submit your proposals and share your skills with our fiber community.

How to Apply

Both applications can be found on our website: www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com

Please review the information carefully, gather your photos and descriptions, and submit everything by the deadlines listed. If you have any questions, our festival committee is happy to help—just use the contact form on the site.

Join Us in 2026

The Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival is one of the largest fiber events in the region, drawing thousands of attendees each spring. Whether you’re vending or teaching, it’s an incredible opportunity to reach new customers, share your expertise, and be part of a warm and welcoming fiber community.

We can’t wait to see your applications roll in—and to celebrate another unforgettable festival weekend together in May 2026!

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Sarabeth Parido, is the Director of the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival and The Kentucky Fiber Trail. She raises her own small flock of sheep in Clark County, Kentucky along with

her husband and four sons.