We do alot of business by having booths such as this one at Fiber Shows across the Midwest. Here on this page I will try to keep you informed of the shows we do and their dates and times. I hope if you are in the area at the time of one of these shows we will see you there. Don't be shy come and say Hello.
Upcoming Events
MICHIGAN FIBER FESTIVAL
August 18 - 22, 2010
The Midwest's largest fiber show and sale. Classes Wednesday thru Friday. Vendors Friday thru Sunday. Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan, MI. Booths open Friday, August 20 thru Sunday, August 22. Shepherdwoods Farm Booth is located in Building 9B #58 and 59. The Shetland sheep show begins Saturday morning at 9AM.
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 10,11, 12, 2010
Held at the Jefferson County Fair Park the weekend after Labor Day this is a great three day event. Begins on Friday and runs thru Sunday. With lots of classes and vendors and activities to see.
On Saturday of the fair the Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association puts on their annual Shetland Sheep Show and Sale, beginning at 12noon, as well as a huge Silent Auction. The Auction begins at 9am till 4pm.
This year we are adding some really great events on Sunday. Beginning at 10am we will be having a Shetland Fleece Contest, Shetland Handspun Yarn contest, Shetland Hand Knitted contest in the Goat Barn. Along with some Handy Shepherd classes, an information table and Breeder Display pens with Shetland sheep and Farm products from the Shetland sheep and their wool.
We hope to see you there.
Fiber InThe Park
Third Saturday in September
This year - Saturday, September 18, 9 - 5. A day of Fiber activities in Shabbona Park, Earlville, IL. Come rain or shine were are under a pavillion. 19 vendors, food booth, Live music and classes.
Bishop Hill Fiber Guild Spin-in
October 16, 2010
Blackhawk College - East Campus, Kewanee, IL. Saturday, October, 9am - 4pm Vendors and Classes. Contact Char Rickey, 309-692-6344 for a class schedule. Come rain or shine it's all inside the college's lunch room and hallways. Get your registration in early and "sign" up for their wonderful homemade Luncheon or bring your own bag lunch. Door prises and "ram bucks". Lots to do and see.
Knit One, Murder Two
Saturday, June 12
Like Maggie Sefton Knitting Mysteries? If so you have to come to this event on Saturday, June 12th. Go to the Toutlon Public Library website www.toulonpld.org and register for the morning and afternoon events. You get to hear a talk by Maggie Sefton and meet her as she signs her newest book for you. Plus lots of fiber vendors, antique spinning wheel exhibit, blacksmith and many many more things to see and do.
Hope to see you there.
STEPHENSON COUNTY FIBER FAIR
April 17, 2010
A great day, lots to see and do. Vendors and classes from 10am - 4pm. Jane Addams Community Center, Cedarville, IL.
Hope to see you there
Our own CLOTHE FAIRE Shearing Day Event
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Everyone is welcome. It is a great day filled with all kinds of things to see. Sheep Shearing, Live Music with Old Time Country and Blues Revue, Wood Carver and the Fiber Vendors.
We are located at 3410 East 2375 Road, Marseilles, IL. About 4 miles south of the town of Norway, IL, just off IL Route 71
If you'd like me to send you a brochure in early March 2010 just email me or call 815-496-2628.
