Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival

06/12/2026

Meet Our Wool & Arts Festival Vendors

Vendor Spotlight- Sassy Black Yarns

A message from the vendor:
Sassy Black Yarns is a hand-dyed yarn company based in Manchester, Connecticut, known for bold, saturated colorways and a playful, sassy brand voice. Each skein is dyed in small batches with an emphasis on rich color, consistency, and quality—designed to inspire knitters and crocheters of all experience levels.

In addition to seasonal and limited-edition colorways, Sassy Black Yarns offers yarn subscriptions and curated notions to help makers start and finish projects with confidence. At its core, the brand is about creativity, community, and making space for more voices and joy in the fiber arts—one colorful skein at a time.

06/05/2026

Meet our Wool & Arts Festival Vendors!

Vendor Spotlight- 22 Shades of Gray

A Message from the Vendor:
At 22 Shades of Gray, we believe that fashion is a way to express oneself. That's why we offer a wide range of clothing options that cater to different styles and personalities.

04/27/2026

What an absolutely fleece-tacular weekend at the Washington County Fiber Tour! 🐑✨

From farm visits and fiber demos to meeting the incredible makers, shepherds, and artists who keep this community thriving, it was a beautiful celebration of sheep, wool, and the people who turn fleece into art. The creativity, hospitality, and passion on every stop of the tour truly showed why our fiber community is something special.

Now it’s time to turn those favorite moments into something even more woolly wonderful…

📸 Enter the Adirondack Wool & Arts Photo Contest!
Theme: Sheep, wool, fiber arts, farm life, and all things fleece
Prize: Your winning photo will be featured on a limited-edition tote bag. You’ll receive a FREE tote bag with your photo on it, talk about shear bragging rights!

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
How to Submit: Email your photo to [email protected]

Photo Use & Rights
By submitting a photo, you grant the Washington County Fair and ADK Wool & Arts permission to use, reproduce, and sell the submitted image on tote bags and for promotional purposes related to the event. Photographers will retain credit for their work whenever possible.

Whether it’s a lamb striking a pose, a flock looking extra fluffy, or your latest woolly masterpiece, we want to see it! Don’t be shy, ewe never know when your photo might be the one that has us saying, “That’s un-baa-lievable!”

We can’t wait to see what ewe submit! 🧶📷

04/26/2026

Don’t forget to start your seeds for the GIANT PUMPKIN contest at the Adirondack Wool and Arts festival 9/19-20 2026! 🎃🐑🧶

Click the link for more details!
https://www.adkwoolandarts.com/giant-pumpkin-contest

04/20/2026

Don't forget to take plenty of pictures during the WASHINGTON COUNTY FIBER TOUR to submit for the Adirondak Wool and Arts Photo Contest!! Submissions are due by May 15th!!!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to one of our Gold Sponsors for the 33rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour, happening April 25th and 26th — the Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival!
We truly appreciate your support in helping make this event possible. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival, taking place September 19th and 20th at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
We’re also excited that several of our WCFT vendors will be returning to the festival this year. We look forward to seeing the fiber community continue to grow and thrive together!
For more information please visit: https://www.adkwoolandarts.com/

03/18/2026

We can’t wait to visit the farms on the Washington County Fiber Tour! April 25-26 10am-4pm! 🐑🐐🦙🐇✨

33rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour is on April 25th and 26th. Free Tour! Farms are open both days from 10am-4pm.

03/10/2026

🐑 Don’t miss your chance! The Adirondack Wool & Arts Photo Contest deadline is coming up fast, and we’ve already received some really great entries, so make sure to submit your best!

Your photo could be featured on our 2026 limited-edition tote bag, and the winner gets a FREE tote with their design.

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

For more details visit www.adkwoolandarts.com

Ready to show us something un-baa-lievable?

03/10/2026

Don’t miss our friends at the Fiber Tour! April 25-26 2026!!! 🧶✨❤️

🧶 Exciting Announcement: The 33rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour! 🐑

Get ready for one of the most beloved spring traditions in Eastern Upstate New York! The 33rd Annual Washington County Fiber Tour returns April 25–26, 2026, inviting fiber lovers, families, makers, and curious explorers to experience the heart of our region’s vibrant fiber community.

📅 Event Details

Dates: April 25–26, 2026
Farm Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days (unless noted otherwise)
Location: Beautiful farms across Washington County, New York

🌿 A Weekend of Farms, Fiber, and Fun

Take a scenic self-guided drive through the rolling countryside and visit welcoming local farms where you can meet:

🦙 Alpacas
🐑 Sheep and adorable spring lambs
🐐 Goats
🐇 Angora bunnies
🦙 Llamas
…and many other fiber animals!

Meet the farmers and families who care for these incredible animals and learn firsthand how their fleece becomes the textiles we use every day.

🧵 Live Demonstrations & Hands-On Learning

All events are free, and visitors can enjoy demonstrations throughout the tour, including:

Spinning

Knitting

Weaving

Felting

You can also visit the historic Battenkill Carding and Spinning Mill to see how raw fleece is processed into beautiful yarn.

🛍️ Shop Local Fiber & Farm Goods

Along the tour you’ll find unique treasures such as:

Handspun and hand-dyed yarns

Beautiful woven and knitted creations

High-quality fleeces for spinners

One-of-a-kind handmade goods

Every purchase supports local farms and artisans.

🌟 Our Mission

The Washington County Fiber Tour is dedicated to educating the public and the fiber arts community about the incredible variety of fiber-producing animals raised in our region. Participating farms proudly demonstrate the care of their animals and the fascinating journey that transforms fleece into the textiles used in our everyday lives.

🌸 Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate spring on the farms of Washington County.
Whether you’re a lifelong fiber enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable weekend adventure, the Washington County Fiber Tour offers inspiration, education, and a warm rural welcome.

🧶 Mark your calendar now — April 25–26, 2026!

03/03/2026

ADK Wool & Arts Photo Contest is HERE!

Your image could be featured on our official limited-edition tote bag sold in the Fair Store!

Winner Gets:
• Their photo featured on the 2026 tote bag
• A FREE tote with their winning design (hello, bragging rights!)

Deadline: May 15, 2026
Submit to: [email protected]

By submitting, you grant the Washington County Fair & ADK Wool & Arts permission to use and sell the image on totes and for event promotion (photographer credit given whenever possible).

Ready to show us something un-baa-lievable? 🐑💛

02/27/2026

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