What to Expect

A vibrant weekend full of color, creativity, and community!

• 30+ fiber vendors (yarn, felt, garments, tools & supplies)

• Hands-on workshops (felting, embroidery, weaving, more!)

• Yarn Swap Social – paid feature on Friday night

• Live demos: Crocheting, dyeing, weaving, felting, more!

• Sip & Stitch Corner – paid feature on both days

• Kids' fiber crafts

• Food trucks

• Photo wall, contests & raffle prizes

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 26 – Kickoff Market & Yarn Swap Social
5–8 PM
• Exclusive early vendor shopping
• Yarn Swap Social (ticketed event)
• Live music, drinks & social vibes
 

Saturday, Sept. 27 – Full Festival Day
10 AM–5 PM
• Vendor Market
• Live Demos & Music
• Workshops
• Kids Fiber Craft Corner
• Raffles, food trucks & more!

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FEATURED EXPERIENCES

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Yarn Swap Social — Friday Night Exclusive
5:00–8:00 PM | $10 per person
A relaxed and festive gathering for fiber lovers!

Includes:

• Early access to the vendor market

• Access to the cozy Swap Lounge

• 1 raffle ticket

• Exclusive freebie: mini sample pack from local vendors

• First 10 to register get a “Fiber Fairy Surprise Bag”!

Bring gently used or extra yarns to trade with others in the community!

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Sip & Stitch Corner — Available Both Days!
All-day lounge access | $5 per person per day

Includes:

• Comfy seating area with fiber-friend vibes

• 1 raffle ticket

• DIY mini project station 

• Free tea & lemonade 

Perfect for relaxing between shopping and workshops. Great photo spot, too!

Hands-On Workshops

All workshops include materials. Spots are limited, so sign up early!

 

Needle Felting Workshop
Saturday, Sept 27 · 12:00 PM
$25 per person
Create your own felted fiber art with this fun, hands-on beginner-friendly session.

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Embroidery Workshop
Saturday, Sept 27 · 1:00 PM
$20 per person
Learn embroidery basics while stitching a charming mini hoop you’ll take home.

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Weaving Workshop
Saturday, Sept 27 · 3:00 PM
$30 per person
Discover the magic of small loom weaving and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece!

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MORE WORKSHOPS TBA!

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GET INVOLVED

Apply to Be a Vendor

Want to sell your handmade goods or fiber supplies?
We welcome all vendors from raw to finished!

Indoor Booth: $50
Outdoor Booth: $35

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Volunteer

Want to be part of the magic behind Fiber Fest?  We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help with setup, check-in, workshops, the kids’ corner, and more!

Perks include a Fiber Fest thank-you gift, free raffle entry, and lots of appreciation!

Open to ages 16+ (under 16 with an adult)

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Lead a Demo or Workshop

Are you a fiber artist, teacher, or maker who loves to share your craft?  We’re looking for passionate folks to lead short demos or hands-on workshops during Fiber Fest!

Demos: 15–30 minutes (casual, open to all)
Workshops: 45–90 minutes (ticketed, limited spots)

We’ll help cover materials and promote your session!

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Location & Parking

Arts | Theatre 202
202 N Main Street, Lexington NC
Free parking in back, Handicap Accessible