LVFF celebrates all things fiber and fabric.

Activities:

Second Saturday Spinners:

Second Saturday Spinners, a local fiber arts group, was founded as a knowledge sharing community of spinners, knitters and weavers.

Named for the monthly meeting day in Hellertown, the members demonstrate the very-much-current art of spinning at the Bethlehem Rose Garden, Farmers Market and various other festivals and markets in the Lehigh Valley.  The membership is comprised of experienced spinners, knitters, weavers and sheep breeders as well as those brand new to these disciplines.

We will demo a mix of modern and older spinning wheels in addition to some various types of fiber prep work and weaving.  We will have an extra wheel on hand for adults to try out and can offer some advice on wheels brought in.

Questions may be address to our email address: [email protected].

Location: Main Green

Mid Atlantic Sock Machine Knitters:

We will be joined by the Mid Atlantic Sock Machine Knitters.

Their mission is to organize and promote Circular Sock Machine crank-in’s in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania areas. Come see what exactly these extraordinary machines do! Feel free to just come watch, or bring your machine and join in! From beginner to advanced all are welcome to join the group and have fun!

Location: Main Hall

Spinning Competition:

Ever wonder how your spinning skills stack up against your peers? Come join us for the inaugural Lehigh Valley Fiber Fest handspun competition!

Whether you are a youth (12 and under), a beginner (been spinning 1 year or less), or are an experienced spinner, we have a division in the competition you can join.

All entrants will receive feedback to help improve their spinning and/or presentation. Skeins are graded on presentation, technique, quality of spinning, fiber choice for type of yarn spun, and suitability of yarn for finished product. Each area receives a maximum of 20 pts (for a total of 100) with the three highest scores in each category receiving first, second, and third place. People’s Choice will be chosen via ballot during the event.

Cost: Free to Compete!

Apply to compete

Fleece Sale:

We are so happy to announce the inaugural Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival Fleece Sale! Please join us to build this wonderful resource for local producers and makers.

We hope to connect you with your best buyers and/or best fleeces. We believe all fleeces have a use, and we strive to help you sell or find the perfect hand spinning fleece, rug felting fleece, needle felting fleece, or that just plain gorgeous fleece you’ve been searching for!

This year’s fleeces will be categorized by the producers and our on-site juror will review and provide feedback for each fleece. If you’d like help with this event contact [email protected].

Fleeces can be mailed in prior to the festival or hand delivered. See the application for more detailed information on how to enter.

Apply to sell fleece

Dates and Times:

September 23, 2023: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
September 24, 2023: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Macungie Memorial Park,
50 North Poplar Street,
Macungie, PA 18062.

Admission and Parking: Free

Click here for more information.