Pets Allowed Only In Campsites.
No Weapons Allowed On Fairgrounds.

Schedule of Events:

Daily Workshop and  Camping

8:30am: Workshop Check - in Opens
9:00am - 5:00pm: Camping  Check - in
9:00am - 4:00pm: Full day Workshops
9:00am -  12:00pm: 1/2 day Morning Workshops
1:00pm - 4:00pm: 1/2 day Afternoon Workshops
6:00pm - 9:00pm: Evening Workshops

August 15, 2024

9:00am - 9:00pm: Vendor Check in and  set - up

August 16, 2024

9:00am - 8:00pm: Angora Goat and Sheep check - in
10:00am - 5:00pm:Vendors Open
11:00am - 3:00pm: Historical Village Open
10:00am -  3:00pm: Fiber Arts DemonstrationsExpo Center
Kids Take and Make Expo Center
12:00 - 5:00pm: Angora Goat Fleece check - in
12:00 - 7:00pm: Pygora Goat check - in
4:00 - 6:00pm: Skein Competition entry drop - off VFW
Wool Fleece Show check - in Expo Center South
4:00 - 7:00pm: Rabbit and Wool or Skein or Garment check - in

Entertainment

11am - 1pm: Bellam: Ukulele and Vocals
1pm - 3pm: Round Rock Ric Zimmerman, guitar originals and rock covers 

Mini Workshops

The purpose of Mini - Workshops is to accommodate attendees who may not have the time for a full workshop or who are totally new to the fiber arts and just want to give it a try.
There is no pre - registration for mini - workshops.  First come, first served.  Workshops are approximately 90 minutes 1.5 hrs in length.
The maximum fee is $30, and classes are capped at 12 students.

1:00 - 2:30pm: Heather Macali -  Introduction to Tapestry Weaving  -  Bldg8b, Booth #135
1:00 - 2:30pm:Nancy Binkowski -  Broom Making  -  Expo Bldg Booth #375 - 6
3:00 - 4:30pm: Bex Oliger -  25 Things You Didn't Know About Knitting  -  Bldg 8b, Booth #135
3:00 - 4:30pm:Mriya Gerhardt -  Wet Felted Calla Lilly  -  Expo Bldg Booth #375 - 6 

August 17, 2024

8:00 - 9:00am: Rabbit and Wool, Skein, Garment check - in
Angora Goat Fleece Registration                    
Wool Fleece  Show check - inExpo Center South               
8:30 - 10:00am:  Skein Competition entry drop - off VFW
9:00am: Sheep Show Begins
Pygora Show Begins
Angora Goat Fleece Show and Sale
10:00am - 5:00pm: Vendors and Barn Booths
Silent Auction Angora Boat Barn
10:00am -  3:00pm:  Fiber Arts DemonstrationsExpo Center
Kids' Take and Make Expo Center
10:00am: Angora Goat Show Begins
Sheep Shearing -  Paul Shetterlybetween Sheep and Pygoras
Wool Fleece ShowExpo South
11:00am:  Herding Dog Demo - Crowded Byre Farm in front of Expo Center          
11:00am-  3:00pm:  Historical Village Open11am - 4pm: Saturday Spinning Angora Wool DemoRabbit Barn
12:00pm: Sheep Shearing -  Paul Shetterlybetween Sheep and Pygoras
1:00pm: Basic Bunny CareRabbit Barn
Skein Competition JudgingVFW Bldg.
Herding Dog Demo - Crowded Byre Farm in front of Expo Center
2:00pm: Sheep Shearing -  Paul Shetterlybetween Sheep and Pygoras
3:00pm: Herding Dog Demo - Crowded Byre Farm in front of Expo Center

Wool Fleece Sale Expo South

3:00 - 4:00pm:  Silent Auction Wool Fleece SaleExpo South
4:00 - 6:00pm: Private Treaty Wool Fleece SaleExpo South
6:00pm: Pygora Fleece Show

Entertainment

11am - 1:00pm: Jocelyn Ralston, Ukulele and  Vocals
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Jim Powers, Ukulele and  Vocals

Mini Workshops
The purpose of Mini - Workshops is to accommodate attendees who may not have the time for a full workshop or who are totally new to the fiber arts and just want to give it a try.
There is no pre - registration for mini - workshops.  First come, first served.  Workshops are approximately 90 minutes 1.5 hrs in length.
The maximum fee is $30, and classes are capped at 12 students.

1:00- 2:30pm: Nancy Macali -  Embroidery Basics  -  Bldg8b, Booth #135
1:00- 2:30pm:Fold Out Cat/Oink Pigments/Yarn Adventure -  Try it.  E - spinning on the EEW 6.1  -  Expo Bldg Booth #375 - 6
3:00 - 4:30pm: Bex Oliger -  25 Things You Didn't Know About Knitting  -  Bldg 8b, Booth #135

August 18, 2024

10:00am - 4:00pm:Vendors And  Barn Booths
10:00am:Sheep Youth Showmanship Class
Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly Between Sheep And  Pygoras
10:00am - 12:00pm: Angora Goat Fleece Sale
10:00am - 3:00pm: Fiber Arts Demonstrations Expo Center
Kids' Make And  Take  Expo Center
11:00am: Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm - In Front Of Expo Center   
Rabbit Wool or Skein or Garment And  Poster Judging
11:30am: Costume Class And  Parade - Sheep Barn
12:00pm: Obstacle Course Sheep Barn
Angora Rabbit Specialty And  Fun Shows
12:00pm: Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly Between Sheep And  Pygoras
Pick Up Any Unsold Angora Goat Fleeces
1:00pm: Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  In Front Of Expo Center
1:30pm: Harvesting Your Angora Wool For Spinning Rabbit Barn
2:00pm: Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly Between Sheep And  Pygoras
Pick Up Any Unsold Sheep Fleeces
4:00pm: Livestock Released

Entertainment

11:00am -1:00pm: Nathan Workman, Guitar and  Vocals,Rock Covers From The 70'S-90'S
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Dave Kohlars Of Dk's Wood Shop, Guitar and  Vocals, Blues, Ragtime, Jug-Band, Bluegrass Et.Al

Date: August 14-18, 2024

Location: Allegan County Fairgrounds,
150 Douglas Street
Allegan, MI 49010

Tickets:
Festival Admission Fees, Per Person
Children 14 and  Under:  Free
One Day:  $ 5.00
3 Day Pass:  $10.00
Workshop And Competition Entry Fees Are By Event.

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