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Fairs, Festivals & Sheep Shows

 

Note: I know I know! This page needs a bit of updating! I'll get right on it!

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival -- May 7th & 8th, 2005

animated graphic: MDSWALWAYS the first full weekend in May: this is THE BIGGEST fiber event.

It was GOOD to be back in '05! SEE MAP

Visit the official Festival website:
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

 Pam's fleeces took 1st and 2nd in the Coopworth breed class at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival back in May!!  
   The red ribbon went to Toula's white fleece
   

Our bestest buddy Allison C. had amazing success in the fibery competitions!

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Allison!
She scored a couple of red ribbons and a couple BLUE ones!

 

Her tunic for a doll or teddy bear was awarded a First Place blue ribbon AND a judges' "Special Award"

I'm not sure if a Hatchtown spindle or two may have been used to spin some of Allison's yarn, but I'm willing to bet that a good bit of the fiber came from The Fold -- I know Allison and her mom are big Toni Neil fans!

 

 

See some of the pics I took -- MDSW 2003
photo: view of about 1/2 the fleeces in the Show/Sale

 


photo:  MDSW Fleece Show & Sale

MDSW 2000 -- Whew! We were there! -- It was HOT!!

Our report on doings @ the 1999 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival -- lots of photos.

color graphic: "Rhinebeck"

The New York State
Sheep & Wool Festival
.... a/k/a "Rhinebeck"

the Horticultural BuildingDutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

 

photo left: the Horticultural Building in which our booth will be! (see map)

Check out the Festival's website

 

Pam and Amy had another fantastic time at the 2005 NYS Festival. I once again stayed home again to tend sheep, pigs, chickens and dogs. As always, Pam reports there was a constant stream of old friends flowing through the Hatchtown booth.     Visit the official festival website: New York State Sheep & Wool Festival

Pictures of the The 2000 event:
Both Pam and I headed south to hook up with super-salesperson/demonstrator Amy McCoy. We all helped man The Rose & the Thistle booth at the Festival. Sharon Moore even managed to corral her DH Ray into helping carry and set-up so we really had a full staff.

graphic: VT Sheep & Wool Festival

at The Champlain Valley Exposition -- Essex Junction, VT
        


It's a nice-sized show.

      Directions & Map

Check out the VTSW website: VT Sheep & Wool Festival


New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival
2nd weekend in May -- Sat & Sun
Hopkinton Fairgrounds, Contocook, NH

Loads of vendors, workshops and competitions!! For info: www.yankeeshepherd.com/

Maine Fiber Frolic logoA new fiber event here in Maine!
The SIXTH Annual

Maine Fiber Frolic

June 9th & 10th -- Saturday & Sunday

Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor Maine
(former home of the Common Ground Fair)

Check It Out!!
www.fiberfrolic.com/

an iron Rooster hammered out by Andy Leck -- Scottish Lion Blacksmith

The Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) throws an annual fair that really is something entirely different. The Fleece Sale and Show is one of the best we know of == there are always some really good deals!

See our pics shot at the: Common Ground Country Fair

The 2004 fair happened on September 24, 25 & 26 -- Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Visit the official MOFGA website for current info.

"Garden Art" scupture in iron by Andy Leck, Scottish Lion Blacksmith of Round Pond, ME

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