Fibrefest
REGION 11: Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley Mississippi Valley Textile MuseumABOUT THE EVENT / PROMOTION
Come on out to the friendly town of Almonte on September 7 and 8 for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 29th Annual Fibrefest! The festival is a celebration of fibre arts - a fun homage to the textile industry’s lasting impact on the Valley. Taking place at two locations, the Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, admission to Fibrefest is $5 per day and grants access to both sites. Over 80 fantastic fibre vendors will be at the market, selling finished goods and textile supplies from across the province. From yarn to art, to clothing, to demonstrations of spinning, knitting, and more, there’s something for everyone.Come on out to the friendly town of Almonte on September 7 and 8 for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 29th Annual Fibrefest! The festival is a celebration of fibre arts - a fun homage to the textile industry’s lasting impact on the Valley. Taking place at two locations, the Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, admission to Fibrefest is $5 per day and grants access to both sites. Over 80 fantastic fibre vendors will be at the market, selling finished goods and textile supplies from across the province. From yarn to art, to clothing, to demonstrations of spinning, knitting, and more, there’s something for everyone.
This year, there are more workshops than ever! This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and get felting, stitching, or rug-hooking with talented artists. Workshops will be running from September 3 to 11 at both the Community Centre and Museum. Registration fees for workshops include free admission to the festival. Advance registration is required, and some workshops may require that you bring your own supplies, so make sure to check out www.mvtm.ca and sign up early!