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What’s Happening this Month: January
PNWFC Community Calendar
PNWFC Info Session: What is PNWFC & Why Join?
Learn about PNWFC, why you should join as a member, and how to get the most out of your membership - be the change you want to see!
Lambing School
Attend Iron Water Ranch’s annual Lambing School where students get to spend a whole day in the IWR Lambing Barn hands-on and asking all the questions.
PNWFC Annual Meeting
Learn about PNWFC, what we did in our inaugural year, and some of our plans for 2026.
Red Alder Fiber Arts Fest
Attend February 12-15, 2026 at the stunning Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA, where you can learn from knowledgeable instructors, shop the vibrant marketplace, relax and craft in the company of friends new and old.
Lambentine's Day
This is a one-of-a-kind, must-attend event where you get to bottle feed Iron Water Ranch lambs and meet some of the beauties that grow fabulous wool!
PNWFC Info Session: How to Get the Most Out of Your Membership
Learn about PNWFC, why you should join as a member, and how to get the most out of your membership - be the change you want to see!
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
Purlside Fiber Fest
Join us in Hermiston, OR for a day filled with demos, shopping, and fiber fun from a variety of talented vendors.
Purlside Fiber Fest
Join us in Hermiston, OR for a day filled with demos, shopping, and fiber fun from a variety of talented vendors.
Rose City Yarn Crawl
An annual Portland experience, the Rose City Yarn Crawl is an event for fiber enthusiasts — knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and felters — to explore the many shops in and around Portland, Oregon!
Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase
Visit the Aurora Colony Museum on March 15th for the Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase!
Abernethy Spring Fiber Sale
All forms of natural fibers for fiber crafters from local farms, hand-crafted fiber tools and finished fiber gift items too!
Presented by Clackamas Spinners & Fiber Artists, AREA 6030 OF Northwest Spinners & Fiber Arts Association (NwSFA)
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
Colville Valley Fiber Friends Spring Fiber Sale (Copy)
Colville Valley Fiber Friends invites you to their Spring Fiber Festival! - Northwest Spinners & Fiber Arts Association (NwSFA)
PNWFC Seminar: Business Basics Series (Part 1 of 3)
Sometimes the best practice is the simplest. In this series cofounder Kristen will walk you through three aspects of business management that, if done well, can passively transform your business presence and sales.
Shepherds' Extravaganza
Come watch weaving, spinning, felting, rug hooking, crochet, knitting, and more! Tons of fun for everyone!
PNWFC Seminar: Business Basics Series (Part 2 of 3)
Sometimes the best practice is the simplest. In this series cofounder Kristen will walk you through three aspects of business management that, if done well, can passively transform your business presence and sales.
Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin-In
Join us for 2 days of spinning at the Oak Harbor High School.
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
High Desert Wool Growers Fiber Market Day
Our 28th annual event, sharing the love of natural fibers and all of their artistic and practical uses!
PNWFC Seminar: Business Basics Series (Part 3 of 3)
Sometimes the best practice is the simplest. In this series cofounder Kristen will walk you through three aspects of business management that, if done well, can passively transform your business presence and sales.
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair and Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials
Attend the historical 90th Lamb and Wool Fair in Scio, OR!
Fat Lamb Festival
The Fat Lamb Fiber Festival is one of many events held at the Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair.
For years FLFF attendees have asked for a fleece sale or which marketplace vendors had fleeces available. Your requests have be heard and FLFF is excited to unveil the…
1st annual Shepherd's Fleece Sale!
This event is a one day sale scheduled for Sunday, May 17th and will exclusively host shepherds and vendors who specialize in raw or washed fleeces. Fibers that have been further processed will not be found in this sale, please look to our Marketplace for dyed locks, roving, yarn and more.
PNWFC Seminar: Sales Series (Part 1 of 2)
As a business owner, you are part of the economic ecosystem that is commerce. How you move in that ecosystem not only determines your success, but also affects others — consumers, businesses, and the entire circular supply system. Learn more about what it means to be a Fiber Professional in this two part series!
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
PNWFC Seminar: Sales Series (Part 2 of 2)
As a business owner, you are part of the economic ecosystem that is commerce. How you move in that ecosystem not only determines your success, but also affects others — consumers, businesses, and the entire circular supply system. Learn more about what it means to be a Fiber Professional in this two part series!
The Black Sheep Gathering
Bring your family and friends and take part in one of the most unique events in the country, celebrating natural-colored animals and their fiber.
PNWFC Seminar & Book Club: It Costs How Much?!
How yarn gets to you and why it's priced the way it is — understanding the local circular supply system in general comparison to globally marketed, mass produced yarn.
PNWFC Seminar: Regional Fiber Advocacy Series (Part 1 of 2)
Learn how legislation directly impacts our PNW fiber economy and affects local fiber businesses.
Spokane Fleece & Fiber Festival
A Gathering for Fleece, Fiber, and the Creative Arts
The festival’s mission is to promote local fibers, support and encourage the fiber arts, and celebrate the artistry of regional creators.
PNW Fiber Arts Expo (PNWFX)
A Fun Filled Fiber Weekend!
Great marketplace, demonstrations, classes, and hands on activities for all ages!
Trailing of the Sheep
30th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival
October 7-11, 2026
Proud to be ranked as "One of the Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World" by msn.com, this festival’s mission is to gather, celebrate, present, and preserve the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West.
Be a part of another year of stories and flock to Hailey, ID for farm to table dinners, the wool fest, cooking with lamb classes, sheepdog trials, presentations on history, and of course The Big Sheep Parade!
Quilcene Fiber Festival
A gathering of all things fiber; from sheep to shawl. The festival is held at the beautiful and historic Worthington Park and Mansion in Quilcene, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
PNWFC Seminar: Regional Fiber Advocacy Series (Part 2 of 2)
In this seminar, we will listen to business needs & write to lawmakers advocating for those needs.
Sacred Sheep
Sacred Sheep - An event celebrating our maker community!
MARKETPLACE - CLASSES - MEETUPS
In Portland, OR at The Redd On Salmon
PNWFC Book Club: Part Two
In this session we will lead a concluding discussion on the book and follow up on the conversation, “How yarn gets to you and why it's priced the way it is.”
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
KCSP Ellensburg Spin-In: December
Attend this FREE event hosted by the Kittitas County Sheep Producers with a focus on spinning and fiber arts!
Some prepped wool will be for sale from local sheep producers.
Bring a lunch and join in for some fiber-y fun!
Coffee and tea is served.
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
Blackberry Heritage Fibers Trunk Show!
Blackberry Heritage Fibers Trunk Show at Stilly River Yarns @stillyriveryarns in Stanwood, WA, has been extended through Small Business Saturday, 29th November!
KCSP Ellensburg Spin-In: November
Attend this FREE event hosted by the Kittitas County Sheep Producers with a focus on spinning and fiber arts!
Some prepped wool will be for sale from local sheep producers.
Bring a lunch and join in for some fiber-y fun!
Coffee and tea is served.
Sacred Sheep
Sacred Sheep - An event celebrating our maker community!
MARKETPLACE - CLASSES - MEETUPS
In Portland, OR at The Redd On Salmon
The Future of Flexible Product Making & Manufacturing
Concerned about ethical textile fabrication, small-batch manufacturing, and circular economies? You’re invited to collectively discuss the challenges, barriers, and opportunities to starting, scaling, and stabilizing soft goods based businesses across the country. See you there!
The Portland Handweaver's Fall Sale
The perfect place to find "one of a kind" hand-made gifts for everyone! Local Fiber Artists bring their best work to this annual Holiday Craft Show and Sale - shop local for handmade gifts!
Columbia Pacific Fiber Arts Association Fiber Festival
4th Annual Fiber Arts Festival in Long Beach, WA!
Northwest Spinners & Fiber Arts Association Fiber Arts Sale!
Hob knobbing, lunch, spinning circle, fleece sale, auctions, and used equipment sales - what more could you want?
Desert Fiber Arts Guild Fall Market
A unique shopping experience! Visitors will enjoy shopping the beautiful selection of fine hand-crafted wearables, home décor items and gifts, and meeting the artists who created them.
Northwest Sewn Field Trip with PNWFC!
Join us for a special field trip to the Burke Museum’s exhibit, “Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 11am-1pm.
KCSP Ellensburg Spin-In: October
Attend this FREE event hosted by the Kittitas County Sheep Producers with a focus on spinning and fiber arts!
Some prepped wool will be for sale from local sheep producers.
Bring a lunch and join in for some fiber-y fun!
Coffee and tea is served.
The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog
Co-authors of the book The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog, Dr. Janice George (Chepximiya Siyam) and Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, will be speaking and reading from the book.
Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild Meeting
The Sacajawea Fiber Arts Guild started in the 1950’s and includes members from all over our area!
NW Sewn Field Trip! Local Color Farm and Fiber
Explore how local fashion designers and manufacturers can support regenerative fiber production, starting with this tour of Local Color Farm & Fiber!
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival (OFFF)
Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.
Spinning is the 2025 celebrated Craft and Angora Rabbit is the featured fiber!
“For __”, presented by La Paisa and The Chayah Movement
This is more than a fashion show — this is a fundraiser with purpose. Join us for an unforgettable night that celebrates sustainability, culture, and the next generation of changemakers through fashion, art, and design.
Ewe & I 10 Year Birthday Celebration!!
10 years and we are CELEBRATING!!! We cannot have this party without you. Please put October 11 on your calendar and join the fun!
Quilcene Fiber Festival
A gathering of all things fiber; from sheep to shawl. The festival is held at the beautiful and historic Worthington Park and Mansion in Quilcene, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
Harvest Market at Carnation Farms
Visit Carnation Farms to celebrate the bounty of Autumn in the historic Hippodrome on October 11 from 9am-4pm.
Trailing of the Sheep
29th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival
October 8-12, 2025
Proud to be ranked as "One of the Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World" by msn.com, this festival’s mission is to gather, celebrate, present, and preserve the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West.
Be a part of another year of stories and flock to Hailey, ID for farm to table dinners, the wool fest, cooking with lamb classes, sheepdog trials, presentations on history, and of course The Big Sheep Parade!
Lambtown Festival
California's Largest Sheep and Wool Event
Celebrating All Things Sheep, Lamb, and Wool
PNW Fiber Arts Expo (PNWFX)
A Fun Filled Fiber Weekend!
Great marketplace, demonstrations, classes, and hands on activities for all ages!
Olympia Weavers Guild 2025 Show & Sale
If you have thought about getting involved in fiber arts, this is the place to come and get inspired. There will be demonstrations and raffle drawings at the 40th Annual OWG Show & Sale!
KCSP Ellensburg Spin-In: September
Attend this FREE event hosted by the Kittitas County Sheep Producers with a focus on spinning and fiber arts!
Some prepped wool will be for sale from local sheep producers.
Bring a lunch and join in for some fiber-y fun!
Coffee and tea is served.
Spokane Fleece & fiber Festival
A Gathering for Fleece, Fiber, and the Creative Arts
The festival’s mission is to promote local fibers, support and encourage the fiber arts, and celebrate the artistry of regional creators.