Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Updated for 2026

You are invited to visit the Main Exhibition Annex any time between 9:00 a.m. and noon and 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for free demonstrations of many fiber arts.

Stop by to talk with experienced fiber artist volunteers and you may see:

  • Spinning on a variety of spinning wheels
  • Spindle spinning
  • Weaving
  • Hand knitting
  • Sock machine knitting
  • Machine knitting
  • Crochet
  • Rug hooking
  • Bobbin lace making
  • Needlepoint
  • Needle felting
  • Embroidery

Our fiber artists are ready to speak with festival goers of all ages about the history of our craft and our experiences! We are here to answer questions and to help you get an up-close and personal look at handcrafts in action.

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2 weeks ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mary Streaker, one of the founders of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Mary passed away yesterday, just two months shy of her 95th birthday.Mary's influence on our Festival, the Howard County Fairgrounds, and countless individuals cannot be overstated. She was a teacher, mentor, artist, leader, volunteer, and friend whose passion for education, creativity, and community helped shape the Festival we know today.Many of us were fortunate to know Mary personally. Even in recent years, she continued to attend Festival meetings when she was able, reconnecting with the volunteers and friends who had worked alongside her for decades. Her wisdom, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to preserving and celebrating the fiber arts inspired generations of volunteers, exhibitors, artists, and fairgoers.Mary's legacy lives on through the Home Arts Department, the Fine Arts and Photo Competitions, and the many traditions she helped establish and nurture. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival exists today in part because of the vision, dedication, and countless hours of service that Mary and her fellow founders invested so many years ago.On behalf of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary's family, friends, students, and all who were touched by her remarkable life. We are grateful for her contributions, her friendship, and the enduring example she set for all of us.Mary will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.Visitation will be held at Haight Funeral Home, Sykesville, Maryland, on June 17 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall. ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2 months ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
LOST AND FOUND!2026 MD Sheep & Wool If you lost an item at the Festival please contact gro.loowdnapeehs@ofni. We do have a few items that were left behind and will work with you to determine if any of them are yours! Glasses, wallets, journal, necklace, scarf, etc., etc. We'd like to see you reunited!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2 months ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
🐑 All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am, so plan ahead! SO much to see and do all weekend! Come out and support local, small, creative owned businesses and agriculture at the #mdsw sheepandwool.org ... See MoreSee Less

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