The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival began in 2009 when some fiber enthusiasts and some agriculture enthusiasts got together and realized that Kentucky needed a festival that could represent their crafts and culture. Our festival exists to bring together the arts and crafts community with the producers of the fibers they utilize. At our festival, you can literally see sheep to shawl and everything in between! With over 100 vendors each year, live animals, sheep shearing demonstrations and an amazing array of workshops- our festival has something for everyone.
Each year, the Locust Trace Agriscience School/FFA program and the Fayette County 4-H program assist the KSFF Committee in conducting the festival. Because of the dedication and hard work of the youth, KSFF gives scholarships to each of the programs.
An annual festival held the third weekend of May in Lexington to help promote fiber artisans and fiber producers across the commonwealth of Kentucky. Date: May 17-18, 2025 Hours: May 17, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm May 18, 2025 from 10:00am to…
Read More »The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is a natural fiber and local food event. The Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival will once again showcase some of the nation's best fiber artists as well as offer workshops, demonstrations, and vendors with…
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