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The Flagstaff Wool & Fiber Festival is an annual celebration that connects the public to the rich cultural history of regional fiber arts. The largest festival of its kind in Arizona, the Festival attracts over 3,000 people from across the Southwest and the country to participate in cross-cultural connections and fiber arts immersion. The festival is free to the public and plays a vital role in supporting Northern Arizona’s creative economy.Attendees have the opportunity to meet fiber-bearing animals, including heritage breeds like the Navajo-Churro sheep, observe shearing of local flocks, and learn about the process of producing fiber goods. Demonstrators present an opportunity to see how fiber is turned into items ranging from yarn to tapestries, and can be seen spinning wool, weaving fiber into fabric, and creating celebrated regional-specific fiber art such as Navajo rugs. Workshops allow participants to learn a craft on an intimate level. From spending thirty minutes dyeing a shibori scarf to three days studying weaving, hands-on educational opportunities are available for all ages and skill levels. A bustling vendor marketplace allows attendees to support small businesses run by artists and wool producers through the purchase of items ranging from raw wool to intricate garments. From historical context to finished objects, the festival is an opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect with fiber arts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, 2340 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1200, United States,Flagstaff, Arizona
