Minnesota Fiber Festival

27/10/2026

This is sad and unfortunate. I have long wanted to attend the Black Sheep Gathering.

Minnesota Fiber Festival is very fortunate to have many volunteers and planners but the financial struggle is very real and we are always looking for help.

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An Important Announcement About the Black Sheep Gathering
It is with heavy hearts and great reluctance that we announce a pause in the annual Black Sheep Gathering.

For 52 years, the Gathering has brought together a wonderful community of shepherds, fiber artists, livestock enthusiasts, vendors, and friends who share a passion for sheep, wool, and the fiber arts. It has been a place to learn, connect, celebrate our craft, and build lasting friendships. We are incredibly proud of what this community has created together.

Unfortunately, the rising costs of producing the event have become increasingly difficult to sustain. At the same time, we face a growing shortage of volunteers willing and able to take on the essential coordinating roles required to make the Gathering possible. Despite our best efforts, these challenges have reached a point where continuing the event under current circumstances is no longer feasible.

This was not an easy decision. We recognize how much the Black Sheep Gathering means to so many people, and we share in the disappointment of those who look forward to it each year. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, resources, and enthusiasm over the years. From our dedicated volunteers and vendors to our exhibitors, instructors, sponsors, and attendees, you are the heart of this event.

While we are pausing the Gathering, we hope the spirit of this remarkable community will continue to thrive. We encourage everyone to keep supporting local fiber events, small farms, independent fiber producers, and the many talented people who make our fiber community so special.

Thank you for being part of the Black Sheep Gathering's story. Your support and dedication have made it something truly special, and we do not take that for granted.

With sincere appreciation and hope for the future,

The Black Sheep Gathering Organizers

26/10/2026

If you bought core spun cormo yarn from Dresow Family Farm at Minnesota Fiber Festival on the 17th, please contact them. They need your help.

A little help! Would the person who purchased core-spun Cormo from my booth at the Minnesota Fiber Festival please contact me. Thank you so much! PLEASE SHARE

19/10/2026

Minnesota Fiber Festival thanks everyone who attended on Saturday. It was a gorgeous day both outside and in. The sheep loved their new location and enjoyed grazing between the demos. Lots of shopping took place and the demos were a hit! Classes were a success and attendance was better than expected!

We look forward to seeing you in 2027!

16/10/2026

Minnesota Fiber Festival is Saturday, October 17, 2025 9 am to 5 pm.

We have classes, free demonstrations, lots of fiber arts vendors, and food. Bring your favorite project and some friends and hang out for a while, no need to run around frantically the whole time, sit, relax, and enjoy your purchases.

If you are not ready for the party to end, head over to Warm and Wooly in North Branch for more camaraderie. They are open late on Saturday. Warm & Wooly · 38500 Tanger Dr, Suite 213 · North Branch, MN 55056

16/10/2026

In person class registration is available for several classes. If you plan to register on Saturday, check out the class description and bring the necessary items with you needed for the class. Please check your class start time; some classes start at 8 am.

These classes currently have openings:

Basics of Lambing, and Training for Difficult Lambing Situations: several seats

Beginner Rug Hooking Using the Oxford Rug Punch Tool: 1 seat

Drop Spindling – You Can Do It!: 4 seats

Handcarding and Woolen Spinning: 4 seats

Locker Hooking: 4 seats

Sheep 101: Handling & Hoof Care: several seats

Wet Felted Christmas Stocking: several seats

And while you are at the Festival, shop our vendors, enjoy free demonstrations, explore the new children's yurt, and enjoy some BBQ.

Free admission and Free parking. Off site parking is encouraged at the Isanti Rodeo Firefighters parking lot, 500 3rd Ave NW, Isanti, MN 55040, with free shuttle service to the Festival door.

The Festival is located at Isanti Middle School, 201 Centennial Dr NW; Isanti, MN 55040 and starts at 9 am on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

15/10/2026

Online Class Registration will close at 5 pm tonight. Walk-in registrations will be available at the Festival for classes that have openings. As of now, these classes still have openings:

Beginner Rug Hooking Using Oxford Rug Punch Tool
Basics of Lambing, and Training for Difficult Lambing Situations
Drop Spindling – You Can Do It!
Handcarding and Woolen Spinning
Locker Hooking
Sheep 101: Handling & Hoof Care
Wet Felted Christmas Stocking

Registration fees for walk-ins will be collected by the Festival. Material fees are paid to the instructor: be prepared to pay your materials fees by cash or check; some instructors are not able to accept cards or electronic payments.

There is no ATM at the Festival this year so please come prepared.

13/10/2026

Shop 'til you drop and then shop some more! Minnesota Fiber Festival has 39 curated vendors of all things fiber arts. October 17, 2026 at Isanti Middle School in Isanti, MN USA.

Shop for yourself or for gifts!

Shop for angora bunnies, hand turned artisan wood drop and support spindles and yarn bowls, custom dyed yarns, hand woven wearables and household items, hand made wearables, natural and custom dyed wool and animal fibers for spinning or felting direct from the farmers who grew them, notions, fiber equipment, alpaca socks, hand woven baskets for your projects or other items, fleeces, shawl pins, fish leather accessories and bags, project bags, leaf printed silk scarves, wool garden pellets, dryer balls, pelts, horn buttons, spinning wheels, and so much more!

Most vendors accept cards but some are not able to (cash would be helpful). No ATM on site.

13/10/2026

We still have openings in some classes!

Learn to spin on a drop spindle, rug hook, locker hook, wet felt, hand card your fibers, intermediate spinning on a wheel, how to intervene in difficult lambing situations, and how to get the better of your miscreant sheep (sheep handling and hoof trimming).

Sign up today to ensure your spot in a class or two at Minnesota Fiber Festival, October 17, 2026 at the Isanti Middle School in Isanti, MN USA.

We also have free demonstrations of spinning, knitting, tatting, lace making, a tour of a Minnesota designed and felted Mongolian style wool yurt, and sheep herding demonstrations.

And, don't forget our 35+ fiber arts vendors selling all things related to fiber, spinning, felting, knitting, crochet, including fleeces, fibers, custom dyed yarns, equipment, wearables, angora rabbits, hand made baskets for your projects, and hand turned yarn bowls, among many other fantastic finds. Most vendors accept cards but some do not (cash preferred). No ATM on site.

Parking is limited at the school but we have free parking at the Isanti Firefighters Rodeo Grounds (watch for signs) with free, fully accessible, shuttle service to the Festival.

Admission is FREE!



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04/10/2026

Early Black Friday Sale!

Wet Felted Christmas Stocking is discounted 25%, no code needed!

Wondering what to do with your wool or mohair but not interested in learning to spin, knit, crochet, or weave. Or maybe you already know all that and want to learn something new. Then this is the class for you! Linda will provide a variety of fiber for you to felt and/or you can bring your own (clean/washed) fiber. You can even bring some of Fluffie's or Fido's to blend in to make your stocking extra special.

Instructor: Linda Johnson Morke
Class Time: 1 to 4 pm

Learn 3 dimensional felting, pre-felt and using wool locks to make a one of a kind stocking for the Holidays.

Class Details
Minimum Age: 10 years.
- children under 10 can attend with an adult and share materials

Skills Required: Some experience with felting

Materials Fee, paid to instructor: $25

Includes:
• All wools, locks, and pre-felt

Instructor will bring (for use in class):

Patterns

Magic Mesh

Fulling tools

Students should bring:

2 towels

Felting tools that you may have

Any colored wool that you may want to incorporate
—dyed wool will be provided

Sign up today to ensure your spot and learn from an expert (after all, how many other Minnesotans designed and felted a yurt?).

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28/09/2026

Thank you for following our page! In appreciation, we are offering you 10% off your entire purchase (classes, clothing, and bags) on our website with code BTS210.

Minnesota Fiber Festival exists because of you and we are so glad that you are here!

Use code BTS210 to receive 10% off your purchase (excluding shipping) when you shop our website today through October 10, 2026.

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