About Natural Fiber Fair
The Natural Fiber Fair is a yearly event including workshops, vendors, fleece market, featured local artist, free demonstrations, spinning contest, used equipment booth and gourmet food along with a wonderful fiber circle space to relax in.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Fiber Fair last year!
You made it a successful, fun gathering!
Admission is FREE. However, we are an all-volunteer non-profit organization, and donations are gratefully accepted.
The 2026 Fair will take place on September 12th and 13th at
Arcata Community Center
321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Arcata, CA 95521
5 hours north of San Francisco on the beautiful Redwood Coast
We HIGHLY recommend that you sign up for our mailing list. Workshops sell out quickly, and you'll want to know the second they become available.)
INFO ABOUT OUR USED EQUIPMENT BOOTH
Welcome! The Natural Fiber Fair is welcoming to everyone. We look forward to seeing you!
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Fall is the perfect time for fiber artists to think about their winter projects. The Natural Fiber Fair inspires us with new skills and beautiful fibers.
Education is a key component of the Natural Fiber Fair, offering hourly demos and workshops on topics like basket weaving, natural dyeing, spinning, knitting, and felting. Vendors provide free demonstrations and hands-on workshops with a small fee, while longer, in-depth workshops in classroom spaces are available and pre-registration is recommended.
Along with the fabulous exhibits there is something for everyone. Natural Fibers are our focus. Vendors from northern California and other states bring fiber, tools, books, finished products, and much more.
The Fleece Market features locally produced fibers and roving. The used equipment booth is a great place to sell your extra fiber tools or find a new to you loom or spinning wheel.
Many attendees return annually for the fair, anticipating a weekend of camaraderie, beautiful fibers, and new knowledge. They look forward to seeing you at the next fair.
The Natural Fiber Fair Team
The Team of Volunteers who coordinate the Natural Fiber Fair details has grown to include:
Leslie Vandermolen, Linda Hartshorn, Georgie Lyon, Connie Anderholm, Jan Groe, Sandra Kernen, Nancy Kennedy, Sara Williamson, Chris Manhart, Brenda Goosby, Rebecca Salstrom, Rima Greer and Alison Pritchard
They are joined by additional volunteers during the weekend event.
Humboldt Handweavers & Spinners Guild hhsguild.org
The Fiber Circle, organized by the Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild, is a vital part of the Natural Fiber Fair. It is planned as a social gathering for all fiber artists, including spinners, weavers, and knitters. The spirit of the Fiber Circle encourages a sharing of ideas, tips, and tricks accumulated during various fiber-related journeys.
Attendees are invited to bring portable projects and join in on discussions. The gathering will take place all day Saturday and Sunday in the Fiber Circle area along the right wall upon entry.