#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm

May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NY

Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.

"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.

"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.

"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.

"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.

" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'

"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."

FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/

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Good day from this humble #needlefelted snail on a bright green #wetfelted leaf…moving along, slow and steady. Eventually, this pair will become a lid for a wet felted vessel.

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A #needlefelted frog sits atop a #wetfelted vessel and its lily pad lid. The vessel opening is blanket stitched with green cotton thread. Thoughts of warm summer breezes and quiet pond side reflections.

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Finished a commission last week! Three strings of #needlefelted shapes: clouds, crescent moon, stars, planets, hearts, and mushrooms in a palette of blues and greens. They’ve found their home hanging in a front door window 🥰

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A new magical critter to join the family of #felted folk. Henry the #gingercat served as nose model for this little #needlefelted guy. I think this one may be a sort that lives inside tree trunks and sleeps a lot.

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Another #needlefelted magical critter has joined the herd. They carry powerful love magic in their pouch!

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Enjoying Michiko Aoyama’s book so much that I #needlefelted my imagining of the free gifts made & given out by the insightful reference librarian therein! Looking forward to offering a combined #felting class & book chat at our local library this fall!

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A #needlefelted critter nestled among my scraps of wool roving.

When I showed this one to my partner, he said, “Oh my! I didn’t know there would be cake!” Seems a very likely thing for this little fellow to exclaim.

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