Spring Festival Roundup

April 8-10, Fiber Fest near Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX
This annual festival always draws big crowds. Teachers this year include Ann Hanson, Robyn Chachula, Mary Beth Temple, and Linda Permann.
http://dfwfiberfest.org

April 14-17, Stitches South in Atlanta, GA
Learn from experienced teachers, attend the fashion show, and shop the marketplace for new yarns, books, and tools.
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/stitches/south

April 15-16, Creative Festival in Toronto, Canada
Don’t miss this craft extravaganza with sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, beading, needlework, paper crafts, and embellishing.
http://www.csnf.com/s11_index.html 

April 15-17, Columbia Gorge Fiber Festival in Hood Rover, OR
Sign up for a class and meet local yarn producers in a beautiful mountain setting. http://Lavendersheep.com/cgff.html

May 7-8, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, West Friendship, MD
Bring your whole family to the fairgrounds and learn all about sheep and wool!
http://www.sheepandwool.org

May 21-22, Renegade Craft Fair, Austin, TX
Indie crafts and DIY artisans, workshops, live music, and more.
http://www.renegadecraft.com/austin

May 21-22, Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA
A unique blend of inventors, crafters, and performance artists. Fun for the whole family! Free knitting and crochet lessons, too.
http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2011/