2026 Fleece and Fiber Festival

The annual Fleece & Fiber Festival features artisans sharing handmade items for sale as well as shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations, live music, special fiber-focused tours of the Hallock Homestead and more. Children’s activities, too!

When: Saturday May 16th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission: $10. Children 12 and under are free.

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Fiber History Tour: 11am & 3pm

Begin the tour in the Hallock Homestead as you learn about the role fiber played in the lives of the Hallocks and other families on the North Fork. Venture to the attic to see the family’s barn loom. Next you will be guided over to the Homestead Barn to learn more about the history of Fiber production with Kathryn Wojciechowski. Kathryn, owner and operator of Old School Wool and Weaving Center in South Otselic, N. Y. as well as the director of CNY Flaxseed to Fabric Initiative and leader of the Heritage Cloth Makers Guild, will be speaking about Flax, Linnen and the Broader movement to revive heritage cloth making and how it is taking root right here in our region.

United We Weave: Community Weave-In

Join award-winning sculptor and fiber artist Sherry Davis for a unique community art experience by participating in the creation of United We Weave — a large American flag woven from repurposed fire hose. This patriotic collaborative sculpture celebrates connection, reflection, shared memories, and community spirit.
Davis is best known for Harvesting Memories in Blue, the striking 12-foot geodesic denim sphere that was displayed on Sound Avenue in Riverhead.
Visitors of all ages are warmly invited to help weave the flag and attach their personal messages — creating a living tribute woven together by the community.
While you’re here, learn about Davis’ upcoming major public sculpture, Grateful Turnout (supported by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts). This powerful work honors firefighters and first responders and will be created with repurposed turnout gear, decommissioned fire hose, and other equipment. Donations of used first responder gear are actively being accepted.
Come for a few minutes or stay a while—everyone is welcome to contribute to this shared work of art.
Date: May 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Workshops: 

Admission to the Festival is included in all workshop fees.

Introduction to Weaving Workshop:

Join the Paumanok Weavers to create your own unique scarf using your left-over yarns — be it handspun, art or commercial yarns.  We will also provide yarns to use for your project if needed. All weaving will be done on multi-shaft looms that will be already prepared for the class.  Experienced weavers will assist you through the process from start to finish. You will leave with your scarf, ready to wear your own creation.

When: May 16th, 10am to 2pm

Price: $100

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Painting with Wool: Flat Needle Felting Workshop
Shamma Murphy of Ewes and Coos Felted will guide students through the making of a rustic farm landscape created entirely from wool! Learn how to create your own flat felted piece in this beginner-friendly make-and-take workshop. All materials included in the price of the class.

When: May 16th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Price: $50

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