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The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event to promote & preserve fiber arts education. The Festival also showcases local guilds.

WNY Fiber Arts Festival is an annual gathering of artisans, crofters and Indie companies that have a common love of natural, hand-made products from their own animals or from fibers grown and processed by others. There are also many other products such as, soaps, lotions, purses, wood products, honey, candles, etc. Their members demonstrate how these items are made. Wool producers, processors, spinners, knitters, lace-makers, weavers, embroiderers show up and educate. Our hope is to bring to the wider community a snapshot of the wonderful world of fiber.

09/19/2026

Every year it is the mission of the WNY Fiber Arts Festival to give back to our community through community outreach and this year is no exception.

Come to Booth #38 (near the Admission Tables) to participate in our SWAG BAG Raffle. Win one of 10 bags of goods donated by our Vendors and others in the Fiber Arts community.

You can purchase tickets or earn them by dropping off Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Mittens and Socks. Items for school age children have specifically been requested. Both purchased and handcrafted items will be accepted. When crafting items, use washable fibers. (“Superwash” wool is acceptable).

You don’t need to be present to win.

All donations will benefit The Rural Outreach Center of East Aurora (ROC).

09/19/2026

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is officially 1 week away! Are you ready? Official festival checklist:

🐑 Register for workshops
🐑 Register for the showcase
🐑 Pack project bags
🐑Remind friends

09/18/2026

Classes are starting to fill up and the registration deadline is quickly approaching, so if you were thinking about taking one (or two) or our wonderful classes, now is the time to sign up!

We have so many wonderful topics to choose from plus, just about all of the workshops ensure you will leave with a finished object.

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is just a few days away on September 26th in East Aurora, NY. Tag a friend in the comments that you would like as your class buddy and register together.

09/17/2026

Don't miss out! Time is running out to register for our amazing workshops including Know Your Wool by the renowned Tami Fuller. There are both morning and afternoon workshops with an ample break for lunch and shopping ensuring you have the perfect fiber filled day.

Register today on our website.

09/16/2026

Deadline Extended to register for the Showcase! We’re so excited to launch our inaugural Showcase booth, and we want to highlight your work! 🧶✨

Here’s the scoop:
We’re featuring 50 total creations crafted with at least 50% locally sourced materials. It’s completely FREE to enter, but spots are limited and pre-registration is required!
Quick Checklist:
1️⃣ Pre-register via the form on our website before Sept 21 (or until all 50 spots fill!).
2️⃣ Max 2 entries per person.
3️⃣ Drop off your items on Friday, Sept 25 (5–7 PM) at Classic Rink Lodge. (Please note: We cannot accept any drop-offs Saturday morning!) - If this year is a success, we already have plans for more drop off locations in other cities so let's make this year amazing!
4️⃣ Pick up your work on Saturday, Sept 26 (3:30–5 PM) with your photo ID.
Tag a maker whose work you would love to see and let's create a magnificent display together!

FAQs:
Submitted work will be carefully handled by gloved professionals.

50% locally sourced is very open to interpretation, but we have defined it as having acquired at least 50% of the materials used within ~200 miles of Buffalo, NY. Materials should be at least 50% natural (non-synthetic), and yes, purchasing from our vendors absolutely counts and is highly encouraged.

All fiber crafts welcome! Knitting, crochet, hand spun yarn, weaving, felting, tatting, etc.

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is in East Aurora, New York on September 26th at the Classic Ice Rink.

Tap the link in our bio to register today! Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

09/03/2026

Get ready to meet the heart and soul of this year’s festival! 💫

When we sat down to curate our vendor market, we wanted to build something genuinely unforgettable. Because this is a juried event, every single one of our 50+ vendors was thoughtfully selected to bring you unmatched variety, craft, and quality.

We are so proud of the lineup we’ve assembled: passion-driven fiber producers, brilliant hand-dyers, gifted woodturners crafting bespoke tools, gorgeous bag makers, and so much more. Whether you’re a lifelong fiber artist or just looking for unique, handcrafted treasures, this floor is designed to inspire you from the moment you step inside!

Swipe through to see who’s coming! ➡️

WNY Fiber Arts Festival:

📅 September 26, 2026

📍 East Aurora, NY

🕰️ 10 AM - 5 PM

👉 Plan Your Visit: https://wnyfiberartsfestival.org/

Visit the link in our bio to explore our vendor page! You can read artisan bios, check out their shops ahead of time, and start making your festival shopping list today.

09/02/2026

We’re so excited to launch our inaugural Showcase booth, and we want to highlight your work! 🧶✨

Here’s the scoop:
We’re featuring 50 total creations crafted with at least 50% locally sourced materials. It’s completely FREE to enter, but spots are limited and pre-registration is required!

Quick Checklist:
1️⃣ Pre-register via the form on our website before Friday, Sept 11 (or until all 50 spots fill!).

2️⃣ Max 2 entries per person.

3️⃣ Drop off your items on Friday, Sept 25 (5–7 PM) at Classic Rink Lodge. (Please note: We cannot accept any drop-offs Saturday morning!)

4️⃣ Pick up your work on Saturday, Sept 26 (3:30–5 PM) with your photo ID.

Tag a maker whose work you would love to see and let's create a magnificent display together!

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is in East Aurora, New York on September 26th at the Classic Ice Rink.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot today! Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

08/27/2026

Exciting news! Workshop registration is officially open and this year we are rolling out a brand new checkout process right on our website to make the process easy peasy.

Head on over to our website and click the workshop tab to browse classes and register today.

https://wnyfiberartsfestival.org/shop/

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is next month on September 26th in East Aurora, New York!

08/01/2026

There is so much work going on behind the scenes, but most importantly we cannot wait to see you this year!

Website updates are in progress. The 2026 details, including our vendor list, class details and registration should be up very soon. Thank you so much for your patience as we try out some new technology on our end to hopefully make things much easier for you. 😁

The WNY Fiber Arts Festival is September 26'th in East Aurora, NY.

See you Soon!

03/31/2026

This is not a joke! All applications must be received by midnight, April 1st in order to be considered for our 2026 show on September 26th in East Aurora, NY.

This is a juried show so previous vendors must re-apply for consideration.

Our committee is meeting soon to select this year's vendors so look out for some exciting announcements coming soon!

Address

41 Riley St
East Aurora, NY
14052

Telephone

7162381745

Website

http://wnyfiberartsfestival.org/

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