Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival

08/13/2026

There was lots to see and do at the Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival 2026... it was a huge success because of YOU!

What was your favourite part of the festival?
What stands out in your mind as memorable?
What would you like to see return???

We will be working hard to improve next year's show, so we can continue to grow.

Save the date for 2027: Saturday, August 14th, from 9am-2pm at the Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats

08/11/2026

For those who participated in "Name the Lamb" contest!!!! We are happy to reveal these cuties new names...click on the link below to see Birchgrove Farms newest wooly yarn makers! Thanks for participating at Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival

08/09/2026

*****Save the Date*****

Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival will be
Saturday August 14th 2027
9am-2pm
Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats
in Desbarats, Ontario

08/09/2026

That's a wrap!!!!
What an amazing day had for all who attended the 4th Annual Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival at the Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats today!
The organizers are taking a break for bit, will regroup in a couple of weeks to start planning for August 2027!!!!!
Stay tuned!
If anyone has any feedback, please pm us so we can make it an even better 2027 event.
Thank you again to all our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, artists, workshop instructors, demonstrators, Johnson Farmers market, and all our the amazing people who attended this event! We could not have done this with all your help!

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

See you all tomorrow!!!!! It has been a busy day, tomorrow the rest of the vendors will arrive and waiting foe you all.
Rain or shine, lots of parking, lots of things to see and do and shopping!!!!!

08/07/2026

Happening now!!!!!!! Will see the results tomorrow at the Algoma Fibre to Fabric Festival 9am-2pm at Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats

All set up and ready for RAINBOWS at the Almonte Fibrefest! Dye class today and festival tomorrow at the Johnson Township Community Centre, in Desbarats, Ontario!

08/06/2026

One more sleep!!!!!!! Rain or Shine!

Saturday August 8th, 2026 9am-2pm
At Johnson Farmers' Market Desbarats in Desbarats.
Lots of parking, visit the farmers market for all your fresh produces and other items.
Lots to see and do!!!!!
Will you be joining the fun??!!!!! Door prizes, great food, sit, knit, crochet, spin, many workshops, and Live animals♡

It is worth the drive Down The Line to Desbarats!

08/06/2026

Finishing off our Vendor Spotlight series we have the vendors behind the festival organizing team! We look forward to visiting with you this upcoming Saturday, August 8th from 9am-2pm at the Johnson Township Community Centre in Desbarats!

Birchgrove Farms
Come meet Kit - local artisan and farmer. Kit and her family run Birchgrove Farms, a local sheep and beef farm committed to producing quality meat and wool products, while raising happy animals and improving the land they care for. She is passionate about wool as a wonderful versatile, renewable fibre. Kit uses the wool from their flock to create beautiful and functional products for people to enjoy, as well as selling wool in a variety of forms for others to enjoy while making their own creations.

Alpaca-Socks.ca
Nancy from Alpaca-Socks.ca will be at the festival selling warm and wonderful Alpaca Socks and hand made dryer balls

Shabby Motley Handcraft will be at the festival with hand dyed yarns, including a few exclusive Fibre to Fabric mini skein bouquets and colours inspired by The Other Bennet Sister series! Come and see a beautiful selection of antique buttons, Ashford spinning and weaving supplies, Chiaogoo knitting needles, and a big selection of clearance items! You’ll also find wears from other local artists including items by , shawl pins, scarves and buttons by Carson Merriefield and a handspun yarn by Laura.

Johnson Farmers’ Market
We would also like to acknowledge Edith and the Jonhson Farmers’ Market for helping to coordinate our festival for the 4th year in a row! Be sure to visit the market happening just outside the arena during our festival hours, and every Saturday until October 11th!

08/05/2026

Vendor Spotlights! See you this upcoming Saturday from 9am-2pm at the Johnson Township Community Centre in Desbarats!

Dragon Strings: I Dye Treasures For Your Stash. Dragon Strings is a indie dye studio that focuses on fantastic one of a kind colourways and smooshy-smooth yarn bases. Inspiration is taken from photos, nature, geek culture and literary sources. You never know what's going to come out of the pot this week!
A recent addition to the line up at Dragon Strings is a variety of laser cut stitch markers with a snarky twist, pins, and other wonderful add ons that help you craft. Dragon Strings

Skookum Lake Treasures (shabby kids)
Angus and Ozzie from Skookum Lake Treasures are back again with their selection of vintage and antique buttons, books, and miscellaneous crafting tools and ephemera. Most items are sold on a pay-what-you-will basis! Cash only. They will also be featuring their hand made pom pom demonstrations!

Rewind Yarns gives fibre a second life through beautifully upcycled yarn and thoughtfully handmade crochet and knit items. Elaine will also be featuring a selection of kits including her own original patterns with required materials for quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, crochet and knitting!

Yarned Treasures by Melynne will be featuring a selection of crocheted items.