Fairbanks Fiber Festival

04/30/2026

Fiber Fest is growing and we're looking for two incredible hot food vendors to join us this October! Please help spread the word to your favorite food truck!

We have room for one indoor vendor (kitchen space provided) and one truck!

Learn more and apply here:
https://forms.gle/84AGhyMVUpDZuGyN6

04/28/2026

Final call for art! Submissions for the 2026 Festival artwork are due this FRIDAY!

You've been asking for t-shirts and tote bags - and we heard you!

There are two weeks left to submit your designs for our 2026 Festival merch!

Artwork Guidelines:
· Unique, original design that embodies the spirit of Fiber Fest
· 2D and well suited to be printed on the front of a t-shirt or bag
· Limited to 1-3 colors
· Designs may include the name and date of event or be added later
· 100% created by you (no AI)

Compensation:
In return for full rights to the image, the featured artist will receive their choice of 2026 t-shirt or tote bag, as well as a $100 gift certificate to shop the Fiber Fest vendor marketplace!

⌛Deadline to submit is May 1st!

Submissions may be emailed (high resolution PNG or JPG format) to: [email protected]

04/16/2026

You've been asking for t-shirts and tote bags - and we heard you!

There are two weeks left to submit your designs for our 2026 Festival merch!

Artwork Guidelines:
· Unique, original design that embodies the spirit of Fiber Fest
· 2D and well suited to be printed on the front of a t-shirt or bag
· Limited to 1-3 colors
· Designs may include the name and date of event or be added later
· 100% created by you (no AI)

Compensation:
In return for full rights to the image, the featured artist will receive their choice of 2026 t-shirt or tote bag, as well as a $100 gift certificate to shop the Fiber Fest vendor marketplace!

⌛Deadline to submit is May 1st!

Submissions may be emailed (high resolution PNG or JPG format) to: [email protected]

04/10/2026

The deadline for WORKSHOP PROPOSALS is coming up next week!

Have an idea for a workshop you'd like to teach at Fiber Fest this October related to...

• Sewing or quilting
• Spinning
• Knitting techniques
• Basket making
• Macrame
• Botanical Dyeing
• Needlework
• Felting
• Crochet
• Weaving
• Kid's Fiber Arts
• Eco Printing
• or ANY other fiber arts?!

Submit your proposal on our website before April 15th!

NEW for 2026! We have THREE Visiting Instructor Scholarships ($750 each) available to help with travel costs for instructors traveling to Fairbanks from remote areas of the state or from outside of Alaska!

Learn more and submit your proposal here no later than April 15th!
fairbanksfiberfestival.com/workshop-proposals

04/02/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS!!📣We're looking for a unique, original design that embodies the spirit of Fiber Fest to be featured on our 2026 Festival t-shirts and tote bags!

Artwork Guidelines:
· Images should be 2D and well suited to be printed on the front of a t-shirt or bag
· Limited to 1-3 colors
· Designs may include the name and date of event (full date or year only). If artists do not incorporate the name and date into the design, we will add them later before printing.
· 100% created by you (no AI)

Compensation:
In return for full rights to the image, the featured artist will receive their choice of 2026 t-shirt or tote bag, as well as a $100 gift certificate to shop the Fiber Fest vendor marketplace!

⌛Deadline to submit is May 1st!

Submissions may be emailed (high resolution PNG or JPG format) to: [email protected]

04/01/2026

TODAY is the last day to apply to be a VENDOR at this year's Fiber Festival, happening October 9-11 in Fairbanks!

More details & applications are available on our website!

fairbanksfiberfestival.com

📷 photo by Emma Creek Fiber and Yarn

03/26/2026

Apply to teach a workshop at the Fairbanks Fiber Festival! For more information:
https://www.fairbanksfiberfestival.com/workshop-proposals
*We have some funds available to help with travel costs for instructors traveling to Fairbanks from remote areas of the state or from outside of Alaska!

03/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Fairbanks Fiber Festival is back October 9-11, 2026 at Pioneer Park🧶

Vendor and Workshop Proposal Applications are open now!

fairbanksfiberfestival.com

📷 photo by Bah Bah Yarn Studio

11/04/2025

We're starting an official email list! 🧶💌

Click below to sign up and receive updates on Fiber Fest workshops, events, volunteer opportunities & more!

Sign up to receive Fiber Fest-related news & updates!

10/17/2025

Our final 2 workshops are coming up this weekend!

Parent & Child Rigid Heddle Weaving (ages 8+)
• Instructor: Bonni Brooks
• Date and Time: October 18th & 19th, 1:30-4:30pm
• Location: The Folk School Workshop

Advanced Long Draw Studio
• Instructor: Lynn DeFilippo
• Date and Time: October 19th, 12pm-2pm
• Location: Weavers and Spinners Guild (Fairgrounds)

Signups are still open here:
www.fairbanksfiberfestival.com/workshops