2024 Vendors
AJHC Wools
AJ Bishop
Eaton Rapids, MI
517 391 8858
Hand dyed yarn, notions, knit and crochet patterns
Barnhart Studios / Mother of Pearl
Rolene Barnhart
Charlevoix, MI
641 426 5957
Natural fiber yarns & blends, knitting needles, crochet hooks, tatting supplies, notions, books & patterns
Brenway Fibers
Brenda Cummings
Mio, MI
(989) 335-3290
Wool roving, Hand fashioned items, Hand spun yarns
Fehrenbach Fibers
Denise Fehrenbach
Evart, MI
231-590-8549
Mill-spun yarn, Hand-spun yarn, roving, batts, felting kits and materials
Fresh Start Creative LLC
Laura Parker
Holly, MI
248-245-5348
Felted items - toys, home decor3D sculptures, 2D art
Hidden Valley Farm/Woolen Mill
Carol Wagner
Valders, WI
920 758 2803
Yarn, fleeces, roving, sheepskins, dyes, books
Janaica Anderson Art
Janaica Anderson
Alpena, MI
9892550901
Macramé plant hangers, original mixed media acrylic & watercolor paintings, stone fridge magnets, bookmarks
Knit2Together
Sue Treiber
Northville, MI
Handmade project bags
Lazy Dog Fiber Arts
Katelyn & Matthew Goff
Lakeview, MI
Lazy Dog Fiber Arts items are Raw and processed fibers - especially Alpaca hand & mill spun yarns. Small selection of fiber - related tools. Alpaca teddy bears and fiber animals, related art work and more.
Maple Row Stock & Wool
Debra Cline
Sherwood, MI
248 892 3732
Roving, Spinning Equipment (new & used), sock yarn, dyes, handspun hides
Northern Michigan Wood Art
Mark Palmer
Spruce, MI
313-917-0832
Crafter tools for crocheters, sewers, quilters and needlepoint (clappers, crochet hook sets, needle cases, seam rippers and rollers) and adding knitting, weaving, and fiber tools (drop spindles, needle gauges, WPI tools and yarn spindles)
Random Rovings
Jane Link
Bancroft , MI
989 277 7021
Hand dyed roving, hand painted roving, locks, hand woven rugs, felted items
Striped Tangerine (The)
Shanna Navarre
Tecumseh, MI
502 475 4352
Project bags, yarn squatchers, dpn cases, notion pouches, and various machine embroidered items
The Carrot Patch Farm/A Girl and her Sheep
Linda Peterson
Edmore, MI
989 814 0691
Roving, Machine Embroidery, yarn, stitch markers, felted items, fleeces
UP North Yarns
Monica Thoune
Powers, MI
906 869 6098
Hand-dyed yarn & fiber, Shibori dyed garments, lotion bars, stitch markers, ice-dyed garments
Wilder Creek Workshop
Nancy Binkowski
Marshall, MI
616 318 9360
Homemade brooms, ornaments, wood goods
AMMA Woodcrafting
Mark Guenther
Manchester, MI
517-795-6022
Yarn Boxes, needle/stitch gauges, yarn swifts, cedar products, pizza peels
Behind the Pines Yarn
Bobbie Aspacher
Perrysburg, OH
419 377 3711
Hand dyed yarns, project bags, beaded stitch markers. wood plaques with phrases. Emma Ball items
Dances With Wool
Sheilia Henry
Reed City, MI
231 287 7599
Fleece & roving - sheep, Alpaca, mohair; yarn - handspun, machine spun both dyed and natural; Finished products - hats, scarves, mittens, shawls, socks
Fiber Boutique
Joanne DuFour
Bark River , MI
906 630 0370
Alpaca yarn, Alpaca fiber, handmade Alpaca products, handmade lotions and soaps
Golden Bee Farm
Emily LeMieux
Manton MI
586-651-0141
Yarn from our sheep, dryer balls, wool roving, beeswax products, soap, etc.
Hightower Farm & Fuzzy Kritters
Bonnie & Deb Havlicek & Sloan
Edmore, MI
989 287 3793
Fiber products from our farm animals (Angora, mohair, shetland, llama) - fleeces, roving, yarn, finished garments and gifts
Katie's Fiber Connection
Katie Olding
Comstock Park, MI
616-862-1555
Hand dyed yarn, roving, combed tops & locks; fiber batts & rolags; custom roving & combed top blends; drop spindle kits; Unicorn Products; hand spun yarns
Knitterly Things
Julia Vesper
Clinton Twp, MI
586-246-1306
Hand dyed self striping sock weight yarn
Looking Glass Sheep & Wool
Christee McNeil
Lansing, MI
517 669 3421
Teeswater and Gotland - long wool, raw wool, roving, pelts and dyed locks. Essential oil moth repellent.
Meece's Fiber Pieces
Elizabeth Mazzella
Gaylord, MI
989 858 0938
Hand dyed batts, hand dyed yarn, and finished fiber items
Pandemonium Studios
Jeanne Seitz
Hubbard Lake, MI
989 464 6450
Handwoven towels, shawls, scarves and accessories
Susan's Buttons & More
Susan Thiel
Grayling, MI
989 390 2800
Handmade buttons. Pincushions, rope baskets, shawl pins, needlebooks, sewing related items
Winterhaven Fiber Farm
Jennifer Setser
Rose City, MI
989 685 3348
Hand dyed fine fiber top, needles, felting supplies, tools, bags, scarves, books, buttons and used equipment.
Apple Tree Alpaca
Mary Lucht
Chippewa Lake, MI
231 250 9540
Alpaca/wool roving, yarns and hand knit clothing
Blue Bird Makery
Ruth Biohm-Hunter
Novi, MI
248 916 3969
Thoughtfully designed fiber arts tools that include stitch markers, needle gauges, buttons, and homespun yarn
Ewe Knit Knacks
6164301755
eweknitknacks#gmail.com
Knitting notions, socks forms, natural undyed yarn, unique fibers
Fiber Dyet
Linda Parkhurst
MI
517-260-9522
Hand dyed unique wool/vegan yarn; luxury braids/bats; add ins DIY fiberistas/weavers
Heritage Acres
Mary Centala
Alpena, MI
989 884 3982
Raw wool, gently washed wool, dyed locks, handmade goat milk soap
In My Back Yard
Tina Etter
Howell, MI
517 294 2194
Needle felt sculptures and supplies to make your own
Knitting on the Fringe
Kelly Machado
Commerce Township, MI
248-672-2445
Hand dyed yarn, notions, project bags, knitting tools
M1 Yarns
Jamie Lewis
Royal Oak, MI
734-658-1244
Hand dyed yarn & accessories. Featuring wool, alpaca, mohair & more.
Miller Girls (The)
Kelly Miller
Branch, MI
231 510 6782
Luxury, hard to find, yarns and fibers. Silks of all kinds, cashmere, yak, musk ox, camel, etc.
Rag Rugs Made in Michigan
Sandra Scheel
West Branch, MI
989 245 2364
Hand woven rag rugs, pillows, messemger bags, tote bags
Stitch Stuff Yarn
Holly / Erin Stuff / Arnevik
Wauwatusa / Milwaukee, WI
262 308 5073
High quality hand dyed yarn on a variety of animal fibers and weights.
The Basket Sampler
Kathy McMinn
Highland, MI
248 889 8600
Hand woven baskets and ornaments
Toasty Toes
Kal & Karen VanderWeele
Plainwell, MI
269-744-6364
Handspun yarn, naalbound hats, wool rugs, half mitts, knitted hats, woven belts, naalbinding needles, lucets
Wheely Cool Fiber
Sara Rakow
Leslie, MI
(810) 263-0688
Hand dyed fiber and hand spun yarns with an emphasis on rare and unusual breeds
Wool Trove
Nicole Shubert
Ossineke, MI
989-255-7175
Natural fiber clothing, one of a kind up-cycled wool items, mittens, fiber & spinning books, hand dyed yarn and clothing
Rules
Set Up Hours
1:00 pm – 7:30 pm; Saturday, 7 am – 8:45 am; Sunday, 9:30 am – 10 am.
Sales Hours
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Buildings will be locked each night until set up in the a.m.
Tear Down
Tear down does not begin until 4:01pm on Sunday. Vendors tearing down prior to this time will not be allowed back for future shows. All vendors must clear the buildings by 7 pm on Sunday. Extra expenses will be incurred for vendors who do not adhere to this rule.
Volunteers
Are available to help with the following: restroom relief, lunch and/or beverage ordering and delivery, and other occasional breaks during festival sale hours only.
Eligibility
This festival reserves the right to decline a vendor at our own discretion. Products offered for sale are to fall within the following categories: Fiber animal management items, fiber, and related supplies and equipment.
Fees
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Booth Fee: $75 per 10 x 10 foot booth. Spaces are assigned on a first paid, first reserved basis. If you would like to ensure your space for next year, you may pay before leaving. After October 1, 2024, all unpaid spaces will be open for assignment which will be made by the Vendor Chair to fit building layout.
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May be made by Paypal, cash, check, or money order. Make check or money order out to NMFF. Please keep your receipt.
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Late fees: Applications postmarked after August 15th must include an additional $10 late fee.
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Cancellations after September 1 are not eligible for refunds.
Deadlines
Payment should be received no later than August 15. If paid after this date, late fees apply unless you are on our waiting list and are not contacted until this time. Please note cancellations after September 1 are not eligible for refunds. Please be aware empty spaces will be filled as payment is received, no spaces will be held without payment and receipt of vendor application.
Tables
One table and two chairs per booth space are provided. More chairs may be requested if available.
Electricity
Electricity is not available to all booths; bring your own extension cords and tape.
Donations
Donations of merchandise are accepted and help attendees to become aware of your products. Please attach your business name to your donation. You may bring your donation to the hospitality booth, or give it to the volunteer who will come around on Saturday morning with a receipt book. Please note: Your donations are tax deductible. Donations may be used for either door prizes or contest prizes.
Sales Tax
Each vendor is responsible for collection and payment of any and all Michigan sales tax.
Vendor Liability
Vendors accept full responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage to persons, property, or goods that may be sustained while on the premises.
Smoking
All buildings are smoke-free.We request smokers be at least 25 feet away from all building entrances, to keep smoke from drifting into the buildings.
Rabbit Sales
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Rabbits must be fiber (angora) rabbits.Limit of 12 rabbits maximum.
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All rabbits must be free of illness or they will be removed from the grounds.
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Any rabbit from outside of Michigan must have a current health certificate.
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Rabbits must have food and water at all times.
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Minimum cage or carrier size should be 7”x14” per single adult rabbit, or 24”x24” for no more than three baby rabbits.
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Space will be provided outside, you must bring your own tent. Area is to be completely clean of all debris at the end of the Festival.
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Vendors who do not comply with these rules will not be allowed back for future shows.
Parking
Vendors may unload their vehicles in the front or back of the building but must park in vendor designated parking during the event weekend.