2023 Vendors
AJHC Wools
AJ Bishop
Eaton Rapids, MI
517 391 8858
Hand dyed yarn, notions, knit and crochet patterns
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
Hidden Valley Farm/Woolen Mill
Carol Wagner
Valders, WI
920 758 2803
Yarn, fleeces, roving, sheepskins, dyes, books
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.
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.
MacArthur Farm
Sara MacArthur
Lachine, MI
989 255 8479
Laser cut earrings, keychains, hats & hat patches, tumblers, t-shirts, maple syrup
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.
Reaction Yarn by Knitology
Michael Paggeot
Traverse City, MI
231 409 0257
Onsite hand-dyed yarn called Reaction Yarn. It is sold exclusively online or at fiber festivals
Striped Tangerine (The)
Shanna Navarre
Tecumseh, MI
502 475 4352
Project bags, yarn squatchers, dpn cases, notion pouches, and various machine embroidered items
The Basket Sampler
Kathy McMinn
Highland, MI
248 889 8600
Hand woven baskets and ornaments
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
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
Fiber Boutique
Joanne DuFour
Bark River , MI
906 630 0370
Alpaca yarn, Alpaca fiber, handmade Alpaca products, handmade lotions and soaps
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
Knot Owl by J Duby
Janel Duby
Alpena, MI
989 657 5493
Macrame, wall décor, jewelery, ornaments, plant hangers
Little Fox Fibers/Windspun Farms
Jodi Woodall
Bear Lake, MI
231 239 0918
Knitting project bags, notion pouches, handspun yarn, needle felted items, fiber locks, honey
Lynda Camp
Lynda Camp
Alpena , MI
989 340 1611
Hand Knitted items, hand crafted soaps, handcrafted beaded jewelery & stone-bladed knives
Maple Row Stock & Wool
Debra Cline
Sherwood, MI
248 892 3732
Roving, Spinning Equipment (new & used), sock yarn, dyes, handspun hides
Pandemonium Studios
Jeanne Seitz
Hubbard Lake, MI
989 464 6450
Handwoven towels, shawls, scarves and accessories
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.
Sugar Hill Farm
Marcia Vincent
Mio, MI
989-255-1906
Shetland raw fleeces, roving, batts, handspun yarn, all in a wide variety of natural colors
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
Thunder Bay Basket Guild
Carolyn Anderson
Alpena, MI
989 356 2362
Handmade baskets of all kinds
Wilder Creek Workshop
Nancy Binkowski
Marshall, MI
616 318 9360
Homemade brooms, ornaments, wood goods
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
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
Kool -A- Roo
Frank Mazzella
Gaylord, MI
989 390 5564
Hand popped kettle corn with aperfect balance between sweet and savory
M1 Yarns
Jamie Lewis
Royal Oak, MI
734-658-1244
Hand dyed yarn & accessories. Featuring wool, alpaca, mohair & more.
Meece's Fiber Pieces
Elizabeth Mazzella
Gaylord, MI
989 858 0938
Hand dyed batts, hand dyed yarn, and finished fiber items
Random Rovings
Jane Link
Bancroft , MI
989 277 7021
Hand dyed roving, hand painted roving, locks, hand woven rugs, felted items
Stonehedge Fiber Mill
Jodi Peck
East Jordan, MI
231 536 2779
Susan's Buttons & More
Susan Thiel
Grayling, MI
989 390 2800
Handmade buttons. Pincushions, rope baskets, shawl pins, needlebooks, sewing related items
The Smoking Trolls
Tina Cameron
Hubbard Lake, MI
810 423-4717
Smoked Meats and Homemade sides
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
Windy Acres Fiber Mill
Charlotte Rovenko
Wolverine, MI
989 619 2896
Alpaca and Alpaca blend yarn; pin drafted roving; felt, woven rugs; square looms; hand knitted slippers, hats,& headbands; machine knitted items; woven chair pads
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, 2021, 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 the back rows of the parking lot after unloading and thereafter during the event weekend.