2026 Vendors
Appena Fiber
Susan Gills
Hudson, OH
(412) 855-9878
Fibers: Shaniko/mulberry silk, BFL/Tussah silk, merino/cashmere/Tussah silk. Yarns: Baby alpaca/silk, kids mohair silk, merino/silk, Shaniko, merino/cashmere/Tussah silk, merino/nylon - all in various weights. Half the booth is yarn and the other half is fiber.
Dresow Family Farm
Stacy Dresow
Lonsdale, MN
(612) 325-3015
Coated Cormo yarn & roving. I dye fiber with plants grown on our farm. Wool & color from the same.
Fiberology Dyeworks
Kate Bizzak
Canton, MI
(315) 868-9702
Hand-dyed yarn.
Hightower Farm & Fuzzy Kritters Farm
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.
Knitting on the Fringe
Kelly Machado
Commerce Township, MI
(248) 672-2445
Hand dyed yarn, notions, project bags, knitting tools, sewn clothing.
M1 Yarns
Jamie Lewis
Royal Oak, MI
(734) 658-1244
Hand dyed yarn & accessories. Featuring wool, alpaca, mohair & more.
Random Rovings
Jane Link
Bancroft , MI
(989) 277-7021
Hand dyed roving, hand painted roving, locks, hand woven rugs, felted items
Soapy Ewe (The)
(812) 350-9178
Coated Cormo yarn & roving. I dye fiber with plants grown on our farm. Wool & color from the same so
Thistle Rock Acres
Gretchen Diffin
Posen, MI
(989) 351-0516
Roving, yarn and knitted and sewn items from my own sheep.
Wilder Creek Workshop
Nancy Binkowski
Marshall, MI
(616) 318-9360
Homemade brooms, ornaments, wood goods.
Wooly Wardrobe, LLC
Jill Urbanski
St. Joseph, MI
(312) 265-0983
Apparel made using yarn-inspired designs for spinners, knitters, crocheters and makers of all kinds
Barnhart Studios / Mother of Purl
Rolene Barnhart
Charlevoix, MI
(641) 426-5957
Natural fiber yarns & blends, roving (Jamison & Shetland), knitting needles, crochet hooks, tatting supplies, notions, books & patterns.
Ewe Farm and Studio
Jodi Mann
Harrisville, MI
(406) 459-7720
Handmade bags & wool from my flock in NE MI — raw fleece, batts, locks, and crafts.
Friends of Alpena County Animal Control
Jennifer Newhouse
Ossineke, MI
(989) 464-0861
Our items are all donated. Gnomes, Chickens, Llamas, Cows, Turtles, Afghans, Painted Rock and other misc items.
Imagine Fiber Arts LLC
Cheryl Stasak
Canton, MI
(734) 444-9328
Imagine Fiber Arts, LLC hand dyes superwash and nonsuperwash yarns in collections inspired by nature, culture and the built environment.
Lazy Dog Fiber Arts
Katelyn & Matthew Goff
Lakeview, MI
(616) 755-3014
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.
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.
Toasty Toes
Kal & Karen VanderWeele
Plainwell, MI
(69) 744-6364
Handspun yarn, naalbound hats, wool rugs, half mitts, knitted hats, woven belts, naalbinding needles, lucets.
Wilder Creek Workshop -- Spinning Wheel Repair
Dave Binkowski
Marshall, MI
(616) 318-0316 (prefer text)
Spinning Wheel Repair
Behind the Pines Yarn
Bobbie Aspacher
Pemberville, OH
(419) 377-3711
Hand dyed yarns, project bags, hand-made beaded stitch markers. wood plaques with phrases. Emma Ball items; wool applique, knit & crochet animal kits. Camp Stitchwood, Woodsy, Pacific Knits.
Fiber Boutique
Joanne DuFour
Bark River , MI
(906) 630-0370
Alpaca yarn, Alpaca fiber, handmade Alpaca products, handmade lotions and soaps.
Hidden Valley Farm/Woolen Mill
Carol Wagner
Valders, WI
(920) 758 -2803
Yarn, fleeces, roving, sheepskins, dyes, books, some equipment.
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. Mini-loom kits, stitch markers.
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.
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)
Shuttle Sisters
Megan Kalenauskas
Alpena, MI
(989) 292-0526
Tatted earrings, ornaments, and framed pieces.
This-N-That made by Kathie
Kathie Steffke
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 370-9757
Car trash bags, watter bottle bags, adult bibs, dog bandanas, grocery bag holders, hobo bags, bowl cozies.
UP North Yarns
Monica Thoune
Powers, MI
(906) 869-6098
Hand-dyed yarn & fiber, Shibori dyed garments, lotion bars, stitch markers, ice-dyed garments.
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
Friday, 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm; Saturday, 7 am – 8:45 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. It is requested that all vendors must clear the buildings by 7 pm on Sunday to avoid extra expenses incurred on the festival.
Volunteers
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. For liability reasons, volunteers are ONLY available for the purpose of short breaks, NOT to tend to booths while instructors are teaching classes.
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 February 15, 2026, all unpaid spaces will be open for assignment which will be made by the Vendor Chair to fit building layout.
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Payment may be made by Paypal, cash, check, or money order. Make check or money order out to NMFF. Please keep your receipt or payment for your space.
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Late fees: Applications postmarked after August 15th must include an additional $5 late fee and after August 31st must include a $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. It is available to all booths along the walls of the facility. It is suggested that if you require electricity for your booth but it is unavailable, you can elect to bring a battery back up or power bank. NON-BATTERY GENERATORS are prohibited for the safety of all.
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 Welcome Table, or give it to the volunteer who will come around on Saturday morning with a receipt book. Please note: Your donations are NOT tax deductible. Donations may be used for either door 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 sales are NOT allowed
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.