FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- West Springfield, Mass. -- January 31, 2012

More Info: Catherine Pappas

Communications Manager

413.205.5041

Info Line: 413.205.5115

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012

FIBER FESTIVAL OF NEW ENGLAND

The third annual Fiber Festival of New England will take place Nov. 3 & 4, 2012 at Eastern States Exposition’s (ESE) Mallary Complex in West Springfield, Mass.

The festival brings together crafters who knit, crochet and weave with vendors and fiber enthusiasts for a unique shopping and crafting experience. Fiber animals such as llamas, alpacas, sheep, rabbits and goats will also be on hand.

Shopping opportunities abound at more than 200 booths with finished products from hats, scarves, sweaters, coats and capes to freshly spun yarn for knitting, crocheting and craft projects.

New England exhibitors will showcase products including clothing, quilts, blankets, rugs, looms, spinning wheels and more. Visitors may participate in various workshops as well as watch interesting and informative demonstrations. A Fiber Fashion Show, displaying accessories and outfits made of fiber will take place Saturday at 1:45 p.m.

The event is co-produced by ESE and the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Enthusiasts interested in volunteering for one or both days of the event or those who have a special skill to offer are welcome.

For more information please visit www.FiberFestival.org or call (413) 205-5011.