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February
2007
Quick Facts:
The Fiber Fest & Spin-In began in 2004 as a one-day
event. It has now grown to three days with
entertainment, vendors, and demonstrations devoted
to the fiber arts.
Over
25 classes are being offered. Deadline to register
for classes is Thursday, March 1.
Educational Day on Friday, March 9 from 9am-2pm,
admission $1.
Free
and open to the public on Saturday, March 10 from
9am-4pm.
For
more information contact Gyneth Augsburger,
Executive Director
Phone: 877-726-4481
Email:
jcvcb@jayco.net
www.visitjaycounty.com
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Fiber Fest & Spin-In at Jay County Fairgrounds March
8-10
A fiber fest is taking place in Jay County for the
third year in a row. The Fiber Fest & Spin-In began
in 2004 as a one-day event. It has now grown to
three days of classes, entertainment, vendors, and
demonstrations devoted to the fiber arts.
With the support of the Jay County Visitor and
Tourism Bureau and Teasel Hill Angoras, fiber
crafters will have the opportunity to gather March
8-10 at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 East Votaw
Street in Portland, Indiana.
Friday, March 9 is Educational Day from 9am-2pm.
Students and visitors will have the opportunity to
discover how fabric is made, beginning with the
animals themselves. There will be demonstrations,
hands-on activities, and live animals. Admission is
$1.
Classes are being held on Thursday evening, Friday
afternoon and evening, and Saturday. Over 25 classes
are being offered, including Beginning Spinning,
Using a Drop Spindle, Raggy Shaggy Quilting,
Introduction to Wetfelting, and many more. The
deadline to register is Thursday, March 1. A full
list of classes and registration forms are available
at
www.visitjaycounty.com.
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