Celebrate Almonte’s uniquely textile-based history with the 29th annual Fibrefest
Everyone is invited to the town of Almonte Sept. 7 and 8 for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 29th annual Fibrefest.
The festival is described as “a celebration of fibre arts – a fun homage to the textile industry’s lasting impact on the Valley.”
It’ll take place at two locations, the Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Admission is $5 per day and grants access to both sites.
“Over 80 fantastic fibre vendors will be at the market, selling finished goods and textile supplies from across the province. From yarn to art, to clothing, to demonstrations of spinning, knitting, and more, there’s something for everyone,” says a media release from the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.
This year’s festival boasts more workshops than ever before. “This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and get felting, stitching, or rug-hooking with talented artists,” the museum says.
Workshops will be running from Sept. 3 to 11 at both the Community Centre and Museum. Registration fees for workshops include free admission to the festival. Advance registration is required, and some workshops may require that you bring your own supplies, so make sure to check out www.mvtm.ca and sign up early!
“We look forward to Fibrefest every year – the fabulous vendors and visitors that it brings to town is a great opportunity for local businesses and the museum,” said Michael Rikley-Lancaster, executive director/curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. “Almonte has a uniquely textile-based history, and it’s wonderful that the community can come together to celebrate this bit of history that lives on through the fibre arts.”
Alongside Fibrefest, a temporary exhibit, “Woven by Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries,” will be on display at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, curated by Thoma Ewen. The exhibit presents recent works designed and woven by a collective of outstanding Canadian tapestry artists. Recognized internationally, each artist has dedicated many decades to professional practice in this medium, and among the collective are winners of Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Award.
This year’s Fibrefest will be full of high-quality artistry and innovation in fibre arts! Beat the lines and get your tickets online here – https://mvtm.ticketsplease.ca/fibrefest/.