Arts & Leisure
Maine Fiber Frolic set for June 9
and 10
WINDSOR - In its seventh year, the Maine Fiber Frolic is a family-oriented animal and arts festival for fiber enthusiasts of all skill levels.
The 2007 Fiber Frolic will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windsor Fair Grounds, rain or shine.
Over 75 farms and retailers will showcase their livestock, fiber and products for 1,500 visitors. Instructional fiber arts workshops and free educational presentations will be held throughout the weekend. The event is organized by members of the Maine Llama Association, Maine Sheep Breeders Association, the Maine Alpaca Association and dozens of volunteers.
Hundreds of llamas, alpacas, rabbits, sheep and goats will be on display and retail vendors will feature raw and value-added fibers, specialty products, supplies and equipment for sale. Special events include the Maine Llama Drill Team Parade, herding dog demonstrations and youth goat, llama and sheep shows.
There will also be talks on topics such as packing with llamas, raising and breeding specialty livestock and various fiber-related activities for both children and adults.
The Maine Alpaca Association formed in 2003 with the mission to provide its membership with education and support on all aspects of alpaca ownership from husbandry to business planning and marketing, and to promote the benefits of the alpaca lifestyle to Maine's general public. The Fiber Frolic was founded in 2000 by the Maine Llama Association to celebrate all things fiber.
For complete information about the Seventh Annual Maine Fiber Frolic, please visit http://www.fiberfrolic.com/
