Follow the fiber from soil to sweater — and beyond!
This fall, explore Maine’s fiber production firsthand. Throughout October and into November, Real Maine member farms, studios and fiber businesses are opening their doors on select dates for special events, tours and demonstrations.
Meet fiber animals and the people who care for them. See how raw fiber is transformed through spinning, dyeing, knitting and other processes. Discover natural dyes and locally grown materials. And learn how Maine farms, makers and businesses are creating place-based fiber systems rooted in our farms, communities and landscape.
Plan Your Fiber Trail
There’s no single route to follow. Participating farms, studios and businesses are hosting events on different dates throughout October and November, so you can choose the stops and experiences that interest you.
Use the Fiber Trail listing to find participating members. Please check with individual members for the most up to date information before planning your visit.
Follow the Fiber
- Visit a farm. Meet sheep, alpacas, llamas and other fiber animals and learn more about the farms that raise and care for them.
- See the process firsthand. Watch spinning, dyeing, knitting and other demonstrations and learn about the journey from raw fiber to finished product.
- Discover local color. Learn how plants and other natural materials can be used to create dyes, connecting fiber production back to Maine’s soil, seasons and landscape.
- Meet Maine makers. Talk with the farmers, fiber producers and artisans carrying Maine’s long history of agriculture and textile production forward through small-scale, place-based fiber systems.
- Shop local fiber. Find Maine-grown and Maine-made yarn, roving, raw wool and other fiber products at participating locations.
2026 Fiber Trail Events
Follow the fiber to farms and fiber businesses across Maine on select dates from October 3 through November 8. Meet fiber animals, watch demonstrations, learn about local fiber production and shop for Maine-grown and Maine-made fiber products.
Hours and activities vary by location. Check individual listings and participating businesses for the latest details before you visit.
Fluffy Honey Farm
Greene | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
October 3, 4, 10 & 11 | November 7 & 8
Meet the alpacas, join a farm tour and explore the pastures at Fluffy Honey Farm.
Hilltop Handspun
Lovell | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 & 12 | November 7 & 8
See fiber skills in action with spinning, dyeing and knitting demonstrations.
Great East Alpacas & Llamas
Acton | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 & 12 | November 7 & 8
Take an educational farm tour and visit the farm store to shop fiber products and more.
TLC Fiber Farm
Waldoboro | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
October 3, 9, 10 & 12 | November 7
Visit the farm and meet the alpacas that are part of Maine’s local fiber story.
Sillanpaa Family Farm
New Vineyard | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
October 3 & 10
Explore a mini yarn shop featuring fiber from the farm’s Horned Dorset sheep, including handspun and locally mill-spun yarn, roving, hand-dyed yarn and raw wool.
Byre Farm
Bristol | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
October 4 & November 8
Meet the farm’s sheep and discover different ways their wool can be used. See a natural yarn-dyeing demonstration, make a peg-loom coaster using the farm’s rug yarn, or join an 11 a.m. guided walk to see sheep grazing among the Christmas trees. Good walking shoes are recommended for the guided walk.
Fiber Center
Fryeburg | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
October 4, 9, 10 & 11
See fiber demonstrations throughout the day during Fryeburg Fair week and learn more about the skills behind fiber production.
Map Your Fiber Trail
Use the Real Maine Fiber Trail map to find participating locations and plan your route.
