Visiting the Festival
Visiting the Michigan Fiber Festival
- Festival Dates: August 14-18, 2024
- Wednesday through Sunday- Workshops (pre-registration preferred, walk-in registration available for open slots.) Half day workshops 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Full day workshops 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch hour.
- Friday and Saturday- all vendors open from 10 am to 5 pm for shopping.
- Sunday - all vendors open from 10am to 4pm for shopping.
- Saturday and Sunday - Full Festival schedule including competitions, demonstrations, animals and more.
- Food vendors and camping are available on the Fairgrounds!
Festival Admission Fees
CHILDREN 14 AND UNDER ARE FREE
Friday and Saturday workshop participants will receive passes if they have classes that day. All animal show exhibitors, weekend campers, vendors, and volunteers will be issued passes.
Festival Location
Michigan Fiber Festival is held in Allegan, Michigan at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. To learn more about the fairgrounds, visit them online at http://www.allegancountyfair.com/
Parking
Parking at the Festival is free. Handicap parking is available near each shopping venue and the buildings used for workshops.
Festival Weather
Being close to Lake Michigan, Allegan is subject to lake effect weather patterns! Before visiting the Festival, we encourage you to check the weather . Festival happens rain or shine.
Local Lodging and Food
If you would like to find food or lodging in Allegan County, we encourage you to visit their website and check out their tourism locater HERE. Please note that lodging fills quickly, so you are advised to plan ahead.
Lake Michigan is not far away, with beautiful dunes and sandy shores. There are several local and state parks for your enjoyment.
South Haven, Holland, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids are only a short drive away if you are interested in expanded dining, art museums or breweries. These neighboring cities provide plenty of evening entertainment with ample hotel, airBnB, Bed and Breakfast, and camping options.
For more information about Allegan County or any of these neighboring cities, please visit the links we have provided below.