New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
| New York State Sheep and Wool Festival | |
|---|---|
Keyed fiddle at the 2006 festival | |
| Begins | Third weekend in October |
| Ends | Sunday |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Rhinebeck, New York |
| Inaugurated | 1980 |
| Participants | Knitters, sheep breeders, wool spinners |
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual gathering of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States that draws approximately 30,000 visitors and more than 300 vendors. It is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York.