The Salida F iber Festival, started in 2011 and conducted entirely by volunteers, has be come one of the premier events in Central Colorado and one of the most dive rse and well-attended fiber festivals in the West. The Salida Fiber Festiva l is held the first weekend after Labor Day.
Featuring vendors focused on all aspects of textiles, incl uding fiber-related activities and demonstrations, a make-and-take activity tent, a silent auction tent featuring a variety of goods donated by vendor s and Salida businesses, and a tree-shaded beer garden offering local beer, wine, and distilled drinks.
Every year the activity tent hosts demos, youth activities, and a variety of festival-related off-site surprises such as t he annual Fiber Arts Exhibition, the annual Fiber Art Film< /a>, and many galleries and businesses host fiber-inspired events. Check-in at the info booth for details.
Join us for a great selection of mercha ndise and gift cards from local merchants, beautiful fiber and fiber-relate d items donated by our 2021 vendor, sponsors, as well as other handcrafted fiber items. There is something for everyone at the silent auction!
In the shade of 100-y ear-old trees, the Beer Garden is a great place to stop for a moment, relax , show off your purchases and try a local libation.
Not just for children, Vol unteers will be showing kids of all ages how to make yarn ropes, yarn pom-p oms, and medicine-bottle beads. Come in and get creative!