Fiber & Fleece

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 10:00 a.m. – mid-afternoon

Where: Bear Butte Gardens • 20445 SD Hwy 79 • Sturgis, SD

Cost:  Free to Attend!

Icelandic Sheep

Celebrate a Day of Fiber & Fleece!

Spend an autumn day immersed in the world of wool and fiber arts at Bear Butte Gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned spinner or curious beginner, enjoy live sheep shearing, dyeing demonstrations, hands-on workshops, artisan market, and plenty of opportunity to connect with local fiber artists and fellow craft lovers..

Highlights include:

• Sheep Shearing Demo & Education – by the Opstedahl Family

• Wool Sorting, Carding, Combing, Spinning, Felting, & Weaving

• Knitting, Crocheting & Sewing with Wool Fabric

• Dyeing Wool Demonstrations

• Cooking with Lamb & Mutton Demos

• Sheep Breeds 101 – Wool, Meat, & Dairy

Plus:

• Meet local fiber artists

• Shop handmade goods

• Learn sustainable fiber practices

Call for Presenters!

Do you have skills with fiber, fleece, or wool products?

We’d love for you to share your talents!


Contact Michelle at 605-490-2919 (call or text).