{"id":150628,"date":"2026-08-17T05:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150628"},"modified":"2026-08-17T05:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:40:44","slug":"popular-lehigh-valley-fiber-festival-returns-to-allentown-agri-plex-on-sept-26-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150628","title":{"rendered":"POPULAR LEHIGH VALLEY FIBER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ALLENTOWN AGRI-PLEX ON SEPT. 26-27."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Welcoming even more artists, makers, and fiber-based artwork, the Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival returns for its ninth year. <\/strong>The Festival will take place at the Allentown Agri-Plex on <strong>Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>, and <strong>Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 <\/strong><strong>a.m. to 4 p.m. <\/strong>Admission is <strong>$5 per day <\/strong>or <strong>$8 for a weekend pass<\/strong>, with group rates available when booked in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The LV Fiber Festival offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fiber enthusiasts of all levels, featuring an expansive selection of hand-dyed yarns, finished fiber work, upcycled fiber pieces, and everything in between and appeals to all levels of expertise. The event also includes glass buttons, wood-turned tools, stitch markers, fiber-inspired watercolors, shawl pins, jewelry, and a wide array of additional hand-crafted artisan goods.<\/p>\n<p>A beloved annual feature, the <strong>Fleece Sale <\/strong>returns with beautiful raw fleeces that showcase the story of each animal and can be purchased for personal processing. The Festival\u2019s commitment to community continues through the <strong>Stash Bash <\/strong>and <strong>Make a Square <\/strong>stations. Attendees may donate unwanted yarn, inherited stashes, or ready-made hats,\u00a0scarves, and squares. All contributions are delivered to dedicated volunteers who create warm items for community members in need and distributed to Allentown Rescue Mission and Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. Visitors may also enjoy a peaceful moment on the festival grounds while crafting a square with yarn and tools provided.<\/p>\n<p>Customer favorites\u2014including <strong>Bitsy\u2019s Knits, Create Yarn Works, <\/strong>and <strong>Cape May Fiber<\/strong>\u2014will once again join the Festival. Some of our new vendors this year include <strong>Northeast Wood Workz, Quilter Emily (Hitchner), and Shakespeare\u2019s Peddler<\/strong>. Artists travel from across the region including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland and as far as Wisconsin to bring exceptional fibers and handcrafted tools to\u00a0Lehigh Valley fiber lovers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150629\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-150629\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cape-may-fibers-yarn.jpg?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape May Fiber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cape May Fiber<\/strong>, a perennial favorite from Cape May, NJ, will hand-dye mini-skeins for the Festival\u2019s early-bird gift bags, available to the first 30 customers each day. Known for luxurious, small-batch yarns inspired by ocean life and the coastal landscape, Cape May Fiber offers stunning fibers in a wide range of weights and colors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150631\" style=\"width: 221px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/create-yarnworks.jpg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-150631\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/create-yarnworks.jpg?resize=221%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/create-yarnworks.jpg?resize=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1 221w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/create-yarnworks.jpg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create Yarnworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another returning favorite, <strong>Create Yarnworks <\/strong>of Hebron, MD, brings vibrant colorways\u2014from bold brights to soft neutrals\u2014and offers expert guidance for fiber artists seeking\u00a0inspiration. Create Yarnworks also provides fiber tools and accessories to support makers at every stage of their projects.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150630\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/newoodworkz-resin-wood-crochet-hook.jpg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150630 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/newoodworkz-resin-wood-crochet-hook.jpg?resize=300%2C271&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Northeast Wood Workz\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/newoodworkz-resin-wood-crochet-hook.jpg?resize=300%2C271&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/newoodworkz-resin-wood-crochet-hook.jpg?resize=768%2C693&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/newoodworkz-resin-wood-crochet-hook.jpg?w=896&amp;ssl=1 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Northeast Wood Workz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>New this year, <strong>Northeast Wood Workz <\/strong>from Hadley, MA, will showcase handcrafted\u00a0wood-turned tools and pens. These one-of-a-kind pieces make exceptional gifts for fiber creators\u2014or a perfect treat for yourself as you elevate your craft. Their extraordinary pens and tools also appeal to attendees who may not work with fiber but appreciate fine craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p>The LV Fiber Festival thanks the following for the ongoing support of the festival \u2013 our amazing volunteers who give so much of their time and energy and The Knitters Edge of Bethlehem, PA; Cape May Fiber of Cape May, NJ; Create Yarnworks of Hebron, MD; and New Tripoli Bank of New Tripoli, PA.<\/p>\n<p>For more information\u2014including artist listings, show hours, and group rate details\u2014visit our website at <a href=\"https:\/\/lvfiberfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>lvfiberfest.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAllison Mackenzie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming even more artists, makers, and fiber-based artwork, the Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival returns for its ninth year. The Festival will take place at the Allentown Agri-Plex on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per day or $8 for &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150628\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">POPULAR LEHIGH VALLEY FIBER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ALLENTOWN AGRI-PLEX ON SEPT. 26-27.<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":150632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\r\n\r\n{excerpt}\r\n\r\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fiber-fest-26.jpg?fit=672%2C372&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=150628"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150633,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150628\/revisions\/150633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/150632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=150628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=150628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=150628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}