Beachburg Fibrefest · September 20, 2026

About the festival

A celebration of fibre arts
in the Ottawa Valley.

Beachburg Fibrefest brings together spinners, weavers, felters, knitters, and anyone who is curious about where fibre comes from and where it can go. Held at the Beachburg Agricultural Society fairgrounds — home of the annual Beachburg Fair since 1857 — the festival honours the deep textile traditions of the Ottawa Valley.

Whether you're an experienced artisan or picking up a spindle for the first time, there is something here for you: hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, a fibre and textile vendor market, agricultural heritage displays, and animal encounters with the animals behind the fleece.

At the festival

What to expect.

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Live Demonstrations

Guild members demonstrate spinning, tapestry creation, and felting throughout the day. Watch fibre transform from raw fleece to finished textile in real time.

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Vendor Market

A curated fibre, textile, artisan vendor show, and farmers market featuring local and regional makers. Find hand-dyed yarn, hand-spun fibre, local produce, tools, kits, and one-of-a-kind handmade goods.

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Hands-On Workshops

Instructor-led workshops for all skill levels. Past workshops have included basket weaving, spinning basics, and more. 2026 lineup coming soon.

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Agricultural Heritage

Flax threshing, fleece shearing, and field-to-fibre demonstrations connect textile craft to its agricultural roots in the Ottawa Valley.

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Animal Encounters

Meet the animals whose fleece makes it all possible — alpacas and sheep on site throughout the day.

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Open-Air Artisan Market

Locally made crafts, art, and goods from the Whitewater Region and broader Ottawa Valley community, alongside the fibre and textile vendor show.

Workshops

Learn something new.

Workshops run on Sunday, September 20th. Instructors and full details for the 2026 season are being confirmed — check back soon or get on the list to be notified when registration opens.

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From 2025 — an example

Beginner-friendly 2 hrs $25 incl. materials

Traditional Round Cane Basket Weaving

Led by Sharron Jansen, a local weaver. Participants learned the fundamentals of basket weaving — from shaping the base to finishing the rim — and left with a completed or nearly-completed basket.

Registration for 2026 workshops opens later this year.

Vendor show

Sell your work
at Fibrefest.

The Fibre, Textile & Artisan Vendor Show is open to fibre artists, textile makers, yarn dyers, craft suppliers, artisan makers, and local food producers. Indoor and outdoor booth options are available. Demonstrators and workshop leaders receive a discounted booth rate.

To apply, email beachburgfibrefest@gmail.com to receive the vendor information sheet and application form.

2026 Booth Rates

Early bird (before June 1)

10×10 standard$40

Double booth$80

Regular (after June 1)

10×10 standard$50

Double booth$100

Demonstrators & workshop leaders

10×10 standard$30

Double booth$60

Apply to vend →

Location

Beachburg Fairgrounds.

Fibrefest is held at the Beachburg Agricultural Society fairgrounds in the village of Beachburg, in the Whitewater Region of the Ottawa Valley. The same grounds that have hosted the annual Beachburg Fair since 1857.

The fairgrounds includes Heritage Hall (indoor), open-air show rings, and ample space for outdoor vendors and demonstrations. Parking is on site.

Address

Beachburg Agricultural Society Fairgrounds

Beachburg, ON · Whitewater Region

Map · Coming soon