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Fiber

Fiber exhibits on display at the Fair.

From Sheep to Shawl! Did you ever wonder how yarn was made? Our fiber experts will fascinate you first-hand with the centuries-old art of drum carding, spinning, and weaving. Watch up close as ordinary fleece is transformed into vibrantly colored batts of yarn and hand-made bracelets for the kids!

Highlights

  • Fleece drum carding, spinning, and weaving demonstrations
  • Batts and batts of hand-dyed yarn
  • Hand-made bracelets for the kids!
  • An educational experience for the whole family!

Fun Fact

  • The Durham Fair Fiber Experts use wool carders similar to those first used in the late thirteenth century.

Calling All Exhibitors

Learn more about exhibiting at the Durham Fair by visiting the 2026 Exhibitor Information page. You will find a listing of categories, rules and regulations, as well as special awards available for our winners.

Become an Exhibitor
Display featuring a variety of different types of apples and a single ear of corn
Carnival game booth with stuffed prizes and a Ferris wheel
Man operating vintage farm equipment
Vintage farm tools and milk bottles displayed at an exhibit
Three women selling donuts at a food stand
Llama eating hay