AUGUSTA, Maine — Fall is upon us, and there’s no better way to explore this season and get ready for the next than by visiting your local sheep, alpaca, and rabbit farms, plus meet artists and makers who craft with fiber!

A dozen sites across Maine will welcome visitors to learn more about local fiber production.

Learn how farmers care for fiber animals and crops, get a behind-the-scenes look at textile production, processing, yarns, knitting, felting and fiber arts. Many host sites will have demonstrations and activities. Plus, if you’re a fiber enthusiast looking for something special for your project, or if you seek a locally made good to keep you cozy in the changing season, you’ll find plenty of choices at every site!

Locating a Fiber Farm, Artist and Maker

Open the interactive map and trip itinerary to view contact information of participating sites, personalize your trip, and save and share with friends!
Read our tips for using the trip itinerary tool to explore Maine agriculture throughout the year.

Tour Stops and Dates

This annual event happens in October. Participating sites choose their dates – generally the first or second, or both the first and second weekends in October. View the listings for sites, dates and more information.

Contact the business, or view listing descriptions for schedule:

Starboard Farm, Machiasport

Open one day:

Open two days:

Open three days, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday October 7 through 9, 2023:

Tips for Exploring Maine’s Fibershed This Fall

We recommend checking local listings before you head out. Most sites represent Maine’s fibershed, which means they are working farms and smaller businesses manufacturing and crafting products for depending on their seasonal tasks.
Each location is different and may update schedules and activities as the event date nears.
Check back for updates, and find more details about activities that host sites publish on the Real Maine event calendar.
If you’re new to fiber production in Maine, we encourage you to read about Maine’s fibershed, and the ways you can support it year-round

Reminder – Other events happening this October

Autumn is an especially meaningful time of year to appreciate Maine’s farms and the landscapes that are critical to their success. If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate local, here are some suggestions:

Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend – There are many ways to support first nations people. If you’re looking for an agricultural and local food connection, consider getting to know Real Maine members, Mi’Kmaq Farms & Fish Hatchery, Passamaquoddy Maple, and Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry to name a few!
Open Creamery Day – Sponsored by the Maine Cheese Guild members. This annual tradition is the perfect way to learn more about how Maine milk is carefully crafted and transformed into dozens of varieties of award-winning, Maine cheeses. It’s easy to find a favorite, or multiple favorites! Plus, it’s even more fun to get a behind-the-scenes look at the quality and care put into each batch. Learn more: Maine Cheese Guild – Serving the interest of cheese-makers and cheese lovers in Maine and beyond
Maine Maple Fall Tours – Sugar maple trees transitioning into stunning orange colors are a beloved sign of fall. These beautiful trees are the reason for pure Maine maple syrup, a delicious natural sweetener made from sugar maple sap. Celebrate all things maple with Maine Maple Fall Fest – Maine Maple Producers Association

–Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry