New York State Sheep & Wool Festival 2026: Rhinebeck Show Guide

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival takes place in Rhinebeck, New York. Here is how to plan a visit for October 17–18, 2026.

The essentials

• Dates: October 17–18, 2026
• Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All times are local.
• Where: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Avenue, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
• Admission: $12 – $15

What you’ll find

Rhinebeck’s sheep and wool festival is a destination for fiber materials, textile tools and handmade work. Workshops have their own schedule; the main public festival occupies the Saturday and Sunday of this weekend.

Plan your visit

Start with a pass through the displays, then return to the pieces that interest you. Ask about materials, how the work was made, and care or installation before buying. For a larger piece, check dimensions and arrange transport or delivery with the seller.

Before you go

Check the promoter-maintained FestivalNet listing for last-minute changes, the current vendor selection and entrance or parking instructions. Confirm any accessibility or other visitor arrangements you need directly with the organizer.

Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026. This is a planning preview based on published event information.