DFW Fiber Fest 2026

Thank you for your interest in DFW Fiber Fest 2026!

 

Our Market is a thoughtfully curated one-stop shop where attendees can touch, sample, and buy a wide range of fiber arts-related tools, equipment, supplies, and accessories. We feature local, regional, and national vendors, including local yarn shops, farm-based stores, independent fiber artists, and more. We include a mix of returning and new vendors each year, and we'd love to hear from you!

 

Market load-in and set-up is on Thursday, August 27th, and the Market will be open to the public August 28th-30th.

 

• The regular application period has ended. Initial acceptance notifications will go out by December 31, 2025
• We are accepting applications for the waitlist. If you are a good fit and a space opens up, we will contact you.
• Please direct all questions about the application process and our waitlist to vendors@dfwfiberfest.org

 

 

 

 

We love our volunteers—and really rely on you all each year to help make things go smoothly. Remember for each day you volunteer, you will receive: Entry pass into the Market. For each shift worked, you qualify for a chance to win a volunteer door prize! Volunteers for Sunday evening get a special perk! Assignments will be given at shift sign in with the exception of Wednesday, our set up day. Wednesday Volunteers: This is the day to get creative and contribute in a big way. We have two teams: Bag Stuffing Brigade - This group puts all the fun goodies from Vendors and Sponsors into our student bags! Yarn Bombing Crew - Unleash your artistic side! Help transform the Irving Convention Center into a Fiber wonderland by installing our yarn art! On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you might be assigned one of the following jobs: Keeping Things Secure - Check wrist bands at the Market to ensure smooth entry. Vendor Support - Lend a hand to our vendors by walking the Market, answering attendee questions, and relieving vendors for small breaks. Financial Whiz - Assist with money handling for merchandise sales and Market pass purchases. Registration Assistant - Help our attendees pick up their student bag and Registration check in. Luggage Locker - Take charge of bag and wheel check, keeping everyone's belongings organized. Boardmember Buddy - Assist DFW Fiber Fest Board members with various tasks. Wrap up crew! Sunday evening volunteers will help with packing up the event. Lending a hand to our vendors by assisting them with breaking down their booths in the Market. Working alongside our board members to dismantle decorations and pack up supplies. Volunteers on this shift will be asked to lift boxes and use a dolly. This shift gets a special perk for next year: Early access to registration next year! Remember...We could not do this without you! Thank you!!