REGINA, Sask. — Regina's Queen City Fibre Festival has expanded to two days for the first time, bringing 58 fibre arts vendors from across the Prairies to the Bunge International Trade Centre.
The fourth annual event began Friday, Oct. 23, and concludes Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.
Brianna Redlich founded the festival in 2023, with the first showcase held at Eastview Community Centre. This year's event features vendors showcasing and selling fibre arts, including hand-dyed yarn, roving, finished products and other textiles.
Redlich says the event's popularity has grown rapidly year over year, requiring larger venues to accommodate visitors.
“Last year the number one complaint I got was ‘you need a bigger venue,’” said Redlich.
Redlich says last year's festival attracted 600 visitors in a single day. With a larger venue and an additional day, she hopes to welcome about 800 attendees this year.
“It's a great chance to see some fibre artists and to do some shopping. We also have educational booths, so it's a great chance to ask about the wool industry,” said Redlich.
One of the vendors is Deanna Ogle, owner of Tailwinds Fibre Mill, Saskatchewan's only operating fibre mill and Canada's only Indigenous-owned fibre mill. Ogle sources all her fleece from within Saskatchewan and processes it into yarn in Regina.
“I'm really excited about highlighting the work of Saskatchewan shepherds. Highlighting the work of Saskatchewan fleece and yarn, and I think it's a great opportunity for people to celebrate all the producers that we have in our province,” said Ogle.
