The Black Sheep Gathering, celebrating its 52nd edition in 2026, is more than just a knitting and fiber festival. It’s an invitation to the heart of the natural fiber community and their animals, an event that celebrates natural dyeing and the preservation of traditional crafts. The program includes passionate workshops on natural dyeing with experts, an impressive exhibition of over 100 fiber sellers, and spinning and knitting workshops. All this takes place in a friendly and festive atmosphere at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The atmosphere is warm, with significant participation from the local community and visitors from across America. A unique experience not to be missed for all lovers of natural fibers!
Practical information — Black Sheep Gathering
- Location : Albany
- 2026 dates : 2026-06-26 → 2026-06-28
- Since : 1975
- Official website : www.blacksheepgathering.org
Getting to Albany
By train
- Albany
By bus
- Queen and Marion
- FlixBus Albany
- Albany Amtrak
About Black Sheep Gathering
Albany Parks & Recreation is a municipal agency responsible for maintaining local parks and organizing cultural events in Albany, Oregon. Its main offices are located at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW. One of the goals of Albany’s municipal government is to ensure that all residents live within 2 miles (3 km) of a park.
Source : Wikipedia
Things to see on site near Albany
- A-4E Skyhawk
- Gallery Calapooia — 222 1st Avenue West 97321 Albany — +1 541 971 5701
- Albany Regional Museum — 136 Lyon Street South 97321 Albany — +1 541 967 7122
- Telephone of the Wind
Where to stay near Albany
- Best Western Prairie Inn — 1100 Price Road Southeast 97322 Albany
- St. Francis
- Brookshore Apartments — 1539 15th Avenue Southeast 97322 Albany
Where to eat near Albany
- Mexico Lindo
- Brick and Mortar Cafe — 222 1st Avenue West 97321 Albany — +1 541 791 7845
- Yummy House
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