Knitting and fiber festival — Shepherd’s Market Iowa in Iowa City

Dear knitters and aspiring knitters, welcome to Shepherd’s Market Iowa! From 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on March 7, 2026, the atmosphere will be warm and friendly at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City. It’s the perfect chance to dive into the world of knitting and wool, from natural dyeing to spinning, with fun workshops for kids too. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find something to enjoy among the many demonstrations and workshops on offer. So why not join us for a day of learning, creativity, and fun?

Practical information — Shepherd’s Market Iowa

  • Location : Iowa City
  • 2026 dates : 2026-03-07
  • Price : Admission 5.00 with children under 12 free. Open 9-4, classes start 8:30.
  • Since : 2014
  • Official website : www.shepherds-market-iowa.net

Getting to Iowa City

By bus

  • Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue
  • Downtown Interchange
  • Riverside Dr @ Benton St

Knitting and wool life — Metro Boulot Tricot

About Shepherd’s Market Iowa

Iowa City, located in Johnson County in Iowa, is the largest city in the state with a population of 74,828 according to the 2020 census. Situated at an altitude of 204 meters, Iowa City was founded in 1839. The city is the county seat of Johnson County and is part of the Iowa City–Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, which has a total population of nearly 500,000. More official information can be found on the city’s website: www.icgov.org.

Source : Wikipedia

Things to see on site near Iowa City

  • Iowa Children’s Museum — 1451 Coral Ridge Mall Coralville — +1-319-625-6255
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Old Capitol Museum — 21 North Clinton Street 52242 Iowa City

Where to stay near Iowa City

  • Travelodge — 2216 North Dodge Street 52245 Iowa City — +1 319-499-5992

Where to eat near Iowa City

  • Oyama Sushi — 1853 Lower Muscatine Road 52240 Iowa City
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • China Star

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Marie

Marie

Passionnée de tricot depuis toujours, j’aime transformer de simples pelotes en créations uniques et réconfortantes. Sur Metro-Boulot-Tricot je partage mon expérience, des conseils pratiques et mes découvertes autour de la laine, tout en mêlant voyage et parentalité pour inspirer mes lecteurs à tricoter avec plaisir et créativité.