2026 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials in Orange, VA
- The Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials will transform the historic property into a hub for agricultural heritage, celebrating traditional craft techniques while showcasing working dogs...
- Day-of-festival admission is set at $10 per person, while children aged 16 and under can enter for free.
- Activities will continue through varying weather conditions, and festival representatives advise attendees to dress appropriately unless severe weather such as a hurricane forces a cancellation.
The Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials will transform the historic property into a hub for agricultural heritage, celebrating traditional craft techniques while showcasing working dogs handling livestock in judged trials.
Montpelier Set to Host Annual Fiber Festival and Sheep Dog Trials
October Schedule and Ticketing Information
Day-of-festival admission is set at $10 per person, while children aged 16 and under can enter for free.
Organizers note that the event will proceed rain or shine. Activities will continue through varying weather conditions, and festival representatives advise attendees to dress appropriately unless severe weather such as a hurricane forces a cancellation.
Textile Demonstrations and Artisan Competitions
Visitors can explore a wide array of educational and commercial exhibits centered on textile arts. The schedule features demonstrations in shearing, spinning, and weaving, alongside structured classes where participants can learn traditional techniques.
Crafters and producers can also submit entries into multiple competitive divisions for fiber art. In addition to the judged competitions and the sheep dog trials, the grounds will host numerous vendors selling artisan goods alongside food trucks providing refreshments for attendees.
Essential Visitor Guidelines and Animal Policies
Because the event hosts multiple working dogs and fiber animals on-site, organizers enforce a strict no-pets policy. Visitors are asked to leave personal pets at home to ensure the safety and focus of the working animals.
Seating around the trial rings is limited. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to watch the sheep dog trials comfortably.