What is the Queen City Fibre Festival?

The Queen City Fibre Festival is an event where the fibre community comes together to celebrate all things fibre. The event is filled with so much positive energy. I was blown away with the size of the community that came out to enjoy the event.

Admission

There is an admission fee for attendees 12 years old and up.

The fee helps cover the venue costs.

Location and Time

This year the festival will be held at the Viterra International Trade Center in Regina, Sk. October 18th from 10 am to 4 pm

That's right! The festival has hit the big leagues.

There is a $5 admission charge for guests 12 years and older.

What is happening at the festival this year?

Shopping

This year we have over 40 vendors! We have vendors returning from last year and some new faces joining us for 2025. See our full list of vendor here.

Be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for vendor highlight posts

 

Food Trucks and Seating Area

At the back of the festival space is our food trucks and seating area. Brewed Awakening and Dome Concession will be selling food and drinks

The Seating Area is set up for people to hang out, rest and recharge during the festivities.

 

 

Demos

The Regina Weavers and Spinners Guild and Prairie Fibreshed will be at the festival showing off different fibre arts and to provide education on the world of fibre.

Workshops

Needle Felted Sheep with Rhonda Lamb

Learn how to make a fuzzy friend with needle felting.

Rhonda Lamb is a fibre artist that creates amazing work with needle and wet felting.

You can check out her Facebook page The Fibre Bin

Workshop is from 11am to 2pm

Cost is $60 a student (materials included)

 

Healthy Hands with Becky Gust

Enjoy a 30 minute workshop focusing on body mechanics as a way of preventing repetitive strain injuries including a mini-stretching/movement session

Becky Gust is  a RMT specializing in lymphatic drainage massage which is great for inflammatory and swelling issues.

Talk will be at 11:45am and 2:30pm

Cost is $15 per person

 

Have you tried to make a sweater but it didn't work out? Are you wanting to tackle your first sweater, but not sure where to start? 

This panel discussion will cover the basic steps of knitting a garment, from how to pick a pattern, yarn selection, body measurements, gauge swatches, sweater math, choosing a size, blocking your garment, and last but not least, the finishing steps of making your garment shine! 

There will be time for some questions throughout the presentation, as well as a question period at the end.

Join Darla Erbach, Jen Raymer, and Karen Henderson on this overview journey of how to knit a sweater! 

Panel discussion will be at 1pm. Cost is $20 per person 

 

Measurement Station - Sponsored by

 Kim McBrien Evans Designs 

Want to knit a sweater that fits? Having the correct measurements is a crucial first step. Have our trained volunteers measure you and fill out your personal card to take with you. 

On the card is a QR code that you can go to to find out more about how to use your measurements in sweaters (what the measurements mean in terms of sweater making, what ease is and how to decide how much you want in a sweater, and some other guidance from Indigo Dragonfly.)

There is a cost of $10 per person.

Raffle and 50/50 Tickets

This year our charity organization of choice to raise funds for is Regina Mobile Crisis Services. We  have amazing raffle prizes you can enter to win or purchase 50/50 tickets for a chance at a cash prize. Funds raised from the 50/50 and raffle will be donated to Mobile Crisis Services to help them continue all the work they do for the community.

At Mobile Crisis Services (MCS) Regina, our story is one of unwavering commitment and compassion. Since 1973, we’ve been a lifeline for our community, providing support and intervention 24/7, 365 days a year. Every day, we work to prevent crises from escalating and ensure that everyone in need can find a path to a safer, healthier future.

Our approach is grounded in the belief that effective crisis intervention starts with prevention. By addressing issues , we help & support individuals and families build resilience and maintain their well-being. Last year, we responded to 29,874 calls, each one a reminder of the vital role we play in fostering community safety. Through our collaboration and referral, with and to partners who share our vision, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Special Thank you to our Sponsors

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