New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
| New York State Sheep and Wool Festival | |
|---|---|
Keyed fiddle at the 2006 festival  | |
| Begins | Third weekend in October | 
| Ends | Sunday | 
| Frequency | Annual | 
| Location(s) | Rhinebeck, New York | 
| Inaugurated | 1980 | 
| Participants | Knitters, sheep breeders, wool spinners | 
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual gathering of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States that draws approximately 30,000 visitors and more than 300 vendors. It is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York.