• Drop Spindle

Drop Spindle Spinning Contest

Page Last Updated: 12-Jun-24

What You Will See

Spinners will spin for 10 minutes. When time is up, the spun yarn will be skeined, measured and judged.  Limited to 30 contestants.

Prizes

(Awarded in both youth and adult divisions. Youth = 19 yrs and under, Adult 20 yrs old and older)

$15.00 - First Place
$12.00 - Second Place
$10.00 - Third Place
$8.00 - Fourth Place
$6.00 - Fifth Place

Rules

PRE-REG PREFERRED CONTEST - Walk-ins welcome!  Limited to 30 contestants.
Dept. 110 Class 053

  1. Contestants must bring their own hand Drop Spindles.
  2. A set weight of prepared roving will be provided.
  3. Spinners will spin for 15 minutes.
  4. When time is up, the spun yarn will be skeined, measured and judged.
  5. Judge's decision is final.
  6. Adult and youth winners will be awarded on number of YARDS SPUN.
  7. Completion of roving before time is up will add one point per minute to the score.
  8. Breakage will result in a subtraction of one point per break.
  9. No entry fee.
  10. Entries close at the start of the competition.

Next Fest: October 19-20, 2024