2024 WORKSHOP LOGISTICS - Sheep and Wool Festival

Please read ALL the following information.

Most importantly - make sure you have the day, date, and time of your workshop(s) in your calendar!!

Once the week of the Festival arrives, we are busy with set up - emails are answered as time permits. Please review the README First, the FAQ, and/or spam folders before emailing. Email instructors with questions relating to the content of a workshop, but they can’t assist with logistics.

If traveling by train, be familiar with the schedule and make arrangements for transportation to the fairgrounds.

Lunch: The Fairgrounds Cafe is the only food vendor on Thursday/Friday (cash only and no ATMs are open onsite until the weekend). There are a variety of local restaurants just a short drive away.

e-Tickets:

Registration for every workshop includes a single code for weekend e-tickets (sat and sun) regardless of how many workshops taken. You don’t need an e-ticket for Thurs/Fri.
Registered before 10/12/24: We expect to email e-tickets to the registrant's email address beginning, in batches, starting Wednesday, 10/09/24. Please be patient and check spam.
Registering after 10/13/24: your name - NO e-tickets – will be on a list at the MULBERRY ST PEDESTRIAN GATE or 4H GATE ONLY.
Print the e-tickets or save it to your phone once received - Chrome and Firefox work best. e-tickets are not replaceable or refundable.
If you purchased classes as a gift and used your email address as their recipient email, then they won't receive this email, and you will get their e-ticket code.

LOCATION: Workshops are held in Bldg "D," the Tents D Area next to D (and NEW for 2024, 2 tents next to “Foster’s”, and Bldg 42 (“Foster’s”) - all in blue. See more info below for Thurs/Fri workshops and Sat/Sun workshops.

MISC. INFO:

Review class description for homework, what to bring, and material fees that need to be paid directly to the instructor.
Dress in layers and choose comfortable footwear.
Any class can be held in a tent due to space restrictions.
Building D has two industrial propane heaters and Tents have patio propane heaters.
We provide tables and chairs in each classroom - you may want to bring a cushion from home.
Bring a battery operated light with you if you need task lighting and an extension cord for e-spinners.
We’ll have coffee, tea, water, and a variety of snacks throughout each day inside Building D.
Reusable cups reduce waste, so if you have one, please bring it.
The Fairgrounds has a no smoking policy - this includes vaping.
Restrooms are a short walk away. There is no dedicated restroom for workshops.
There is no WIFI on the Fairgrounds - reception can be spotty, especially over the weekend.
NO children of any age are allowed to accompany students - no exceptions, no refunds.

CHECK-IN: Check-in Bldg D (accessed through Bldg C) prior to your first class. You'll get one irreplaceable lapel pin - your “badge” to workshop areas (it does NOT get you in any gate). Allow plenty of time for check-in, to find your class, and to have a snack/drink before heading to class. You won’t have to check in again if you’re taking other classes.

PRE-SALE PICKUP: Pre-ordered souvenirs, with receipt, will be available later in the morning in Bldg D, if you selected WORKSHOPS as your pickup location during online store checkout. The bottom of your receipt will indicate the pick up location you chose.

THURSDAY OR FRIDAY WORKSHOPS - PARKING AND OTHER INFORMATION

Fairgrounds open by 8:00 am each day, Workshops begin at 9:00 am.
NO e-ticket needed to enter the grounds on Thursday or Friday.
Parking is in the Mulberry Street lot AND the handicapped lot (open to all for Thurs/Fri only) accessed through the main gate (to the right of the Welcome Building). See map.
You may park, temporarily, in front of Building D or near the Tent Area to load/unload supplies.

SATURDAY OR SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - PARKING AND OTHER INFORMATION

We strongly recommend bringing hand carts/wagons if you have equipment to bring to classes.

Fairgrounds open by 9:00 AM to the public. Workshops start at 10:00 AM. You will need your e-ticket.
Parking: You may park in any parking lot, but the Mulberry Street lot is closest to the workshop area (and fills up quickly!!). See map.
Handicapped parking is available at the Welcome Center Gate #1, 4H Gate #2, and Mulberry St. #7
If you have to drive onto the festival grounds, contact me prior to 10/12/24 and, if approved, a mirror hang tag will be provided. This allows you access to the grounds prior to 8:30 am through the North Entrance gate only - to drop off your supplies/equipment. The car then must be removed to general parking areas . Vehicles are towed after 8:30 am.

IMPORTANT THINGS to REMEMBER:

This Festival is run primarily by a devoted network of volunteers. We can always use help.

Late for class? It happens. It's your responsibility to catch up and you may have to finish on your own.

Instructors are not allowed to sell to students in the classroom and vendors are not allowed to sell before 9:00 am on Saturday. Please don't ask them to do so.

You may NOT record, in any way, any portion of any workshop without express permission of the instructor. No photos/recordings of techniques can be uploaded to social media.

Please be considerate of your fellow students - infants/babies/children/families/best friends/significant others and other visitors are not allowed in classrooms.

Bring headphones if you like music while you're working.

Announcements will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

We’d like to thank our generous sponsors who provided funding for snacks and beverages.

American Made Alpaca 30-11

Clemes & Clemes C 33-34

Flying Goat Farm A-13

Going Gnome 36 9-10

Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts 35-3

Harney Tea Building E

Loopy Mango 29-11

MAFA

Miss Babs C 31-32