Annual Member Picnic & Fiber Sort
Host Farm
Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill
11579 Wessie Road, Prattsburgh, NY 14873
Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
We've coordinated our Annual EAA Member Picnic with the annual Fiber Project sorting for a full day packed with fiber, food and fun at Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm and Fiber Mill!
We'll start the day with a fiber mill tour and dive into hands-on fiber sorting and grading. Additionally, we'll have a few demonstrations later in the day. You can choose what interests you most.
We'll gather for the annual picnic lunch that includes: cold-cuts and/or sandwhich trays will be provided. Please bring dish to pass to share.
First 2 EAA members per farm FREE, small charge for additions.
Register now at this link: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/63u8zjmWSi
AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 Coffee/walk through the mill – importance of grading and sorting
9:30 -12:30 Hands-on Grading and Sorting (at no cost and will continue all day)
12:30-1:30 ANNUAL EAA MEMBER PICNIC -- (please register & bring a dish-to-pass)
1:30-2:30 Maker Demonstrations
2:30-6:00 Grading and sorting
9:00 – 9:30 Coffee/walk through the mill – importance of grading and sorting
9:30 -12:30 Hands-on Grading and Sorting (at no cost and will continue all day)
12:30-1:30 ANNUAL EAA MEMBER PICNIC -- (please register & bring a dish-to-pass)
1:30-2:30 Maker Demonstrations
2:30-6:00 Grading and sorting
Demonstrations:
Skirt Fleece for Show - Jeff Jorritsma
Addi Knitting Machine - Thomas Martineau and Brett Wicker
Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving - David Houseworth
Here's a chance to see some Maker's in action, come observe and ask questions. Interested in doing a demonstration -- let us know, we're happy to add you to the list.
Friday, July 17, 2026