About Us

Meet Dawn

The Fiber Fest journey began in 2016 in Frederick, born from the passionate hands of Dawn Dayhoff, who was taught to knit and crochet by her cousin. With a heart attuned to the bustling pulse of the crafting community, she embarked on a mission fueled by conversations with artisans who voiced their frustrations over lengthy vendor waitlists and overcrowded venues.

Driven by the overwhelming response from both vendors and attendees, the festival quickly outgrew its humble beginnings. We expanded our horizons to accommodate the burgeoning community of producers, dyers, and makers, eventually bringing all that fibery goodness down to Virginia!