A wooly good time will be had at Fort Sumner’s Fiber Fair
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Fiber Fair is coming to the Fort Sumner Historic Site next month. The event will feature live demonstrations and hands-on wool-working activities from the site’s own Navajo Churro Sheep. The Fiber Fair will be happening Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
According to a New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs press release, the Navajo Churro Sheep were brought by Diné captives who were forced to live on the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation in the 1860s. The sheep provided milk, meat, and wool and were crucial to the survival of the Diné people.
“Let this event be a celebration and appreciation of the centuries-old weaving traditions that have flourished in the beautiful state of New Mexico,” said Aaron Roth, Bosque Redondo Memorial Site Manager. “From fibers derived from pants to those from animals, each woven creation holds a significant purpose and story. Let us marvel at the creativity and purpose behind each strand of fiber and purpose behind each strand of fiber and be inspired to continue these rich traditions for generations to come.”
Admission to the Fiber Fair is $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger.
