Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Queens Fiber Arts Festival: Guild Classes and Craft Circle at King Manor
The Queens Fiber Arts Festival pairs an open Craft Circle with scheduled sessions led by three fiber guilds. That makes the day a chance to bring a project, explore a named class, or simply visit King Manor during the festival.
Three guilds shape the teaching program
The organizers describe this as the first fiber festival hosted in Queens. Its scheduled classes are associated with the Big Apple Knitter's Guild, the NYC Crochet Guild and the NY Hand Weavers Guild, giving the program a clear focus on knitting, crochet and drop spinning.
The class titles offer only a limited guide to what participation involves. Crochet 101 and Drop Spinning 101 are explicitly introductory; The Knit Clinic is named, but the published schedule does not explain its format, materials or skill expectations. The Knit Clinic row also gives a time of 11:30 p.m.–12:30 p.m., which conflicts with the festival’s 11 a.m.–4 p.m. hours. Treat that session time as unconfirmed and check with the organizers before planning around it.
Further reading: Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · QFAF Event Schedule & Vendor List ↗
A roster of makers, not a product list
The published vendor roster names Ariot Storm, Bear Naked Knits, Designs by Yasmine, Fei's Crocheih, Forget Me Not BKNY, Heart Felt Layers, Jessica's Rabbit, Skeined by Marlow, Crochet On the Run, Big City Sheep Co., Love Donna Lucy, Plastic Made Pretty, The Garden of Yasmin, Stitches & Yarn, the NYC Crochet Guild, the NY Hand Weavers Guild, The Yarn Bodega and Yarn Stitch.
The list gives visitors names to look for, but not descriptions of what each participant will bring. Likewise, the Meetup listing mentions yarn giveaways and a pumpkin patch without assigning them times. Treat those as announced features, not a guarantee of particular items or availability.
Further reading: QFAF Event Schedule & Vendor List ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The festival and the Meetup photo are different invitations
The Meetup host schedules an optional group photo from noon to 12:15 p.m. Participants are invited to wear a knit or crochet item, whether handmade or bought, or fall-themed cosplay; costumes should be family-friendly. The host allows up to 10 minutes of grace for the photo. This is a Meetup group activity, not a festival-wide program item.
The Meetup post also mentions a Fall Festival at King Manor House and says people who do not knit or crochet can visit the house. It does not give details for the Fall Festival’s program. The host separately asks for volunteers to take pictures and watch bags; those are requests from the Meetup group, not stated festival requirements.
Further reading: Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Choose between an open circle and scheduled sessions
Craft Circle runs throughout the festival, while the guild sessions offer more defined class choices. The later Crochet 101 and Drop Spinning 101 slots are listed with a 10-minute transition between them; a 15-minute gap separates the final session from the raffle. The schedule’s Knit Clinic time conflicts with the festival hours, so confirm it rather than assuming the printed p.m. is an a.m. typo.
2026-11-07 · Crafting in the Park
- Craft Circle
2026-11-07 · Workshop
- The Knit Clinic with the Big Apple Knitter's Guild
- Crochet 101 with the NYC Crochet Guild
- Drop Spinning 101 with the NY Hand Weavers Guild
2026-11-07 · Festival
- Raffle Drawing
2026-11-07 · Meetup group photo
- Group photo; attendees are invited to wear knit or crochet items or fall-themed cosplay.
Plan for an outdoor, weather-dependent day
Saturday, Nov. 7
The festival is scheduled for 11 a.m.–4 p.m. outdoors, weather permitting. Nov. 21, 2026, is listed as the rain date, not as another scheduled festival day.
Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Festival entry is described as free
The Meetup listing calls the event free. It does not state whether classes, raffle participation or purchases have separate costs, or whether advance registration is required.
No class materials requirements, general age policy or workshop prerequisites are published. The Meetup host’s family-friendly request applies to costumes for the optional group photo.
Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · QFAF Event Schedule & Vendor List ↗
Check the Knit Clinic time before making plans
The program lists Crochet 101 from 12:40–1:40 p.m. and Drop Spinning 101 from 1:50–2:50 p.m. The Knit Clinic row prints 11:30 p.m.–12:30 p.m., outside the festival’s daytime hours, so its start time is unconfirmed. The raffle drawing is listed for 3:05–3:20 p.m.; the available information does not explain how to enter.
Getting to King Manor
Destination
The festival is at King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park, 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. The organizer lists the museum as the destination; the supplied information does not specify a separate event entrance.
Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Subway and LIRR
The festival site directs E or J train riders to Jamaica Center/Parsons Archer, F train riders to Parsons Blvd, and LIRR riders to Jamaica station; from each, walk toward 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue. Check current service before traveling.
Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Parking and access
The linked event information does not describe parking or accessibility arrangements. Contact King Manor or the festival organizer if either detail affects your visit.
Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Before you make a plan
When is the festival, and what is the rain date?
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. The listed rain date is Nov. 21.
Queens Fiber Arts ↗ · Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!, Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Is admission free?
The Meetup listing describes the festival as free. It does not state whether classes, raffle participation or purchases have separate costs.
Can I plan on attending The Knit Clinic at 11:30 a.m.?
Not from the posted schedule alone: it prints 11:30 p.m.–12:30 p.m., which conflicts with festival hours. Confirm the session time with the organizer.
Do I need to knit or crochet to attend?
The Meetup host says visitors who do not knit or crochet can visit King Manor House. The host also schedules an optional group photo, with family-friendly fall cosplay or knit and crochet items invited.
Location & Google Maps
King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park
150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
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