The festival was first held in 1980. It is attended by knitters, crocheters, handspinners, and growers of natural-fiber-producing livestock. The livestock includes sheep, goats, angora rabbits, llamas, musk oxen, and alpacas.
The festival debuted in 1980 and welcomes knitters, crocheters, handspinners, and owners of animals that produce natural fibers.  These animals include sheep, goats, angora rabbits, llamas, musk oxen, and alpacas.