Mainely Spinners to Showcase Wool Crafts at Bangor Winter Farmers' Market

The group, known for their record-setting wool spinning, will demonstrate their skills and sell handmade items at the Sea Dog Brewing Company event.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Mainely Spinners, current holders of the 'Best Time' in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, will be giving a lively and informative demonstration of their wool spinning and crafting skills at the Bangor Winter Farmers' Market at the Sea Dog Brewing Company on Sunday, February 15th from 11am to 1pm.

Why it matters

The Mainely Spinners are a local group of fiber artists dedicated to preserving traditional wool spinning and textile crafting techniques. Their demonstration at the popular Bangor Winter Farmers' Market will allow the community to learn about and appreciate this age-old skill while also supporting the group's ongoing fundraising efforts for a local charity.

The details

The Mainely Spinners, fresh off their recent record-setting performance in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, will showcase their spinning wheels and demonstrate their techniques at the Bangor Winter Farmers' Market. In addition to the live demos, the group will have a variety of handmade wool items for sale or donation, including scarves, mittens, hats, sweaters, shawls, and whimsical wool sculptures.

  • The Mainely Spinners demonstration will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 11am to 1pm.
  • The group is already gearing up for the 2027 International Back to Back Wool Challenge.

The players

Mainely Spinners

A group of fiber artists from central Maine who are dedicated to preserving traditional wool spinning and textile crafting techniques. They are the current holders of the 'Best Time' in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge.

Sea Dog Brewing Company

The host venue for the Mainely Spinners demonstration as part of the Bangor Winter Farmers' Market.

Sarah's House

A local charity that the Mainely Spinners are raising funds for through their wool crafting and demonstration events.

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What’s next

The Mainely Spinners are already preparing for the 2027 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, where they will aim to defend their 'Best Time' title.

The takeaway

The Mainely Spinners' demonstration at the Bangor Winter Farmers' Market showcases the group's dedication to preserving traditional fiber arts while also supporting a local charity, highlighting the community-driven spirit of this unique wool spinning collective.