Alpaca
My Wheel
Join us for a celebration of fiber animals and the art and handcraft they inspire. Come to watch, learn, try your hand, and meet the animals and artists. Bring your wheel!
September 19 is Worldwide Spin in Public Day — what could be a more fitting day to gather for all things fiber?
Come meet our precious fiber animals and enjoy the artistry they make possible. Bring your wheel and spin alongside us, or simply watch, learn, appreciate, and try your hand at something new.
There'll be demonstrations, hands-on activities, farm animals to meet, and crafts for kids and grown-ups alike. Wander the farm, shop our vendors and boutique farm store, and get a head start on your holiday gifting — all while learning what fiber farming is really about.
A morning spun full of things to do
From live demonstrations to hands-on crafts, there's something for everyone - Fiber lovers, animal lovers, art lovers, nature lovers, craft enthusiasts, bargain hunters, or anyone looking for a fun fall adventure.
Live Demonstrations
Watch spinning, weaving, natural-dyeing, needle felting, and shearing brought to life by working artists.
Meet the Fiber Animals
Say hello to the alpacas, llamas, sheep, and goats — and learn how their fleece becomes yarn.
Crafts for All Ages
Kid-friendly and grown-up crafts run all morning long — there's something for every set of hands.
Shop Vendors & Farm Store
Browse select vendors and our boutique farm store, brimming with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind finds.
Try a Fiber Art
Try your hand at weaving, spinning, or needle felting.
Solve the Farm Mystery
Help our Dachshund Detectives crack the case in a playful mystery hunt across the farm.
Planning to have some crafts for kids.
Choose a craft, pull up a stool, and an artist will walk you through it start to finish. No experience needed — just curiosity and a little patience.
- 1WeavingLearn about warp and weft and watch the cloth revealed as the shuttle works back and forth.
- 2SpinningSee raw fiber transformed into yarn.
- 3Needle FeltingShape wool into a two dimensional works of art.
- 4DyingLearn how nature can be used to add color to fiber.
- 5ShearingSee how we harvest the fleece from our fiber animals.
Can you help us crack the case?
Our dachshund detectives have a mystery on their paws — and they could use a few sharp minds. Follow the clues around the farm, question the usual suspects, and see if you can solve the whodunit before the wheels stop spinning.
Handcrafted gifts, one of a kind
Beat the holiday rush with treasures you won't find anywhere else, Or treat yourself; you've earned it.
The Boutique Farm Store
Stocked with alpacas socks, hats, and scarves from Peru, our farm products, and handcrafts from local artists.
Visit the Farm StoreWant to sell your handmade goods with us?
We're welcoming a select group of vendors to join the celebration. If you make it, we'd love to see it — apply to reserve your spot.
Apply as a Vendor →Plan your morning at the farm
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Saturday, September 19, 20269:00 AM – 1:00 PM · rain or shine
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Free admissionNo ticket needed — just come on out.
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Parking is limited — carpool!Tag a friend and ride together to help everyone find a spot.
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A few house rulesPlease, no pets, no smoking, and no vaping on the farm.
Two Dachshund Farm
313 Cedar Creek Road
Franklinton, NC 27525
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