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After searching for the perfect, local, weekend knitting retreat that encompasses all of our favorite handicrafts, we couldn't find what we wanted. So, we organized our own! We started offering weekend retreats in 2016. The response was wonderful and the focused time to create was amazing. So we did it again. And again!
Registration for Spring 2024 is OPEN!
We've found a gorgeous house in Iowa City, Iowa to host you for our 9th annual FANFest!
Festivities will kick off Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4pm with registration and open crafting. The event will close at 11 am on Sunday, April 7, 2024. All tickets include our exclusive retreat colorway, all meals, open crafting time, and more!
This year we are excited to bring FANFest back to the gorgeous location in Iowa City, Iowa that we loved last year! There are several open spaces within the retreat space to kick back and craft, comfortable accommodations for those staying overnight, delicious meals, and time with like-minded fiber enthusiasts.
You are not required to stay on-site, but doing so allows you to stay close to the fun, and take advantage of all our retreat has to offer. We have reserved the entire facility for our event. The rooming options are either single or shared rooms. Shared rooms have 3 or 4 people in each room. Bathrooms are shared with other rooms on the floor. You may register with roommates in mind, or we will do our best to match you with compatible roommates for the weekend. We are very limited on rooms, so register right away to grab one! Contact us immediately if you need to change your reservation.
Prefer to sleep in your own home? Want to save some money? Our commuter option might be the one for you! Commuter hours are Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, and Sunday 9am-11am. Contact us immediately if you need to change your reservation.
Meals provided are:
Friday - dinner, snack
Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack
Sunday - breakfast
All meals and late night snacks are included in all ticket prices. Meals are at the chef's discretion, but we will do our absolute best to accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. Please note any dietary restrictions/allergies that we should be aware of in the special instructions when registering. Or, please email us at FANFestivalIA@gmail.com so we can accommodate you.
Fiber Exchange: Not required, but HIGHLY encouraged because it's so much fun! Each person wanting to participate should bring an unwrapped gift with a value of $25. Your exchange can be yarn, fiber, knitting bag and notions, a kit... anything! Please make sure that you are giving something that you would like to receive, and not available at big box stores. Gifts will be drawn at 10am on Sunday, must be present to win.
Grand Prize Drawing: We will be drawing for $200 off your next Retreat (fall 2024 or spring 2025)! Every participant will receive one entry into the drawing, with opportunities throughout the weekend to earn extra entries.
Fashion show and tell: This is one of the opportunities to earn extra door prize tickets! Saturday evening we will turn up the music and hold a fashion show! Wear any pieces you've made. Get creative!
Donation Knitting: We are encouraging our retreat participants to do some donation knitting. For each knitted/crocheted donation item you bring in you will receive an extra entry into our grand prize drawing! We will be sharing ideas for donation knitting on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/FANFestivalIA
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email us at FANFestivalIA@gmail.com.
Swag: Everyone who registers by 3/15/24 will receive coveted FF swag! Swag for spring 2024 includes an exclusive FF colorway!
Registrations can be paid in full via PayPal, Venmo, or by mailing in a check. Payment details can be found on the Google Doc linked below. After receiving your registration, a confirmation will be emailed to you. If there are any changes due to unforeseen circumstances, a pandemic, or weather, updates will be emailed as well.
Cancellations made by 3/14/2024 are available as a 50% refund.
Cancellations 3/15/2024 or after are non-refundable. If you would like to 'gift' your spot to a friend, or someone not already registered, we need that info by Monday, April 1, 2024.
Click the button below to go to our Google doc. Fill out the form, select your retreat options. You can chose your payment preference (PayPal, Venmo, check) you'll be set! Can't wait to see you at FAN Fest 2024!
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