The livestock includes sheep, goats, angora rabbits, llamas, musk oxen, and alpacas.

It is held in October of each year at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York.

[3] In addition to the myriad vendors and demonstrations of fiber arts activities, the festival features several livestock competitions, sheepdog trials and a sheep to shawl contest.

[4] YouTuber KristyGlassKnits has a popular annual podcast called "Show Me Your Rhinebeck Sweater".

[citation needed] The New York Times notes that there is a trending interest in knitting among younger generations.