Using GPS?
Use this address: 3261 W. State St., Allegany, N.Y. 14706
When does registration for the
conference start?
Online registration starts April 1, 2025 at 9:00 am.
No paper registration forms will be accepted this year. If you need assistance with registration, please contact the Registrar at registrar@eglfc.org.
Why didn’t I receive a confirmation email when I registered online?
Check your email spam or junk folder. If you can’t find the confirmation email, contact the Registrar at registrar@eglfc.org.
What if I need to cancel my registration? Cancellations received on or before June 15th will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds after June 15th.
When will I be notified what class I’m
enrolled in?
You will hear within two weeks of submitting your registration form.
When will I find out what to bring for
my class?
The instructor will contact you before July 15th.
What do I need to bring to the conference for lodging? What is supplied?
All three hotels are nationally known for modern conveniences.
For more details, check their websites.
What are the rooming options?
For those who register early there will be multiple room options including single, double or triple. Limited accessible rooms are available. See the Conference Center/Lodging webpage. Specify your special needs when completing the registration form.
What caused the fees to go up?
Why not return to Chautauqua or find another more affordable venue?
Our previous venue at Chautauqua Institution is not available due to major renovation.
We considered scores of suitable venue options that were almost all more expensive than St. Bonaventure University, which was chosen by a unanimous vote of the board.
For comparison, the 2023 conference fee with a private room was $750 ($525 for food, faculty, etc and $225 for a dorm room).
In 2025 our predicted expenses per participant were similar to 2023 for non-lodging expenses. However, hotels cost more than dorm rooms. In our case the hotel rate of $450 was over $200 more than the dorm rooms were in 2023. We are grateful to our donors who helped reduce fees to $900 for a private room, which otherwise would have been nearly $1,000.
Are meals included? Are there vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options?
Breakfast is included at each hotel. Lunch and dinner will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. A goody bag of snacks will be waiting for you at check-in Friday. We will not provide box dinners/lunches. Several quick-serve restaurants are nearby for you to enjoy a meal before the conference on Friday or afterwards on Monday.
Regarding special diets – please share your requests when completing the registration form.
Can I bring a guest that doesn’t take classes?
Yes, they’ll need to cover the cost of meals – just note them on the registration form. To take advantage of the block rate, your guest must be sharing a room with you.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, both the University and the hotels provide free Wi-Fi.
What’s the Studio Bonanza event?
New this year is a ticketed raffle. Bring fiber-related equipment, books and yarn that you no longer want and take home some new additions to your studio. It’s a fun event that will help replenish the EGLFC reserve account. Please note, if your donations are still there at the end of the evening, be sure to take them back home with you!
Can I bring wine to the conference?
You can enjoy alcohol in your own hotel room but not in the public areas of the hotels or the University.
What caused the fees to go up? Why not return to Chautauqua or find another more affordable venue? Our previous venue at Chautauqua Institution is not available due to major renovation.
We considered scores of suitable venue options that were almost all more expensive than St. Bonaventure University, chosen by a unanimous vote of the board.
For comparison, the 2023 conference fee with private room was $750 ($525 for food, faculty, etc and $225 for a dorm room).
In 2025 our predicted expenses per participant were similar to 2023 for non-lodging expenses. However, hotels cost more than dorm rooms. In our case the hotel rate of $450 was over $200 more than the dorm rooms were in 2023.
We are grateful to our donors who helped reduce fees to $900 which otherwise would have been nearly $1000 with a private room.