Fleece Festival
May 8 - 9
Julie Larsen Maher ©WCSIt’s time for some wild and woolly fun! Watch our sheep and alpacas get their annual haircuts, and meet local artists who will demonstrate weaving, knitting, and spinning techniques. Musical guests will also perform.
Schedule of Events
CraftsMake a sheep card.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Animals in Art
Wooly Wonders at the Barnyard• Weaving demos by artists from Guatemala and from The Weaving Hand
• Learn the art of spinning, felt making, finger knitting and more!
• Play the sheep to sweater game
Time: Noon–4:00 p.m.
Barnyard HoedownGet your toes a-tappin’ to live country music by the Mary Lamont band.
Time: 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Sheep ShearingCome see our sheep get their annual haircuts!
Time: 1:30 & 3:30
Location: Barnyard
Name These SheepStop by the barn and vote on names for our pair of Babydoll sheep, who will be getting their first “haircuts.” The nominated pairs of names are listed below.
Female
|
Male |
| Raggedy Ann |
Andy |
| Peep |
Beau |
Lucy
|
Ricky |
| Amy |
Charlie |
| Ginger |
Fred |
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