Sheep Shearing Fest 2018

Sat. Apr 28, 2018 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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SHEEP SHEARING TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!


Join us for Sheep Shearing Fest! This family-friendly event celebrates the arrival of spring with our farmers, educators and the farm animals on the fresh spring pasture and supports our critical work to change the way America eats and farms.


Enjoy activities, crafts, live music, and seasonal fare from local vendors for the whole family. Here are just some of the highlights:



  • Observe and talk with our farmers as they shear our flock of sheep

  • Learn about pasture-raised sheep and other animals

  • Try your hand at fiber arts crafts like carding, combing, spinning and felting wool

  • Join our farmers and educators for farm demonstrations, cooking activities and tours

  • Celebrate spring with a dance around the Maypole

  • When the shearing is done, help us herd our sheep out to pasture for the season


Pick up Stone Barns produce and compost from our Farm Market and be sure to check out the Food Market, featuring local vendors with delicious goods for cash purchase: Baked by SusanBlue Hill at Stone BarnsBodega Taco BarBrooklyn Cider HouseCaptain Lawrence Brewing CompanyFarmers & Chefs, Luke's LobsterMelt Ice Cream SandwichesOlde York FarmThe PantryPenny Lick Ice CreamPierogies on WheelsSkinny Pines Pizza and Soulvaki Truck



Enjoy live music throughout the farm featuring: Ed PackerFlying Fingers Jug Band, Hungry March BandSean Condron, and Shovel Ready String Band 


 


Proceeds from Sheep Shearing Fest support Stone Barns Center’s mission to create a healthy and sustainable food system that benefits us all. Your ticket purchase will help Stone Barns Center continue to grow good food and ideas to change the way America eats and farms. Stone Barns trains farmers, educates food citizens, develops agroecological farming practices, and convenes change makers.


 


Please note that Stone Barns Center is open only to ticketholders on the day of Sheep Shearing Fest.


No refunds are available once tickets have been purchased.


Sheep Shearing Fest is RAIN OR SHINE. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the property on this day.




Sheep Shearing Fest 2018 Packages - SOLD OUT


In addition to individual tickets, we offer exclusive ticket packages with benefits like preferred parking, access to our Garden Lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages, and the opportunity to participate in special activities. 


The Garden Lounge is a reserved area at Sheep Shearing Fest. While you take in all that Sheep Shearing has to offer, the Garden Lounge provides refreshment, relaxed seating and special farm and crafting activities. Take in the view of our vegetable field from the terrace and enjoy complimentary breakfast pastries served from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Complimentary beverages will be served from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with beer and wine service beginning at noon.




 


We offer special opportunities for groups of colleagues, friends or family to enjoy a customized experience at Sheep Shearing Fest while supporting Stone Barns Center’s mission. If you are interested in learning about custom packages or sponsorship, please contact Maggie Nolin at 914 366 6200 x133 or maggien@stonebarnscenter.org.


 



      


 


 


 


 


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Stone Barns Center 630 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY 10591