It's free! It's fun! It's fabulous, and it's always the first full weekend in May! Discover the beauty of sheep, the warmth of wool and the delicious taste of lamb during a fun-filled weekend celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven.
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Now in its 15th year and with an annual attendance of nearly 8,000 people,
Minnesota's Shepherd's Harvest Festival is the largest sheep and wool
festival in Minnesota.
Held each Mother's Day weekend at the Washington County Fairgrounds in
Lake Elmo, MN, vendors sell a full spectrum of sheep and wool related items.
There’s fresh coffee, kettle corn, gyros and lamb burgers. It hosts the only
fleece competition in the state as well as showcasing spectacular felting,
skein and photo competitions.
Its educational component includes a full array of fiber related and sheepraising
classes. Demonstrations can include hand spinning, shearing, dog
herding, linen-making and a natural fibers fashion show. Local authors,
sheep experts, knitting designers and chefs come to share their sheep and
wool expertise with the urban community.
The festival began in 1997 and is run entirely by volunteers with support
from the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association. Llama Magic is
held on the fairgrounds the same weekend as Shepherd's Harvest.
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair is one of the oldest Fairs in Oregon. Held in Scio, Oregon third weekend in May every year, this family event features sheep shows, fiber arts and crafts. Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials are held in conjunction with the Linn county Lamb and Wool fair every year.
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair is one of the oldest Fairs in Oregon. Held in Scio, Oregon third weekend in May every year, this family event features sheep shows, fiber arts and crafts. Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials are held in conjunction with the Linn county Lamb and Wool fair every year.
Getting bigger and better every year, the Great Lakes Fiber Show runs from 10a–5p on Saturday and 10a–4p on Sunday, bringing your favorite vendors and activities for two days of fun.With over 80 vendors signed up to sell their products at the Show, the always-popular workshops are starting to take shape! Take a look at a few reasons to start making your plans today —
• Vendors offering everything from raw fiber to finished items
• Great tools for spinning, weaving, knitting & more
• Wool fleece show & sale
• Skein competition
• A range of workshops (pre-paid registration required)
• Free demonstrations
• Free activities for kids
Admission is free — and good food will be available on site!
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair
