Sheep and wool Festival

Sheep and Wool Festival - Almont

September 24th & 25th, 2011

10am - 5pm

The festival includes all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. This page is made possible by the Almont Chamber of Commerce. www.almontcc.com

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Sheep Shearing ~ Main Barn
The once a year harvest of wool from the Mt. Bruce Station Flock. Skirting, grading and fleece evaluation. Jacketed fleeces for sale. Your choice of Corriedale, coloured Corriedale, Mooritt, and Jacob.

Border Collie Field Demonstrations ~ East Field
Times: 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm on Saturday & Sunday.
Watch these super intelligent dogs do the job they love best! Learn how they gather, herd, and drive the sheep using the Border Collie's natural instinct and drive.

Visiting Fiber Animals ~
Alpacas, Llamas, Angora Rabbits, and all of their products for sale!

Demonstrations ~
Keeping our heritage alive today! Fiber Crafts, Beekeeping, Broom Making, and other Farm & Country Skills.

Farm & Flock Entertainment ~
As always, the Festival opens with our resident piper, Don Mills, who greets the morning sun and Festival goers. Fiddles, mandolins and other instruments fill the air with a touch of bluegrass and end the day!

www.sheepstuff.com

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