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Sheep Shearing Festival 2013 @ Stone Barns Center
April 20, 2013: Celebrate spring at Stone Barns Center's annual Sheep Shearing Festival!
* Take a front-row seat to observe and ask questions as our farmers shear our Finn-Dorset sheep
* Watch spinners at work
* Learn to comb and card wool
* Try your hand at using a drop spindle or a mini-loom
* Enjoy felting and knitting activities
* Join our farmers and educators for tours, farm demonstrations and hands-on activities
* Sample a variety of sheep's milk cheeses and yogurts
* Delicious lunch options available for cash purchase from local vendors
Sheep Shearing is presented with support from Whole Foods Market.
For the safety of our farm animals, we have a strict No Dogs policy on the entire property during Sheep Shearing Festival. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a non-profit farm and education center located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in Pocantico Hills, New York. Stone Barns operates an 80-acre four-season farm and is working on broader initiatives to create a healthy and sustainable food system. Through our Growing Farmers Initiative, children's education programs, and diverse public awareness programs, we aim to improve the way America eats and farms.
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LocationStone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
630 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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