Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will celebrate Vermont’s long-standing sheep farming tradition on Saturday, with its annual family Sheep & Wool Day. This hands-on event highlights the journey of wool from fleece to fiber.
This family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore the rich history and techniques of Vermont’s fiber arts. Guests can participate in interactive demonstrations, including fleece cleaning, wool carding, yarn dyeing, felting, spinning, and knitting. Children and adults can fill a “Sheep-to-Yarn” passport as they move through each activity station.
“This is one of our most hands-on events of the season,” said Gabrielle Bourassa, public programs manager at Billings Farm & Museum. “Families can try carding wool, watch sheep herding in action, and learn all about Vermont fiber history.”
Throughout the day, visitors will also have the chance to meet and learn about lambs, fiber goats, and rabbits from local farms. Sheep meet-and-greets are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., and a quiet Sheep Story Time will occur at noon and 2 p.m.
Adding to the excitement, border collie herding demonstrations will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., showcasing the skill of these working dogs in action. From 1 to 3 p.m., live bluegrass music by Billy Boucher’s Bluegrass Band will keep the atmosphere festive.
Sustainable Eats and Vermont Snack Shack will provide food throughout the day, and the Scoop Shop and the museum’s gift shop will offer additional treats.
Family Sheep & Wool is included with general admission to Billings Farm & Museum. For details, visit: billingsfarm.org.
