Sheep on the Street: Heritage Breed Sheep Weekend
Come meet these historically-significant sheep and lambs up close, watch sheepdog herding and shearing demonstrations, and learn about textiles and wool-processing. The event will also include kid-friendly activities such as make-and-take craft projects and a sheep-themed scavenger hunt!
Activities and Demonstrations
Sheepdog herding
Sheep shearing
Fleece sorting
Picking wool
Carding wool
Spinning wool
Dying yarn
Weaving
Make and take crafts
Scavenger hunt
Vendors (Saturday only): Bedfellows Blankets of Shelburne Falls, Wool & Dye Works of Florence, and Northampton Wools.
Museum and Historic Houses: The Flynt Center of Early New England Life will be open during Sheep on the Street, and our historic houses will be open for tours! (Included with general admission.)
Food: Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern at the Deerfield Inn will be offering picnic lunches to go, as well as dine-in lunch with a selection of spring wines and foods including a selection of sheep’s cheese.
Date and Time
Saturday May 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Location
Historic Deerfield
84B Old Main Street, Deerfield
Fees/Admission
Admission: “Sheep on The Street” is included with general admission.
General Admission: $18 | Ages 13-17: $5 | Ages 12 and Under: FREE | Members & Deerfield/South Deerfield Residents: FREE