Shepherd's Harvest Festival facts for kids
The Shepherd's Harvest Festival is the biggest festival in Minnesota that celebrates all things about sheep and wool! It's a super fun event for families and anyone interested in these amazing animals and their useful products.
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About the Festival
The Shepherd's Harvest Festival started in 1997. It is organized by a team of dedicated volunteers. They get help from the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association. This group supports sheep farmers and wool producers in the state.
When and Where It Happens
The festival usually takes place every year around Mother's Day weekend. It is held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This location is in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. In 2022, the festival was held on May 7th and 8th.
What You Can See and Do
The festival is packed with exciting things to see and do. You can find many vendors selling items related to sheep and wool. This includes soft fibers, colorful yarns, and tools like spinning wheels. You can also find knitting supplies and even delicious sheep cheese.
Competitions and Learning
The festival hosts the only fleece competition in Minnesota. Here, people show off their best sheep wool. There are also competitions for felting and skein (yarn) designs. You can even enter a photo contest!
The festival is a great place to learn new things. They offer classes about working with fiber and raising sheep. You can watch live demonstrations too. These include sheep shearing, where sheep get their wool cut. You can also see amazing dog herding shows. There are also demonstrations on how to make linen and a fashion show with natural fibers.
Meet the Experts
Many experts come to the festival to share their knowledge. You can meet local authors and sheep experts. There are also knitting designers and chefs. They all share their passion for sheep and wool with everyone.
Llama Magic
Did you know that another fun event happens at the same time? The "Llama Magic" show is also held at the fairgrounds. So, you might even get to see some llamas during your visit!
See Also
- Fiber festival
- Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
