23rd ANNUAL SHEEPSHEARING FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 30, 2011
10am to 5pm (Rain or Shine).
marks the 24th year for this outdoor farm festival.
Admission to be determined. Free parking.
No dogs or other pets allowed.

SPONSORS WANTED!

For information regarding sponsorship, email Thom Roach at events@goreplace.org
Or, call (781) 894-2798

Crafts Fair
More than 70 crafters will be selling their wares.

Kevin Ford
is the only professional shearer using the old technique of shearing by hand. Andy Rice will demonstrate modern shearing.
See video on YouTube

Dave Kennard
of Wellscroft Farm and his wonderful border collies will herd sheep (and ducks!) Sponsored by Watertown Savings Bank

Historic Re-enactors
Colonel Bailey's 2nd MA Regiment will recreate an early American military encampment.

Live Music!

Food Vendors
delicious and varied food available in 3 locations!

Historic crafters
will demonstrate their considerable skills!

Wagon Rides
Enjoy a tractor-pulled
wagon ride ($2 additional)

Waltham Garden Club
Kids Learn to garden!

Gore Kids Activities Tent
creative activities for the kids. Sponsored by
BJs Wholesale Club

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