See Our Official Festival Schedule and Map
Are you excited about our 36th Annual Sheepshearing Festival? We sure are! Get a sneak peek of the Festival by viewing our list of vendors and performers. This year's festival is full of new and returning handmade crafters, fiber artists, agricultural demonstrators, historical re-enactors, and musical performances. The Festival will also feature hands-on activities for children and adults, and food vendors will be on-site! Our official Festival map and schedule are also available online.
People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! So what are ewe waiting for? Don't be sheepish, and grab your tickets now for a day full of guaranteed fun. We have advance tickets available online until April 21, at 11:59 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the gates on the day of the Festival, using cash or major credit cards.
Did You Know Members Get In Free?
Your Gore Place membership comes with many perks, including free admission to the Sheepshearing Festival. Join or renew today to enjoy your benefits just in time for this event! And after the Festival, you can use your Gore Place membership to receive discounts on many other programs throughout the year. Sheep thrills for the whole family!
Free visitor parking is available at the following lots for the Festival:
- 41 Seyon Street, Waltham
- 132 Grove Street, Waltham
- 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown
The parking shuttle stops at all three off-site parking lots. Accessible parking for vehicles with state-issued HP placards/plates is located at 52 Gore Street, Waltham.
Learn more about the Festival, including our schedule of events and accessibility FAQ, on our main Sheepshearing Festival page.
Thank you to our Festival sponsors!
