2023 Sheepshearing Festival

The Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate. 

"Our daughter had such a great time at the farm. We are so thankful to have Gore Place as part of our community!"

- SV

Did You Know?

Gore Place is one of only a small number of farms in the United States raising Leicester Longwool sheep.

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The mission of Gore Place is to continue Christopher and Rebecca Gore's spirit of innovation and appreciation of natural beauty and culture through public programming and events at the Gores' 1806 country estate that encompasses a museum, green space, and a working farm. 

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Origins of Popcorn

July 29, 2026

Origins of Pop Corn, Written by Jake Villalta

Welcome Jake, 2026 Summer Intern

July 9, 2026

Gore Place welcomes Jake for the 2026 Summer

Gore Place wins Best of Boston for Birthday Parties

July 7, 2026

Gore Place wins Boston Magazine's Best of Boston for our Birthday Parties!

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA