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Our upcoming Festival is on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rain or Shine!
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People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! 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.
PARKING INFORMATION
Visitor parking at the Sheepshearing Festival will be free and off-site at nearby parking lots coordinated by Gore Place. Most lots are within walking distance. There will be free shuttles running during the Festival to take visitors to and from the parking lots. The parking shuttle stops at all Festival parking lots. The last shuttle departs from Gore Place at 5:00 p.m. Please reference the stops marked on our 2025 Festival Map.
Festival parking lot addresses:
Parking lots are located at 41 Seyon Street in Waltham, near 132 Grove Street in Waltham, and at 57 Stanley Avenue in Watertown. The parking shuttle stops at these locations.
Public transit options:
Gore Place is on multiple MBTA routes. Visit our Directions and Parking page to learn more.
Bicycling:
Gore Place has bicycle racks located near the Carriage House parking lot at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, for visitors to use from dawn until dusk.
Free accessible parking for visitors with disabilities:
Free accessible parking for vehicles with state-issued HP placards/plates is located at 52 Gore Street, Waltham. Reference our 2025 Festival Map to view the accessible parking location on our property.
Visitors using the Ride from the MBTA:
Visitors using the Ride from the MBTA can find directions on our Directions and Parking page.
Cost: $20 general admission (ages 13 and up), free admission for children ages 12 and under (children must be accompanied by an adult) and free admission for Gore Place members.
