The 2026 Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place
Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rain or Shine!
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Tickets for the 2026 festival can be purchased in advance, or at the gates on the day of the Festival using cash or major credit cards.
Gore Place members do not need to purchase advance tickets; members will be admitted for free at the gate with proof of membership!
About This Festival
Since 1987, this annual event has become a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! This event features live musical acts, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing techniques, herding dogs, historic re-enactors, and hands-on activities for the whole family! On this page, you will find answers to our frequently asked questions, as well as information about the accessibility of our event.
Vendor Applications
Sheepshearing Vendor space is full! Please contact Tammi Kibler at tammikibler@goreplace.org with any questions or to be put on a waiting list. If you applied and have not heard from Gore Place, please reach out to us.
PARKING INFORMATION
Visitor parking at the Sheepshearing Festival will be free and off-site at a nearby parking lot coordinated by Gore Place. The lot is located within walking distance. There will be free shuttles running during the Festival to take visitors to and from the parking lot. The last shuttle departs from Gore Place at 5:00 p.m. Please reference the stops marked on our Festival Map.
Festival parking lot:
41 Seyon Street in Waltham. The parking shuttle stops here.
Public transit options:
Gore Place is on multiple MBTA routes. Visitors using public transit, including the RIDE from the MBTA can 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 2026 Festival Map to view the accessible parking location on our property.
Thank you to our 2026 Community Partners
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