Events and Demonstrations
Sheep and Wool

May 10th - 12th 2013

Friday, May 10th Classes only
Saturday, May 11th 9:00 – 5:00
Sunday, May 12th 10:00 – 4:00

Admission is free.

Washington County Fairgrounds are located just east of Lake Elmo, MN at the intersection of Washington County Rd 15 & Highway 5.
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Please note: Dogs are not allowed at the festival.

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More Classes than Ever!

This year we have grown our class offerings to include Friday! Now you can shop or vend and take classes too!

Our guest teacher this year is Lexi Boeger of Pluckyfluff fame, who will also be available for a Saturday book-signing. She joins a spectacular list of locally-based teachers who share their secrets on all things wool.

Special Photography Class this hear hosted by the Mpls. Photo Center!

Shepherd classes are back by popular demand. If you are interested in how to plan your fence layout, evaluate your forage or improve your watering systems we’ve got the classes for you.

Classes are filling fast!

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Fleece, Fiber and Family

The fairgrounds are filled with music, food, artisans and animals.

Events include Minnesota’s largest fleece competition, sheep shearing, fleece skirting demos, book-signings and more.

Families always enjoy the dog-herding demonstration, the sheep and goats in the barn and this year there will be story-telling and children’s demos in Building D.

There’s lot’s of room to picnic -weather permitting! Bring your spinning wheel, your friends and spin the day away.

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