Washington
County Fairgrounds (MAP
& Lodging)
Lake
Elmo, MN
Llama
Magic
will also be held on the Fairgrounds.
Shepherd's
Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban
people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep
products and other fiber-producing animals.
Mark
your calendars now to reserve the dates of May 9 and 10,
2009 for the 12th Annual Shepherd's Harvest Festival.
Bookmark this site and return often to keep informed about
the latest information about the Festival.
The
Festival was started in order to provide a venue where
wool producers, wool consumers and wool artisans could
come together and share the excitement of working with
sheep and their fantastic product - wool. Gradually, the
Festival has grown to include other fiber animals such
as angora rabbits, alpacas, and goats.
The
Festival strives to be a family oriented event that is
not only fun but educational. Numerous classes are offered
in the fiber arts -- geared for all levels of experience
-- from the beginner to the expert. Each year, we offer
some classes in the less well known fiber arts so students
can expand their crafts expertise.
Many
vendors of fiber and fiber animal related products show
their wares at the Festival through a juried selection
of vendors of unique products. If it's fiber related,
you probably will find a vendor with just what you have
been looking for.
To
add to the fun of the Festival, there is live entertainment
each day. Demonstrations are ongoing for sheep shearing,
herding dogs, linen making, spinning and knitting. Activities
are planned to spark the interest of youngsters.
Judging,
showing and selling of fiber from sheep, angora rabbits
and alpacas give you the opportunity to view some of the
finest fleeces in the Upper Midwest and to compare your
skills at selecting fleece with highly regarded fleece
judges.
There
are many activities at the Festival. Feel free to peruse
the activities listed in the right hand column of events
at the Shepherd's Harvest Festival. Then come and join
in the fun at this year's Festival!
Please
leave your pets at home, (with the exception of
service animals) as we have had complaints in the
past from the visiting public. Thank You! |
Activities-at-a-Glance
We hope
to see you at Shepherd's Harvest!!
In
the past, the Festival Booklet has been mailed to all
persons on the Shepherd's Harvest mailing list. However,
with the increased cost of printing and mailing, this
is no longer practical. The booklet is available
on this site for download and local viewing and printing.
If
it is more convenient for you, you may request
a printed copy be mailed to you. Printed copies of
the booklet are available at the Festival.
On
occasion, mailings are made relating to the Shepherd's
Harvest Festival. You may request
to be added to the Shepherd's Harvest mailing list
by filling out an online form. Or you may contact Winnie
Johnson at the address on the "Contact
Us" page. We respect your privacy and do
not sell, or share this mailing list with anyone.
