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Event
Sheep Shearing Festival 2012 @ Stone Barns Center
April 28, 2012: Celebrate spring at Stone Barns Center's annual Sheep Shearing Day!
* Take a front-row seat to observe and ask questions as our farmers shear our Finn-Dorset sheep
* Watch spinners at work
* Learn to comb and card wool
* Try your hand at using a drop spindle or a mini-loom
* Enjoy felting and knitting activities
* Join our farmers and educators for tours of the farm and demonstrations like egg collecting, pig feeding and planting seedlings in the field
* Sample a variety of sheep's milk cheeses and yogurts
* Delicious lunch options available for cash purchase from local vendors
Sheep Shearing is presented with support from Whole Foods Market.
For the safety of our farm animals, we have a strict No Dogs policy on Sheep Shearing Day. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a non-profit farm and education center located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in Pocantico Hills, New York. Stone Barns operates an 80-acre four-season farm and is working on broader initiatives to create a healthy and sustainable food system. Through our Growing Farmers Initiative, children's education programs, and diverse public awareness programs, we aim to improve the way America eats and farms.
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LocationStone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture (View)
630 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
Q&A
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How do you order tickets?
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Hello, if you are a Stone Barns Center member, please contact Mara at (914) 366-6200 x118Email: info@stonebarnscenter.orgfor a membership discount code. If not, general ticket sales for this event begin on March 19, 2012 at 9am. thanks! |
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| Question: |
My daughter will be 18 months when this event occurs. Do you think she's too young to participate? Thanks. |
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Hello, She can watch the farmers shear the sheep and you are more than welcome to walk around and enjoy the farm and market. However, our policy is 2 years and older for participation in activities. Thanks! |
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| Question: |
Is there a waiting list I can be placed on in case some become available? |
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Hello, We are taking a limited wait list. If you would like to be added, please call 914-366-6200 x 100 with your name, contact information, and how many tickets you would like. Thank you! |
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| Question: |
hello do you have tickets!! I need 5 we want to attend!!! |
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Hello - I'm sorry but the festival is completely sold out. If you would like to be added to our wait list, please call 914.366.6200 x100. Thanks. |
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