SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2023

PETS ALLOWED ONLY IN CAMPSITES. 

NO WEAPONS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS.

 FESTIVAL ADMISSION FEES, PER PERSON:

Children 14 & under:  FREE

One Day:  $ 5.00      3 day pass:  $10.00 

Workshop and competition entry fees are by event.

Daily WORKSHOP & CAMPING Schedule

8:30am     Workshop Check-in Opens

9:00am-5:00pm      Camping  Check-in

9:00am-4:00pm      Full day Workshops

9:00am -12:00pm   1/2 day Morning Workshops

1:00pm-4:00pm      1/2 day Afternoon Workshops

6:00pm-9:00pm      Evening Workshops

Thursday, August 17, 2023

9:00am-9:00pm      Vendor Check in & set-up

Friday August 18, 2023

9:00am-8:00pm     Angora Goat & Sheep check-in

10:00am-5:00pm    VENDORS OPEN

10:00am   Mini Workshops -see schedule

10:00am-2:00pm  Historical Village Open

10:00am - 3:00pm    Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Expo Center)

Kids' Make & Take  (Expo Center)

12:00-5pm   Angora Goat Fleece check-in

12:00-7pm   Pygora Goat check-in

1:00pm     Mini Workshops-see schedule

3:00pm     Mini Workshops-see schedule

4:00-6pm  Skein Competition entry drop-off  (VFW)

Wool Fleece Show check-in (Expo Center South)

4:00-7pm  Rabbit & Wool/Skein/Garment check-in

6:00pm     Pygora Fleece Show  

Saturday August 19, 2023

8:00-9am   Rabbit & Wool/Skein/Garment check-in

                   Angora Goat Fleece Registration                    

                   Wool Fleece  Show check-in (Expo Center South)               

8:30-10:00am Skein Competition entry drop-off  (VFW)

9:00am       Sheep Show Begins

                      Pygora Show Begins

                     Angora Goat Fleece Show & Sale

10:00am-5:00pm    VENDORS & BARN BOOTHS

Silent Auction  (Angora Boat Barn)

10:00am - 3:00pm    Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Expo Center)

Kids' Make & Take  (Expo Center)

10:00am     Angora Goat Show Begins

Mini Workshops -see schedule

Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

  Wool Fleece Show (Expo South)

 11:00am Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  (in front of Expo Center)   

11:00am-1:00pm Live Music: Zach Franklin, Pianist/Vocals (near 8b)        

11:00am - 3:00pm   Historical Village Open

11am-4pm Saturday Spinning Angora Wool Demo (Rabbit Barn)

12:00  Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

12:00-3:00pm Live Music: Sour Orchid, Classic Rock & Originals (Gazebo)

1:00pm   Basic Bunny Care (Rabbit Barn)

 Skein Competition Judging (VFW Bldg.)

Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  (in front of Expo Center)

    Mini Workshops -see schedule

2:00pm  Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

3:00pm    Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  (in front of Expo Center)

Mini Workshops -see schedule

Wool Fleece Sale (Expo South)

3:00-4:00pm  Silent Auction Wool Fleece Sale (Expo South)

4:00-6:00pm Private Treaty Wool Fleece Sale (Expo South)

Sunday August 20, 2023

10:00am-4:00pm    VENDORS & BARN BOOTHS

10:00am     Sheep Youth Showmanship Class

Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

10:00am-12:00pm   Angora Goat Fleece Sale

Wool Fleece Sale (Expo South)

10:00am - 3:00pm    Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Expo Center)

Kids' Make & Take  (Expo Center)

11:00am Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  (in front of Expo Center)   

Mini Workshops -see schedule

                 Rabbit Wool/Skein/Garment & Poster Judging

11:00am-1:00pm Live Music: Sophie Haywood, Accordionist (near 8b) 

11:30am    Costume Class & Parade     (Sheep Barn)

12:00pm    Obstacle Course   (Sheep Barn)

                   Angora Rabbit Specialty & Fun Shows 

Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

Pick up any unsold Angora Goat Fleeces

12:00-3:00pm Live Music: Whiskey Before Breakfast, Celtic/Folk (Gazebo)

1:00pm Herding Dog Demo-Crowded Byre Farm  (in front of Expo Center) 

1:00-3:00pm Live Music: Jocelyn Ralston, Ukulele/Vocals (near 8b)

1:30pm   Harvesting your Angora Wool for Spinning (Rabbit Barn)

2:00pm  Sheep Shearing- Paul Shetterly (between Sheep & Pygoras)

Pick up any unsold Sheep Fleeces

4:00   Livestock Released

Festival is Closed for 2023-- see you August 14-18, 2024!

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