Sheep Shearing and Herding at Billings Farm

• Marvel at the speed and skill of border collies as they bring the flock together in live Border Collie Herding Demonstrations at 11:00AM, 1:00PM and 3:00PM 

• See sheep shearers’ balance of physical strength and finesse with Live Sheep Shearing Demonstrations at 12:00PM and 2:00PM 

• Fill out a Sheep & Wool Passport as you follow the stages in the sheep-to-wool process and collect stamps from stations all around the farm. 

• Get hands-on—pick straw and dirt from freshly sheared wool at the Skirting Station and learn to card wool at the Carding Station.

• See the creative possibilities with demonstrations of felting, knitting, crocheting, drop spindle and wheel spinning, and weaving on a loom.  

• Admire the final wool transformation in the colorful Dyeing Display.     

• See historic sheep-shearing tools on display  

• Spin your own woolen bracelet to take home

The Wicked Awesome BBQ Food Truck will be serving up traditional American BBQ on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00AM – 4:00PM.  What better way to compliment a great meal than with the sweet treat of Vermont-made ice cream from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop, open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00AM – 4:30PM.  Sample local sheep’s milk cheeses from Fat Sheep VT on Saturday.  

Guests may purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process. Members can beat the lines by following signs for the special member entrance.  Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join.