New York State Sheep & Wool Festival
Event Details
Date
October 16 - October 17, 2021
Time
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
Location
Dutchess Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Avenue
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Host
Fidelis Care
www.virtual.sheepandwool.com/41
845-876-4003
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Join us in person at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds to visit and shop with our vendors, attend our Sheep & Goat Shows, shop the Fleece Sale, visit the Breed & Camelid Barns, view a fiber competition or two, and enjoy a variety of author talks.
Workshops, Demos, and Breed Talks will be held online. Some offerings require advance registration.
Tickets are available via the Dutchess County Fairgrounds! Click here to purchase.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this strange year and we look forward to seeing you in Rhinebeck and online!
Upcoming Events
NY Beef Producers Association Region 4 Annual Meeting
April 4, 2026
Alfred, NY
Open to all interested beef and dairy producers!
Presentations:
- Tube Feeding 101
- Early Calf Care Tips
- Handling Livestock Safely
Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
Springville, NY
***SAVE THE DATE***
More details to come!
April 14th from 11am-1pm
Education sessions by:
- CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
- Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
- Quality Milk Production Services
New York Application for Dairy of Distinction
April 15, 2026
Purpose of Program
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead.
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