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!
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