Don't Miss This Wonderful
FARM FESTIVAL for the WHOLE FAMILY!

Taking place over several acres of the governor Gore estate, the annual Sheepshearing Festival has long been a New England tradition. There will be all sorts of activities and demonstrations to enjoy, lively music, dancers, performers, historic recreators, farm animals, wagon rides, magic shows and a large crafts fair. There will be plenty of food vendors onsite as well.

And, best of all, admission is free for children 12 & under. Parking is also free.

Mark your calendar! SATURDAY, APRIL 26 is Sheepshearing Day at Gore Place!

Here's a page with some pictures from past events taken by photographer Bruce Allen: www.goreplace/sheepshearing-press-photos.htm .

 



  • sheep shearing
  • herding dogs demonstration
  • spinning and weaving
  • large crafts fair
  • music
  • magic shows!
  • farm animals
  • free parking
  • food vendors on site
  • sorry, no dogs allowed

DIRECTiONS: Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street in Waltham, Massachusetts just off Route 20.
From I-90 (Mass Pike) take exit 17 to Watertown Square. Turn left onto Route 20 (Main Street). Travel 1~1/4 miles to Gore Street. From Route 128/I-95 exit 26 to Route 20 east (Main Street) 3~1/2 miles to Gore Street. See map.

For more information call: (781) 894-2798.
Andy Rice shearer

In the shearing tents, shearers Andy Rice and Kevin Ford demonstrate both modern and traditional shearing techniques.

border collie

Dave Kennard and his herding dogs give demonstrations of how a shepherd and his dogs control and move a flock of sheep.

 
 

 
birdhouse crafter

The crafts fair offers hand-crafted goods for sale by some of the regions finest crafters.

spinner (7K)

In addition, visitors can see a demonstrations by spinners, weavers and other fiber artists.

Pine Hill Ramblers

Live music with the Pine Hill Ramblers, the Moody Street String Band.

 
wagon ride

Tractor-drawn wagon rides*, sponsored by RTN Federal Credit Union circle the RTN logofarm fields. The groundfloor of the mansion is available for a self-guided house tour*. *additional charge.

Waltham Garden Club

The Waltham Garden Club offers gardening activities for children and adults.
MA Regiment

Members of Colonel Bailey's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment reenactors will recreate an 18th century militia encampment, perform drills and fire their muskets. Sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union.
Dean Rantz blacksmith

Historic crafters demonstrate basket-weaving and blacksmithing.

maypole dance

Traditional English country dancing with the Commonwealth Morris Men.

Join in on the Maypole dance!
Sponsored by Watertown Savings Bank .

 

 

CRAFTERS! here is an APPLICATION to join the CRAFTS FAIR.

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GORE PLACE
52 Gore Street
Waltham Massachusetts 02453-6866
voice: (781) 894-2798 • fax: (781) 894-5745 • E-mail: goreplace@goreplace.org
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Gore Place is an historic house of the Federal period.

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