11th Annual Sheep Shearing Festival

10600 HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVE,Cherry Valley CA 92223

12 March, 2022

Description

The 11th Sheep Shearing Festival takes place at the historic Highland Springs Ranch & Inn (est. 1884) located in Cherry Valley, CA. The 11th Sheep Shearing Festival takes place at the historic Highland Springs Ranch & Inn (est. 1884) located in Cherry Valley, CA. Get a close-up view of how our sheep are shorn and how we process our wool. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, and visit our farm to feed our organic sheep. Saturdays and Sundays (March 12 - April 3, 2022) 10 am - 4 pm* *(Sheep Shearing demonstrations are held from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm) Graciano, the sheep shearer, will demonstrate how the sheep are freed from their winter woolies. Participants will also be able to see what happens to the fleece once it leaves the sheep (washing, carding, dyeing, and spinning). Where: 123 Farm 10600 Highland Springs Ave Cherry Valley, CA 92223 Cost: Adult (18-64 years): $14 Senior (65+ years): $10 Student (6-17 years): $10 Child (0-5 years): FREE General Parking : $10 PET POLICY As a working organic farm, we have free roaming guardian dogs on duty. The dogs are friendly to humans and trained service animals, not friendly to outside animals and pets. 123 Farm is the name of Highland Springs Ranch & Inn's organic farm. We are one of SoCal's largest certified organic lavender farms. We host several festivals throughout the year such as: Cultured Food Festival, Sheep Shearing Event, Lavender Festival, Chili Festival, Sausage & Beer Festival and Olive Festival. For more information please visit our website at www.123farm.com