Kelsey Creek Farm Sheep Shearing

Event Schedules

Kelsey Creek Farm Park

410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue 98005

Apr 26 2014 - Apr 26 2014

Sat

More schedule information: Sheep Shearing is on Saturday April 26, 2014 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. The last shuttle will leave Kelsey Creek Farm at approximately 4:30pm.

Event Description

Admission is free, but the costs vary for some activities ($1-$3). Food is also available for purchase. No ATM is available on-site. Pets not allowed in barnyard area.

The shearing of the sheep is a traditional farm practice to gather wool for a variety of textiles. Each sheep produces from six to 10 pounds of wool each year. Called "Wild'n'Woolly" for a few years, the sheep shearing event originated in the early '90s, as the crowds coming each spring to watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats kept growing.

Free activities:
â—¦Sheep shearing demonstration
â—¦Sheep herding by Brian Ricards
â—¦Fiber craft demonstrations by the NWRSA Spinners
â—¦Hands on activities by the Eastside Heritage Center
â—¦Tractor-pulled hay rides by NW Vintage Tractor Club
â—¦4-H & Kelsey Creek Farm animal exhibits

Activities with nominal fees:
â—¦Pony rides
â—¦Local honey
â—¦Food & drinks
â—¦FunRent inflatables and activities

Parking: Please use free parking at and the shuttle from:
â—¦Bannerwood Sports Park, 1630 132nd Ave SE, Bellevue WA
â—¦Wilburton Park & Ride, 720 114th Ave SE, Bellevue WA.
â—¦Shuttle service begins at 10:45am and runs throughout the day, approximately every 20 minutes. The last shuttle leaves Kelsey Creek Farm Park at 4:30pm.