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Kelsey Creek Farm Sheep Shearing
Sheep
shearing, one of the showier examples of farming life at Kelsey Creek Park,
takes center stage Saturday, April 26. The annual sheep shearing event will
also feature a variety of fun farm events, including spinning demonstrations,
inflatables, 4-H exhibits, kid’s crafts, tractor rides, pony rides, food and
more!
Free
activities:
◦Sheep
shearing demonstration
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◦Sheep herding by Brian Ricards
◦Fiber craft demonstrations by the NWRSA
Spinners
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◦Hands on activities by the Eastside Heritage
Center
◦Tractor-pulled hay rides by NW Vintage
Tractor Club
◦4-H & Kelsey Creek Farm animal exhibits
Activities
with nominal fees:
◦Pony
rides
◦Local honey
◦Food & drinks
◦FunRent inflatables and activities
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.
Parking:
Please use free parking at and the shuttle from:
◦Bannerwood
Sports Park, 1630 132nd Ave SE, Bellevue WA. From I-405, take the SE 8th Street
exit east. Turn right onto Lake Hills Connector. At the "Y"
intersection, keep right, turning onto Richards Road. Turn left at the
Bannerwood Park sign shortly thereafter.
◦Wilburton
Park & Ride, 720 114th Ave SE, Bellevue WA.
◦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.
For
more information please contact Kelsey Creek Farm 425.452.7688, kelseycreekfarm@bellevuewa.gov,
410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue Wa 98005