Shipston Wool Fair

Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 2010 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Shipston Wool Fair is a fun, family event with lots to see, do and discover, held in the pretty historic market town of Shipston on Stour.

A highlight of our Wool Fair is the exhibition of a dozen or so sheep and lambs, including rare breeds, new breeds, and a couple of 'celebrity' sheep. Visitors will be invited to guess the weight of the heaviest sheep, with a prize for the winner. All the sheep arrive at the Fair with long woolly coats, but during the day are sheared at half-hourly intervals by highly skilled professional shearers. This is both entertaining and informative - and has the added benefit of the sheep feeling a bit fresher by the end of the day!

There will be stalls selling sheep and wool related merchandise, a fascinating 'Wool Process Marquee', games for children (and grown-ups!), competitions, treasure hunts, lamb cooking demonstrations, raffles with exciting prizes, and plenty of entertainment from some of our best local musicians and dancers.

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THE BEST DAY OUT BA-A-A NONE!!