Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hallockville Museum Farm will host the inaugural Long Island Fleece and Fiber Festival from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, May 22. The event will feature the many facets of harvesting, processing, and working with animal fiber from sheep, llamas, alpacas, and rabbits. A variety of demonstrations and workshops will take place throughout the day including shearing, wool dying, spinning, sheep herding, and many other activities. There will also be a fiber market where vendors will sell yarn and fiber-related products.
Admission will be $5 per adult and children under 12 are free.
All proceeds support the educational mission of the museum farm.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the Hallockville office at 631-298-5292 or e-mail hallockv@optonline.net
