Scotchtown’s Annual Fiber Festival
April 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
$10
Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown!
Sheep shearer Dave from Delly’s Delights Farms will be here answering all your questions about our sheep, the process of shearing, and the important role of preparing the fleece for dyeing and spinning. Members from Clothos Handspinners guild, an educational non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia, will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production including carding, spinning, weaving and dyeing.
Other activities to enjoy throughout the day!
* Special Exhibits
* Open House Tours
* Alpaca petting area
* Children’s activities area
* Demonstrations in the hearth kitchen featuring our spring garden
* Local crafters, vendors and community organizations
* Food trucks
The open-house tour and fiber festival programs are both included at $10 for General Admission. Students and Preservation Virginia members are $5 and children 12 and under are free.
* Due to participating animals at this event, only service animals are permitted.