City Farm SLO invites the community to celebrate the return of one of its most beloved spring traditions at the 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig, taking place Saturday, May 9, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at City Farm SLO.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Please REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS IN ADVANCE at My805tix.com. This lively afternoon of hands-on agriculture offers visitors a chance to experience the seasonal ritual of sheep shearing up close while learning about Navajo-Churro sheep. Guests can watch
skilled shearer, Brittany App, in action during live demonstrations and explore the journey of wool from fleece to fiber through interactive activities.
Event Highlights
● Sheep Shearing Demonstration (12:30 – 2 p.m.)
● Hay Ride Farm Tours (2 – 4 p.m.)
● Egg Toss and Chicken-Poo Bingo
● Activity Booths & Scavenger Hunt
● Farm to Table Foods by local vendors
● Beer & Wine Garden
● Live Music by Joy Lapolloi
Parking at City Farm SLO will be reserved for guests with disabilities. All other visitors are encouraged to park off-site and enjoy a guided walk along the Prefumo Creek Trail or a hayride shuttle to the event entrance. (See ticket registration for more information).
The event invites the community to experience seasonal farm work firsthand. Sheep shearing is an essential part of caring for the flock and provides a hands-on opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about wool, fiber arts, and regenerative agriculture.
City Farm SLO extends sincere thanks to this year’s event sponsors: City of San Luis Obispo, Plantel, Mechanics Bank, Carmel Naccasha LLP and the City of San Luis Obispo.
