http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org This feed provides notice of pages or information that has recently been added or updated on the Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival web site. Minnesota's largest sheep and wool festival. Shop an outstanding array of over 90 vendors, choose from a full range of classes or just enjoy the many breeds of sheep, goat, llama and alpaca on display. Discover fibers, yarns, weavers, spinning wheels, potters and cheese makers from our Midwestern countryside. A great family event. With free admission and free parking you've got nothing to lose and everything to experience. en http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/logos/SHFLogo_colored.gif http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org Shepherd's Harvest Festival logo 2008 Shepherds Harvest Festival webmaster@shepherdsharvestfestival.org (Jerry Ryan) webmaster@shepherdsharvestfestival.org (Jerry Ryan) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:06:07 -0700 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 02:11:00 -0700 http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/FiberSandwich.shtml The Fiber Sandwich at Shepherd's Harvest was great fun with fiber from 14 donors and spun by 15 spinners. The skeins were then offered at a Silent Auction. The auction netted $345 which will be donated to Heifer International. Thank you to the donors, spinners and purchasers! http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/FleeceShow/fleece.shtml The winners of the 2009 Shepherd's Harvest Fleece Competition have been named. Congratulations to the producers of prize winning fleece! http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/classes.shtml Class registration is now open for the classes and workshops to be held at Shepherd's Harvest. You can register and pay for your classes online. All classes have limited enrollment. The classes are filling rapidly! Register early to ensure you can attend the classes of your choice. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/BookletDownload.shtml The 2009 Shepherd's Harvest Festival booklet is now available for download and local printing. Printed copies of the booklet are expected to be avilable about March 6. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/RovingInfoBooth.shtml Love Shepherds Harvest? Join our elite team as a member of our Roving (pun fully intended) Information Booth! Instead of referring festival-goers to an information site we are assembling volunteers to circulate among the crowds to answer questions, provide directions and generally enhance their Shepherds Harvest experience. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/AlpacaFleeceShow.shtml The Alpaca Fleece Show will again be held in conjunction with Shepherd's Harvest. Everyone is invited to visit Shepherd's Harvest in Lake Elmo, Minnesota and see all the great alpaca fleeces in the competition. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/Vendors/VendorInfo.shtml Information for those interested in becoming vendors at Shepherd's Harvest Festival is now available. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/dogdemo.shtml Herding dogs have been used for centuries to help livestock producers care for and control their animals. Demonstrations will show how various dogs can help move sheep through various obstacles The demonstrations are being provided by JoAnna Yund of Training Camp, Inc. and her students. The Training Camp facility is located in Scandia, MN and provides instruction for all types of herding dogs. JoAnna has been involved in training dogs for 30+ years and has maintained a mixed wool flock for 20 years. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/support.shtml 10 Ways to Get Involved with Shepherds Harvest Festival. http://www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org/volunteer.shtml Volunteer Opportunities at Shepherds Harvest.