Sheep Shearing Day at Fox Chase Farm

🌿 Join us for the 30+ Year Annual Sheep Shearing Day at Fox Chase Farm! Experience a vibrant connection between nature and agriculture through a day filled with demonstrations, tastings, workshops, and the rich history of Fox Chase Farm, a vital green space and educational hub in Philadelphia.

🗓 Date: 10 oktober 12:00 - 16:00
💵 Entry Fee: $5 per person (activities are FREE!)
🌦️ Rain or Shine

Event Highlights:

🐑 Sheep Shearing Demos
🦋 City Nature Challenge
🕯 Candle Dipping
♥️ Crafts & Games
🖤 Blacksmith Demos
🎵 Live Music by The Mullins
🧶 Fiber Arts & Wool Spinning
🪵 Woodworking
🚜 Hayrides
🌱 Plant-A-Seed
...and so much more!

Participating Local Organizations:

🧶 Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers
🍯 Joe the Beekeeper
🍎 Feeding Foxchase
🍀 Fox Chase Farm 4-H Club
(More organizations to be announced)

Important Information:

👉 CASH ONLY:

• $5 entry fee
• Fundraisers and sales (Apple Butter, books, gifts)
  👉 No Pets Allowed (Farm rule for safety)
  👉 Parking:
• Available along Pine Rd. & at designated parking areas.
• Reach shuttle stops for convenient transport to the event.
  👉 Accessibility:
• Bathrooms available, but it involves some walking on uneven terrain.

Stay Connected:

📱 Follow us for updates on Facebook: Event Page
📧 Questions? Contact us at pec@phila.gov or call 215.685.0470.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities, and don’t forget to check for ticks post-fun!