The Pittsford Sheep Festival has been offering free family entertainment for over 30 years. This year it will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Pittsford Recreation Area off Furnace Road in Pittsford. You will have the chance to visit with local shepherds and learn about raising sheep in Vermont. And, local craft vendors, felters and spinners will have booths featuring their skills and products. There will be food for sale featuring tasty local lamb.Sheep shearing demonstrations will be held at 11:15, 1:45 and 3:15. Sheep dog handling demonstrations will be held at 1:00 and 2:30. The Leaping of the Lambs, an exclusive RAS activity, will be held at 12:00, 2:15 and 3:45.

In The Leaping of the Lambs, the sheep compete against each other by running through an obstacle course to reach a treat at the finish line. Come and cheer on your favorite sheep.

SEE YOU THERE!