May 4, 2023 – Muscoot Farm’s sheep will get their spring haircut this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its annual Sheep Shearing event. A professional shearer will shear a sheep every half hour beginning at 11 a.m.
The family event will include wool-spinning demonstrations, wool vendors, children activities and the farm animals will be on view to visit during the event.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Muscoot Farm is a family favorite in the Westchester County Parks system. Its programming is always fun and provides an excellent educational element for youngsters.”
Westchester County Parks and Recreation Commission Kathleen O’Connor said: “People of all ages look forward to Muscoot’s annual sheep shearing. They’re fascinated by the shearing process and love being in a farm environment.”
The Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Event is free and will be held rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted.
Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100, Katonah, New York 10536. For more information, visit muscootfarm.org or call (914) 864-7286.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, a 777-acre, early-1900s interpretive farm, is a Westchester County Park. It is open daily and offers the public a variety of interpretive programs on weekends throughout the year.