123 FARM
Sheep Shearing
Festival
March 30-31, 2024
Free Admission with Paid Parking
*In case of rain the Sheep Shearing Festival will be canceled. Tickets can be used towards the following weekend or any future festival.
10 AM TO 4 PM

Festival Highlights
Free Admission with Paid Parking
Parking starts at $16 per vehicle*
*Parking is $18 at the door for a standard vehicle. If parking off-site, admission will be charged ($10 per person ages 6 and over).
Wool Crafts
Sign up for various related classes on making your own felted animal, marcame keychain and more!
Natural Dyes
See how natural dyes are made using leaves, herbs and other organic materials from our farm.
Sheep Herding Demo
A live simulation of a sheep herding competition will be presented. Come and see dogs at all levels of training as they help their human handlers with the livestock.
Frequently Asked Questions
admission

Admission to the Sheep Shearing Festival is FREE with paid parking.
Online Parking Fee:
$16 (vehicle with 1-8 passengers)
$25 (vehicle with 9-15 passengers)
$50 (vehicle with 16-34 passengers)
$100 (vehicles with 34+ passengers)
*Parking on the day of the event is $4 higher at the door. We recommend that you purchase your tickets online.
If you choose to park on the street you will be charged admission.
Adult $10 (18-64 years old)Senior $8 (65+ years old)Student $8 (13-17 years old)Child $5 (6-12 years old)Free for children 0-5 years old.
If you pay for parking on-site, you DO NOT need to pay for admission. The better deal is to park on-site.
refund policy

There are no refunds given for any tickets, workshops, classes or parking paid on-line. In the event of inclement weather and the festival is canceled you will be issued credit towards any future festival on our property. Credits expire one year from issue date.
groups

You are welcome to bring groups. No admission is charged if you park on-site.
hotel

At this time we are not offering any of our hotel rooms to the public. We have no immediate plans to open the hotel portion of the ranch.

sheep shearing festival
Things to do
Sheep shearing
Daily from 10am-2pm
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TRACTOR TOUR
Daily 12-3 pm
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*VIP members can bring a guest on the ride for free. Blue members can ride for free (no additional free guests). Family members (2 members, 4 children) can ride for free. To upgrade to a membership please visit the Information Booth located at section H.
sheep dog herding demo
March 25-26 (12 pm & 2 pm)
April 1-2 (Saturday 1 pm & 3 pm, Sunday 1 pm)
BY DANA (3/25-3/26) AND GAIL (4/1-4/2)
March 25-26. Sheep herding will take place in the sheep shearing pen (section G on the map below).
April 1-2. Sheep herding will take place on the farm near the 1000-year-old oak tree (section N on the map below). Please be prepared to walk on uneven ground for 10-15 minutes to get to this location.
SHEEP FEEDING
11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm
free but sign up required
petting zoo
All Day
free
SCAVENGER HUNT
All Day
Game Boards available at the front desk

sheep shearing festival
Craft Classes
NEEDLE FELTING SHEEP
$25
DREAM CATCHER MAKING
$12
Needlefelting Art
$25
Indigo Tote Dyeing
$15
kids crafts
Prices vary
Festival Map

A. ADMISSION
B. PREFERRED PARKING
C. VENDOR VILLAGE
D. WOOL WASHING & NATURAL DYES STATION
Experience hands-on the different stages of wool processing from washing and drying fleece to carding. Dye your own strand of wool using natural dyes. Free.
E. 123 FARM BEAUTY SHOP
Shop lavender soaps and lotions as well as beauty oils and mists from our 123 Farm shop.
F. SHEEP MAZE
G. SHEEP SHEARING & PETTING ZOO
Watch the sheep shearer free the sheep from their warm winter woolies. Sheep shearing demonstration from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy the free petting zoo next to the sheep shearing pen.
H. EATERY, TIPSY SHEEP BAR, SOURDOUGH BREAD HALL & INFORMATION DESK
Order lamb-themed dishes from the Eatery and sourdough pizza. Enjoy sheep themed cocktails and our signature lavender cocktails at the Tipsy Sheep Bear, get a loaf of organic sourdough bread made with ancient grains from the Bread Hall. Sign up for sheep feeding or pick up your membership at the Information Desk.
I. ORGANIC GALLERIES
A parade of eight shops, each themed around a product from our farm, and a cafe featuring sheep-themed desserts. Retail products can be purchased by bringing a completed order form to the Fulfillment Center.
J. CRAFTS & BOUNCY HOUSE
From needle felting to kids crafts try different types of wool-related crafts. Free wool weaving and other types of demonstrations are available. A bouncy house for young kids is available. $5 for unlimited rides at the bounce house. Age and weight restrictions may apply.
K. TRACTOR-PULLED WAGON RIDE
Take a ride aboard an antique tractor-pulled wagon to the 1000-year old oak tree and back. The ride lasts about 15 minutes. Free for members*. Adult/Seniors $5. Children under 12 years old $3, toddlers 2 and under are free. Pay for tickets at the wagon rides (no reservations). Tours operate from 12pm-3pm
*VIP members can bring a guest on the ride for free. Blue members can ride for free (no additional free guests). Family members (2 members, 4 children) can ride for free. To upgrade to a membership please visit the Information Booth located at section H.
L. THE BLACKSMITH SHOP
Our historic blacksmith has been converted into a farm shop offering 123 Farm logo hats and hoodies, culinary products made using lavender from our farm and more.
M. GENERAL PARKING
N. 1000-YEAR-OLD OAK TREE
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