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NYS Wool and Sheep Festival

By Jennifer Fivelsdal

Real Estate Broker/Owner with JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 10491201242

October 18, 2007 05:49 AM

SHEEP EXHIBIT AT THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN THE SUMMER.

I recently wrote about Rhinebeck as the place to be on the weekend. Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Well the NYS Wool and Sheep Festival will be held at the Dutchess County-Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.

With winter approaching it is a great time to stock up on all the useful wool items. There will be over 350 vendors, so there is something for everyone.

Don't leave the children behind. I am sure they will be fascinated watching the sheep get sheared, and there is even an opportunity to pet the animals.

More and more people have turn to knitting. It is a relaxing activity for many, and even the Hollywood crowd has gotten into the act. So I am sure the attendance will be good!

LOCATION: Dutchess County Fairgrounds - Rhinebeck

DATE: October 20th and 21st 2007

ADMISSION: $10 but free to children under 12

And while you are in the area there are many other things you can do. For those interested in history you might want to check out the FDR Library in nearby Hyde Park, or try Montgomery Place, Clermont or Olana to name a few.

And as for finding places to eat you have many choices. Because of The Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park we have some wonderful chefs in the area.

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com

www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com

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Rosario Lewis

DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY

GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY

I hope they have a sheep to shawl competition. They are fascinating, a race from carding wool to a completed loomed shawl.

Oct 18, 2007 06:08 AM

DDR Realty

DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY

Orange County NY

I have never been to a sheep festival. So attending one for the first time could prove to be interesting.

Oct 18, 2007 09:19 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jennifer, is that an "X" Rated Sheep Festival? You know naked sheep after they are sheared. OK so it has been a long day, can you tell ....... LOL

Oct 18, 2007 12:04 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Jennifer, that brings back memories. I showed sheep growing up in 4-H. It was always interesting watching them get sheared.

Oct 18, 2007 12:48 PM

Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe

LivingInBirmingham.com - Birmingham, AL

Jennifer, that sounds like a very interesting event. I bet it is quite an event. How about adding some pictures later of the dignified Jennifer shearing a sheep or maybe making some mittens.

Oct 18, 2007 01:32 PM

Kimberly Grant

Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL

Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama

This would be a great place to take the kids... especially since those under 12 get in free. This should be a good event. You are right knitting is very relaxing. I never knew I would like it until I got started.

Oct 18, 2007 02:43 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Jennifer, This sounds like a lot of fun. And I bet they do have some beautiful handcrafted winterwear that you won't find anywhere else.

Oct 18, 2007 02:51 PM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Jennifer, I just love festivals and those darling sheep are precious.

Oct 18, 2007 06:20 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Rosario - I am sure that is probably one of the process that will be demonstrated. Sounds like you are into making sweaters are you?

Derrick: It is interesting. I am sure you would find a sweater you just had to bring home.

George: I think you had a long day. I love the freshly sheared sheep like the ones above, probably the only time I would touch them.

Marchel - I too love to watch them getting sheared, what a transformation!

Oct 19, 2007 01:32 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Stephen - I was hoping to do that however I came down with a nasty cold so I will be home this weekend

Kimberley - Yes this would be a great family activity. I have friends who are really into knitting so this is an event they look forward to.

Carole - You are correct, at these events you can usually find unique products.

Gena - This is a big event in the area. I too love the sheep especially when they are sheared.

Oct 19, 2007 01:42 AM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Jennifer,
That would be fun for the entire family. I've never seen a sheep sheared so I know it would be interesting for me.

Oct 19, 2007 06:00 AM

Laurie Mindnich

Centennial, CO

YOU are an animal lover, Jennifer! Our neighbor had a goat, and has chickens, but no sheep...they're adorable.

Oct 19, 2007 12:15 PM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I was involved in 4-H as I was growing up! This posts brings me back to those days of the county fair and my midwest roots. I didn't live on the farm and raise animals but I did do my fair share of crocheting, sewing, baking, photography, etc for the exhibits!

Oct 20, 2007 06:33 AM

Diane Rice

Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL

SFR, SRES, CNC

Jennifer - The events you post here all have such informative variety, and they are educational too. Do you knit also?

Oct 20, 2007 06:13 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Cynthia - Yes this type of an event is a good opportunity for a family to spend time together.

Laurie - I love animals just can't have them in y home

Renee -Exhibiting at a fair seem to be a great pastime for the young ones. At the Dutchess County Fair this summer I met a few of these young ones with their pets.

Diane - Needle work is a sore subject in my home, my husband can't even get a button sewn back on. I do everything but sew or knit.

The wool and sheep festival was well attended I know this because the traffic almost made me late for a doctor's appointment. I was disappointed I did not feel well enough to attend. I am wishing for a frost I think I will feel much better when it gets colder like it is suppose to do.

Oct 21, 2007 06:06 AM

Diane Rice

Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL

SFR, SRES, CNC

I hope you become well enough to attend before it's over Jennifer. Now, i do not knit, but did take sewing lessons in school and my mother taught us at home.... however, it's not practiced, and my husband sews his buttons on... isn't that something?

Oct 21, 2007 09:24 AM