Friends of Clermont - Special Events and Educational Programs

Ewe Ought’a Know!

What’s the best way to get rid of cabin fever? Fred DePaul Demonstration The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase on April 26th from 11am to 5pm is sure to chase away your winter blues. Perched on the bluffs above the Hudson River, the Showcase marks the beginning of Clermont’s outdoor festival season. At just $7 per vehicle, it’s a great place to go for families, crafters, or even for people who just take pleasure in fine wool goods.

This year, Clermont will be celebrating the Scottish heritage of the Livingston family by highlighting Celtic traditions wherever possible. See an exhibition of the official Livingston family tartan, and sample fine music and entertainment with bagpipes and Celtic folk music and dancing.

The Showcase also brings together excellent demonstrations of wool processing. Center stage is notable sheep farmer Fred DePaul, who comes all the way from Vermont to sheer three live sheep using techniques from three separate centuries. Visitors can also watch the highly trained border collies of Wild Goose Chase in action as they herd ducks on the breezy terrace of the historic garden. More demonstrations will go on throughout the day with rug hooking, spinning, Grooming Sheepskins weaving, felting, and knitting. Many craft demonstrators have hands-on portions, allowing you to learn new skills. Members of the 1st Ulster County Militia will also be present in period dress to demonstrate 18th century wool processing.

No trip to the Sheep & Wool Showcase is complete without a trip up and down the shopping concourse. Reaching the entire length of the festival grounds, the concourse houses more than 20 vendors come from throughout New York State and beyond. Here shoppers can find supplies for fine crafts including hand-dyed yarns, wool roving, and quality knitting accessories. Shoppers with an eye for unique, hand-crafted items will also find sweaters, scarves, socks, jewelry, and more. Surprises wait in every booth. Pipers at The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase

Many of the Showcase’s best deals can be found at the Chancellor’s Silent Auction. Donors from across the country send their goods for an auction to support the Friends of Clermont, who sponsor this event.

Refer back to this page from now until April 26th to find the latest vendors, donors, and demonstrations that will be visiting the Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase!

Contact Kjirsten Gustavson today at (518) 537-4240

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Shopping at the Clermont Sheep & Wool Showcase

Wool Demonstration at the Clermont Sheep & Wool Showcase