Time for a haircut! Watch as our sheep get their much-needed spring trims.

Celebrate Spring on the farm at NYC’s ONLY sheep shearing festival. Sheep shearing is deeply rooted in farming traditions and provides visitors with a deeper appreciation for the hard work and expertise that help sustain rural life. Learn about the cycle of wool processing, shop a selection of Queens Farm’s very own yarn. Join our QCFM educators as they showcase spinning, natural dyeing, weaving, knitting, and crochet. Experience our new Animal Adventure walking tour with our QCFM farmers! Groove to live music with Mama Jukes, enjoy hayrides (additional $6, kids under 3 are free), and a free scavenger hunt to add to the fun! Local food and drink vendors will keep you coming baaa-ck for more.

• WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10am – 5pm. Shearing demonstrations take place at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
• WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
• TICKETS: For just $20, enjoy five fun, hands-on activities with our Activity Passport – see list of activities below!
  • Grounds are open to the public.

Why shear? Sheep were domesticated over 10,000 years ago, and their wool grows continuously. Shearing wool is important for a sheep’s long-term health, comfort, safety and overall well-being. If a sheep is not shorn, that sheep risks overheating, skin conditions and mobility issues. Just imagine what it would be like to wear a heavy wool coat all summer long! Shearing keeps sheep cool in the warmer months and reduces the risk of parasitic infestation and disease. Shearers are highly trained professionals who are adept at handling the animals; they complete the process carefully and swiftly so the sheep can get back to their flock – and flaunt their new ‘do!

Seed Bombs Away! – Roll up your sleeves and make compost seed balls that explode (gently!) with wildflowers. A fun, messy way to green the planet.

DIY Tea Magic – Blend your own dried herb tea bags and sip your creation like a true tea alchemist.

Clay Creations: Pinch Pot Edition – Get hands-on with squishy clay to mold your very own tiny treasure bowl—perfect for jewelry, trinkets, or just showing off.

Plant a Bean Dream – Decorate your own peat pot, plant a green bean seed, and watch your creation sprout to life! (Yes, you can name it. Yes, we’ll cheer it on.)

Time-Travel Treasures: Colonial Pearl Earrings – Design elegant pearl earrings inspired by colonial style—feel like a historical fashionista while crafting wearable history.

Seed Bombs Away! – Roll up your sleeves and make compost seed balls that explode (gently!) with wildflowers. A fun, messy way to green the planet.

DIY Tea Magic – Blend your own dried herb tea bags and sip your creation like a true tea alchemist.

Clay Creations: Pinch Pot Edition – Get hands-on with squishy clay to mold your very own tiny treasure bowl—perfect for jewelry, trinkets, or just showing off.

Plant a Bean Dream – Decorate your own peat pot, plant a green bean seed, and watch your creation sprout to life! (Yes, you can name it. Yes, we’ll cheer it on.)

Time-Travel Treasures: Colonial Pearl Earrings – Design elegant pearl earrings inspired by colonial style—feel like a historical fashionista while crafting wearable history.