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.

For the first time this year, entry to this event is FREE! Complete your experience with an Activity Passport ($20 for five activities) featuring 10 unique experiences to choose from!

• 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, unlock five fun, hands-on activities with our Activity Passport! It’s the best way to experience the farm while making the most of your visit. Entry to the Farm is FREE, but the real adventure starts with your passport. Purchase two Activity Passports to enjoy all ten of our educational activities!

Pick up your Activity Passport before the event day and redeem a free drink (coffee or tea) inside our Farm Store! Redeem one drink per passport.

All 10 Passport Activities: Compost seed balls; Dried herb tea bags; Clay pinch pots; Decorate peat pots for green beans; Colonial pearl earrings; Sheep puppets; Felt coasters; Coffee filter butterflies; Yarn gnomes; Ojos de Dios woven diamonds.

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!