Sheep Shearing

Vintage Demonstations

As we celebrate Australian bush skills we shine a light on the early sheep industry and the back breaking hard work of hand shearing.

In the Upper Hunter district European settlement began in the 1820s and the area quickly became known for its sheep farms.

What and Where

  • Hand powered shearing demonstration on Friday and Saturday at …

  • Participants will be chosen from the crowd to take home wool samples.