The Pittsford Sheep Festival has been offering free family entertainment for over 25 years. This year it will be held on Sunday, October 9, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Pittsford Recreation Area off Furnace Road in Pittsford.

Local craft vendors, felters and spinners will have booths featuring their skills and products. Sheep shearing demonstrations will be held at 11:15, 1:45 and 3:15. Sheep dog handling demonstrations will be held at 1:00 and 2:30. The Leaping of the Lambs, an exclusive RAS activity, will be held at 12:00, 2:15 and 3:45. There will be food for sale featuring tasty local lamb.

In The Leaping of the Lambs, the sheep compete against each other by running through an obstacle course to reach a treat at the finish line. Come and cheer on your favorite sheep.

You will have the chance to visit with local shepherds and learn about raising sheep in Vermont. This event is sponsored by the Rutland Area Shepherds. For more information check our website, www.vermontshepherds.com, or contact Don at 802-342-3176.