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Dutchess City Fairgrounds 6550 Spring Brook Ave Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Dutchess County FREE Unless otherwise noted The New York Sheep and Wool Festival offer activities and attractions for kids and adults. In addition to viewing the different breeds of animals, families can participate in many activities. Activities for Children (previous festivals) included:
A sheepdog trial course tests a dogs ability to do the various jobs a sheepdog will see on the farm. Sheep may need to be gathered from the pasture, or moved about the farm or sorted and penned. Magic, Music & Ventriloquism Fantastic magic, great sounding music and just an awesome display of ventriloquism. Mad Science Mad Science is the worlds leading science enrichment provider, delivering unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Dutchess County Sheriff K-9 Demonstration Experience first hand how the K-9 unit of the Dutchess County Sheriff Department apprehends criminals by using the canine senses of smell. Your child my even be called to help the officers during their demonstration. Leaping Lama Contest Come see these 6 foot lamas challenge each other and defy gravity! Who will leap the highest? Who will take home the first place ribbon? You can not miss this example of sportsmanship. More exciting activities, including Two by Two Petting Zoo Kiddie Rides Pumpkin Patch Make a Scarecrow Farm Market and Pumpkin Painting Hula Hoop Sheep Toss Animal Alley Child Bouncy Slide Putt-putt Golf Hay Maze and Scavenger Hunt Transportation by Train - Take Amtrak to Rhinecliff, followed by an approximate 5 minute taxi ride. - Take MTA Metro North to Poughkeepsie, followed by an approximate 45 minute taxi ride. Places to stay in and near Rhinebeck, New York - Visit Dutchess County Hotels and B&B's for a place to stay during the festival. Excellent restaurants in and near Rhinebeck, New York - Dine in one of many great restaurants around Rhinebeck. Dutchess offers an amazing selection of restaurants in Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, and other nearby villages and towns. Press blue button for show information, hours, show details, registration, and more. Wheelchair Accessible Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.
Location: Rhinebeck
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