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URL:https://carmelcraftsguild.org/event/the-black-sheep-gathering/
SUMMARY:The Black Sheep Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Black Sheep Gathering will be celebrating our 52nd year in 
 2026! The show will once again convene the premier sheep\, goats\, fleeces
 \, and classes in the country\, in the heart of the beautiful Willamette V
 alley.\nThis year\, we welcome the national show for the Gotland Breeders 
 of North America and the Regional Show for the Valais Blacknose Sheep Soci
 ety. Every year\, the fleeces from these unique breeds get more beautiful\
 , and once again\, there will be some excellent fleeces and animals to exp
 erience at the show\, in addition to the hundreds of beautiful sheep\, goa
 ts\, wool\, mohair\, and fiber arts.\nThe Livestock and Fleece Show will b
 e registering entirely online this year! Registration opens on April 1\, a
 nd we recommend completing it by June 1 to ensure ample time to familiariz
 e yourself with the new process and get help if needed. The link will be p
 osted here on April 1. Please don’t leave registration for the last minu
 te to minimize any issues with the new process.\nAs always\, registration 
 for workshops and tent camping will be available here\, and RV camping is 
 available at the Linn County Expo Center. For those traveling from out of
  town\, nearby lodging options and transportation details are available on
  our website to help you plan your stay comfortably.\nAdmission and parkin
 g at the Gathering are always free. Bring your family and friends and take
  part in one of the most unique events in the country\, celebrating natura
 l-colored animals and their fiber. Please remember that all dogs\, includi
 ng Service Dogs\, are prohibited in the vicinity of the livestock for the 
 safety of humans and animals in the area.\nThe Black Sheep Gathering is an
  all-volunteer\, non-profit agricultural organization that welcomes your s
 uggestions\, participation\, and support. We encourage everyone to become 
 more involved\, volunteer\, and participate with your friends and fellow a
 ttendees to ensure the Gathering’s future! For information on specific e
 vents\, to volunteer\, or to offer suggestions\, please get in touch with 
 any committee workers listed on the contacts page or email blacksheepga
 thering@gmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:Fiber Festivals
LOCATION:Linn County Expo Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\, 973
 22\, United States
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