Lake Metroparks Farmpark unveils details for 2024 Lamb Jam

Staff Report, The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio
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Apr. 22—Lamb Jam is coming April 27 and 28 to Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

Each day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can help shear a sheep, spin wool, weave on a loom and learn to make felt. They also can join the party in the barn for photo ops with Little Bo Peep and her real live sheep, according to a news release.

In addition, attendees can make and take wooly crafts and learn the "Pasture Shuffle" during Lamb Jam sessions. Border collies will also show off their moves, along with the Western Reserve Spinners and Weavers Guild. Shop for real wool products from fiber vendors and experience the beauty of animal fiber, the release stated.

"At Lamb Jam, we talk with visitors about sheep and why we have them from an agriculture perspective," Lake Metroparks Farmpark Livestock Manager Jenny Greskovich stated in the release. "Our goal is that they will come away with an understanding of how sheep provide farmers with food to put on the table and wool to produce clothing and other textiles."

The Lamb Jam schedule of activities is:

—Sheep shearing (electric shears): 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

—Meet & greet Bo Peep: 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m.

—Rainbow sheep shearing: 11:30 a.m.

—Lamb Jam Shuffle: noon

—Sheep shearing (hand-held blade shears): 3 p.m.

—Border collie demonstration (weather permitting): 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

—Hands-on felting: 2 to 3 p.m.

—Natural plant dyes: 9 to 10 a.m.

—Eco dyeing: 2 to 3 p.m.

—Western Reserve Spinners Weavers Guild demonstrations on carding and weaving (hands-on): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more event information and a complete schedule, visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/lamb-jam.

Throughout the weekend, attendees also can visit farm animals, go for a wagon ride and take pictures on Farmpark's antique tractors. Plus, children can enjoy pony rides for $6.

Lamb Jam is included in Farmpark admission of $7 to $9. Farmpark members, children younger than 2 and active military and their families receive free admission.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.