54th Annual North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival

Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

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54th Annual North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival
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A North Andover spring tradition returns! Join us for the 54th Annual North Andover Sheep Shearing Festival โ€” a full day of local shopping, amazing food, live entertainment, family activities, and of courseโ€ฆ sheep!
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, May 17
โฐ 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM
๐Ÿ“ North Andover Town Common
๐ŸšŒ FREE shuttle service from Franklin School

What to expect:
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Over 100 vendors featuring unique handmade goods, local artisans, makers, small businesses, and community organizations
๐ŸŒฎ 20+ food vendors serving everything from savory favorites to sweet treats โ€” come HUNGRY
๐Ÿงช Kids programming with Mad Science at 10 AM
๐ŸŽˆ FREE balloon twisting from 11 AM โ€“ 3 PM via The Party Fun
๐ŸŽถ Live music from Mystic River Band from 12 PM โ€“ 3PM to keep the vibes going
๐ŸŽจ Face painting + old-fashioned games for the kids
โš’๏ธ Live blacksmith demonstrations from returning favorite Prospect Hill Forge
๐Ÿท Beer and wine garden featuring Oak & Iron Brewery and Marbleridge Winery (serving starts at 11 AM)
๐Ÿ‘ And yes, LOTS of sheep! Sheep herding & shearing demonstrations courtesy of Heartstone Farm
Whether you come to shop local, support community organizations, grab amazing food, or enjoy a fun spring day on the Common, thereโ€™s something for everyone! ๐ŸŒผ
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North Andover Common, North Andover Town Common, 30 Andover St, North Andover, MA 01845, United States

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