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The Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair 2023 @ Scio Fairgrounds

May 19 – May 21 all-day

2023 ANNUAL LAMB AND WOOL FAIR
“COUNTING ON EWE TO JOIN US”!!

The City of Scio is excited for this year’s fair – “Counting on Ewe to Join Us”. The theme is very appropriate, as it depicts the partnerships that help make Scio and the surrounding area a great place to live, work and play!
It is their hope that you experience a warm welcome when attending this year’s fair. Fair time allows you an opportunity to gather together and enjoy family and friends, reconvene old traditions and celebrate Scio’s rich family heritage, agricultural history and beautiful natural resources.
Photo by Melinda Martin.

Tags: Scio sheep

NW Champion Sheepdog Trials @ Scio Fairgrounds

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May 19 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 11:00 am

Come celebrate the 85th year of what organizers say is the longest-running sheepdog trial in the country on May 19 through 21. The NW Champion Sheepdog Trial is held in conjunction with the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair, which is celebrating its 88th year.

The sheepdog trials will take place at Wolston Farm, 39562 Highway 226 off of Franklin Butte Road beginning at 8am and last until all dogs have run.

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Tags: dogs sheep

Jul

22

Sat

IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch

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Jul 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available. Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Tags: Albany sheep

Jul

23

Sun

IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch

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Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available. Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Tags: Albany sheep

Sep

9

Sat

Bridges, Bikes & Brews @ Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds

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Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Annual Bridges, Bikes & Brews Festival in Scio, Oregon on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

There will be a motorcycle poker run, cornhole tournament, live music, food, vendors, local breweries, and more. Bridges, Bikes and Brews is sponsored by the Scio Event Center Organization to raise funds for a new Fairgrounds and Event Center to be built in or near Scio, Oregon.

The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds will be open from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. with food carts, and other vendors. The beer garden opens at 11:00 and features beverages from the Growler Café in Lebanon. There will be entertainment at the Carol Bates Stage featuring Lane Norberg, Jessie Leigh, and Huckle Buck Highway.

Photo: “Gilkey Bridge” by Oliver J. Anderson

Tags: food fundraiser Scio sports

Oct

14

Sat

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center

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Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Tags: Albany sheep

Oct

15

Sun

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center

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Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Tags: Albany sheep

Oct

26

Thu

The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center

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