For Immediate Release: 

May 6, 2025

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Expanded Sheep & Wool Festival Brings History, Craft, and Community to Bristol 


Bristol, RI – Coggeshall Farm Museum is excited to share the return of its beloved Sheep & Wool Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever—with over 40 vendors and artisans from Rhode Island and beyond.


“This event has become a true springtime favorite,” said Shelli Costa, Executive Director of Coggeshall Farm Museum. “We’re thrilled to welcome even more vendors, demonstrators, and guests this year. Whether you’re a fiber arts enthusiast or simply looking for a unique day out in Rhode Island, the Sheep & Wool Festival is a must-visit.” 


Highlights of the 2025 Sheep & Wool Festival include: 


  • Live sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations 
  • Interactive spinning and weaving exhibits
  • The debut of Two Coves Farm sheep dog herding demonstrations
  • Shopping from 40+ vendors offering handmade items such as fiber goods, yarns, pottery, soap, and more
  • Children’s activities, fiber crafts, music, and animals
  • Food trucks serving seasonal fare
  • The return of the Sheep & Wool Showcase—a crowd-favorite community art display 


Set against the scenic backdrop of Coggeshall Farm Museum, this one-day celebration offers something for everyone—from the seasoned crafter to the curious first-time visitor. 


The 2025 Sheep & Wool Festival is sponsored by BayCoast Bank, Grace Barker Health, DaPonte’s Landscaping Services, The Coffee Depot, Charles E. Millard Inc., and New England Genealogy Associates. 


For tickets visit: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/sheep-wool-festival/ 

Wool spinning demonstration at Coggeshall Farm Museum

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About Coggeshall Farm: Set on 48 acres of coastal farmland in Bristol, Rhode Island, Coggeshall Farm Museum recreates the daily experience of tenant farmers on a salt marsh farm through live interpretation, historic structures, heirloom plants, and heritage-breed animals. In January 2020, Old Sturbridge Village and Coggeshall Farm Museum began an innovative new partnership. Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor history museum in New England, depicting a rural New England town of the 1830s. Old Sturbridge Village now manages the daily operations of Coggeshall Farm.