Sheep Shearing Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Howell Station Event Center
Avimor, Eagle, ID
Free!
Sheep will be shorn every 20 minutes!
Watch professional shearers in action while they give sheep their annual haircut. Shearing is a painless process that removes the wool from a sheep, similar to you getting a haircut!
Did you know shearing is an essential part of sheep production? Aside from hair sheep, sheep do not naturally drop their wool. Unless removed, sheep will keep growing more and more wool, eventually causing mobility and quality of life issues. Shearing is essential for sheep's health and well being!
After shearing, the wool is then used to make a variety of products and the sheep go back to munching on grass and living their lives.
Directions
Head north on Highway 55 towards McCall. There are two entrances to Avimor. Drive through the light at Avimor, the first entrance and continue down the road. Take a right at the next toad, McLeod Road. There is an Avimor sign here. Follow the road south and turn left on Shepherds Pie Place, then an immediate left on Glenisla Lane. There is a sign at this corner saying "Howell Station Event Center". You have arrived!
Event Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsor who help make this event possible!
Amenities
This event is FREE to attend! Free lamb samples will be given out while supplies last. Food will be available to purchase from food trucks. Parking is available in the parking lot at the park and street parking. An event tent with tables and chairs is available for use. Porta potties are available for use with ample handwashing stations.