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BIA Lambs Down Park Festival in Carleton Place

Ewe are invited to BIA Lambs Down Park Festival taking place Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10 AM until 4 PM.

The Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA) isn’t sheepish about letting people know that Carleton Place is the largest distribution centre for lambs' wool in Canada.

 “The BIA is working with the Wool Growers in an effort to bring awareness to the public about the tremendous heritage attraction we have in Carleton Place,”,.

With wool being the fibre on which the festival is centred, the day will feature hands-on demonstrations of sheep herding involving working sheep dogs, sheep shearing and the spinning of wool. As well, in keeping with the festival theme, tours will be conducted of the Wool Growers facilities and there will be special lamb dishes will be cooked up by local restaurants.  “The BIA Lambs Down Park Festival will be an opportunity to showcase some of the dynamics of Canada's sheep and wool industry.  For those who would like to get an up-close look at a real live lamb, the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market will be showcasing lambs and sheep on the festival grounds. Joining the fleecy guests will be a calf.  There will be local fresh produce, vintage new tractor displays, petting zoo and pony rides. 

The entertainment will be provided, spectators can relax at a picnic table enjoy a bite to eat, a drink and great local entertainment. 

Other aspects of Carleton Place’s heritage will be on display at the festival. For instance, since the Wool Growers occupy what was originally the round house and machine shops for the Canadian Pacific Railway, one display will track Carleton Place’s railway past.

Further details on the festival can be obtained by contacting the BIA at (613) 257-8049 or by e-mail at info@downtowncarletonplace.com or www.downtowncarletonplace.com