Sheep & Wool Expo at Royal Show 2023

The interactive Sheep & Wool Expo is a firm favourite with all age groups, and was a worthy winner of the RAS President’s Trophy for special endeavour last year.

The Expo covers all aspects of sheep (and goats) and wool, from conception to consumption. The animals, as well as the products derived from them, are displayed side by side.

Visitors can watch regular sheep-shearing demonstrations, and can view a range of special sheep and goat breeds on display.

There are daily workshops on spinning, dyeing, knitting, felting or leatherwork, and visitors who are creatively inspired to learn these skills can chat with expert crafters and exhibitors to learn what to do. A social knitting and crocheting table is available for anyone who wants to relax with creative projects.

Visitors interested in farming sheep and goats can chat with representatives from the Agricultural Research Council and the Goat Agribusiness Project about starting or developing their own enterprise.

There is also a range of beautiful products perfectly timed for winter — sheepskin slippers, knitting yarns, leather belts and pouches, scarves, hand-knitted jerseys, pullovers, hats, mohair blankets, shawls, socks and much more.

And if you need refreshment, there is a lovely coffee shop and farm stall.

The Sheep & Wool Expo is well worth a visit, and can be found in the far corner of the Showgrounds, behind the Toyota exhibit and near Gate 8 and the Snake Park.