Muscoot Farm Opens Farmers Market, Shears Sheep This Mother's Day

SOMERS, NY — Another way to celebrate Mother's Day could be a trip to the farmers market at Muscoot Farm and the farm's sheep shearing yearly tradition.

On Sunday, and every Sunday through Nov. 17, the farmers market will be open, supporting farmers and sustainable efforts in the area.

There will be more than 20 local vendors each week from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., organizers said.

Also on Sunday, Muscoot Farm hosts its Sheep Shearing Festival in which its sheep receive their annual haircuts to prepare for the warm months. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Spinning demos are planned throughout the day.
• A new addition this year is the Sheep Meet and Greet event at 10 a.m. where visitors will be allowed to enter the enclosure "for an up close and personal experience with the sheep." Registration is required for those 6 and up, and this event is $10/person. Only those who have registered can enter the farm at 9 a.m.
• Hayrides will begin at 11:30 a.m. $5/person, with cash, credit cards and Venmo accepted.
• An educational workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m.

"The Mother's Day activities at Muscoot Farm signify the beginning of spring in Westchester County and are a great way for families to be together and celebrate mom with a stroll through the farmers market then participating in the day's various activities," County Executive George Latimer said.

Admission is free and the event is rain or shine. Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 in Somers.

"Muscoot Farm runs several annual events and the Farmers Market and Sheep Shearing Festival are not to be missed!" Kathy O'Connor, Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, said. "I'm excited the staff added more activities this year for everyone to enjoy."