North American Alpaca Show at ESE

The North American Alpaca Show at the Mallary Complex, ESE grounds in West Springfield, Mass. (home of The Big E), Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Kevin O'Leary (603) 636-1474, N.E. Alpaca Tours.

CT Sheep, Wool And Fiber Festival

The 102nd Annual Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival is Saturday, April 30, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tolland Agricultural Center, Route 30, Vernon/Rockville.

Kevin Woolam (above) and Cathy Andresen co-chair the event.

Yarn, roving, sheep, exhibits, shearing and spinning demonstrations. Fleece sale, educational lectures; wool skirting, sheep dog trial, fleece to shawl contest, kids’ corner, knitting instruction, food, vendors, festival logo shirts, music, family fun. Kevin Woolam and Cathy Andresen co-chair the annual event.