Gore Place

Since 1987, this annual agricultural festival&nbsp;has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! According to Director of Farm and Landscape Operations, Scott Clarke, "We're bringing back our visitors' Festival favorites, like seeing traditional shearing techniques and dog herding demonstrations, and simply enjoying a great time outdoors with family and friends." Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. 

Visit&nbsp;our website to purchase advance tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the gates on the day of the Festival, using cash or major credit cards. Gore Place members do not purchase advance tickets. You will be admitted for free at the gate.

Local Event: The Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

Waltham

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The Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

Saturday April 27, 2024: Since 1987, this annual agricultural festival&nbsp;has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists,...

Farmer Scott’s Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale at Gore Place returns May 17 through 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fill your garden with vegetable transplants, grown on the Farm at Gore Place. Choose from varieties of hard-to-find heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and customer-favorites marigolds!
It's not just the great plants that make this sale special; Farmer Scott has been growing vegetables for almost 50 years, and he has deep knowledge of these varieties and is onsite and ready to share! According to Scott, "We get lots of return customers. They count on us to provide the rare varieties that commercial nurseries don't carry."
The sale will take place on the farm and there will be plenty of free parking (enter at 249 Waltham Street.) There will be no online sales this year. For more information, visit the website at goreplace.org.

Local Event: Farmer Scott's Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale

Farmer Scott's Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale

Friday May 17, 2024: Farmer Scott’s Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale at Gore Place returns May 17 through 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fill your...

Join an expert guide for a moonlight tour of the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs, the lovely Oval Withdrawing Room, the Peacock Parlor, the Great Hall, the bedchambers, sitting rooms, and more.
Using the words of Jane Austen and head butler Robert Roberts, your guide will bring this early 19th-century country estate to life. The style and quality of the furnishings, the many Boston-built pieces, and the fabulous personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours.

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Moonlight Tour: Jane Austen's World

Friday May 31, 2024: Join an expert guide for a moonlight tour of the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs,...

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