Irish Woolfest

30 Sep 2012

The Running of the Sheep at the Country Energy's Irish Woolfest has the WOW factor.

Imagine an Australian woolly version of the Running of the Bulls with sheepdogs bouncing on and off the backs of full wool merino sheep and onto the four-wheel motorbike. The Running of the Sheep at Country Energy's Irish Woolfest is an Australian country event where full wool merino sheep rampage down the main street of Boorowa in New South Wales leading the colourful street parade. What a spectacular sight as the sheep are shepherded by their resident farmer who prevents them from tossing people on their horns and goring unsuspecting visitors.

A spiritual thanksgiving for the fine wool of the district follows an old style ritual shearing of a beautiful merino sheep with fleece thrown on the stage for the annual Blessing of the Fleece, an ecumenical prayerful event.