Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces. Pictures: Fairfax Media
Go to Merriwa on the June long weekend, and you’re bound to see a flock of sheep wearing red socks running along the main street. It is the annual Festival of the Fleeces.
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The attraction started as a way to teach city folk about the wool industry, and give the locals a chance to unite and enjoy their country lifestyle.
In the lead up to this year’s event, take a look back at photographs of the Festival of the Fleeces from the Fairfax archives.
When: June 9-11, 2017
Running of the sheep: Saturday, 12 noon
Where: Golden Highway, Merriwa & Merriwa Showground