Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival More sheep and wool than you can imagine, always the first full weekend in May -- May 2 & 3, 2026 Come join us for a fun-filled day! Service animals only.
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The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is one of the largest Festivals of its kind celebrating all that is sheep or wool related. With over 275 vendors, more than 800 sheep, and workshops, food, and entertainment, there is something for everyone. Check out the sheep dog or sheep shearing demonstrations, learn how to prepare lamb, take a spinning class, or shop for a variety of fleece, yarn and rovin

g. The Parade of Breeds will introduce you to a large variety of sheep breeds, and the Sheep to Shawl Contest will demonstrate shearing, carding, spinning, and weaving a final product in just a few hours. There are auctions and sales for sheep equipment, fiber equipment, and fleeces. You can get many new ideas from the beautiful products on display from our many competitions. Please leave your pets at home.

05/05/2026

LOST AND FOUND!
2026 MD Sheep & Wool
If you lost an item at the Festival please contact [email protected]. We do have a few items that were left behind and will work with you to determine if any of them are yours! Glasses, wallets, journal, necklace, scarf, etc., etc. We'd like to see you reunited!!

🐑 All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am,...
05/01/2026

🐑 All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am, so plan ahead! SO much to see and do all weekend! Come out and support local, small, creative owned businesses and agriculture at the
https://sheepandwool.org

🐑✂️ For Saturday only come out and witness the premiere blade shearer in the United States come and ply his trade for th...
04/30/2026

🐑✂️ For Saturday only come out and witness the premiere blade shearer in the United States come and ply his trade for the shearing demonstrations. The Festival is honored to welcome back Kevin Ford for one day only to show off his skill with the blades and answer questions about shearing, animal care and handling and wool. If you want to meet a master craftsman plan to come see Kevin this Saturday in the Rabbit barn at 11:00 and 2:00.
🐑✂️ Live Shearing Demos in the Rabbit Barn! ✂️🐑
📍 Rabbit Barn 🗓️ Saturday & Sunday ⏰ 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
👉more info available here https://sheepandwool.org/festival/sheep-shearing-demonstrations

🐑 Important Festival Reminder – Please ReadAs we prepare for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2026, we want to clearly remind all a...
04/29/2026

🐑 Important Festival Reminder – Please Read
As we prepare for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2026, we want to clearly remind all attendees:
This policy is in place for the safety and wellbeing of:
• Our livestock
• Exhibitors and competitors
• Service animals
• All guests in crowded spaces
Only trained service animals assisting a person with a disability are allowed.
We know many of you love your dogs — we do too — but please make arrangements to leave pets safely at home.
Guests who arrive with pets will not be admitted.
Thank you for helping us protect the animals and ensure a safe, enjoyable weekend for everyone. May 2–3, 2026
More visitor info: sheepandwool.org
Howard County Fairgrounds

There's still time to grab a spot in this FAMACHA training workshop! 9:30-11:00 Friday May 1 at the Fairgrounds!
04/28/2026

There's still time to grab a spot in this FAMACHA training workshop! 9:30-11:00 Friday May 1 at the Fairgrounds!

🧶✨ Junior Spinning Contest ✨🧶Come cheer on our next generation of fiber artists! Young spinners will be putting their sk...
04/28/2026

🧶✨ Junior Spinning Contest ✨🧶
Come cheer on our next generation of fiber artists! Young spinners will be putting their skills to the test—transforming fleece into beautiful yarn right before your eyes. 🐑💫
From drop spindles to spinning wheels, these talented kids show just how fun (and impressive!) the art of spinning can be. Don’t miss it!

📍 Pavilion 🗓️ Saturday - Learn more: https://sheepandwool.org/2026-festival/junior-spinning-contest/

Saturday 5/2/26 please come join TahNibaa Naataanii, a Navajo weaver from New Mexico representing the Many Hogan and Coy...
04/25/2026

Saturday 5/2/26 please come join TahNibaa Naataanii, a Navajo weaver from New Mexico representing the Many Hogan and Coyote Pass Clans. She will share her inspirations as a fiber artist and why she continues this way of life as a weaver, spinner, and Navajo Churro rancher. Don't miss TahNibaa's lecture at 1:30 in the 4-H Building. Doors open at 1:00. Tickets are $5 cash, payable at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
The is one week away!

🧶 Fiber Arts Friday! We still have spots available in classes—don’t miss your chance to jump in! https://sheepandwool.or...
04/17/2026

🧶 Fiber Arts Friday! We still have spots available in classes—don’t miss your chance to jump in! https://sheepandwool.org/2026-festival/fiber-arts-workshops/
✨ Available workshops include:
• Blending with Wild Silk & Blending Board Fractals — Heavenly Bresser
• Simple Tools for Fiber Prep — Jill Duarte
• Luna Moth, Squirrel, Seascapes & more — Kristen Walsh
• Nuno Felt Shawl & Vests — Patti Barker
🛍️Plus—The festival merch store is staying open all weekend! 🛍️
Order now for easy on-site pickup!
https://sheepandwool.org/2026-festival/festival-merchandise/

More Merch just dropped! Note cards ✍ & new baseball hats are now available in the preorder shop. Preorder now and skip...
04/14/2026

More Merch just dropped! Note cards ✍ & new baseball hats are now available in the preorder shop.
Preorder now and skip the lines. https://mdsheepandwool.square.site All preorders will be availble to pick up during festival weekend at the annex next to the main exhibition hall. (Sorry in person pick up only) This year's artwork by the talented Andrea Wisnewski

✨This little lamb wants ewe to learn a new fiber craft at the 2026 Festival! ✨The Intro to Fiber Arts classes (formerly...
04/10/2026

✨This little lamb wants ewe to learn a new fiber craft at the 2026 Festival! ✨
The Intro to Fiber Arts classes (formerly “Family Activities”) offer the same beloved beginner-friendly experiences, now in the Main Exhibition Annex! These classes are a fun, approachable way to try something new. Each session is led by expert instructors, and all materials are provided—just come ready to create. Spaces open in Intro to Knitting (Ages 10+), Intro to Crochet (Ages 10+), Needle Felting Fungi (Ages 7+), Needle Felted Beads (Ages 10+) & God’s Eye (Ages 5+)
🪡 Details:
• One-hour beginner classes (all supplies included)
• $20 per person (Needle Felting Fungi is 1.5 hours / $30)
• Festival admission not included
• Pre-registration strongly recommended (these often sell out!)
👉 Sign up: https://sheepandwool.org/2026-festival/intro-to-fiber-arts/
Come explore fiber arts, learn something new, and be part of the Festival experience. 💛
These classes are always a highlight—don’t miss out!

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2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD
21794

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+14105313647

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