Welcome to the 39th Annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

Thank you to everyone who made the 2011 Festival a great success.

If you are new to the Festival, expect wonderful adventure and education in all things sheep and wool. The Festival Committee has created a feast for the senses this year. Taste lamb cooked by area chefs, talk to shepherds, enjoy the many presentations and exhibits, and discover a multitude of opportunities to buy materials, supplies, and finished goods from more than 250 vendors.

Admire more than 1,000 sheep and then learn from the shepherds more than 40 different breeds in a living display. Watch the craft of sheep dogs nudging sheep into pens. Attend one or more of the many classes and seminars on fiber arts offered before and during the event weekend.

Festival expenses continue to rise, so please consider giving a donation to support this special event. Come join us and enjoy the educational opportunities, auctions, animals, ongoing entertainment, and vendors.

Remember that we are an all-volunteer committee and we are always happy to have new faces join our committee either Festival weekend or behind the scenes during the year.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@sheepandwool.org. Please check back early in the year for more detailed information about the 2012 Festival.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another wonderful event in May!

In Peace,

Gwen Handler
Festival Chairman

2011 Festival Committee

The Festival Committee list is also available on our site.

The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association

MSBA is an active organization, sponsoring the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, Maryland Wool Pool, Sheep Shearing School, Maryland Sheep News, various youth activities, and a variety of educational functions.

To find out more about The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association, visit the MSBA page.