The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven.

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🪡 Why hide a repair when you can make it part of the story?Visible mending turns worn spots, tears, and well-loved clothing into creative design features—and this year’s Winterfest class from Kira Dulaney will show you how.Learn techniques that help your favorite pieces last longer while adding color, texture, and a little personality. Because sometimes a patch is an upgrade. 😉📅 Sunday January ⏰ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm /ET💻 Reg open to Public Sunday Nov 15 - 2pm/ET#MSWFWinterfest #MarylandSheepAndWool #VisibleMending #MendingMatters #FiberArts #Winterfest2027 ...
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We’re kicking off Winterfest with a free keynote lecture!Join Jacey Boggs for "Woefully Unprepared; Building a Fiber Arts Publishing Company from the Ground Up" Jacey is the proud leader of PLY, WEFT and PURL. Begin the winterfest weekend with fresh ideas, shared learning, and a little fiber-filled inspiration. There’s no registration fee—just come, get comfortable, and enjoy the conversation with our community. Open to all, everywhere !📅 Saturday January 30, 2027⏰ 1-2pm EST💻 Registration open to Public Sunday Nov 15 - 2pm/ET#MSWFWinterfest #MarylandSheepAndWool #FreeLecture #FiberEducation #Winterfest2027 ...
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  • " This was paradise for me! My eyes feast on every booth that I walked through. It’s just amazing how creativity flows in everywhere I look. What I enjoyed the most is seeing the smile of satisfaction of people as they admire their newly acquired item. It’s like you can see heaven through their eyes. "

    Mjanejf on Ravelry
  • " I am a knitter, so I love seeing the variety of yarns for sale!  My son loves seeing the sheep and goats.  And my husband loves the food - especially the typical fair food and the lamb burgers! "

    Heather C.Sykesville, MD
  • " I always go here to stock up on roving for spinning & the wool yarn I use to weave. There are hundreds of vendors from all over the country selling incredible textiles, yarns, antiques & hand crafted items. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA
  • " There's plenty of fair food to be had there, not to mention some tasty lamb from a few vendors.  For the best food, go in the 4-H building and either purchase a BBQ sandwich or a leg of lamb sandwich.  Yum! "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC.
  • " Lots of animals to pet, sheepdog trials to watch, music, fairground food, shearing demonstrations, storytelling, wool spinning demos - fascinating, and it's outdoors, so the kids can be as loud as they want. "

    Anita W.Silver Spring, MD
  • " The festival is a great coming together of rural America. There is so much livestock, wool, yarn & southern food here, it's amazing. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA
  • " If you have any love whatsoever of sheep, wool, fleece, fiber, or anything to do with knitting, weaving, or spinning, then this is the festival for you. "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC