Coming Events

Shepherd’s Extravaganza — will be held April 12-13, 2025 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw, Washington. Event includes a fleece sale and judging, used equipment sale, engaging workshops, craft and fiber vendors and a spinning circle. There is a $5 entry fee.

Email: shepherds.extravaganza@gmail.com

Web site: www.shepherds-extravaganza.com

27^th Annual Fiber Market Day — will be held April 26, 2025 from 9am–4 pm at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in the Coastal Pavilion in Redmond, Oregon. Our annual event is sponsored by the High Desert Wool Growers and shares the love of natural fibers and all of their artistic and practical uses! See ad in this issue.

Email: highdesertwoolgrowers@gmail.com

Web site: www.highdesertwoolgrowers.com

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival — the 52^nd event will be held May 3-4, 2025. Celebrate all things sheep at one of the largest festivals of its kind in West Friendship. The event will be held rain or shine at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Open Saturday 8:30am-6pm and Sunday 8:30am-5pm. Tickets and catalogs will go on sale in early 2025. The admission fee at the gate is $15; $12.50 if purchased ahead online. See you there!

Email: office@sheepandwool.org

Web site: www.sheepandwool.org

Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival — will be held Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9-11, 2025 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Elmo, Minnesota. A family oriented event that is not only fun but educational, numerous classes are offered in fiber arts for all levels of experience.

Web site: https://shepherdsharvestfestival.org/

Black Sheep Gathering — June 27-29, 2025; see show catalog in this issue.

Email: blacksheepgathering@gmail.com

Web site: www.blacksheepgathering.org

Prairie City Fiber Fest — will be held July 26-27, 2025 in Prairie City, Oregon. Workshops are held on Friday; Festival hours are Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Email: pcff2019@gmail.com

Web site: www.prairiecityfiberfest.com

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will be held September 5-7, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson. This event showcases the heart of Wisconsin’s rich tradition in sheep production and fiber arts!

Email: wisconsinsheepbreeders@gmail.com

Website: https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/