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Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Updated for 2024 You are invited to visit the Main Exhibition Annex any time between 9:00 a.m. and ...

Free Fiber Arts Lecture: Mend. Make. Do. with the Chesapeake Fibershed

New for 2024 We hear about buying less, sourcing locally, and wearing natural and regenerative fibe ...

Free Fiber Arts Lecture: Weaving and the Role of Women in the Viking Age with Diana Buck

New for 2024 This lecture will offer a fascinating look into the ways in which textile production ...

Maryland Make It With Wool Fashion Show

Updated for 2024 The annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition is dedicated to encouraging sewing ...

Parade of Sheep Breeds

Updated for 2024 The American sheep industry offers a wide range of genetic diversity. To celebrate ...

Sheep Breeds Display

Updated for 2024 A rare opportunity to view over thirty different breeds of sheep in one place. Bre ...

Sheep Shearing Demonstrations

Updated for 2024 The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is pleased to have Emily Chamelin of Westmi ...

Sheepdog Demonstrations

Updated for 2024 The Sheepdog Demonstrations at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival are always a ...

Spin-In

Updated for 2024 Bring your spinning wheel, spindle, or charka and join our fun and FREE gathering ...

Storytelling For All Ages with Tim Livengood

Updated for 2024 Tim Livengood is a storyteller since way back, learning from vinyl LPs on a record ...

The Return of Njörðr’s Wanderers

Updated for 2024 After having such a lovely time meeting last year’s attendees, Njörðr's Wander ...

2024 tickets and catalogs now on sale!

Tickets and catalogs for the 2024 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2024.eventbrite.com. The deadline for ordering catalogs is March 15.

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New this year: If you want to get a catalog before the Festival, you must order by March 15. You can order at mswf2024.eventbrite.com/. Festival tickets are on sale there now, too! If you prefer to pay by check, you can download a catalog order form from our website at sheepandwool.org/purchase-a-catalog/; just make sure it reaches us by March 15.A limited number of catalogs will be available in the T-Shirt Sales building at the Festival while supplies last. We are now suggesting a $5.00 donation for catalogs picked up at the Festival. #mdsw #mdsw2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Registration is now open at mswf2024.eventbrite.com for our Family Activities on festival weekend. Although targeted towards children, they are open to all ages. (Note: Parents of children 7 and under must stay with the child during the class.)This year's activities include:--God's Eye (Age 5+) --Card Weaving (Age 7+) --Needle Felted Hair Ties (Age 10+) --Lucet Braiding (Age 7+) --Exploring Simple Spinning (Age 5+) --Quick to Crochet (Age 7+)--Quick to Knit (Age 7+)--Needle Felted Fire Dragon (Age 7+) --Tapestry Weaving (Age 8+) --Hand Carding (Age 8+)--Needle Felted Beads (Age 10+) Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is recommended. If classes are not filled, registration at the Festival may be possible; check at the Family Activities Tents upon arrival. #mdsw #mdsw2024 #familyactivities #knit #crochet #weave #handcard #Spin #felt #lucet #needlefelt ... See MoreSee Less
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