Contests & Competitions

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Club Lamb Jackpot

Updated for 2024 The club lamb jackpot is a club lamb show where exhibitors pay a set entry fee and ...

Creative Shearing Competition

Updated for 2024 Join us for our third annual creative shearing competition. Not everyone can shear ...

Fine Arts Competition

Updated for 2024 This art competition is intended to encourage artists to participate in the Festiv ...

Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon

Updated for 2024 A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acq ...

Junior Spinning Competition

Updated for 2024 The Junior Spinning Competition is for anyone under the age of 18 (as of January 1 ...

Lead Line Competition

Updated for 2024 The Lead Line Competition is a intended to show the relationship between the sheph ...

Mamie Francis Blanket Competition

Updated for 2024 Mamie was a weaver of small blankets or lap robes. This competition was originally ...

Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition

Updated for 2024 The 2024 Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador will be chosen at the Maryland Sheep ...

Sheep Photo Competition

Updated for 2024 This competition is intended to encourage photographers to explore the beauty of s ...

Sheep Promotion Competition

Updated for 2024 This all-electronic competition allows contestants age 18 and under to enter prese ...

Sheep To Shawl Competition

Updated for 2024 Five team members - one shearer, three spinners, and one weaver - will compete to ...

Skein & Garment Competition

Updated for 2024 This competition features a wide range of items handcrafted by spinners, knitters, ...

Youth Conservationist Program

Updated for 2024 The Youth Conservationist Program (YCP) strives to connect aspiring youth with est ...

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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