Special Thanks

With gratitude to:

First and foremost, the hundreds of volunteers who make the Festival a success.

Maryland Agricultural Fair Board for its continuing financial support:

  • Connie Palmer, Chair, Frederick County
  • David Cavey, Vice Chair, ​Baltimore County​
  • Linda Brown, ​Talbot County​
  • Carl Hobbs, Montgomery County
  • Daniel Mast, St. Mary’s County
  • James “Rob” Moxley, Howard County
  • Rebecca Stem, ​Carroll County
  • Dawn Stiles, Washington County

Howard County Fair Board for their ongoing cooperation regarding use of the Howard County Fairgrounds throughout the year.

Bob and Charlotte Dinsmore and the staff at Sheepman Supply for managing all facets of our online store.

Visit Howard County for their help and encouragement in promoting the Festival.

Mr. Trawitz for donating sheepskin slippers for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador.

The American Lamb Board for funding our lamb promotion activities.

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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