2026 Competition Results

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Creative Shearing Competition

1st Place

Laura Dutton

Frederick, MD

2nd Place

Annabelle Miller

Keymar, MD

Fine Arts Competition

Adult Division

Best of Show

Kelly Misolti

Frederick, MD

Reserve Best of Show

Elise Berryhill Lahr

Gettysburg, PA

Best Maryland Resident Entry

Shannon Alford

Parkton, MD

Best Featured Breed Entry

Michele McGuinness

Bel Air, MD

Junior Division (ages 18 and under)

Best of Show

Lena Martin

Walkersville, MD

Reserve Best of Show

Lena Martin

Walkersville, MD

Best Maryland Resident Entry

Louis Yuan

Potomac, MD

Best Featured Breed Entry

Julian Genest

Fairfax, VA

Junior Spinning Competition

Special Award Winners

Best Overall Skein

Samantha Carrick

Best Novice Spinner

Liliana McClimmens

Division A – Spinning Wheel

Best Overall Skein

Temperance Huscha

Division B – Drop Spindle

Best Overall Skein

Samantha Carrick

Division C – E-Spinner

No entries

Sheep Breeds Display

Overall Champion

East Frieson

Amanda Stewart

Sheep Photo Competition

Best of Show

Lynn Roberts

Reserve Best of Show

Kelly Shaw

Best Maryland Resident Entry

Beth Nichols

Best Maryland Resident Junior Entry

Olivia Gordon

Sheep Shows

Supreme Champions

Supreme Champion Ram

Lydia Smith

Supreme Champion Ewe

Krishen Weik

Supreme Champion Fleece

Geoffrey Ruppert

Skein & Garment Competition

2026 Special Prizes

Best in Show

Karen Fox

Best Junior Spinner

Kai Solon

Best Novice Weaver

Olivia Hinkle

Best Handspun Woven Article

Mary Wallace

Best Crocheted Article

Karen Fox

Best Basket of Yarn

N/A

Best Novice Spinner

Renee

Best Spindle-Spun Yarn

Jay Fell

Best Spindle-Spun Yarn by a Junior

N/A

Best Junior Fiber Artist

Kai Solon

Best Knitted Article Using Gradient/Ombre Commercial Yarn

Samantha Fisher

Best Crocheted Article Using Gradient/Ombre Commercial Yarn

N/A

Best Woven Article Using Gradient/Ombre Commercial Yarn

Sarah Mackowski

Best Featured Breed Skein

Ikumi Kayama

Best Featured Breed Article

Ikumi Kayama

2026 Catalog Cover Artist Andrea Wisnewski

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mary Streaker, one of the founders of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Mary passed away yesterday, just two months shy of her 95th birthday.Mary's influence on our Festival, the Howard County Fairgrounds, and countless individuals cannot be overstated. She was a teacher, mentor, artist, leader, volunteer, and friend whose passion for education, creativity, and community helped shape the Festival we know today.Many of us were fortunate to know Mary personally. Even in recent years, she continued to attend Festival meetings when she was able, reconnecting with the volunteers and friends who had worked alongside her for decades. Her wisdom, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to preserving and celebrating the fiber arts inspired generations of volunteers, exhibitors, artists, and fairgoers.Mary's legacy lives on through the Home Arts Department, the Fine Arts and Photo Competitions, and the many traditions she helped establish and nurture. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival exists today in part because of the vision, dedication, and countless hours of service that Mary and her fellow founders invested so many years ago.On behalf of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary's family, friends, students, and all who were touched by her remarkable life. We are grateful for her contributions, her friendship, and the enduring example she set for all of us.Mary will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.Visitation will be held at Haight Funeral Home, Sykesville, Maryland, on June 17 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
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LOST AND FOUND!2026 MD Sheep & Wool If you lost an item at the Festival please contact gro.loowdnapeehs@ofni. We do have a few items that were left behind and will work with you to determine if any of them are yours! Glasses, wallets, journal, necklace, scarf, etc., etc. We'd like to see you reunited!! ... See MoreSee Less
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🐑 All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am, so plan ahead! SO much to see and do all weekend! Come out and support local, small, creative owned businesses and agriculture at the #mdsw sheepandwool.org ... See MoreSee Less
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