Festival Committee
Updated for 2026
It takes many hands to put on a festival. With gratitude we acknowledge the work done by the tireless members of our standing committees, this year and every year.
Management Team
Co-Chairs: Lee Langstaff, Jeff White
Chairman Emeritus: Gwen Handler
Administrative Assistant: Kris Thorne
Support Committees
Annex Coordination: Angela Collison, Nora Miller
Catalog, Advertising, and Sponsorship: Kris Thorne
Catering Coordinator: Frances Hartley
Festival Finance Team: Alex Roberts, Leslie Bauer, Denise Ziegler
Food Vendor Booths: Rosita Underwood
Grounds: Larry Fisher, Matt Benning, Rick Bontz, Tom Mullinix, Larry Pugh & Family, Larry Raskin, Ridgely Thompson, Greg Thorne, Adam Willie
Hospitality: Mary K. & David Fry, Evelyne & Howard Bloomer, Simone & Victor Martinez
Kick-off Celebration: Gloria Mathews, Maria Cruz, Sally Kenney, Cynthia Koonce, Karen Melchar
Parking: Matt Benning
Ribbons & Trophies: Jan Derry
Security: Larry Fisher
Tents & Tables: Jan White
Vendors: Jennie Tang, Lois Geer, Gwen Handler, Pat Kohler, Lee Langstaff, Angela Muller, Kris Thorne, Marjorie Warden, Jan White, Denise Ziegler
Volunteer Coordinator: Kim Spanos-Tesling
Website: Kris Thorne
Educational Seminars & Demonstrations
Fiber Arts Demonstrations: Nora Miller
Fiber Arts Seminars: Pamela Jenkins, Melissa Weaver Dunning, Sally Eller, Kristi & Scott Greenstein, Frances Hartley, Pat Henley, Peggy Howell, Janet Lee, Deanna Moore, Andrea Peart, Nan Reinhardt, Gayle Roehm, Beth Truesdale, Mila Vascones-Gatski & John Gatski, Sara Watkins
Intro to Fiber Arts: Ilene Freedman, Erica Lockney
Lamb Promotion & Education: Kate Warner, Michael Berlanger
Maryland Make It With Wool: Judy Williamson, Linda Brown, Amanda Clougherty, Jamie Frank, Donna Gill, Laura Kefauver, Breanne Lippy Hitch, Jeanne Lippy
Sheep Breeds Display: Alex, Karren, & Konnor Sowell
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations: Emily & Lydia Chamelin, Alex Bates
Sheepdog Demonstrations: Nancy Starkey, A.J. Hesketh-Tutton
Shepherd Seminars & Workshops: Patty Sanville
Winterfest: Lois & Bryan Geer, Cate Carr
Shows & Competitions
Creative Shearing Competition: Lizzy Miller, Lydia Chamelin, Amy Miller, Milleanne Mullinix
Fine Arts Competition: Michele McGuinness, Lyle Ward
Fleece Show & Sale: Lee Langstaff, Beverly Swayze, Jill Arnold, Amy Ballenger, Kate Bostek, Alicia Clugh, Bonnie Frederick, Lois Geer, Mary Henze, Laurie Hynson, Jinann Larson, Judy Leece, Catherine McLeod, Elaine Parry, Kim Radcliffe
Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon: Ashley Travis, Chris Anderson, Susan Schoenian
Junior Spinning Competition: Rhiannon Huscha, Karyn Spertzel
Lead Line Competition: Karen Fleishell-Fought & John Fought, Annette Lovell
Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition: Ashley Blum, Alivia Blum
Sheep Photo Competition: Roxanne Dean
Sheep Shows: Mara Mullinix DVM; Amy, Annabelle, & Lizzy Miller; Milleanne Mullinix; Meredith Null; Kayla Shorrow; Mary Rasche
Sheep-to-Shawl Competition: Susan Withnell, Susan Modak
Skein & Garment Competition: Angela & Terry Collison, Carol Bailey, Heidi Brown, Debbie Herrin, Erica Jacobs, Jennifer Moats, Judy Rhoades, Meredith Richards, Sarah Soisson, Karyn Spertzel, Betsy & Mike Szkil, Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore
Youth Conservationist Program: Lydia Smith, Heidi Hileman, Sheena Dury, Melissa Mitchell
Other
Festival Farm Market: Jeff White, Carolann McConaughy
Fiber Arts Equipment Auction: Elisa & Martin Eiger, Anne Bertinuson, Debbie Cummings, Katherine Good, Dick & Loretta Gunberg, Andrea Harman, Liz Heine, Jim Miers, Sally Orgren, Nancy Shapiro, Madeleine Yeh
Information Tent: Barbara, Jack, & Ariella Graybeal; Bethe Brekke; Debbie Frey; Rowan Huy; Shellie Smith
Shepherds Market: Jennifer Kreitzer, Nancy & David Greene
Retail Pre-Orders: Caroline Brocato
Retail Sales: Kris & Greg Thorne, Jan Allen, Rick Bontz, Wendy Carballo, Elise Cohen, Charlotte Dinsmore, Nancy & Stephanie Norris, Jessica Raskin, Lucy Winston
Spin-In: Nancy & Stephanie Norris, Janet Alger, Wendy Carballo, Karen Clough, Rivkah Mentzer, Kirsty Mitchell, LeeAnne Roberts
