Festival Committee

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.

If you are interested in joining us and getting a behind-the-scenes peek at the Festival, please contact .

Chairman: Gwen Handler
General Manager: Kris Thorne


Support Committees

Catalog: Kris Thorne

Festival Farm Market: Jeff White, Carolann McConaughy

Finance: Kris Thorne, Leslie Bauer, Denise Ziegler

Food Vendor Booths: Rosita Underwood

Greeters: Kim Spanos-Telsing

Grounds: Larry Fisher, Matt Benning, Rick Bontz, Gary & Liz Cavey, Tom Mullinix, Larry Pugh and family, Larry Raskin, Ridgely Thompson, Greg Thorne, Adam Willie

Home Arts Building: Nancy & David Greene, Lisa Wheeler

Hospitality: Mary K. & David Fry, Evelyne & Howard Bloomer, Simone & Victor Martinez

Information Tent: Bethe Brekke; Barbara, Jack, and Ariella Graybeal; Denise Geiger; Rowan Huy; Penny Sica; Shellie Smith

Kick-off Celebration: Gloria Mathews, Cynthia Koonce, Karen Melchar, Meg Quinn

Parking: Matt Benning

Retail Sales: Elizabeth Carter, Anja Abbott, Rick Bontz, Cody Chung, Laura Eisenman, Gwen Handler, Dolores Harris, Amber Markel, Rivkah Mentzer, Nancy Norris, Stephanie Norris, Jessica Raskin, Larry Raskin, Judy Seymour, Kris Thorne, Adam Willie

Ribbons & Trophies: Jan Derry

Saturday Dinner/Sunday Breakfast: Vacancy

Security: Larry Fisher

Tents & Tables: Jan White

Vendor Booths: Jan White, Gwen Handler, Pat Kohler, Lee Langstaff, Angela Muller, Kris Thorne, Marjorie Warden, Jennie White, Denise Ziegler

Volunteer Coordinator: Kim Spanos-Telsing


Educational Seminars & Demonstrations

Family Activities: Kellie Nuss, Ashley Tipton

Fiber Arts Demonstrations: Nora Miller

Fiber Arts Workshops: Lois & Bryan Geer, Pamela Jenkins, Jeanne Bohlen, Lisa Check, Sally Eller, Janet Garman, Mary Hall, Frances Hartley, Pat Henley, Peggy Howell, Janet Lee, Loren Lynch, Deanna Moore, Andrea Peart, Nan Reinhardt, Gayle Roehm, Beth & Doc Truesdale, Mila Vascones-Gatski & John Gatski, Sara Watkins

Lamb Promotion & Education: MSBA

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 Chamelin Hickman, Martin & Ruth Chamelin

Working Sheepdog Demonstrations: Nancy Starkey, A.J. Hesketh-Tutton

Shepherd Seminars & Workshops: Susan Schoenian


Shows & Competitions

Club Lamb Jackpot: Robert Dinsmore, Jamie Dinsmore, Kelly Kalf

Creative Shearing Competition: Peter Austin, Lydia Chamelin, Lizzy Miller, Milleanne Mullinix

Fine Arts Competition: Michele McGuinness

Fleece Show & Sale: Lee Langstaff, Beverly Swayze, Jill Arnold, Kate Bostek, Alicia Clugh, Bonnie Frederick, Mary Henze, Laurie Hynson, Judy Leece, Maris Miles, Elaine Parry, Kim Radcliffe

Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon: Susan Schoenian, Ashley Travis

Junior Spinning Competition: Rhiannon Huscha, Karyn Spertzel

Lead Line Competition: Karen Fleishell-Fought, John Fought

Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition: Amy & Annabelle Miller, Linda Martin

Sheep Photo Competition: Roxanne Dean

Sheep Promotion Competition: Jan Derry

Sheep Shows: Mara Mullinix DVM, Amy Miller, Lizzie Miller, Milleanne Mullinix, Meredith Null, Mary Rasche

Sheep-to-Shawl Competition: Susan Withnell, Rachel Adra

Skein & Garment Competition: Angela Collison, Terry Collison, Carol Bailey, Joanna Crosby, Bonnie Lease, Fred Lease, Judy Rhoades, Betsy Szkil,
Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore

Youth Conservationist Program: Lydia Smith, Elaine Ashcraft


Other

Meet the Author: Skye Anderson, Keighley Westhaver

Shepherds Auction: Joe & Debbie Frey, Dick & Loretta Gunberg, Gretchen Jahnke, Jim Miers, Chris Miller, Kathy Santo Cristo, Charles Turdo

Spin-In: Nancy Norris, Stephanie Norris, Janet Alger, Wendy Carballo, Karen Clough, Rivkah Mentzer, LeeAnne Roberts

2023 Featured Breed: Jacob

Learn more about the Jacob breed and talk to JSBA members in the Breed Display Barn (Barn 7-8 on the map) while you are at the Festival.

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Reminder - The deadline for submitting seminar proposals for the 2024 festival is July 15, 2023.The Fiber Arts Seminar Committee invites instructors from every heritage, culture, belief system, and lifestyle to submit a teaching proposal.If you are interested in offering a seminar, class, or lecture at the 2024 Festival, please use the Online Proposal Form at sheepandwool.wufoo.com/forms/request-for-proposals-2024-fiber-arts-seminars/.#MDsheepwoolfest #mdsheepandwool #mdsheepandwoolfestival #mdsw2024 #fiberartseminars ... See MoreSee Less
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