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 .
Chairperson: 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
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
Hospitality: Mary K. & David Fry, Evelyne & Howard Bloomer, Simone & Victor Martinez
Information Tent: Bethe Brekke, Barbara & Jack Graybeal, Denise Geiger, Tom Humpheys, Rowan Huy, Penny Sica, Shellie Smith
Kick-off Celebration: Gloria Mathews, Cynthia Koonce, Katie Lunemann, Lynn Rainsberger
Parking: Matt Benning
Recycling: TBD
Retail Sales: Shelly Auker, Anja Abbott, Rick Bontz, Elizabeth Carter, 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: TBD
Security: Larry Fisher
Tents & Tables: Jan White
Vendor Booths: Jan White, Gwen Handler, Pat Kohler, Lee Langstaff, Angela Muller, Cindy Senseney, Kris Thorne, Marjorie Warden, Denise Ziegler
Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
Educational Seminars & Demonstrations
Family Activities: Kellie Nuss, Helene Davis
Fiber Arts Demonstrations: Nora Miller
Fiber Arts Workshops: Lois Geer, Pamela Jenkins, Jeanne Bohlen, Lisa Check, Sally Eller, Frances Hartley, Pat Henley, Peggy Howell, Janet Lee, Victoria McKay, Nan Reinhardt, Gayle Roehm, Beth Truesdale, Mila Vascones-Gatski & John Gatski, Sara Watkins
Lamb Promotion & Education: Sharron & Don Pilson; Patricia & David Sanville; Karren Sowell
Maryland Make It With Wool: Judy Williamson, Linda Brown, Amanda Clougherty, Jamie Frank, Donna Gill, Breanne Lippy Hitch, Jeanne Lippy
Sheep Breeds Display: Alex & Karren Sowell, 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, Rachel Adra
Shows & Competitions
Club Lamb Jackpot: Robert Dinsmore, Jamie Dinsmore, Kelly Kalf
Creative Shearing Competition: Peter Austin
Fine Arts Competition: Jan Derry, Pauline Hood, Stephanie Norris
Fleece Show & Sale: Jill Arnold, Lee Langstaff, Judy Leece, MarĂa BarrerĂ¡-Oro, Kate Bostek, Alicia Clugh, Bonnie Frederick, Laurie Hynson, Pamela Jenkins, Elaine Parry, Beverly Swayze
Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon: Susan Schoenian, Ashley Travis
Junior Spinning Competition: Patricia &, David Sanville, Rhiannon Huscha, Karyn Spertzel
Lead Line Competition: Karen Fleishell-Fought, John Fought
Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition: Amy Miller, Linda Martin
Sheep Photo Competition: Roxanne Dean, Mary Streaker
Sheep Promotion Competition: Jan Derry, Patricia Sanville, Elaine Reedy
Sheep Shows: Mara Mullinix DVM, Amy Miller, Lizzie Miller, Milleanne Mullinix, Meredith Null, Mary Rasche
Sheep-to-Shawl Competition: Chris Gahs, Beverly Betz, Susan Withnell
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: Elaine Ashcraft, Michele Clawson, Alesia Moore
Other
All Breeds Sheep Sale: Mara Mullinix DVM, Banner Sale Management
Authors’ Tent: Skye Anderson, Debra Drake
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