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 .

Co-Chairs: Lee Langstaff, Jeff White
Chairman Emeritus: Gwen Handler
Festival Manager: Wistie Brown
Administrative Assistant: Kris Thorne


Support Committees

Catalog, Advertising, and Sponsorship: Kris Thorne

Catering Coordinator: Frances Hartley

Festival Farm Market: Jeff White, Carolann McConaughy

Finance Team: Alex Roberts, 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 & Family, Larry Raskin, Ridgely Thompson, Greg Thorne, Adam Willie

Home Arts Building: Nancy & David Greene, Jennifer Kreitzer, Lisa Wheeler

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

Hotel Arrangements: Meghan Quinn

Information Tent: Bethe Brekke; Barbara, Jack, and Ariella Graybeal; Denise Geiger; Rowan Huy; Shellie Smith; Announcer: Bob Shirley

Kick-off Celebration: Gloria Mathews, Maria Cruz, Cynthia Koonce, Karen Melchar, Erin Owens, Meghan Quinn

Parking: Matt Benning

Retail Sales: Kris & Greg Thorne

Ribbons & Trophies: Jan Derry

Saturday Dinner/Sunday Breakfast: Meghan Quinn

Security: Larry Fisher

Social Media: Kellie Nuss

Tents & Tables: Jan White

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

Volunteer Coordinator: Kim Spanos-Telsing

Website: Kris Thorne


Educational Seminars & Demonstrations

Family Activities: Kellie Nuss, Erica Lockney

Fiber Arts Demonstrations: Nora Miller

Fiber Arts Seminars: Lois & Bryan Geer, Pamela Jenkins, Sally Eller, Kristi Greenstein, 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: Kate Warner

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, Martin & Ruth Chamelin

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

Shepherd Seminars & Workshops: Susan Schoenian, Patty Sanville


Shows & Competitions

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

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

Fine Arts Competition: Michele McGuinness

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

Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon: Ashley Travis, Susan Schoenian

Junior Spinning Competition: Rhiannon Huscha, Karyn Spertzel

Lead Line Competition: Karen Fleishell-Fought, John Fought

Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition: Amy & Annabelle Miller

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, Heidi Brown, Erica Jacobs, Jennifer Moats, Judy Rhoades, Karyn Spertzel, Betsy Szkil, Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore

Youth Conservationist Program: Lydia Smith, Elaine Ashcraft, Sheena Dury, Heidi Hileman, Melissa Mitchell


Other

Meet the Author: Skye Anderson,

Shepherds Auction: Chairman: TBD, Joe 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

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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