Become a Sponsor

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival offers a sponsorship program to assist in the public promotion and education about sheep and wool. As another form of advertising, your sponsorship will promote your business to our many festival attendees and also provide web exposure. We offer eight levels of sponsorship, listed as follows.

Friend of the Festival

Sponsorship of at least $25.00

As a Friend of the Festival, you are entitled to:

  • Have your name listed as a Friend of the Festival
  • Receive a free catalog by mail and free admission to the festival

Skein Level

Sponsorship of at least $50.00

As a Skein Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have your name listed as a Skein Level supporter
  • Receive a free catalog by mail and free admission to the festival

Roving Level

Sponsorship of at least $100.00

As a Roving Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have your name listed as a Roving Level supporter
  • Receive a free catalog by mail and free admission to the festival
  • Receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Fleece Level

Sponsorship of at least $250.00

As a Fleece Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have your name listed as a Fleece Level supporter
  • Receive a complimentary web ad at www.sheepandwool.org (with a link to your website) which will be displayed on both our Advertisers Page and the page of the event you sponsor, and will be featured as well in a rotation on the bottom of each page of the website
  • Receive a free catalog by mail and free admission to the festival
  • Receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Sheep Level

Sponsorship of at least $500.00

As a Sheep Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have your name listed as a Sheep Level supporter
  • Receive a complimentary half-page ad in our catalog
  • Receive a complimentary web ad at www.sheepandwool.org (with a link to your website) which will be displayed on both our Advertisers Page and the page of the event you sponsor, and will be featured as well in a rotation on the bottom of each page of the website
  • Receive a free catalog by mail, free admission to the Festival for two, and two tickets to Saturday’s Shepherds Feast
  • Receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Flock Level

Sponsorship of at least $1,000.00

As a Flock Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have a 2 x 3-foot banner printed with your name on it displayed near your chosen event
  • Have your name listed as a Flock Level supporter
  • Receive a complimentary full-page ad in our catalog
  • Receive a complimentary web ad at www.sheepandwool.org (with a link to your website) which will be displayed on both our Advertisers Page and the page of the event you sponsor, and will be featured as well in a rotation on the bottom of each page of the website
  • Receive a free catalog by mail, free admission to the Festival for two, and two tickets to Saturday’s Shepherds Feast
  • Receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Farmette Level

Sponsorship of at least $2,500.00

As a Farmette Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have a 2 x 4-foot banner printed with your name on it displayed near your chosen event 
  • Have your name listed as a Farmette supporter
  • Receive two complimentary full-page ads in our catalog
  • Receive a complimentary web ad at www.sheepandwool.org (with a link to your website) which will be displayed on both our Advertisers Page and the page of the event you sponsor, and will be featured as well in a rotation on the bottom of each page of the website
  • Receive a free catalog by mail, free admission to the Festival for four, four tickets to Saturday’s Shepherds Feast, and designated Sponsor Parking
  • Receive a $125.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Farm Level

Sponsorship of at least $5,000.00

As a Farm Level supporter, you are entitled to:

  • Designate an event for which the money will be used
  • Have a 3 x 5-foot banner printed with your name on it displayed near your chosen event
  • Have your name listed as a Farm supporter
  • Receive two complimentary full-page ads in our catalog
  • Receive a complimentary web ad at www.sheepandwool.org (with a link to your website) which will be displayed on both our Advertisers Page and the page of the event you sponsor, and will be featured as well in a rotation on the bottom of each page of the website
  • Receive a free catalog by mail, free admission to the Festival for four, four tickets to Saturday’s Shepherds Feast, and designated Sponsor Parking
  • Receive a $125.00 Gift Certificate to the Festival Store 

Sponsorships must be received by February 15 in order to be included in the catalog. Sponsorships received after that date can still be listed on the website.

2023 tickets and catalogs now on sale!

Tickets and catalogs for the 2023 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2023.eventbrite.com.

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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Blending Board Primer with Roy Clemes, you will learn basic techniques and use of a blending board from one of its designers. The class will not only demonstrate the versatility of the blending board -- blending fibers of various types, lengths, and colors -- but also the strength of the blending board - quickly preparing fiber in rolags for woolen spinning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #ilovecolor #knittersofinstagram #wool #neverenoughyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinner #handspin #handspunyarn #handspunstagram #handspunwool #roving #yarnonthehoof #handspunyarn #shoplocal #handspinning #colorinspiration #neverenoughcolor #neverenoughtime #tourdefleece #spinmorewool #spinnersgonnaspin #ilovespinning #artisandyer ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Technicolor Shawls, Kim McBrien Evans will take you on an in-depth look at color play in shawls. Basic color theory and multiple yarn management techniques will up your shawl game. You can plan for amount of yarn you need and learn to use your leftovers to make fantastic garments. This is a half day class Friday afternoon.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#ShopSmall #farmtoneedles #knitting #neverenoughyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #yarnaddiction #crochetersofig #knittersofinstagram #nevernotknitting #handknitting #knittersgonnaknit #i_love_knitting #knittingjoy #knitknitknit #ilovewool #marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Needle Felted Whale with Kristen Walsh, you will make this needle felted whale that packs a lot of different techniques! You will master color gradation, creation of texture, using bead eyes, building “pieces” of your work on your work surface and then adding it to your project and using wire as an armature. All of that while making a wonderful whale that will grace your home for years to come. This is a half day class on Friday morning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #wool #felt #felted #feltedwool #feltedanimals #handfelt #handfelted #handfelting #handfeltedwool #roving #handdyedfiber #farmtofiber #farmtofelt #wool #ilovewool #ilovefelt #ilovefelting #woolfelt #needlefelted #needlefelt #cutefelt ... See MoreSee Less
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