Special Thanks

With gratitude to:

First and foremost, the hundreds of volunteers who make the Festival a success.

Maryland Agricultural Fair Board for its continuing financial support. A generous grant provides partial support of premium awards offered to winning exhibitors in our competitions. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival salutes the members of this board and expresses its sincere appreciation for their support of Maryland agriculture.

  • David Cavey, Chair, ​ Baltimore County (Northeast Region)
  • Linda Brown, Vice Chair, Talbot County (Mid-Upper Shore Region)
  • Carl Hobbs, Vice Chair, Montgomery County (Central-Montgomery Region)
  • Annette Braun, St. Mary’s County (Southern Region)
  • Dr. Stacy Eckles, Anne Arundel County (Central-Howard Region)
  • John Murphy, Frederick County (Central-Frederick Region)
  • Brittany Nottingham, Wicomico County (Lower Shore Region)
  • Becky Stem, Carroll County (Central-Carroll Region)
  • Dawn Stiles, Washington County (Western Region)

Howard County Fair Board for their ongoing cooperation regarding use of the Howard County Fairgrounds throughout the year.

Bob and Charlotte Dinsmore and the staff at Sheepman Supply for many years of managing all facets of our online store.

Visit Howard County for their help and encouragement in promoting the Festival.

Mr. Trawitz for donating sheepskin slippers for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador.

The American Lamb Board for funding our lamb promotion activities.

2026 Catalog Cover Artist Andrea Wisnewski

Find out more about our 2026 cover artist Andrea Wisnewski.

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mary Streaker, one of the founders of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Mary passed away yesterday, just two months shy of her 95th birthday.Mary's influence on our Festival, the Howard County Fairgrounds, and countless individuals cannot be overstated. She was a teacher, mentor, artist, leader, volunteer, and friend whose passion for education, creativity, and community helped shape the Festival we know today.Many of us were fortunate to know Mary personally. Even in recent years, she continued to attend Festival meetings when she was able, reconnecting with the volunteers and friends who had worked alongside her for decades. Her wisdom, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to preserving and celebrating the fiber arts inspired generations of volunteers, exhibitors, artists, and fairgoers.Mary's legacy lives on through the Home Arts Department, the Fine Arts and Photo Competitions, and the many traditions she helped establish and nurture. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival exists today in part because of the vision, dedication, and countless hours of service that Mary and her fellow founders invested so many years ago.On behalf of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary's family, friends, students, and all who were touched by her remarkable life. We are grateful for her contributions, her friendship, and the enduring example she set for all of us.Mary will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.Visitation will be held at Haight Funeral Home, Sykesville, Maryland, on June 17 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on June 18 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
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LOST AND FOUND!2026 MD Sheep & Wool If you lost an item at the Festival please contact gro.loowdnapeehs@ofni. We do have a few items that were left behind and will work with you to determine if any of them are yours! Glasses, wallets, journal, necklace, scarf, etc., etc. We'd like to see you reunited!! ... See MoreSee Less
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🐑 All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am, so plan ahead! SO much to see and do all weekend! Come out and support local, small, creative owned businesses and agriculture at the #mdsw sheepandwool.org ... See MoreSee Less
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