The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven.

2026 Featured Breed: Scottish Blackface

We are pleased to announce Scottish Blackface as our Featured Breed for the 2026 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.
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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

1 week ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
🧶 Fiber Arts Friday! We’ll highlight some of our fantastic fiber arts seminars each week. Today it's - Entrelac. Ever wonder how knitters create the textured basket weave pattern known as Entrelac? 🤔 Amy Snell will unlock the mystery in her introductory course Basic Entrelac, but be warned...some people find it addictive! Amy shares her skills in the class Purl Wise where students will learn new ways to approach the purl stitch including Russian, Portuguese, and Norwegian purl. Which one will become your new favorite? Find course descriptions and registration information at sheepandwool.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2 weeks ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
A Friendly Reminder About Our Pet Policy🐾We know how much you love your animals — many of us are pet owners too. 💚However, for the safety of our livestock, exhibitors, and guests, pets are not permitted at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.🐩Only trained service animals that are individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability are allowed on the grounds. 🐕‍🦺 Please make arrangements for them to have a paw-party while you enjoy the FestivalEmotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not permitted under this policy. Please do not bring your pet to the festival. With live sheep, crowded barns, and busy walkways, this policy helps ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone — both human and animal.We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 📆May 2–3, 2026📍 Howard County Fairgrounds, More visitor information: sheepandwool.org#mdsw2026 #mdsw ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Today is 🧶 Fiber Arts Friday! We’ll highlight some of our fantastic fiber arts seminars each week.🧦Today it's Socks! Our fiber arts seminars have a myriad of sock-a-rific offerings. Socks can be a great way to expand your knitting confidence & tool kit to tackle larger more complex projects. Sock tips, tricks, and a myriad of techniques can be found in the class "Exploring Heels". Are you searching for the perfect natural wool which can be machine washed and wears well for socks? Kimberly Langley’s class About Sheep Breeds, Felting, and Socks has the answers to you’ve been looking for. For registration details and course descriptions for all of our fiber arts classes, go to sheepandwool.org/2026-festival/fiber-arts-workshops/📅 Our festival fiber arts seminars take place April 29 – May 3. The perfect addition to your sheep and wool weekend!Learn more about Kimberly with a visit purveyoroffineyarns.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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  • " This was paradise for me! My eyes feast on every booth that I walked through. It’s just amazing how creativity flows in everywhere I look. What I enjoyed the most is seeing the smile of satisfaction of people as they admire their newly acquired item. It’s like you can see heaven through their eyes. "

    Mjanejf on Ravelry

  • " I am a knitter, so I love seeing the variety of yarns for sale!  My son loves seeing the sheep and goats.  And my husband loves the food - especially the typical fair food and the lamb burgers! "

    Heather C.Sykesville, MD

  • " I always go here to stock up on roving for spinning & the wool yarn I use to weave. There are hundreds of vendors from all over the country selling incredible textiles, yarns, antiques & hand crafted items. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA

  • " There's plenty of fair food to be had there, not to mention some tasty lamb from a few vendors.  For the best food, go in the 4-H building and either purchase a BBQ sandwich or a leg of lamb sandwich.  Yum! "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC.

  • " Lots of animals to pet, sheepdog trials to watch, music, fairground food, shearing demonstrations, storytelling, wool spinning demos - fascinating, and it's outdoors, so the kids can be as loud as they want. "

    Anita W.Silver Spring, MD

  • " The festival is a great coming together of rural America. There is so much livestock, wool, yarn & southern food here, it's amazing. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA

  • " If you have any love whatsoever of sheep, wool, fleece, fiber, or anything to do with knitting, weaving, or spinning, then this is the festival for you. "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC