Join us for the 2nd Annual Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival, in beautiful Thermopolis, WY. Celebrate the history of Wyoming sheep trailing, the life of a sheep herder, and the culture surrounding these communities.

Schedule:

July 12, 2024

- Sheep Trail Tours

A self-driving tour will be available in the Festival program for those interested in seeing local features and ranches throughout the weekend.

- Sustainable Sheep Grazing Workshop

1 pm: train the Trainer- wool evaluation workshop
Registration required at: https://forms.office.com/r/2AUyP9F2za

5:30 pm: Art & woolcraft opening reception- opens

Come see the beautiful curation of art and woolcrafts at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The show has been professionally juried, but some of the prizes are up to you and your families: People's and Children's Choice Awards (to be given out at the Sheepherders Come Bye on Saturday evening). Visit a working sheep camp just outside, while taking in the aroma of fresh roasted lamb! Hors d'ouevres will be served (fresh roasted lamb, veggies, fruits, and cheeses; cash bar). These works of art will be available for silent auction on Saturday evening, during the Sheepherders Come Bye.

6:30 pm: Historical Sheepherder panel- Begins

While walking through the beautiful works of art, enjoying fresh roasted lamb, listen to a multi-generational panel of Wyoming Sheepherders reminisce on the past, discuss the present, and gaze into the future of the sheep industry. Moderated by author, artist, & sheep rancher, Cat Urbigkit. Location: Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.

July 13, 2024

Vendor Fair- 9 am - 4 pm

9 am (all day): MSSA Stock Dog Trials-

- The rug hookers
The Rug Hookers are back! Join the Rug ****** ladies for amazing demonstrations throughout
Saturday and Sunday morning. These ladies put on a great show and are a  great bunch to talk and

10 am & 2:30 pm: Lamb, It's What's  For dinner    

University of Wyoming meat scientist, Cody Gifford, will present various lamb cuts and preparation options. Participants will also enjoy some savory samples. This program is a must for those interested

9 am- 4 pm: Art & Woolcraft exhibition

Continue to gaze upon the beautiful curation of art and woolcrafts at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds! The show has been professionally juried, but two of the prizes are up to you and your families: People's and Children's Choice Awards (to be given out at the Sheepherders Come Bye on Saturday evening). Scout out your purchases for the silent auction that will also take place at the Come Bye! Location: Fair Building, Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.

11:15 AM: Branding Your Product/Operation- alma law

10:30 am & 3:00 pm: Shearing Demonstration

10:45 am: is NSIP realistic for your operation?

- Children's activity station (all day)

12:15 pm: Agritourism & value added marketing

- Wool Learning Kiosk & Handspinning Fleece Auction

- Sheep-2-shawl demonstration

- Rock Creek Watering hole

1:30 pm: Wildlife systems management

2 pm: Fleece Felting workshop- pre-registration required

2:30 pm: WWGA business meeting

6 - 8 pm: Sheepherders Come Bye Awards Dinner

8 - 10 pm: Dance with live music from Kellen Smith

July 14, 2024

9 am - 4 pm: Vendor Fair

Keep scrolling to check out the vendors that will be at the Festival in 2023. Click on the links to check out their websites and/or social media. To become a vendor, click here. Some of our vendors will be holding demonstration (spinning, rug hooking, etc.) while others will have educational displays or shops. Location: Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. See Vendor Info Below!

Date: July 12 - 14, 2024

Location:

Hot Springs County Fairgrounds - 627 Springview Street Thermopolis, WY 82443

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