Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

More sheep and wool than you can imagine -- always the first full weekend in May. At the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, discover the beauty of sheep, the warmth of wool and the delicious taste of lamb during a fun-filled weekend celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven. Featuring over 800 sheep, sheep shows, sheep breeds display, parade of breeds, working sheepdog and sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep to shawl contest, fleece show and sale, workshops and seminars, special activities for kids, cooking demonstrations, food booths, musical entertainment, nearly 250 vendors… and much, much more!

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2026 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Sat, May 2 • 8:30 AM

Howard County Fairgrounds

From $15.11