đ 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
đâď¸ For Saturday only come out and witness the premiere blade shearer in the United States come and ply his trade for the shearing demonstrations. The Festival is honored to welcome back Kevin Ford for one day only to show off his skill with the blades and answer questions about shearing, animal care and handling and wool. If you want to meet a master craftsman plan to come see Kevin this Saturday in the Rabbit barn at 11:00 and 2:00.
đâď¸ Live Shearing Demos in the Rabbit Barn! âď¸đ
đ Rabbit Barn đď¸ Saturday & Sunday â° 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
#MDSheepAndWool #ShearingDemo #FiberArts #FarmLife #DidYouKnow
đ Important Festival Reminder â Please Read
As we prepare for Maryland Sheep & Wool 2026, we want to clearly remind all attendees:
This policy is in place for the safety and wellbeing of:
⢠Our livestock
⢠Exhibitors and competitors
⢠Service animals
⢠All guests in crowded spaces
Only trained service animals assisting a person with a disability are allowed.
We know many of you love your dogs â we do too â but please make arrangements to leave pets safely at home.
Guests who arrive with pets will not be admitted.
Thank you for helping us protect the animals and ensure a safe, enjoyable weekend for everyone.
May 2â3, 2026
Howard County Fairgrounds
#mdsw2026 #mdsw
đ§śâ¨ Junior Spinning Contest â¨đ§ś
Come cheer on our next generation of fiber artists! Young spinners will be putting their skills to the testâtransforming fleece into beautiful yarn right before your eyes. đđŤ
From drop spindles to spinning wheels, these talented kids show just how fun (and impressive!) the art of spinning can be. Donât miss it!
đ Pavilion đď¸ Saturday - Learn more: /2026-festival/junior-spinning-contest/
#MDSheepAndWool #JuniorSpinners #FiberArts #NextGenMakers
Saturday 5/2/26 please come join TahNibaa Naataanii, a Navajo weaver from New Mexico representing the Many Hogan and Coyote Pass Clans. She will share her inspirations as a fiber artist and why she continues this way of life as a weaver, spinner, and Navajo Churro rancher. Don't miss TahNibaa's lecture at 1:30 in the 4-H Building. Doors open at 1:00. Tickets are $5 cash, payable at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
The #mdsw2026 is one week away! #sheepandwool
𧜠Fiber Arts Friday! We still have spots available in classesâdonât miss your chance to jump in!
⨠Available workshops include:
⢠Blending with Wild Silk & Blending Board Fractals â @heavenlyknitchet
⢠Simple Tools for Fiber Prep â @hipstrings
⢠Luna Moth, Squirrel, Seascapes & more â @walshfinefelt
⢠Nuno Felt Shawl & Vests â @pattibarkerfelt
đď¸ PlusâThe festival merch store is staying open all weekend! đď¸
Order now for easy on-site pickup!
Links to register and shop in bio đđť
#mdsw2026 #fiberarts #sheepandwool
More Merch just dropped! Note cards â & new baseball hats are now available in the #mdswf preorder shop.
Preorder now & skip the lines. All preorders will be availble to pick up during festival weekend at the annex next to the main exhibition hall. (Sorry in person pick up only) This year's artwork by the talented @andreawisnewski preorder merch link in bio #mdswfmerch
⨠This little lamb wants ewe to learn a new fiber craft at the 2026 Festival! â¨
The Intro to Fiber Arts classes (formerly âFamily Activitiesâ) offer the same beloved beginner-friendly experiences, now in the Main Exhibition Annex! These classes are a fun, approachable way to try something new. Each session is led by expert instructors, and all materials are providedâjust come ready to create. Spaces open in Intro to Knitting (Ages 10+), Intro to Crochet (Ages 10+), Needle Felting Fungi (Ages 7+), Needle Felted Beads (Ages 10+) & Godâs Eye (Ages 5+)
𪥠Details:
⢠One-hour beginner classes (all supplies included)
⢠$20 per person (Needle Felting Fungi is 1.5 hours / $30)
⢠Festival admission not included
⢠Pre-registration strongly recommended (these often sell out!)
đđť Sign up via link in bio!
Come explore fiber arts, learn something new, and be part of the Festival experience. đ These classes are always a highlightâdonât miss out!
đJust about 3 weeks away from the 2026 Festival! The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Fleece Show and Sale expects to have hundreds of fleeces of all sorts from all across the US. Come and learn about the wonderful characteristics of fleeces from many different breeds & wool types - or come & find the right fleece(s) for you! Knowledgeable volunteers are always on hand to help, whether you're shopping or just want to learn. Shepherds can find info on participating in the link in bio above #wool #marylandsheepandwool #mdsw #mdswfleecesale
đ§śFiber Arts Friday! Each week we will highlight some of our fantastic fiber arts seminars! @ceceliacampochiaro literally wrote the book on sequence knitting. Her Winterview Scarf class is a wonderful introduction to sequence and reversible knitting. She also has a two-day reversible knit techniques class. đ Looking for a more complex project? Check out the reversible cabled Wriley Shawl, sure to become an heirloom garment.
Find course descriptions and registration information for all the fabulous fiber arts seminars at our link above âŹď¸
No Foolin! 2026 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Merchandise is ready to preorder! All preorders will be available for pick up AT the festival during festival weekend. Skip the lines & have your order ready for you! (Unfortunately, we are unable to ship preorders. So message a pal who is attending to gather items on your behalf.) Link in bio!
đ§śFiber Arts Friday! Each week we will highlight some of the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival fantastic fiber arts seminars.
â°Fringe, braids, and beadsâoh my! In @weaverknits âs Embellished Mittens class, youâll discover how to spice up your knitting with beautifully embellished cuffs that make your work stand out.
Although these techniques are demonstrated on mittens and fingerless gloves, they can be applied to many other knitting patterns as well.đ§Ś
For registration information on Embellished Mittens and Ann Weaverâs other wonderful classes, visit our link in bio đ
