Wyoming Sheep And Wool Festival

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:

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

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