Celebrating its 29th year in 2025, the Festival has expanded greatly from its humble beginnings, yet the goals and objectives of the Festival remain the same—preserving the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrating the rich cultures of the past and present, and entertaining and educating children and adults about the production of local food and fiber that have sustained local economies for generations.

Schedule:

9:00am-2:00pm: Sheepdog Trials
9:30am-11:00am: History of Sheepherding in the Wood River Valley
10:00am-3:00pm: Happy Trails Closing Party
12:00pm: Big Sheep Parade