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:

- 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.

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