Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - West Friendship, Maryland

Yoliem

Had a great time at the MD Sheep and wool festival. There was a lot to see and experience, so make sure to wear comfortable clothing and come with enough time to explore. Highly recommend looking at the weather beforehand. The day I went, it ended up hailing, and there was a flash flood, so I got all wet.

Liz P.

An annual favorite for my family. There are farms showing and selling many breeds of sheep, Angora goats, and alpacas. There is music, food, demonstrations of fiber arts, vendors selling fleece, yarn, and every sort of tool to "Make it with wool" (or cotton or silk.) And so much more.

The event is big and busy, bring your patience and comfortable shoes. It is run by a small, dedicated group of volunteers. Have fun!

Rebecca C.

Go early in the day for the best parking. It is a very well attended and lots of walking to see all the merchants and sheep. Music, food, and lots of beautiful yarns!

Odie P.

The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is a must-visit for anyone interested in fiber arts! The festival was absolutely packed with vendors offering an incredible array of handmade items, from beautifully knitted and woven garments to unique felted creations. You could also find tons of kits for your next project and a huge selection of raw materials like gorgeous fleeces and dyed yarns. The best part was how friendly and knowledgeable everyone was. The vendors were happy to chat and share their expertise on all things sheep and wool. For example, I learned about making hand-spun yarn, needle felting adorable animals, and even creating naturally dyed fabrics using different plant extracts. Just a heads-up that the prices for food and beverages on-site were a bit on the higher side, but it seems that's fairly typical for events like this nowadays. Overall, it's a fantastic festival and well worth attending for the fiber enthusiast!

Pamela F.

I don't know who wrote the other reviews but I imagine they own helicopters. We finally gave up on ever getting in. The back up we were in was 2 miles bumper to bumper. When we decided to bail, we did not realize that three roads led to the turn to the Fairgrounds. Cars were even backed up on the highway to get in. I have attended this event off and on over the last 25 yrs. I have never experienced something like this. Please, please come up with some better plan next year. Your vendors lost a lot of money from all of the cars that gave up, as we did.

Donna W.

Been going for years now. Love every minute - yes, we hit traffic due to highway construction along with the fact that there are thousands of ppl who attend - get there early on Saturday or Sunday is a much lighter day. Be prepared for the weather! Have a great time! The best thing they did this year was the pre-ordering of event tshirts etc - that were ready for PU as soon as you got there - no standing in long lines to buy event articles - way to go!👌

april B.

Get there early because parking fills up fast. There's a lot to see and do: sheep shows, auctions, vendors with any kind of wool crafting arts and tools you can imagine, sheepdog herding competition, sheep to shawl, demos on how to spin/weave/crochet/knit, and so much more! Bring cash for the food vendors and avoid the 12o'clock rush. Most of the other vendors accept credit, and they're all very friendly! One vendor taught me how to use her loom (I know nothing about weaving), and another was showing a man how to spin wool using a drop spindle. Lots of activities for kids and adults. I highly recommend checking it out!

Geri R.

Festival is great and vendors were really creative. But the fairgrounds need more seating, as there's a LOT of walking involved. Benches outside the halls would help a lot. Traffic control is miserable