Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival September 11-13, 2026
Always the weekend after Labor Day! Showcasing Wisconsin's rich tradition in sheep production and fiber arts! Sheep production classes.

Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI Breed and market sheep shows
Fleece show and Sale
Demonstrations
Country Store-two full building
Wonders of Wool Classeses-all three days
Crock & Whistle Stock Dog Trial-all three days
Make it with Wool Competions
Poster and Photo Contests
The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is organized by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative (WSBC), an association of

shepherds and sheep enthusiasts which has roots stretching back to the late 1800s. In 1979, WSBC organized its first Wisconsin Sheep Industry Conference, an event at which sheep producers from around Wisconsin and the Midwest gathered to participate in a number of educational presentations and meetings. Eventually, the conference grew to be the largest of its kind in the country. In 2002, the conference format gave way to the current festival format. While education of shepherds and sheep enthusiasts remains paramount to this event, the festival also now caters to the interests of fiber enthusiasts, stock dog owners and lovers, tourists, youth and many others. Last year, approximately 5,500 people, 500 sheep, and 110 vendors attended the festival. And, each year, more than 70 volunteer members and friends of WSBC help make the festival possible. Whether you've faithfully attended, exhibited or volunteered at the festival, a heartfelt thank-you goes to all who've contributed to the success of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival! 2022 Festival Dates: September 9-11th. Lambing Barn-Hall of Breeds-shearing demonstrations

11/04/2025

11.3.25 Sheep and Goat Market Report

Wow!! What a sight to see!
11/04/2025

Wow!! What a sight to see!

Woollets, LLC is always at the festival in the Activity Center!!
11/02/2025

Woollets, LLC is always at the festival in the Activity Center!!

In The Garden with Ron Wilson, 6am-9am, 55KRC in Cincinnati

11/01/2025

🐑 New SheepSense Brief Alert!

Flushing for fertility—are your ewes ready? The latest SheepSense Brief explains how targeted nutrition before breeding can improve conception rates and overall reproductive success. Learn how managing body condition score and flushing strategies can lead to a more productive lambing season.

📋 Learn about:
1️⃣ The role of flushing in boosting fertility
2️⃣ Nutritional targets for ewes and rams pre-breeding
3️⃣ How to align feed plans with reproductive goals

📖 Read the full brief here: https://bit.ly/4nsaJ45

Strategic feeding now means stronger results next season. 🐏

🔗 For more sheep producer resources, please visit https://bit.ly/4brsdsC

10/26/2025
Jeff is an integral part of WSBC and WSWF. We are always so happy to have him es**rt Alice in Dairy Land and be a part o...
10/25/2025

Jeff is an integral part of WSBC and WSWF. We are always so happy to have him es**rt Alice in Dairy Land and be a part of our mission and vision for the festival. Thank You!!!

10/19/2025
Interested in teaching at the 2026 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival? Have a favorite instructor you'd love to see there (...
10/16/2025

Interested in teaching at the 2026 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival? Have a favorite instructor you'd love to see there (share this with them!)

Head over to the website at https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/education/instructor-proposals and get your proposal(s) in by December 15th, 2025.

We are looking for everything from a basic beginning knitting class to a complex multi-day Mizuhiki class and everything in between.

There will be a short period from today thru Friday of this week to place an order for Wi Sheep & Wool Festival t-shirts...
09/22/2025

There will be a short period from today thru Friday of this week to place an order for Wi Sheep & Wool Festival t-shirts and other apparel. It can be done at www.wisconsinwoolworks.com

The Walk & Knit AND the Walk & Crochet Relay Races at this year’s Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival far surpassed our ex...
09/19/2025

The Walk & Knit AND the Walk & Crochet Relay Races at this year’s Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival far surpassed our expectations. Fourteen teams turned out creating an incredibly vibrant and fun atmosphere. Five teams at a time knitted and crocheted their way through an obstacle course balancing beanbags on their heads, stopping to do some swift hula-a-hoop maneuvers then knitted and crocheted their way to an audience of sheep where they played “Mary had a Little Lamb” on their kazoos. The racers were no doubt energized by the generous support of 77 vendors who contributed $2,308 in prizes. These prizes significantly enhanced the competitive spirit and overall excitement. The contestants were urged on to the finish line by countless laughs, and applause from on lookers,

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Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 North Jackson Avenue
Jefferson, WI
53549

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