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• What
  In 1997 the Wood River Valley began this proud tradition of honoring the history and heritage of sheep ranching in the region. We invite you to join us this year for the 12th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival of sheep and stories, of music, food, hikes, and history.
• When
  Ongoing
• Where
  Hailey, Idaho 83333   View Map
• Cost
  FREE
• Info
  208-720-0585, http://www.trailingofthesheep.org/
• Categories
  Festivals, Concerts & Performing Arts
  Local Attractions
  

Description

Join us for the 14th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. This year we are Celebrating our History of Sustainability. From the best organic, grass-fed lamb to beautiful woolen creations, lanolin, soaps, cheese and many other local products, sheep ranching has a long history of sustainability.

The Festival celebrates this tradition with a weekend of activities devoted to the rich heritage of sheep ranching in Southern Idaho. In the early 1900s, the Wood River Valley was second only to Sydney, Australia as a sheep center. This year's event runs from Oct. 8 to 10, and includes the sheep parade down Main Street Ketchum past restaurants, boutique shops, coffeehouses and hotels. Traffic halts on city streets and State Highway 75 to allow the 1,700 sheep to complete their annual trek. Residents and visitors come to watch and "trail" (walk) behind the sheep herding them through the fall afternoon reliving the slower pace of a bygone era. This year's event honors Peruvian contributions to sheep herding.