Explore sheep-ranching traditions, wool crafts, cultural music, and the famous sheep parade during a family visit to the Wood River Valley. The festival runs October 7–11, 2026, with separate events around Ketchum and Hailey.
Family highlights
- Free Folklife Fair: Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey. Watch sheep shearing, enjoy music and dancing, and explore Kids’ Fluff crafts and vendors.
- Free Big Sheep Parade: Sunday, October 11, noon, Main Street in Ketchum. Stay on the curb, keep children with you, and leave dogs at home.
- Other activities: Sheepdog trials, workshops, and food events have separate admission or registration requirements.
Location note: The map pin marks the Festival Welcome Center at The Argyros, 120 S. Main Street, Ketchum. It is open October 7, noon–5 p.m., and October 8–9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Other festival activities take place at different venues; use the organizer’s schedule for the correct destination.
All times are Mountain Time. The calendar spans the festival from the welcome-center opening October 7 through the closing-party end at 3 p.m. October 11; activities have individual hours and are not continuous overnight.
Organizer and sources: Trailing of the Sheep Festival schedule, Folklife Fair, Big Sheep Parade, and welcome center. Details reviewed September 26, 2026.
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