Archive for November 2014

Commissioned by the City of Ketchum, we partnered to help bring the Festival alive to those who didn’t get to come.  Enjoy!

In another national media nod, USA TODAY has featured Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival as one of “10 Great Places for Fall Festivals”.   This latest accolade is the latest in a growing list of national and international media recognitions for the unique event, which is celebrating its 17th year Oct 10-13, 2013 with 4days…

Oysters, fish, creme brulee and coffee might say dinner to the average person, but to Mark Kurlansky, they’re each a lens into who we are.  Although many of Kurlansky’s works focus on food, it is the history, cultures and stories that always bring relevance to the topic.  This gathering will provide the unprecedented opportunity to…

June 30, 2013 found 200 people enjoying an amazing day in an exquisite landscape celebrating the preservation of the Flat Top Sheep Company Ranch and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Guests enjoyed a hike to the Laidlaw grave site to hear the history of the ranch, sitting down at a perfect table in the…

Preservation Idaho has chosen the Trailing of the Sheep Festival to be the recipient of the 2013 award for Cultural Heritage Preservation!  “Since 1996, this event has kept the spirit of Idaho alive by allowing modern Idahoans the opportunity to experience a slower pace of life and a connection to our agrarian roots,” said Preservation…

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival was just notified that America the Beautiful,United States of America Destination Marketing Agency, named the event, One of theTop 10 Events in Idaho. This latest award follows many others over the years including MSN Travel’s One of the Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World and USA Today’s One…

A special and heartfelt thanks to Zions Bank for becoming the naming sponsor of the 17th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. “We are excited to partner once again with this premier cultural event honoring the arts, history and culture of the west,” said Rob Brough, executive vice president of Marketing and Communications for Zions…

An independent study shows the Trailing of the Sheep Festival’s economic impact reached over $3,000,000 during the 2012 event. For a summary report, click here.

Lavonne Calzacorda and Tess take the Trials! Over 50 of the most talented border collies in the U.S. competed over the Festival weekend. Beautiful weather, wild sheep and amazing dogs – a great time had by all. Thanks to Carson International, Inc. and John and Jane Anchustesgui for their sponsorship. Thanks to Lava Lake Lamb…

Over 15 breeds of sheep were entered into the fiber competition this year as well as mohair, alpaca and llama camelids. Over 73 entries were judged. Best of Show was Rafter 7 Ranch, Tom Filbin and Reserve Best of Show by Mary & Gene Langhus. To download results, click here.