Frequently Asked Questions
General Festival
The 28th anniversary year of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival will take place October 2-6, 2024, in the Wood River Valley of Idaho.
Please refer to our TRIP PLANNING page for more information
Please refer to our TRIP PLANNING page for more information.
The use of recording equipment of any kind - cameras, phones or other devices - is prohibited at Festival events.
Immediately dial 911, then contact a staff member.
Please call us at 208.720.0585 or email us at info@trailingofthesheep.org about any special needs you or anyone in your party may have.
Events and Tickets
The 2024 schedule and calendar wll be updated on June 1, 2024.
Dogs are not allowed at the Big Sheep Parade for the sake of the sheep and the safety of spectators. The guard dogs may see your dog as a threat to the sheep. Please leave your dog at home.
Tickets will be available for purchase July 1, 2024.
Ticket prices vary. You can purchase tickets and see pricing by clicking on event details on the schedule page.
Once you order a ticket on-line, you will be emailed a receipt that serves as your ticket.
Depending on when you request a refund, one may still be available. The refund policy for each event is noted on its website page.
Provided an event has not been waitlisted, sold out, or ticket sales have ended, you can purchase day-of event tickets online or via our HQ at The Argyros Performing Arts Center (120 Main Street South, Ketchum) from 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday-Friday, October 2-4, 2024. However, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
No. We are an in-person Festival.
Currently, we do not offer passes. However, many events do require tickets. Please check the schedule page for specific activities and their need for tickets.
Please contact info@trailingofthesheep.org for more information.
Dogs are not allowed at the Big Sheep Parade for the safety of your dog as the sheep band's guard dogs may see your dog as a threat. Dogs on leash are welcome at the Sheepdog Trials. Dogs are discouraged from attending the Folklife Fair as it is a crowded finite space with people, vendors and performers. If you must bring your dog with you to the Fair, s/he is required to be on a leash.
Credit cards or cash are accepted as payment for event tickets, merchandise sales, as well as food and drink at all venues. Cash is BEST for entry into the Sheepdog Trials and for beverages at all events.
Donate and Volunteer
For more information, please visit the donate page of our website
Yes, you can learn more about being a volunteer on our website. Or, contact Geegee Lowe and she can sign you up manually by calling 208.720.7395.
Vendors
There are two vendor opportunities!
Code of Conduct
The Trailing of the Sheep Festival is committed to providing a safe space in which to carry out its mission and activities. We invite all to participate in our events and do not condone harassment, discrimination, racism, sexism, ageism or inconsiderate behavior. We also will not tolerate disrupting an event via audio or video recordings, inappropriate cell phone use, lateness, fighting, physical assault, taunting, threats, damaging or attempting to vandalize venues, Festival goods or items.
Festival-goers are expected to be kind and courteous to all guests and staff, be open to the possibility of being photographed or videoed, limit movement in and out of your seat during events and limit conversation where appropriate. Out of respect for all guests and staff, Festival-goers agree to: refrain from harassment, discrimination, racism, sexism, ageism or being inconsiderate; disrupting an event including audio or video recordings, inappropriate cell phone use, lateness, or disruptive behavior of any kind; fighting, physical assault, taunting or threats; damaging or attempting to vandalize venues, goods or items that are not your own.