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The Trailing of the Sheep Cultural Heritage Center, Inc. is one of 100 Idaho nonprofit organizations that have been nominated for the Idaho Nonprofits Excellence Award. Nominations came from community members across the state.  The Idaho Nonprofit Center represents the interests of 4,800 charitable nonprofits in Idaho with 48,000 employees and 400,000 volunteers who are…

National Geographic photographer Jonathan Kingston is hosting a photography workshop during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Teaming up with him is former photo editor at National Geographic Traveler and photographer Krista Rossow. Assignment: Sun Valley is a workshop that will teach students how to photograph a travel magazine assignment from the perspective of two…

If you live anywhere near Seattle or LA, Alaska Airlines is offering two free tickets to the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in October. The winners will also receive three nights lodging at the Tamarack Lodge in Ketchum and VIP tickets to the Sheepherder’s Ball. Sign up  now. Winner will be drawn on September 1,…

HAILEY, Idaho, June 12, 2014 — U.S. Bancorp Foundation has announced an award of $2,500 to the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival held each year in the Wood River Valley of Idaho.  The 18th annual event will be held Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, 2014. Local U.S. Bank Hailey Branch Manager, Charlotte…

Lasaii, a local company that specializes in an alternative way to help finance real estate, is honored to sponsor the lamb for “The Love of Lamb” event at selected restaurants in Ketchum on Friday, October 10th. This free-to-the-public event features some of Ketchums best chef’s serving lamb at its tastiest. Lasaii has announced that it…

In 2014, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival begins a three-year program “Celebrating Generations.” The goal is to listen, learn, share and save the memories of our western families — dreamers, all of them, who live and work the land and are the keepers of open space.   The year begins by honoring the visionaries,…

On Friday, October 10, 2014, outspoken Nevada sheep rancher, Hank Vogler, will share his deep love for ranching through stories sprinkled with humor.  He is known for his quick wit, liberty with words and common sense.  He is a regular host on Rural Radio, a radio show with a mission of bridging rural and urban…

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…