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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.

Check this link for the story! http://www.usatoday.com/story/ travel/destinations/ 10greatplaces/2012/09/29/10- great-places-animal-festivals/ 1602507/

Check this link for a great interview with John Peavey and Mary Austin Crofts that reached an audience of 2 million in 180 countries. Wow!http://www.ontravel.com/2012/09/celebrating-the-western-heritage-of-the-sheep-rancher/

This beautiful handmade quilt is just one of many prizes you could win when you buy a raffle ticket to support the 16th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. The quilt was handmade by Kathleen Etcheverry and Sue Berlin and is a work of art. The raffle also includes an miniature sheep wagon created by…