The 2025 schedule and calendar will be updated on June 1, 2025.

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.

Dogs are not allowed at the Folkife Fair for the safety of the attendees, performers and vendors. Please leave your dog at home.

Tickets will be available for purchase July 1, 2025.

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 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and from 10:00am to 5:00pm Thursday and Friday, October 9 & 10, 2025. 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 are also not allowed at the Folklife Fair for the safety of the attendees, performers and vendors. Dogs on a leash are welcome at the Sheepdog Trials.

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.