PRESS RELEASES

Sheep Take Center Stage at Idaho's Iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Oct 2-6, 2024

What's New at Idaho's 2024 Trailing of the Sheep Festival

American Lamb is on the Menu at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Selected as one of the 2024 Top Ten Fall Festivals by USA TODAY

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Nominated for Best Fall Festival by USA TODAY

Trailing of the Sheep Festival and Partners present Special Lamb Cooking Class on June 4

STARRY STARRY Night Fundraiser to Benefit Trailing of the Sheep Festival

STARRY STARRY Night Fundraiser to feature Live Speed Artist Revel

 

MEDIA COVERAGE

NATIONAL

This Idaho Festival Actually Encourages You to Follow the Herd, MSN.com, Sept 2024

This Idaho Festival Actually Encourages You to Follow the Herd, Thrillist, Sept 2024

22 Best Fall Festivals In the USA To Visit In Your Lifetime, Woman's Day, Sept 2024

15 Best Fall Festivals to Celebrate Harvest Season, The Pioneer Woman, Sept 2024

Don‘t Miss Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Handwoven, Sept 2024

The Weirdest, Wackiest Fall Festivals in the U.S., Thrillist, Sept 2024

6 Festivals that Celebrate Fall, Northwest Travel & Life, Sept 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Photos, Cowboys & Indians, March 2024

Photographing Idaho: A PetaPixel Travel Doc (including Trailing of the Sheep Festival), PetaPixel, Feb 2024

Denver’s longhorn cattle drive isn’t the only livestock parade in the U.S. - Catch cattle, sheep and horses in places like Ketchum, Idaho; Reno, Nev.; and Billings, Mont., Denver Post, Jan 2024

REGIONAL/LOCAL

At festival, a perfect 'men-ewe' of events; Crowds flock to annual celebration of sheep heritage, culture, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2024

Ketchum celebrates 28th annual Trailing of the Sheep, KMVT 11, October 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival; Keeping the history and culture alive, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2024

Folklife Fair to celebrate all things woolly, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2024

Fetching victory; Dogs, handlers to 'drive' for top honors at sheepdog trials, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2024

Blaine County sheep ranching has international roots, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2024

Idaho's Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Sun Valley Property News, Oct 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Attracts Cairo Cowboy and More, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

John Peavey Championed the Land, the Water, Political Transparency and the Sheep, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Fair Highlights Yodels, Once the Cellphones of Shepherds, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

Feisty Sheep Give Trailing of the Sheep Spectators Their Money’s Worth, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

Six Generations of Tending Sheep Near the Tetons, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

Watching for the Pale Eye in Trailing of the Sheep Sheep Dog Trials, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival to Include Japanese Lamb Curry and Polish Highlanders, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2024

The Trailing of the Sheep: The b-a-a-a-dest festival in Idaho, Boise Weekly, Sept 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival to honor John Peavey, Volunteers Needed, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2024

Trailing of the Sheep to Have International Sheepdog Trials Judge, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Supporters Watch as Lamb Emerges from Paint, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Needs Your Vote to Be Named Top Fall Festival, Eye on Sun Valley, August 2024

Idaho's Trailing of the Sheep Festival nominated for best Fall festival, KIVI-TV, August 2024

Speed painter to showcase talent for sheep festival, Idaho Mountain Express, August 2024

Trailing of Sheep Festival Fundraiser to Feature High Speed Artist Revel, Eye on Sun Valley, August 2024

Sheep Take Center Stage at Idaho's Iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Idaho Falls Magazine, July 2024

'An incredible steward of the land': John Peavey, influential sheep rancher and former state lawmaker, dies at 90, Idaho Mountain Express, June 2024

John Peavey Leaves Behind a Love of the Land and Lamb, Eye on Sun Valley, June 2024

Starry Starry Night fundraiser to benefit trailering of The Sheep Festival, KMVT, June 2024

STARRY STARRY NIGHT Fundraiser To Benefit Trailing Of The Sheep Festival, Idaho Falls Magazine, June 2024

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Offers Lamb Cooking Demo, Eye on Sun Valley, May 2024

Learn the Art of Cooking Lamb, Idaho Mountain Express, May 2024

PRESS RELEASES (PDF Format)

CELEBRATE THE WEST AT IDAHO'S ICONIC TRAILING OF THE SHEEP CELEBRATION  (July 2023)

SAVOR AMERICAN LAMB AT IDAHO'S TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL  (July 2023)

TRAILING OF THE SHEEP NOMINATED AS 2023 BEST FALL FESTIVAL BY USA TODAY  (August 2023)

SHEEP BEGIN THEIR SPRING TRAILING THROUGH THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY (6/7/23)

IDAHO ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO PRESENT SPECIAL CLASS ON COOKING WITH LAMB - FROM BUTCHERING TO PLATE (5/4/23)

EAT, DRINK AND BE ARTY AT THE INAUGURAL FARM TO TABLE(AUX) BENEFITING THE TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL (5/1/23)

TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL SEEKS 2023 FESTIVAL POSTER ART (2/15/23)

 

IN THE NEWS - NATIONAL

14 Best Destinations to Visit During Off-Season (Sun Valley Idaho for Trailing of the Sheep Festival), Veranda, Nov 2023

10 Places You Have To See In October, The Weather Channel, Oct 2023

25 Fall Festivals Around the World You Should Check Out, The Discoverer Blog, Oct 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival 2023, Sheep Industry News, Nov 2023

Festival celebrates Idaho’s sheep migrations and helps preserve age-old traditions, Boston Globe, Sept 2023

Top 2023 Fall Festivals in the US, GoRving, Sept 2023

14 Iconic Fall Festivals in the US, TripSavvy, Sept 2023

The Flavors of Idaho's Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Northwest Travel & Life, July/August 2023

Trails & Trailblazers: Ketchum, Idaho Trailing of the Sheep Festival - GoUSA-TV, July 2023

The Sheep of Sun Valley - msn.com/Family Travel Forum, July 2023

The 29 Best Outdoor Festivals in 2023, from Music and Sports to Food and Film, Outside Magazine, January 2023

 

IN THE NEWS - REGIONAL

'Sweet Promised Land' and Basques in Idaho, Idaho Press, Nov 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Attracts Paradegoers from Malaysia and Beyond, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Attracts a Big Crowd for a Big Sheep Parade, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

Navajo Weaver-‘Weaving Has a Spirit’, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

Sheep Folklife Fair Sports Sheep Wagon Puzzles and More, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

Painting with Wool, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival is a Fall Celebration, SVPN, Oct 2023

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival in pictures, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2023

Trailing of the Sheep: A Highly Popular Autumn Festival in the Nation, Idaho Vibe, Oct 2023

Trailing of the Sheep is one of the most popular fall festivals in the country, Idaho News 6 (KIVI_TV), Oct 2023

Experience the 27th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival this weekend in Hailey, Idaho, Idaho 2 News (KBOI-TV), Oct 2023

The 27th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival starts Oct. 4th, KMVT-TV, Oct 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Dubbed a ‘Bucket List Festival’, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2023

Ketchum Celebrates 27th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Idaho Press, Sept 2023

Brush Up on Your Peruvian Sheepherding in the Wood River Valley, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Rated a Top Fall Festival Again, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival named among top 10 Best Fall Festivals by USA TODAY, KBOI-TV (CBS), Sept 2023

The 6 Best Fall Festivals In Idaho For 2023 Will Put You In The Autumnal Spirit, OnlyInYourState, Sept 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival nominated to USA Today Best Fall Festival contest, Idaho Mountain Express, August 2023

Trailing of The Sheep Festival Wants Ewe to Vote, Eye on Sun Valley, August 2023

Sun Valley's Trailing of the Sheep nominated for USA Today's Best Fall Festival, KIVI-TV/Idaho 6 News, August 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Nominated by USA TODAY for Best Fall Festival, Idaho Falls Magazine, August 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Throws Colorful Party to Fund all Things Sheep, Eye on Sun Valley, August 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival set — here’s what’s new - Idaho Business Review, July 2023

Sheep moving north in annual migration; Experts advise people to keep their distance from herds, guard dogs, Idaho Mountain Express, June 2023

From Butchering to Plate Class Focuses on Idaho Lamb, Eye on Sun Valley, May 2023

Idaho organizations team up for class on cooking with lamb, Idaho Mountain Express, May 2023

Weave a Mother Tree During Upcoming Wool Fest at Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Eye on Sun Valley, May 2023

First ever Trailing of the Sheep Festival fundraiser dinner set for August 3   Idaho Mountain Express, May 2023

Trailing of the Sheep Festival to Channel Andy Warhol in Imaginative Farm to Table Dinner   Eye on Sun Valley, April 2023

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival will present its first annual Farm to Table(aux) fundraiser themed POP!  Idaho Falls Magazine, April 2023

 

PRESS RELEASES (PDF Format)

• Sheep Headline Idaho's Iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival; Unique Cultural Festival Celebrates Sheep, Land, People and Stories

• Lamb is showcased as a taste of the real American West at Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival

• Women Sheep Ranchers "Voices from the Land" featured at Trailing of the Sheep Festival Sheep Tales Gathering
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• What's New at the 2022 Trailing of the Sheep Festival

IN THE NEWS - NATIONAL

The Best Small Towns in the United States to Visit in 2023, Matador Network, Nov 2022

The Sheep of Sun Valley - Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Family Travel Forum, Nov 2022

9 totally amazing, one-of-a-kind fall festivals in the US, TripAdvisor, Sept 2022

The 11 Best U.S. Destinations to Visit During the Fall Off-Season, Fodors, Oct 2022

Best Places to Travel in October: Cuddle up with something wooly at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Thrilllist, Sept 2022

Drape Yourself in Spooky Comfort at these October Events, MSN, Sept 2022

22 Best Fall Harvest Festivals and Events Across America, Oprah Daily, Sept 2022

Oprah's website honors Trailing of the Sheep Festival as one of Best Fall Festivals in US, 107.9 LiteFM, Sept 2022

The Best Fall Trips and Activities in Each of the 50 States, Lifehacker.com, Sept 2022

Taking the Kids to a Fall Festival, Takingthekids.com (appeared in numerous newspapers also), Sept 2022

10 Fun Fall Festivals in the US, Never Stop Traveling, Sept 2022

The Weirdest, Wackiest Fall Festivals Around the Country, Thrilllist, August 2022

24 Top Fall & Harvest Festivals in the US, US News & World Report, June 2022

Travel: Make plans now to attend October's Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Idaho   Florida Today, March 2022

Funny Festivals Offer Plenty to Celebrate, Epoch Times, March 2022

IN THE NEWS - REGIONAL

Trailing of the Sheep-‘A Sight to be Seen’, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Fair Brings Out the People Sheep, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Lamb Dine Around Offers Passport to Dishes from Around the World, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Ross Fork Fire Impacts Trailing of the Sheep Parade but Spares Ski Trails, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Sheep Dog Trials Turn Quiet Pasture into a Hubbub, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Fest Pairs with Teenagers to Recycle Waste at Fest, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Festival once soothed a hurting America, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Festival, It's the Valley's Heritage, Sun Valley Property News, Oct 2022

2022 Trailing of the Sheep Festival (Special section), Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

The mystery of the sheep festival, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Who exactly is Miss Lambchops? Wendy Collins keeps a wooly tradition alive, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Sheep up or ship out: Third-generation sheep shearer keeps the art of shearing alive - Folklife Fair to feature shearing demonstrations, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Folklife Fair makes its 26th appearance at McKercher Park - Vendors, music, food and fun celebrate region's ranching heritage, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Lamb has long been a part of Blaine County culture - Festival offers several opportunities to try local chefs’ preparations, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Fetch (and more)! Sheepdog trials return again - Handlers, dogs welcome a challenge in Hailey, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Meet the dogs that keep sheep safe - Guard dogs come from ancient breeds, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Sheep Tales Gathering to feature prominent women in the sheep industry - Organizers: Storytelling event is the 'backbone' of the festival, Idaho Mountain Express, Oct 2022

Idaho's Iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival returns this week, Idaho Standard Journal, Oct 2022

“Voices From The Land – Unique Stories Of Women In Ranching” Featured As 2022 Trailing Of The Sheep Festival’s Sheep Tales Gathering, Idaho Falls Magazine, Sept 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Lamb Bite Tickets on Sale, Sheep Dog Trials Move from Quigley Canyon, Eye on Sun Valley, Sept 2022

This Idaho Festival Named on of the Best in the US, The Bull 92.9, Sept 2022

Trailing of the Sheep 2022 – Sun Valley, LocalFreshies, Sept 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Festival, The Shepherd, Sept 2022

Trailing of the Sheep Festival to feature Women in Ranching, Capital Press, July 2022

Idaho’s “Trailing of the Sheep Festival” to Spotlight Women in Ranching, Garden State Sheep Breeders, July 2022

Sheep Festival Planned, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, July 2022

PRESS RELEASES (PDF Format)

Idaho's Popular Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years; Unique Cultural Festival Celebrates the Traditions of the Sheep, Land, People and Stories - Updated September 8, 2021

Celebrated Author and Essayist Gretel Ehrlich to Keynote Sheep Tales Gathering at the 2021 Trailing of the Sheep Festival - September 10, 2021

Special Performance of Peruvian Ballet Folklorica Featured at 25th Anniversary Year of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - September 17, 2021

The Patricia Crandall Lane Trailing of the Sheep Festival Archives to be Dedicated at The Community Library in Ketchum, Idaho - June 17, 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival and City of Ketchum to Install Sheepherder Arborglyphs Sign - June 8, 2021                    

What To Do When You Come Upon The Sheep and Guard Dogs In the Valley - June 7, 2021

Honor Sheep Ranching Heritage By Supporting the Good Shepherd Monument - May 5, 2021

 

IN THE NEWS

Small Town, Big Story:  Sun Valley's Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Atlas Obscura, Dec 2021

Pumpkin chuckin', sheep herding and frozen dead guys? 7 unusual American holiday festivals, Marketwatch, Dec 2021

Thousands of Sheep Invade Idaho Town, The Weather Channel, Oct 2021

The 25^th Trailing of the Sheep Festival culminates with migration through Ketchum, Yahoo News, Oct 2021

Cozy Up: You know it's fall when Idaho breaks out the wool at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, SKI Magazine, Sept 2021

Come on Down for the Big Cozy Sheep Parade, Thrilllist, Oct 2021

The Weirdest, Wackiest Fall Festivals Around the Country  Thrilllist, Oct 2021

9 Fabulous Fall Festivals Around the U.S. – AARP, August 2021 

3 Places to Go This Fall, The Christian Post, September 2021

22 Best Fall Harvest Festivals and Events Across America – Oprahdaily.com, September 2021

Oprah rates Idaho Festival as one of 22 Best Fall Festivals in America - KIDO.com, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years in Style - Sheep Industry News, October 2021

Experience Basque Culture in Idaho, The Great American West, Sept 2021

‘Trailing of the Sheep’ autumn festival in picturesque Idaho, RVWheelLife.com, Sept 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival: Idaho's Unique Cultural Festival Celebrates the Traditions of Sheep, Land, People and Stories, www.citylifestyle.com (nationwide), Sept 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival, FarmtoFork, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years, SVPN, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival; Celebrating 25 years of rich experiences, Sun Valley Magazine, Oct 2021

John & Diane Peavey; A long legacy of ranching, public service and land conservation, Sun Valley Magazine, Oct 2021

Gretel Ehrlich-‘Human Beings Have to Grow Up’, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates Silver Jubilee, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Peruvian Ballet Folklorica to Showcase Traditional Music and Dance, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

25th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival begins, KMVT-TV, Oct 2021

Get Your Fill of Lamb with Lamb Sloppy Joes, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

The Good Shepherd Fulfills a Dream, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Sheep dog Trials Hightlight Trailing of the Sheep Festival, KMVT-TV, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep festival celebrates the history of sheep migration, KMVT-TV, Oct 2021

The 25th Trailing of the Sheep Festival culminates with migration through Ketchum, Idaho 6 News, KIVI-TV, Oct 2021

Could You Say ‘I Do’ Amidst 1,500 Sheep? Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Big Sheep Parade Attracts a Crowd, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Crowd Flocks to Wool and Lamb Fest, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Sheep Dog Trials Offer Gray Muzzle Award and Tough Challenges, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Sheepdogs Sport a Laser Like Focus, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep-The Silver Jubilee (video), Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

25 years in the making, Trailing of the Sheep Festival still going strong, Times News, Oct 2021

Idaho’s Surprising Heartland, Roughing It Smoothly Magazine, Oct 2021

Gretel Ehrlich-‘Human Beings Have to Grow Up’, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates Silver Jubilee, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Peruvian Ballet Folklorica to Showcase Traditional Music and Dance, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

25th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival begins, KMVT-TV, Oct 2021

Get Your Fill of Lamb with Lamb Sloppy Joes, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

The Good Shepherd Fulfills a Dream, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Sheep Dog Trials Offer Gray Muzzle Award and Tough Challenges, Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

Trailing of the Sheep-The Silver Jubilee (video), Eye on Sun Valley, Oct 2021

25 years of Sheep Parades, Times-News, Sept 2021

Peruvian Ballet Folklorica Coming to Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Idaho Falls Magazine, Sept 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival's silver anniversary, Idaho Press, Sept 2021

Gretel Ehrlich to Keynote Sheep Tales Gathering, Idaho Falls Magazine, Sept 2021

Trailing of the Sheep 2021 – Sun Valley, localfreshies.com, Sept 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival: Idaho's Unique Cultural Festival Celebrates the Traditions of Sheep, Land, People and Stories,  Boise Lifestyle, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival: Idaho's Unique Cultural Festival Celebrates the Traditions of Sheep, Land, People and Stories,  Meridan Lifestyle, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years in Idaho – American Sheep Industry News, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years – SVPN, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival is a Go in Sun Valley This Year- kejz.com, September 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival 2021: The annual sheep herding festival in Idaho's Basque Country – rove.me, August 2021

Don’t Miss The Big Sheep Parade At The 25th Annual Trailing Of The Sheep Festival In Idaho – Onlyinyourstate.com   September 2021

Taking the kids: And heading (safely) to a fall festival – 13 festivals in 11 states   takingthekids.com    September 2021

Celebrate the Traditions of the Old West – Idahome, September 2021

 

29 Best Fall Festivals and Fairs Across the United States– Country Living, July 2021

21 Best Fall Festivals in the US – HGTV, July 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival founders John & Diane Peavey are honored as Grand Marshals of 2021 Ketchum Wagon Days - July 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25 Years - Idaho Falls Magazine, July 2021

Etched in Bark: How Tree Carvings Help Preserve Idaho's Living Traditions - William G Pomeroy Foundation, July 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary - Sun Valley Source, Summer 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Authentic America, June 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival to Cut Ribbon on Archives - Eye on Sun Valley,  June 30, 2021

Arborglyphs Sign Honors Ketchum’s Sheepherding Heritage - Eye on Sun Valley, June 20, 2021

Sheepherder ‘arborglyphs’ sign to be posted at Forest Service Park - Idaho Mountain Express,  June 16, 2021

Library Signage Commemorates Sheepherder Arborglyphs - Wood River Weekly, June 16, 2021

Trailing of the Sheep Festival and City of Ketchum to Install Sheepherder Arborglyphs Sign - Idaho Falls Post Register/Farm & Ranch News, June 9, 2021

Monument to Celebrate Idaho History - Sheep Industry News, June 2021

Monument will honor Idaho's sheep ranching legacy - Capital Press, May 5, 2021

Sheep Monument Coming to Highway 75 - Wood River Weekly, May 5, 2021

Trailing of the Sheep develops monument for Hailey - Idaho Mountain Express, October 2, 2020

PRESS RELEASES (PDF Format)

• Trailing of the Sheep Develops Monument for Hailey - October 2, 2020
• Trailing of the Sheep Festival Announces Sheep Quilt Project - October 1, 2020
• OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2020 Trailing of the Sheep Festival Cancelled - July 17, 2020

PRESS RELEASES (PDF Format)

• Sheep Rule at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Idaho - 23rd annual event Oct 9-13, 2019
• History of Trailing of the Sheep Festival - How It Started
• Lamb is Culinary Focus for Foodies at Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival (2019)
• Kids get a Wild & Woolly Experience at Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival (2019)
• Accolades for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival Keep Rolling In (2019)

IN THE NEWS

• BMW Northwest Life: Counting Sheep in Sun Valley, Idaho - Jan 2020

• Rachael Ray Show: 3 Unique Hometown Traditions that Celebrate the Season (includes TOTS!) - Nov 2019

• Los Angeles Times: Head ’em up, move ’em out: A roundup of roundups in the West - Nov 2019

• Idaho Mountain Express: Trailing of the Sheep Special - Oct 2019

• NationalGeographic.com: These are the Best 7 Fall Festivals in the US - Oct 2019

• NationalGeographic.com/Travel: Looking for Basque country in Idaho? Just follow the sheep - Oct 2019

• NPR/Boise State Radio: Trailing Of The Sheep Festival Celebrates Sheepherding In Past & Present - Oct 2019

• The Living Church: Unexpected Duty Leaves New Priest Sheepish - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of the Sheep Festival - A Retrospective - Oct 2019

• KMVT-Channel 11: 23rd annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2019

• MagicValley.com: A day at the Trailing of the Sheep sheepdog trials and a sheepdog named Stella - Oct 2019

• MagicValley.com: Not so Sheepish - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Sheep Trail-Blessedly-On Their Way - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of the Sheep Serves Up New Way to Wash Asparagus - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Mark Kurlansky Talks Basques, Salmon and Idaho Dairies - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Can you say Sheep Cheese? - Oct 2019

• Boise Weekly: Trailing of the Sheep Festival 2019 - Oct 2019

• KIVI-TV Channel 6 ABC: Sheep Invade the Wood River Valley - Oct 2019

• Twin Falls Times News: Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2019

• Idaho Mountain Express: There’s Baaack! Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 23rd Year - Oct 2019

• Idaho Press Tribune: Basque sheepherder brings the Trailing of the Sheep Festival to Life - Oct 2019

• Idaho State Journal: Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival set for this week - Oct 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of the Sheep-It’s Been Called America’s Wackiest Festival - Oct 2019

• Yahoo.com/Lifestyle: Best Places to Travel in October (includes Sun Valley for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival) - Sept 2019

• Oregonlive.com: 10 Pacific Northwest events worth traveling to in 2019 - Sept 2019

• Best Things Idaho: Top Ten Fall Festivals in Idaho - Sept 2019

• Pique NewsMagazine: Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Celebrating a vanishing tradition - Sept 2019

• Idaho Statesman: Guide to October Events: Halloween boos, Trailing of the Sheep baas, and bands - Sept 2019

• MagicValley.com: Your Guide to Fall Events - Sept 2019

• Twin Falls Times News: Sheep Rule at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2019

• Boston Globe: Migration down Main Street: Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2019

• Idaho State Journal: Sheep Camps and a trail to the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2019

• Idaho Falls Post Register: Wood River Valley to host Trailing of the Sheep Festival - September 2019

• Times-News: Trailing of the Sheep Festival Recieves More National Accolades - September 2019

• SKI.com: Cozy Up: You know it's fall when Idaho breaks out the wool at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Aug 2019

• Forbes.com: 9 Fall Festivals Worth Traveling For - August 2019

• Readers Digest: 14 Fall Events for add to your Bucket List - August 2019

• Travel Channel: 10 Amazing Fall Festivals worth a Road Trip - August 2019

• Eye On Sun Valley: Sheep Rancher Tries Bold Experiment with Pyrenees Pups - August 2019

• Nevada Rancher: Sheep Rule at Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - August 2019

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of the Sheep Festival nominated by USA TODAY as Best Fall Festival - July 2019

• KMVT-TV: Trailing of the Sheep Festival nominated for USA Today's best fall festival - July 2019

• Times-News: Trailing of the Sheep Festival nominated by USA TODAY as Best Fall Festival - July 2019

• O Oprah Magazine: 20 Best Fall Harvest Festivals and Events Across America - June 2019

• AFAR: On the Trail of the Basque (includes Trailing of the Sheep Festival) - March 2019

• VacationIdeas.com: Best Things to do in Ketchum, Idaho - Feb 2019

IN THE NEWS

• Forbes.com: Trailing the Sheep in Ketchum, Idaho - Oct 2018

• KTVB-TV: Dog Jobs: These pups keep an iconic Idaho sheep parade running smoothly - Nov 2018

• West Virginia Explorer: Eight great reasons to visit Sun Valley, Idaho, this year - Nov 2018

• Idaho Mountain Express: Trailing of the Sheep Special - Oct 2018

• Stetson.com (Blog): Trailing Of The Sheep x Stetson - Oct 2018

• Boise Weekly: Idaho-Raised Lamb Takes Center Plate at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2018

• KTVB-TV (also WYNT, WWLP): Flock takes over Ketchum for Trailing of the Sheep parade - Oct 2018

• KMVT-TV: Thousands pack Ketchum’s Main Street for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of Sheep Festival Attracts Record Setting Crowds - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Sheep Trailing’s Real Heroes Sometimes Overlooked - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Sheepish Models Create Memories for Trailing of the Sheep Visitors - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Black Sheep Evokes the Mystery of Basque Folklore - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Jalapeno Wine, Maple Bacon Cashews In Spotlight at Spirited Taste and Craft Show during TOTS Festival - Oct 2018

• Land.com: 4 Out-of-the-Box Spots for Fall Fun - Oct 2018

• LuxeLife: Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Best Annual Cultural Festival 2018 – Rocky Mountains - Oct 2018

• Twin Falls Times News: It’s Time to Flock to Ketchum for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Gaucho del Norte’ Features Dramatic Scenery in Story of Idaho Sheepherder - Oct 2018

• Eye on Sun Valley: Trailing of the Sheep Festival Gets Boost from Black Sheep, Dusty 45s, Gator Nation - Oct 2018

• Boise Weekly: Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Oct 2018

• RoadTrips for Foodies: Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep - Sept 2018

• Mountain Living Magazine: Autumn in Ketchum, Idaho - Sept 2018

• KMVT-TV: Sheepherders make their way to the Wood River Valley for festival to celebrate sheep migration - Oct 2018

• Travel Channel: 10 Amazing Fall Festivals worth a Road Trip - Sept 2018

• SKI Magazine: Cozy Up: You know it’s fall when Idaho breaks out the wool at the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2018

• Spin Off Magazine: Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2018

• AAA Via: Fall Trip to Sun Valley, Idaho (includes Trailing of the Sheep Festival) - Sept/Oct 2018

• CheatSheet: Best Fall Harvest Festivals Across the US - Sept 2018

• AntiMusic.com: Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2018

• Idaho Statesman: October is boo-min’ with haunts, hockey and festivals (includes TOTS) - Sept 2018

• Spokesman-Review: Figuring out a Road Trip Wish List (includes TOTS!) - Sept 2018

• KEZJ 95.7: What is Idaho’s obsession with the Trailing of the Sheep? - Sept 2018

• Visit Idaho: Your Guide to Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2018

• Boise Greenbelt Magazine: Sheep are the Stars at Idaho’s Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Sept 2018

• Creators Syndicate: Counting Sheep at Ketchum Festival - Sept 2018

• Spin Off: Idaho's Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Fall 2018

• Country Living: 22 of the Best Fall Harvest Festivals to Celebrate the Season - June 2018

• Family Circle: A Festival for Every State - Idaho: Trailing of the Sheep- June 2018

• Step Outside: 10 Best Outdoor Festivals in Idaho (TOTS included of course!) - June 2018

• Idaho Mountain Express: Trailing of the Sheep Co-Founder Diane Peavey Receives Esto Perpetua Award - June 2018

• VOGUE Knitting: Counting Sheep - Late Winter 2017/2018

• We Blog the World: Beyond the Slopes in Ketchum & Sun Valley, Idaho - April 2018

• Sheep! : Blessing of the Woolies at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival - March/April 2018

• Small Town, Big Deal (video): Visit to Trailing of the Sheep Festival - April 2018

• Cowboys & Indians: 25 Top Fests of the West - Jan 2018