Trailing of the Sheep turns 30 in the Wood River Valley
Trailing of the Sheep returns October 7–11, 2026. Start with the official program before heading out.
From Living in Sun Valley · Oseland | McNabb at The Agency Sun Valley
Ketchum and the surrounding mountains. A local scene from our collection, not a photograph of this year’s festival.
This event has ended. The dates below are retained as a record of the original story.
There is a good reason to leave some room in this week’s calendar. The 30th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival runs October 7–11, 2026, celebrating the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West. [1]
The organizer’s website brings together the schedule, its 2026 program and ticket links. Use those as your starting point: individual events have their own locations, times and admission arrangements. A festival date alone is not a reservation. [1]
Why it matters here.
For visitors, choose one event and build a day around it. For those who live here, it is a reason to make space for a local tradition. Check the program close to departure, especially for anything that requires advance booking.
Read the full story.
Checked October 7, 2026