We Love Sheep owner Jordan Reed from southern Oregon gave demos on proper sheep shearing practices at Lambtown Festival. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The 39th annual Lambtown Festival returned Oct. 4 and 5 to the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St.

More than 80 vendors and more than 50 hands-on workshops were available at the event. Photo by Nicolas Brown

The event featured vendors, food trucks, and live music, as well as fiber arts workshops, sheep and lamb demonstrations, fleece judging, sheep dog trials, and children’s activities such as a petting zoo and face painting.

Practitioners from across the country visited the Dixon May Fairgrounds to convene with like-minded individuals and discuss their craft. Many of the booths, vendors and workshops focused on themes of sustainability and craftsmanship. Photo by Nicolas Brown

Guests appeared in droves, from busloads to campers, to enjoy the conservation-focused festivities.

Preparations have already begun for Lambtown 2026, with greeters handing out postcards listing details of next year’s event as patrons made their exits.

The Lambtown Festival began at 9 a.m. Oct. 4 and 5, offering Dixonites, out of towners and wool enthusiasts alike a variety of activities, workshops and demos to check out, including sheep herding. Photo by Nicolas Brown

Lambtown Festival 2026 is set for Oct. 3 and 4, with workshops beginning Oct. 1. The festival’s 40th anniversary will continue the event’s dedication to sheep, lamb, wool and agriculture, upheld since its inception in 1985.

The Lambtown Festival is California’s largest celebration of sheep, lamb and wool, according to organizers. In addition, the festival had live music, food trucks and the “Make it With Wool” Fashion Show. Photo by Nicolas Brown

For more information, visit lambtown.org or email [email protected].