Visit www.dcswga.org to learn about shepherding in the Hudson Valley and to become a Member.

Who produces this festival?

The Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association (DCSWGA) promotes and develops the sheep industry in the Hudson Valley. Whether you are a breeder of wool or meat breed sheep, spinner, weaver, 4-H member, youth or a lover of wool and fiber, this organization is for you.

Website Manager (suggest links, content, corrections): dcswgmembership@gmail.com

Mail to: The Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association
P.O Box 415
Red Hook, NY 12571

Our 501(c)3 educational mission:

  • To promote “Lamb & Wool”
  • To promote Local Sheep Breeders
  • To provide current educational information in our field
  • To provide links to resources in related web sites
  • To feature local Products and Livestock

2024-2025 Board of Directors:

  1. Claire Houlihan, President
  2. Heidi Simmons, Vice President
  3. Suzanne Muldoon, Treasurer
  4. Mary Drumm, Recording Secretary
  5. Lauren Drumm
  6. Margey Hedges
  7. Bruce McCord
  8. Chris Shave
  9. Gillian Ferguson
  10. Mary Stephens
  11. Sue Rugar
  12. Brent Zimmerman

Visit www.dcswga.org to learn about shepherding in the Hudson Valley and to become a Member

Next Fest: October 19-20, 2024