
Every year, the Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival gathers in Lake Elmo to celebrate wool craftsmanship with warmth and friendliness. Nestled in the beautiful Minnesota countryside, this festival features over 150 vendors of wool and fibers, fascinating demonstrations of sheepherding dogs, and contests showcasing the beauty of wool. Whether you’re a knitter or a wool artisan enthusiast, this weekend of shopping, learning, and fun is a genuine invitation to explore the richness of this tradition.
Practical information — Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival
- Location : Lake Elmo, MN
- 2026 dates : 2026-05-08 → 2026-05-10
- Official website : shepherdsharvestfestival.org
Getting to Lake Elmo
By bus
- Stillwater Boulevard & Klondike Avenue
- Stillwater Boulevard & Kelvin Avenue
- Stillwater Boulevard & Stillwater Lane

About Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival
Lake Elmo is a small city located in Washington County, Minnesota. Founded in 1852, this community currently has an estimated population of 13,449 as of 2022. Situated at an altitude of 278 meters, Lake Elmo offers an idyllic environment for its residents. For more official information, you can visit their website at lakeelmo.org.
Source : Wikipedia
Things to see on site near Lake Elmo, MN
- Washington County Historical Society Museum — 1862 Greeley Street South Stillwater
- Stillwater Overlook
Where to stay near Lake Elmo, MN
- Holiday Inn Express
- Kingsbeck Home — 106 Warner Way
- Comfort Inn

