The faded but still visible “Eat More Lamb” emblazoned on the side of the Mercantile Building in the center of Ketchum’s Main Street tells it best: this area is sheep country. While the sign may be faded now, the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, created to celebrate Idaho’s sheep heritage of over 100 years, is only gaining popularity. Raised as both a textile and food source, lamb has been an important commercial and cultural resource for many local residents dating back to the mid-1800s. From a look at the history behind the regional sheep industry and the Festival’s roots to menus and lamb preparation suggestions from the Valley’s top chefs, SVPN brings you this foodie guide to the Trailing of the Sheep Festival held this October 5-9, 2016.
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