🌱 What’s planned for Ketchum’s 30th Trailing of the Sheep Festival?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for Ketchum's 30th Trailing of the Sheep Festival?
• How a brutal 250-mile ride begins and ends in Ketchum.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Turning history into a celebration: How the Trailing of the Sheep Festival revives the Wood River Valley's roots (boisedev.com) — Ketchum is gearing up for the 30th Trailing of the Sheep Festival, with hundreds of sheep set to parade down Main Street next Sunday and dozens of related events all week. The story traces how Ketchum grew into a major sheep center and how a conflict over bike paths and herding routes evolved into today's signature celebration of ranching culture and local history.
   

• A Quest for the Idaho Gem (Video) (bikepacking.com) — A pair of riders use Ketchum as their launchpad for the 250-mile Idaho Gem bikepacking route, stocking up on gear in town before tackling rugged singletrack, big climbs, and smoky valleys. Their loop eventually brings them back to Ketchum tired, proud, and celebrating with burgers and beers after days of crashes, mechanicals, and spectacular Sawtooth scenery.
   

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  Main Street - Between Sturtevants & WAFD Bank, Hailey
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• Farm To Table: Chef Brenda Boyle of Better Ask Brenda Catering & Concierge →
  The Sage School, 1810 Quigley Farm Rd, Hailey
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• Farm To Table: Chef Brenda Boyle of Better Ask... →
  The Sage School, 1810 Quigley Farm Rd, Hailey
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Thursday October 8
• Wine Women and Wealth - Hailey ID →
  The Chamber, 781 South Main Street, Hailey
• 2026 COOKING WITH LAMB | Chef Chris Kastner →
  C.K.'s Real Food, 320 S Main St, Hailey
  10:30 am
• Public Volunteer Event - KRD →
  Hailey ID
  5:15 pm
• Old Cutters Trail - BLM →
  Old Cutters Park, Hailey
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Friday October 9
• Trailing of The Sheep Festival →
  Trailing of The Sheep Festival, 2400 Buttercup Road, Hailey
  9:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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