The Trailing of the Sheep Festival is excited to announce that nationally renowned speed painter,\u00a0Annika Wooton,\u00a0will headline this year\u2019s\u00a0Starry Starry Night in the Wild West\u00a0celebration, creating a custom work of art onstage at the event to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
\nAnnika Wooton is a nationally recognized speed painter, known for transforming blank canvases into bold, unforgettable art \u2013 live, and in under six minutes.
\nWooten has performed on NBC, for NCAA halftime shows, and went viral with the WNBA, captivating audiences with her one-of-a-kind blend of art and showmanship. From corporate events and conferences to sports arenas, galas, and press tours, Annika brings high-impact entertainment to stages around the world. Her high-speed art has captivated audiences across the country, and now she is bringing her talent to the heart of the Wild West.
\nThe\u00a0Trailing of the Sheep Festival\u00a0will present\u00a0its annual fundraising event,\u00a0this year themed \u2018Starry Starry Night in the Wild West,\u2019 on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.\u00a0Guests are invited to don their finest Western wear and enjoy\u00a0an evening of entertainment, food, drinks, and auctions to support the Trailing of the Sheep Festival\u2019s mission to gather, celebrate, present, and preserve the history and cultures of\u00a0sheepherding in Idaho and the West. The event will bring together community-minded, philanthropic guests to enjoy a celebratory feast, participate in silent and live auctions, try their luck in a mystery raffle and have the opportunity to customize their own hat at the\u00a0Idaho Hat Bar, all while enjoying lively bluegrass tunes.
\nTickets are on sale now for \u2018Starry Starry Night in the Wild West\u2019 with a\u00a0limited number remaining.\u00a0\u201cDon\u2019t miss this magical night of creativity, community, and culture under the stars,\u201d shared Laura Musbach Drake, the Executive Director of the Festival.\u00a0VIP tickets are $225.00 and include Sheriff\u2019s VIP Swag, VIP Seating, Reception, Host Bar, Lamb Dinner with Premium Wine; General Admission tickets are $150.00. Tickets can be purchased at online athttps:\/\/trailingofthesheep.org\/starry-starry-night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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