UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
Show Sheep and Earn Points with the VBSS!
Any show can count for points if you turn them in to the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society!
Enter any Valais Blacknose Class, Long Wool, breeding sheep class, or showmanship class for points. Sheep, Youth & Adults can earn points with the VBSS! Be sure to also check out your local events for open classes, state fairs and local fiber festivals.
Sheep are required to show Valais Blacknose Standards. No blocking wool cuts or docked tails. Wool length can be shorter depending on time of year, as long as they have some wool to be judged and are not “blocked”.
“Official VBSS Shows” means Swiss trained judges will be there & points will automatically be added to the sheep & members profile. All other shows must be turned in to VBSSinfo@gmail.com, with a picture & placing's – form on website with more info.
Active VBSS Members can e-mail vbssinfo@gmail.com if interested in volunteering!
Keep scrolling to download the official Sheep Show Form and to view all upcoming shows and events!
ALL UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
National Western Stock Show
Location:
The National Western Complex
4655 Humboldt St.
Denver, Colorado 80216
Interested in Volunteering? Click the link below to get involved!
Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
When: Feb 12th, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Hosted By: Rob Lyerla
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
Black Sheep Gathering
Location:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322
Ohio State Fair
Location:
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
Michigan Fiber Festival
Location:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
150 Douglas St
Allegan, MI 49010
Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Location:
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd.,
Fletcher, NC 28732
USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show
Location:
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Ave.
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
When: Jan 8, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Hosted By: Rob Lyerla
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.