
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 within 7 days, including the filled out official sheep show form, placings, and a picture from the event.
Active VBSS Members can e-mail vbssinfo@gmail.com if interested in volunteering!
Sign Up for Shows
Sign up to participate in shows using the Showman App link below.
Earn Points
Submit the following form to earn points for participating in shows.
Shearing Schedule
Download the official VBSS suggested shearing schedule for sheep shows.
Breed Standards
Review the official VBSS Breed Standards for Valais Sheep.
ALL UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Ohio State Fair
Location:
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Michigan Fiber Festival
Location:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
150 Douglas St
Allegan, MI 49010
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
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
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Ave.
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:

Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
When: Feb 12th, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Hosted By: Rob Lyerla
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Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
When: Jan 8, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Hosted By: Rob Lyerla
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