2024 Open Sheep Shows
- When entering animals, please note that Breeding classes are for individual animals
- Group classes (i.e. Pairs, Dam and lamb, Breeder’s flock, etc.) require a separate entry per group. These entries are no charge if the animal is being shown in the Breeding classes for that show
- Junior Showmanship entries for each show are also separate entries at no cost
- If interested in the costume class, there is also an entry available thru the Showman app
Tentative Sheep Show schedule (Times are subject to change based upon entries and show ring schedule on the day)
Saturday 9/14/2024:
Meat breeds show
Commercial sheep show
Babydoll Southdown breed show
Sunday 9/15/2024:
Costume Class
Entry Deadline for regular pricing is September 6th, 2024
Registration is $8/sheep for GSSB members $10/sheep for non-members. Any late entries after September 6,2024 will be subject to late fee pricing which is $25/sheep/show for both members and non-members.
Premiums are paid for Classes: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 as follows:
1st place – $25
2nd place – $20
3rd place – $15
4th place – $10
5th place – $8
6th place – $6
Premiums are paid for first place only for Class 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 pair Classes
General Rules Class Definitions Division Definitions
General
OPEN SHEEP SHOWS:
Open Sheep Shows will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. For more detailed information about the shows or show schedule, contact Reni at [email protected].
This is an off-the-truck show. There will be some available pens in Barn 2. Pens will be available on a first come first serve basis. Bedding will also be provided on a first come, first serve basis. There will be festival staff available in the barn to help you find space and answer questions.
We strongly recommend that you bring your own pens so the safety of your animals is guaranteed. Set up of your own pens will be in designated areas. Please follow the signs to the Exhibitor’s Entrance to the Vet Check before unloading animals. Thank you for your cooperation.
SHEEP COSTUME CLASS:
Open to all exhibitors and All Breeds.
The costume class is designed for breeders and sheep enthusiast to give breeders an opportunity to have a bit of fun, show off their sheep in a unique way while giving spectators the opportunity to enjoy this costume event.
The sheep class entry fee is $8/sheep for GSSB members $10/sheep for non-members and only one entry per exhibitor
Rules
RABIES SHOTS ARE REQUIRED AS OF 2018
1. Sheep must be checked-in by 9:00 AM the day of their show. Veterinary check-in will be available at the Exhibitor’s Entrance Friday 2-7 PM, Saturday 7-10 AM, Sunday 8-10 AM. You will receive a tag to display on your pen as proof that your animals have been inspected.
2. The entry fee is $8 per sheep per show for GSSB members and $10 per sheep for non-members up to the Friday of the week before the show (September 6th, 2024). Any entries received after September 6th will entail late fee pricing of $25/sheep entry. Entries are online via the Showman app. You must set up an account on Showman in order to submit entries. Entries cannot be accepted once the Festival has begun. A sheep must be shown in an individual class to enter in the pair or group classes. There is no charge for the pair or group classes. Questions about receipt of registration/ payment should be directed to Kevin Melvin at 609-947-2260 or [email protected].
3. Premiums and ribbons will be awarded for first through sixth place in Classes 1 through 12 (ribbons only for Classes 13 through 18).
For classes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11 the premiums are as follows: 1st place – $25 ; 2nd place – $20 ; 3rd place – $15 ; 4th place – $10 ; 5th place – $8 ; and 6th place – $6.
For classes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 the premiums are only paid for first place: 1st place -$25.
Champion and reserve rosettes will also be given. Premiums will be mailed.
4. Exhibitors may show up to 4 sheep per class.
5. Any breed having 4 breeders and 20 sheep will be given their own show. Breed show will be determined on the basis of entries received.
6. All animals must be free from infectious and contagious diseases. Sheep must be accompanied by a Health Certificate dated within 90 days of the festival for NJ residents and 30 days for out-of-state participants. RABIES SHOTS ARE REQUIRED AS OF 2018. In addition, animals will be inspected by a veterinarian at the show grounds.
7. Because of the Scrapie program, all sheep must be tagged with official identification.
8. Bring your own pens, bedding, hay, buckets, feed and halters.
9. Sheep are released after their show.
10. SHEEP COSTUME CLASS –
Competition: Judging is based on originality and theme/idea presented by the entrant(s) – one entry per exhibitor. Each participant must dress in a costume of their choice along with a matching themed costume for their sheep. The Costume Class is open to PeeWee – up to age 8 – Youth – 8 to 17 – Adult – 18 to 99
Each class participant is eligible for an honorary award. (First Place), all others will receive a ribbon.
Each participant is required to write up a short description of their costume and about themselves and the sheep they are showing. The description must be emailed separately to [email protected] by September 6, 2024.
For more information, please contact
Reni Melvin
[email protected]
609-947-3719
Breed Specific Shows
Any sheep breed having 4 breeders and 20 sheep will be given their own show. Breed show will be determined on the basis of entries received.
Anticipated breed shows based on previous years:
- Jacob
- Suffolk
- Hampshire
- Babydoll
- Valais Blacknose
Classes
Note: Premiums & Ribbons Awarded for Classes 1-12 (see premium payment details above (Rule #3)
Ribbons Only (no Premiums) for Classes 13 through 18
- Aged rams (2 to 4 years old)
- Pair of aged rams
- Yearling rams
- Pair of yearling rams
- Ram lambs
- Pair of ram lambs
- Aged ewes (2 to 8 years old)
- Pair of aged ewes
- Yearling ewes
- Pair of yearling ewes
- Ewe lambs
- Pair of ewe lambs
- Pair of lambs (can be mixed or single sex)
- Get of sire (4 sheep any age or sex sired by the same ram)
- Dam and lamb (1 lamb either sex with its mother)
- Breeder’s flock (2 yearling ewes, 2 ewe lambs, and 1 ram any age, all bred & owned by the exhibitor)
- Junior showmanship (exhibitor under 18 with any sheep)
- Best fleece (wool show only)
Prior Years’ Results:
2022 Competition Results
2021 Competition Results
2020 Festival not held due to COVID 19
2019 Competition Results
2018 Competition Results
2017 Competition Results
2016 Competition Results
2015 Competition Results – not available
2014 Competition Results
2013 Competition Results
2012 Competition Results
Updated: August 6, 2023