Mid-American Shetland Sheep Show
A Youth Sweepstakes Activity
ENTRY DEADLINE
August 15
JUDGE
Denise Playfair
Kelso, Scotland, UK
CHECK-IN
Thursday – 4:00–8:00 pm
Friday – All Day
Saturday – 8:00–10:00 am
SHEEP INSPECTIONS & TRAINING
Multiple times – see schedule
SHOW – SHEEP BARN
Saturday – 12:00 pm
SHOW CHAIRS
Garrett Ramsay – [email protected]
Mia Spaid – [email protected]
Show Awards
1–5 Placings – Ribbons
Champions – Special Rosette & $50
Reserve Champions – Special Rosette & $25
Classes 10, 11, 12 – Rosettes, Ribbons & Cash Awards
Premiums added to:
Youth Showmanship
Dam & Daughter
Best Fleece on Hoof
Best Small Flock
YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES
Junior MASS exhibitors are eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards and are automatically entered if they:
1) Are between 8 and 21 years of age as of January 1 of the current year, and
2) Are exhibiting sheep or fleeces entered under their own name.
Novice Exhibitors
First-time exhibitors may enter this class. One winner will receive a special rosette and $25 premium.
Awards and premiums are supported by the Mid-American Shetland Sheep Breeders and show sponsors.
Schedule – Sept 5–7, 2025
4:00 – 8:00 pm – Sheep Check-in (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Fleece Show Check-in (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
8:00 – 10:00 am – Fleece Show Check-in (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
10:00 am – Fleece Show Judging Denise Playfair (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Fleece Show Silent Auction (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
2:00 pm – Large Group Inspection (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Rotational Grazing Seminar (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
4:00 – 4:30 pm – Basic Genetics Talk (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
4:30 pm – Inspector Training 1-on-1 (sign-up with Garrett) (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
9:00 am – Craft/Knit Competition (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Fleece Show Private Treaty Sales (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
10:00 am – Sheep Inspections (sign-up with Garrett) (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
11:30 am – New Exhibitor Meeting (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
12:00 pm – Shetland Sheep Show Judging Denise Playfair (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
12:00 – 6:00 pm – Silent Auction (Building 4 – West Exhibit Building)
6:00 pm – Potluck (Campground near Sheep Barn)
8:30 am – Shetland Sheep Show – Fleeces (enter online) Kelly Bartels (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
9:00 am – Shetland Sheep Show – Colors (enter online) Kelly Bartels (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)
11:00 am – Inspector Training 1-on-1 (sign-up with Garrett) (Building 10 – Sheep Barn)