Mid-American Shetland Sheep Show

A Youth Sweepstakes Activity

Thursday - Friday - Saturday Sheep Barn - Building 10

ENTRY DEADLINE

August 20
Entry Fee $15 per sheep (must be registered with FFSSA, NASSA, and/or SSS)

JUDGE

Saturday: Fiona and Archie Hipwell, Kinross, Scotland, UK
Sunday: Garrett Ramsay, Illinois, USA

CHECK-IN

Thursday – 4:00–8:00 pm
Friday – All Day
Saturday – 8:00–9:30 am

SHEEP INSPECTIONS & TRAINING

Multiple times – see schedule

SHOW – SHEEP BARN

Sheep Classes: Saturday 12:30 pm
Patterns and Color Classes: Sunday 8:30 am

SHOW CHAIRS

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 3–6, 2026

Thursday

5-6 pm Fleece show check-in - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

4-8 pm Sheep Check-in - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)

Friday

8-10 am Fleece Show check-in - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

9 am Shetland Silent Auction Opens - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

10 am Fleece Show Judging - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

2:30-3:30 Fleece Show Silent Auction - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

4-5 Fleece Show Private Treaty sales - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

6 pm Shetland Silent Auction closes - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

6:30 pm Shetland Adult Showman Event - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)

Saturday

9 am Everything Made With Shetland Wool – (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

9-5 Fleece Show Private Treaty sales - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

10 am Shetland Wool, Filled with Versatility & Character Presentation - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

Noon – new exhibitor meeting – learn exactly what you need to do (Building 10 Sheep Barn)

12:30 - Sheep Show - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)

12-5 Silent auction - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

6 pm Potluck - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)

Sunday

8:30 am Shetland Sheep Show: Patterns and Colors - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)

Learn more about Shetland Wool

Shetland wool has a long history of being transformed into family heirlooms, such as Fair Isle sweaters and wedding-ring lace shawls. The wave/crimp structure makes Shetland wool unique, with enough bounce and elasticity in the yarn to make exceptional garments. We invite everyone to join us for the following events that celebrate and showcase Shetland wool.

Everything Made with Shetland Wool Showcase

We invite everyone to share the items you crafted using Shetland wool.This show will highlight products made by crafters, shepherds, and more. Enter your hand-made item made from Shetland wool to show the diversity this wool offers. The public can vote for their favorite as they see and learn all about this excellent wool. We welcome crafts of all types. Check out more details atwww.finefleeceshetlandsheep.org/2026-massfor more details.

Shetland Wool, Filled with Versatility and Character

Shetland wool has a long history and has caught the interest of many fiber enthusiasts. Join Greg Padget of Plaid Perch Farm as he shares about Shetland wool, the sheep that produce it, and the characteristics found across a variety of fleeces.Join this talk at 10 am on Saturday in the West Exhibit Building.You will have a chance to touch and experience different types of Shetland wools.

HOW TO ENTER

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