Youth Sweepstakes

Educating for the future!

Youth Sweepstakes is a fun way to test and expand your knowledge of sheep and the sheep industry. Youth ages 7-21 are encouraged to participate in any or all of the educational contests and exhibition events. Each event participants earn points towards monetary prizes!

We encourage 4-H, FFA and other youth groups preparing for district, regional or national competition to utilize this event as a practice:

Age Divisions:

(Age as of January 1)

• Beginners: 7 – 9
• Junior: 10 - 12
• Intermediate: 13 - 16
• Senior: 17 – 21

Please pre-register for Youth Sweepstakes and indicate all events in which you MAY participate!

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE!

Scoring: Individuals are encouraged to compete in any and all of the listed competitions. Points will be awarded based on participation and placing within each event. Overall points will be determined by a combination of total points from an individual’s four highest scores; not more than two of those scores may come from exhibiting breeding animals, fleeces or market lambs.
Note to Market Lamb Exhibitors: There will be a separate showmanship division for market lamb exhibitors that will be based on Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks and which will count for WCLA points, but not for Youth Sweepstakes points. Results will be announced during selection of Junior Supreme Champion sheep on Sunday.

Cash premiums provided by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative

• 1st $100.00
• 2nd $75.00
• 3rd $50.00
• 4th $35.00
• 5th $25.00

Youth Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative through the generous support of contributors and bidders at the Shepherds’ and Silent Auctions.

Winners will be announced via Social Media (Facebook Live). Like and follow the “Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival” Facebook page for more info!