3rd Annual Open Sheep Show: 23rd Annual Lambtown, USA Festival: October 3, 2009
Details and Application
Competitions and Classes start at 11:00 a.m.. All sheep must be in pens by 8:00 a.m.
Circle of Champions will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
JUDGE:
JUDGE: Martin Dally
of Super Sires, Ltd.
American System of Judging
To enter in this competition, fill out the application found on the Applications Page.
Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an official notification, with directions and the time you will need
to load in.
To enter, applications must be in by no later than September 15, 2009.
If you have any questions please contact Dana Foss, Lambtown Sheep Show, at (707)678-7386, or contact us by email at: Dana Foss.
Mail requests to:
Dana Foss, Lambtown Sheep Show
350 West A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
Awards
Trophies to be awarded:
- SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION - WILLIAM & NANCY CAMPBELL MEMORIAL, PERPETUAL TROPHY
Trophy provided by Campbell Ranch, Inc.
Cash Prizes Per Division
- Grand Champion each Division - $50
Provided by Higby's Feeds
- Reserve Grand Champion each Division - $25
Provided by
- Champion Ram each Division - $10
Provided by
- Champion Ewe each Division - $10
Provided by
- Reserve Champion Ram each Division - $5
Provided by
- Reserve Champion Ewe each Division - $5
Provided by
Rosettes awarded:
- Supreme Grand Champion
- Reserve Supreme Grand Champion
- Grand Champion each Division
- Reserve Grand Champion each Division
- Champion Ram each Division
- Reserve Champion Ram each Division
- Champion Ewe each Division
- Reserve Champion Ewe each Division
Ribbons awarded 1st - 5th
Division Information
Division 006 - 010: PUREBRED BREEDING MEAT SHEEP
Division 006-010A - Suffolk, Hampshire, Columbia, Corriedale, Dorset, etc.
Division 006-010B - HAIR SHEEP (Dorper, Katahdin, St. Croix, etc.)
Class: 1 - Rams
Lot 1 - Yearling Rams, Sept 2008 through Aug 2009
Lot 2 - Fall Rams, Sept 2008 through Dec 2008
Lot 3 - Spring Ram lambs Jan 2009 through May 2009
Lot 4 - Pair of Ram lambs, (Two ram lambs bred by exhibitor. Must be same breed and entered as individuals.
Class: 2 - Ewes
Lot 1 - Yearling Ewes, Sept 2008 through Aug 2009
Lot 2 - Pair of Yearling Ewes, (Two ewes bred by exhibitor. Must be of one breed and entered as individuals.
Lot 3 - Fall Ewes, Sept 2008 through Dec 2008
Lot 4 - Spring Ewe lambs Jan 2009 through May 2009
Lot 5 - Pair of Ewe lambs, (Two ewe lambs bred by exhibitor. Must be same breed and entered as individuals.
Class: 3 - Groups
Lot 1 - Young Flock: One ram lamb and two ewe lambs. Must be bred by exhibitor.
Lot 2 - Get of Sire: Four sheep sired by same ram. Bred by Exhibitor.
Lot 3 - Flock: Two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs. Must be bred by exhibitor.
Special Rules:
1. All sheep in classes will be judged on their breed characteristics.
2. Flock numbers must be used to identify all entries. Registration numbers may NOT be used as identification numbers. Flock numbers and breeder's initials, name, or association prefix shall be on commercially used tags attached to the ear, or tattooed in the ear for yearlings and lambs bred by exhibitor.
3. An exhibitor may not use the same flock number on more than one animal during any two consecutive calendar years.
4. Lambs must show lamb's teeth.
5. All lambs entering the fair need to be vet checked before being assigned pens.
Division 006 - 011: FARM FLOCK/RANGE MEAT SHEEP
Division 006-011A - Suffolk, Hampshire, Columbia, Corriedale, Dorset, etc.
Division 006-011B - HAIR SHEEP (Dorper, Katahdin, St. Croix, etc.)
Class: 1 - Range Ewes
Lot 1 - Yearling Ewe, Sept 2008 through Aug 2009
Lot 2 - Ewe lamb Jan 2009 through May 2009
Class: 2 - Market Lambs
Lot 1 - Feeder lambs up to 90 pounds
Lot 2 - Market Lambs 91 - 110 pounds
Lot 3 - Market Lambs 111 pounds and up
1. Grade, crossbred and unregistered purebred farm flock or range type meat sheep
2. A permanent ear tag or tattoo number is required. Animals which have been registered by a purebred breed association
cannot be entered in this show
3. All lambs entering the fair need to be vet checked before being assigned pens.
