Reserve Grand Champion from Rainy Mountain Sheep, Polaris, MT
8th Annual Wool, Mohair, Alpaca
and (now) Angora Fiber Show and Sale
at Lambtown, USA....Dixon, CA
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Competitions and Classes start at 9 a.m.
WOOL AND MOHAIR DIVISIONS
(SCROLL DOWN FOR ALPACA DIVISIONS)
(SCROLL DOWN FOR ANGORA RABBIT DIVISIONS)
JUDGE - Wool, Mohair and Alpaca:
Paul Briggs
Click here to print a wool show entry form.
Click here to see results of the 2007 Wool Show Competition at Lambtown, USA
Trophies to be awarded:
BEST 3 FLEECES - LAMBTOWN CUP TROPHY
Trophy provided by
Cash Prizes per Division
Grand Champion Wool Fleece - $30
Provided by Yolo Wool Mill
Grand Champion Mohair Fleece - $30
Provided by Morro Fleece Works
Grand Champion Alpaca Fleece - $30
Provided by Klamath River Alpacas Mini-Mill Fiber Processing
1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5
Just one premium will be paid per fleece, based on the highest award earned
Champion Fleece each Division - $25
Provided by
Reserve Champion Fleece each Division - $20
Provided by
Rosettes awarded:
Grand Champion Fleece
Champion Fleece each Division
Reserve Champion Fleece each Division
Ribbons awarded 1st - 5th
Division 008-001: NC: Natural Colored Wool
(From grade, commercial, or purebred rams, wethers and ewes of all breeds.
Class
1. Fine 64's or finer (15-22 microns)
2. 1/2 Blood, 60-62's (22.05-24.94 microns)
3. 3/8 Blood, 56-58's (24.95-27.84 microns)
4. 1/4 Blood, 50-54's (27.85-31 microns)
5. Low 1/4 Blood to Braid 36-48's (31.01-over 40.2 microns)
6. Double coated
Division 008-002: HW: Handspinner's White Wool
(From grade, commercial, or purebred rams, wethers and ewes of all breeds.
Class
7. Fine 64's or finer (157-22 microns)
8. 1/2 Blood, 60-62's (22.05-24.94 microns)
9. 3/8 Blood, 56-58's (24.95-27.84 microns)
10. 1/4 Blood, 50-54's (27.85-31 microns)
11. Low 1/4 Blood to Braid 36-48's (31.01-over 40.2 microns)
12. Double coated
Division 008-003: M: Market Wool
(From grade, commercial, or purebred sheep--all breeds. Ewe fleeces only.)
Class
13. Fine 64's or finer (15-22 microns)
14. 1/2 Blood, 60-62's (22.05-24.94 microns)
15. 3/8 Blood, 56-58's (24.95-27.84 microns)
16. 1/4 Blood, 50-54's (27.85-31 microns)
17. Low 1/4 Blood to Braid 36-48's (31.01-over 40.2 microns)
18. Double coated
Division 008-004: NCM: Natural Colored Mohair
(From grade, commercial, or purebred bucks, wethers and does.
Class
19. Colored fall kid.
20. Colored spring kid
21. Colored yearling doe.
22. Colored yearling buck.
23. Colored aged doe.
24. Colored wether
Division 008-005: WM: White Mohair
(From grade, commercial, or purebred bucks, wethers and does.
Class
25. White Fall Kid
26. White Spring Kid
27. White Yearling doe
28. White Yearling buck
29. White Aged Doe
30. White Wether
Division 008-006: Three Most Valuable Fleeces for Handspinning from a Single Producer.
(From sheep or Angora goats).
Winner of this Division will win the Lambtown Cup Perpetual Trophy!
Rules for Wool and Mohair
1. Only complete fleeces in the grease are eligible for competition.
2. Only 2 fleeces per exhibitor will be accepted in each class.
3. Fleeces shall not be more than 12 months growth. The definition of "12 months" shall be the definition accepted by the
wool trade. Thus if a fleece is actually slightly more than 12 months growth, due to unavoidable delay in obtaining shearers,
or by weather, it shall be termed "12 months" wool.
4. All fleeces entered must have been sheared from animals owned by exhibitor.
5. The judge has the power to reclassify fleeces to appropriate class prior to judging.
6. Fleeces shall be rolled, flesh side out, and placed in a clear plastic bag. Paper twine is discouraged. Tag fleeces with
the following information: Exhibitor's name, Division, Class, breed & sex of animal, price per pound or NOT FOR SALE, and
return shipping information.
7. All shipping to and from Lambtown, USA is the financial responsibility of the exhibitor. Lambtown, USA will assist with
return shipping when instructions are on the entry. Ship fleeces to Wool Show, c/o Dana Foss, 350 West A St., Dixon, CA
95620. Please indicate your plans for shipping or pick-up on your entry form. Exhibitors wishing to sell fleeces must state
price per pound on entry form and entry tag. Fleeces will be weighed prior to judging. Checks will be made payable to the
exhibitor from the buyer. Fleeces that are not sold and are not claimed by 8 p.m. July 30 or are entered with no return
instructions will become property of Lambtown, USA.
8. Prizes will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion Natural Colored and White Fleeces in each class.
9. The perpetual Lambtown Cup Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Three Most Valuable Fleeces for Handspinning
from a Single Producer. All fleeces for this trophy MUST be identified by producer PRIOR to the judging of the Wool and Mohair
Show. No substitutions will be allowed. There is a $10 entry fee to participate in class 006.
2008 Lambtown, USA Alpaca Fleece Show & Sale
JUDGE - Alpaca:
Paul Briggs
Please note: All entry forms must be received by July 11, 2008, even if you are shipping your fleeces. Shipped fleeces must arrive at Lambtown
no later than July 14, 2008 to be entered in the competition.
Click here to print a wool show entry form.
Click here to see results of the 2007 Wool, Mohair and Alpaca Fleece Show Competition at Lambtown, USA
Division 008-007: Huacaya White
Class
31: Under 2 years old
32: 2 years old & older
Division 008-008: Huacaya Light & Fawn
Class
33: Under 2 years old
34: 2 years old & older
Division 008-009: Huacaya Dark & Black
Class
35: Under 2 years old
36: 2 years old & older
Division: 008-010: Huacaya Gray
Class
37: Under 2 years old
38: 2 years old & older
Division 008-011: Huacaya Indefinite & Multi
Class
39: Under 2 years old
40: 2 years old & older
Division 008-012: Suri White
Class
41: Under 2 years old
42: 2 years old & older
Division 008-013: Suri Light & Fawn
Class
43: Under 2 years old
44: 2 years old & older
Division 008-014: Suri Dark & Black
Class
45: Under 2 years old
46: 2 years old & older
Division: 008-015: Suri Gray
Class
47: Under 2 years old
48: 2 years old & older
Division 008-016: Suri Indefinite & Multi
Class
49: Under 2 years old
50: 2 years old & older
Rules for Alpaca Fleeces
1. Only raw prime blanket fleece may be entered in the show.
2. Fleeces may not exceed 14 months growth since last shearing.
3. Fleeces entered must be from the current year’s clip.
4. Limit of three fleeces per exhibitor per class.
5. All fleeces entered must have been sheared from animals owned by the exhibitor at the
time of shearing.
6. Mailed in fleeces must arrive no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2008. Send to: Lambtown Wool Show, % Dana Foss, 350 West A St.,
Dixon, CA 95620. Each fleece must be in a separate plastic bag, rolled flesh side out, and include a copy of the entry form with
the entry clearly marked. All shipping to and from Lambtown, USA is the financial responsibility of the exhibitor. Please indicate
your plans for shipping or pick-up on your entry form and tag. All fleeces that are not sold must be picked-up by exhibitor or agent
between 5 pm and 6 pm on the day of the event. All fleeces not claimed by 8 pm the day of the show
or are entered with no return instructions will become property of Lambtown, USA.
Hand-carried fleece must be checked-in between 7:00 am and 8:00 am on the day of the event, at Denverton Hall, Dixon May Fair grounds.
Please indicate your plans for pick-up on your entry form and tag. All fleeces that are not sold must be picked-up by exhibitor or
agent between 5 pm and 6 pm on the day of the event. All fleeces not claimed by 8 pm the day of the show or are entered with no return
instructions will become property of Lambtown, USA.
7. Each fleece must be in a clear plastic bag, rolled flesh side out. A “show cut” is not
required as judging will be done from a hand-spinning/fiber arts perspective. Tag
fleeces with the following information: Exhibitor’s name, division, class, color, breed,
sex, age & birthdate, and date of last shearing, mark NOT FOR SALE or the price per
ounce/pound/whole fleece as appropriate (fleece will be weighed prior to judging),
return shipping” or “pick-up” if not sold.
8. A 10% handling fee will be collected on all fleeces sold from the show. (The exception
is if you already have a vendor booth.)
9. The judge has the power to reclassify fleeces prior to judging. The judge shall also
have the power to split classes as he/she deems appropriate with approval of the
Lambtown Committee.
10. Promotional materials may be inserted in fleeces only after judging is complete.
11. Prizes will be awarded for Champion and Reserve Champion Colored and White
fleeces. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st – 5th place. Premiums will be awarded
depending on sponsorships.
Entry forms are due July 11, 2008. Direct questions and mail completed forms to: Wool. Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Show c/o Lynne Green, PO Box 995, Dixon, CA 95620, or e-mail Lynne Green or call 707-678-2701. Make checks payable to Lambtown Committee.
Click here to print a fleece show entry form.
Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an official notification, with directions and the time you will need
to load in.
Affordable accommodations are available for RVs or motels.
p>
Fees & Forms
|
|
woolentry.html
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Main Page