29th Annual World Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival
Labor Day Weekend • Aug 30 - Sept. 1, 2008 • Bethel, Missouri
Labor Day Weekend • Aug 30 - Sept. 1, 2008 • Bethel, Missouri
Contest Info |
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| Lamb & Wool Queen Contest | |
| Saturday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. | |
| Bethel Sheep Barn | |
| Ages 8-18 years | |
| **Registration will be Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.** | |
| All contestants should be prepared to give a brief description of their sheep or related field project. | |
| Contestants will be judged on the following: | |
| 1. Sheep Knowledge (50%) | |
| 2. Current involvement with sheep or related area (30%) | |
| 3. Poise (10%) | |
| 4. Speaking ability (10%) | |
| The new Sheep Festival Queen will hand out ribbons and awards for the Lamb Show and the Lead Line Competition during the festival. | |
| The Queen will receive a sash and $50 savings bond Donated by Exchange Bank of Northeast MO. | |
| National Youth Sheep Knowledge Contest | |
| Saturday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. | |
| Two classes: Ages 13 & under and 14-18 year olds | |
| The contest will be a written exam testing the general sheep knowledge of the contestants. | |
| Prizes for each class are as follows: | |
| 1st Place - $50 and a plaque | |
| 2nd Place -$30 | |
| 3rd Pace - $20 | |
| Reference Materials: Recommendations for a Sheep Management Program. North Central Region Extension Publication #240. Available through University Extension Centers, and the SID Handbook. | |
| For more information: | |
| Charles Rosenkrans | |
| RR1 | |
| Paris, MO 65275 | |
| (660) 327-4727 | |