Contact Information
Specific information about events or questions about the festival may be received at the Food Stand or the Sheep Barn. Prior to the festival, questions will be answered by the department chairman or by contacting:
Harold Eckler
5148 Shelby 234
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(660) 284-6422
eckler@marktwain.net

Sheep Fest Location
310 W. 1st Street
Bethel, MO 63434

1. Animals must be free of disease including internal and external parasites.
2. Scrapies
   1. Sheep from a scrapies quarantined area must be dipped or tested by an officially approved method within 10 days prior to exhibition.
   2. A prior permit number must be obtained and recorded on a health certificate if the sheep are from a quarantined area.
3. All animals must be listed individually on health certificates and must have either tattoo or tag. Sheep/goats must have scrapies program tag. Dogs must have collar/rabies tag. All health certificates either in state or out state must be signed by a licensed veterinarian from the state of origin. No exceptions will be made.
4. All animals will be inspected by Veterinarian.