Labor Day Weekend - Sept. 1-2, 2012 - Bethel, MO
 
General Information
The World Sheep and Fiber Arts Festival will not be responsible to any person, individual, corporation or association for any loss by fire, theft, damage, or personal injury sustained by anyone through the negligence of any person or group of persons, exhibits or exhibitors.

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:

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

Lamb/Goat Show
Gina Pollard
jgpollard@marktwain.net
660.762.4670
Vendor/Fiber Arts
Denise Bichsel
abichsel@marktwain.net
Lamb/Goat Sale
Andrew Bichsel
abichsel@marktwain.net
660.651.7890
General Info
Jessi Belt
jessibelt@marktwain.net
660.762.4333

Admission

Admission in 2012 will be FREE for the entire weekend.
Animal Health Requirements
This statement applies to all animals entering the grounds. Animals can arrive Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment with Andew Bichsel (660.651.7890)
  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.
Any sick animal will not be allowed in the barn and will be quarantined. No exceptions will be made. This includes footrot.
 
Camping Info
Camping Information
Bethel Community Recreation Area - 4 blocks East of Main St.
$10.00 per night
Camping Facilities available year round.
  Electricity and showers Picnic tables Tennis court
  Outdoor play equipment Facilities for basketball and volleyball
**Camping is on a 1st Come - 1st Served basis**
For more information: Please call Rosa Vanskike (660) 284-6510 or Jerry's Garage (660) 699-2007
 
Shelbina Lake - located on Hwy 15 North of Shelbina
Nice camping and fishing.
**Camping is on a 1st Come - 1st Served basis**