Labor Day Weekend - Sept. 1-2, 2012 - Bethel, MO
 
 

Lamb & Wool Queen Contest
Saturday 9:30 am - Sheep Barn
- Registration 9:00 am


Ages 8-18 years
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.
 

Lead Line
Saturday 10 am - Sheep Barn
- Registration 9:30 am


The objective of these classes is to give exhibitors an opportunity to showcase wool outfits and present themselves and their sheep in the most attractive manner.

Exhibitors will write a narrative to be read during competition.  Forms must be completed at or before registration.  You may pre-register by sending your information to:
Jessi Belt- PO Box 144, Leonard, MO 63451-660-762-4333
(Entries must be postmarked by August 19th)

Entries in the classes are open to any age, male or female. The sheep may be of any breed and age must be conditioned and fitted for show, and halter broke.

A panel of judges will use the following standards when judging the classes:

  1. Exhibitors garment (attractiveness as well as suitable and practical for exhibitor’s maturity, etc.)  Garment may be made by exhibitor or purchased.  Entrants must wear wool or wool blend outfits.  Score = 50%
  2. Poise and Appearance (accessories, presentation, appropriate for exhibitor’s maturity and style of garment, etc.)  Score= 25%
  3. Control and presentation of sheep.  Score= 25%

Divisions                     1st              2nd             3rd             4th
14 and Over                 $25             $20             $15             $10  
13 and Under               $25             $20             $15             $10
Pee Wee Fun Line - 7 & under (Contestants will not be judged, but will receive prizes)

 
Missouri Sheep Producers supports our local lead line.
 

Lead Line Competition Forms: (Please print off and complete prior to arriving)
Leadline Form

 

Mutton Busting
Sat. 11:30 am & Sun. 11:30 am - Sheep Barn

Rodeo style sheep riding for kids!
Straddle those sheep, hang on, and go for the ride of your life!
   
  -Youths 65 lbs or less
  -Helmets and jackets provided
  -Release paper must be signed by parent prior to riding
 
 
Sheep Knowledge Contest
Saturday 6 pm - Sheep Barn
(If show iss still in progress, then will be moved to the one stop tent)

Written exam testing the general sheep knowledge of the contestants.
2 Classes: 13 and younger; 14-18 year olds
 
Prizes in each division
1st
Plaque and a $100 certificate to be used at the sale or $50 cash
2nd
$60 sale certificate or $30 cash
3rd
$40 sale certificate or $20 cash
 
Sheep Games
Sunday 10:30 am - Sheep Barn

Ear Tag Scramble
-ages 3-6 and 7-10-
Each individual must find 1 ear tag in tub of corn.
Winner from each age group

Fleece on a spoon
-ages 3-6 and 7-10 (age group may be altered)-
Each age group will race with a piece of fleece laying on top of a spoon to the finish line.
Winner from each age group

Sheep calling contest
-ages 3-6 and 7-10-
How do you call your sheep?
Winner from each age group

Chore time
-ages 3-6 and 7-10 (age group may be altered)-
See who can dress up the fastest into chore clothes
Everyone’s a winner!

*All participants will receive a prize*