Botetourt County Fair 4-H/FFA Purebred Sheep Show

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August 12th, 2023
Weigh-in: 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 4th

Check-in and weigh-in will take place from 7:00 - 9:00. Livestock show will begin at 10:00 with showmanship, followed by market classes and breeding classes. Species order Swine, Lamb, Goat, Dairy & Beef Cattle.

Please note: If an exhibitor has multiple animals of the same species, we cannot guarantee that they will be in separate classes. Should an exhibitor have multiple animals in the same class, they may need to make arrangements with another exhibitor to show that animal in their place.

Confirmation Classes (in show order)

Junior Ram Lambs (Rams born after January 1, 2023)
Senior Rams Lambs (Rams born September 1 - December 31, 2022)
Yearling Rams (Rams should be at least one year of age, but have not reached 2 years of age by show date)
Junior Ewe Lambs (Ewes born after January 1, 2023)
Yearling Ewe (Ewes should be at least one year of age, but have not reached 2 years of age by show date)
Breeders Flock (5 entries, at least 1 Ram)

Grand Champion & Reserve Purebred Lamb

Best of Botetourt Purebred Lamb (exhibitors from Botetourt County only)

Rules
1. Purebred sheep in the purebred sheep show may NOT be entered in the market lamb or commercial sheep shows.
2. Fitting is not required.
3. Registration papers must be available for all animals entered in breed shows. If no registration paper is available, the animal will be placed in the commercial show.
4. Senior lambs must be born September 1 to December 31, 2022.
5. Junior lambs must be born after January 1, 2023.
6. Sheep must have scrapie tags in their ears.
7. All exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class.
8. Entry fees of $10.00/hd should be mailed to Botetourt County Fair Inc, 1465 Lakeridge Circle, Troutville VA 24175 by August 4, 2023.

Please reach out to Stefanie Manbeck, BotetourtLivestock@gmail.com with questions

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Class 1: Junior Ram Lambs

Please list the number of junior ram lambs you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 2: Senior Ram Lambs

Please list the number of senior ram lambs you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 3: Yearling Rams

Please list the number of yearling rams you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 6: Junior Ewe Lambs

Please list the number of junior ewe lambs you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. If you are registering 2 Ram Lambs of the same breed they will automatically be registered into Class 4. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 7: Senior Ewe Lambs

Please list the number of senior ewe lambs you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 8: Yearling Ewes

Please list the number of yearling ewes you will be showing and their breed. Remember that all exhibitors are limited to 2 entries per class and their must be at least 5 sheep of the same breed to hold a breed show. If there are not 5 sheep of the same breed, the sheep will be placed in an All Other Breeds Class. example: 2 Suffolk, 2 Dorset, 1 Hampshire

Class 11: Breeders Flock

A breeders flock consists of 5 sheep of the same breed and at least 1 ram must be among the group. Please list below the breed flocks you wish to enter. example: Suffolk Flock, Dorset Flock

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