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The Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair
May 26th & 27th, 2008

Fleece Show & Sale

Rules and Regulations

*Please note that two new classes have been added

As in the past several years, fleeces may be entered into competition and placed for sale, or entered into competition only. There is a limit of 2 fleeces per class per farm or family up to a total of 8 fleeces per farm or family. The Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair will act as broker for the fleece sale and a 10% commission will be collected by the fair at the time of the sale.

Please pre-enter fleeces by filling out a general entry blank and mailing it by May 16th to the address given.
Entry fees are $3 per fleece, late entries will be $6 per fleece to encourage pre-entry.

Fleeces must be unwashed but clean and well-skirted and placed in clear plastic bags, 1 fleece per bag. Fleeces must have been shorn in the last 12 months. Unskirted, dirty fleeces will be disqualified. Each fleece should be tagged with a 3X5 card folded in half. On the outside of the card list: class, sheep breed (if known), weight and sale price per pound (if fleece is for sale). The inside of the card should list exhibitor/seller’s name, address, phone number and email if desired.

Fleeces may be brought to the exhibit hall between 7:00 – 9:00 pm Friday night, or 7:30 – 9:30 am on Saturday. At that time we will check your weights and enter any late entries. Judging will be done from 9:30 – 12:00 on Saturday, with ribbons awarded to 3 places. Trophies will be awarded for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion fleeces.

Please note that premiums will be paid on a point basis to Massachusetts residents only.

The sale will occur from 2:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday and 9:00am – 3:00 pm Sunday. A member of the committee will be in charge of the sale during that time. Fleeces will be removed from the sale upon purchase. We will make every effort to remove ribbons for producers as fleeces are sold.

Any unsold fleeces must be picked up by the producer between 3:00 – 4:00 on Sunday. MSWF is not responsible for unclaimed fleeces. Checks will be mailed for the sale price as well as any premium money at a reasonable date after the fair.

 Fleece Class List
 1. Purebred Fine White Wool  5. Colored Wool, Fine
 2. Purebred Medium White Wool  6. Colored Wool, Medium
 3. Purebred Long White Wool  7. Colored Wool, Long (coarse)
4. White Crossbred 8. Dual Coat
  9. Rare & Minor Breeds


For more information please contact
Susan VanBuren
P.O. Box 245, Worthington, MA 01098
 

Click Here to Go to the General Entry Form

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