Shear-ious Stuff
Showing sheep at the fair is a long-standing tradition throughout Michigan. It is a challenging and rewarding experience that teaches young people valuable life skills. Join us this August for sheep showmanship, the breeding sheep show, and the market lamb auction!
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Newaygo County Fair Sheep
This page was created as a way to disburse information to those interested in keeping up to date on the various happenings of the Newaygo County Fair Sheep Committee. We will post pertinent information on upcoming clinics, deadlines and tips on showing.
REMINDER: Just a few more days to get on to fair entry to get registered for your classes. The deadline is July 1st. Pen reservations are also due to Jodi by this day.![]()
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Next Sheep Clinic: Thursday, July 10th @7pm - bring your lambs.![]()
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Notebooks are due into the fair office July 15th by 5pm.![]()
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I hope everyone is enjoying the summer!!!
Pen reservations are due to Jodi by July 1st. Once again pen space is limited. There will NOT be any tack pens. If sheep are currently housed together we ask that you double them up two to a pen at fair. Please text, email or call Jodi with the name(s) of the Showman, the # of pens needed, who will pen together if sharing and whether they are market or breedstock. 231-245-5290 or jodi@newaygocountyfair.org
Fair Entry is open to register for your classes😊! ![]()
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Reminder to input the complete scrapies ID #. (Not just the first part). ![]()
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You should register with the exhibitors “fair” age. ![]()
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If you need help please reach out to a Committee Member or there will be staffed hours at the Fair Office to help as well! ![]()
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Looking forward to great 2025!! ![]()
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We still need 9 more Sheep Pens Sponsored!! Thank you to the Hollingers, Fremont Animal Hospital and Kruithoff Family Farms that have committed already to sponsoring pens this years!!! We appreciate you!!
Tag in and pop can drive is this Saturday, May 3rd. Start digging out those cans that have stacked up all winter. Only Market lambs need to be tagged in.