Superintendent:
Brad Domkowski
(203) 833 – 3054
domkowskib@gmail.com
Mail Entries to:
Brad Domkowski
Attn Open Sheep
72 Lake Shore Drive
Middlefield, CT 06455
• Accepted between September 1-October 1, or when pens are full
• Accepted only in classes listed and in order of arrival to penning capacity
• Entry fee of $1.00 per goat must be mailed with the entry form
- Owners must be present when animals are being judged.
- Animals may be brought in between 8:00-4:00 pm on Thursday. All entries must remain in place until 6:00 pm on Sunday. Any animals removed before this time will result in the forfeit of all money awarded.
- All exhibitors are held responsible for keeping barns and exhibit areas clean and neat at all times.
- All Exhibitors are expected to wear proper show attire during shows.
- Entries limited to 10 sheep per farm or family.
- All entries must be submitted with proper health certificates as outlined by the State Department of Agriculture.
- One entry per exhibitor in-group classes (Classes 12-17). Two entries per exhibitor in single classes (Classes 2-11).
- Exhibitors must provide their own feed and hay; bedding will be provided.
- Each recognized breed will show separately.
- Wool Breeds of sheep must be shown with a minimum of 2 inches of fleece.
- All entries will be inspected upon arrival; registration papers and health certificates will be checked at time of check-in. Acceptance or rejection of animals upon arrival will be left up to the discretion of the superintendents and or the health officials.
- Any animals not properly cleaned or fitted for show will be rejected at the discretion of the superintendents.
- Entries close October 1.
- Entry Fee of $1.00 per animal.
Premiums & Ribbons:
Classes 2-16
- 1st: $20.00
- 2nd: $18.00
- 3rd: $16.00
- 4th: $14.00
Fitting & Showmanship
Classes 1 & 7 – Rosette
Showmanship Classes
Class1: Fitting & Showmanship (First year showing)
Ram Classes
Class 2: Ram Lamb Champion Ram awarded to each breed ram
Class 3: Pair of Ram Lambs Reserve Champion Ram awarded to each breed rams
Class 4: Yearling Ram Class
Class 5: Pair of Yearling Rams
Ewe Classes
Class 6: Ewe Lamb Champion Ewe awarded to each breed ewes
Class 7: Pair of Ewe Lambs Reserve Champion Ewe awarded to each breed ewes
Class 8: Yearling Ewe Youth Grand Champion Sheep
Class 9: Pair of Yearling Ewes Youth Reserve Grand Champion Sheep
Class 10: Aged Ewe Youth Best Fleece
Class 11: Pair of Aged Ewes
Group Classes
Class 12: Exhibitors Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs)
Class 13: Breeders Flock: (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs, all bred and owned)
Class 14: Get of Sire: (4 animals out of one sire. Ram and Ewes allowed)
Class 15: Market Lambs: (Class to be divided into 2 classes by weight)
Class 16: Pair of Market Lambs
Class 17: Educational Display (Can be put near your pen and farm display) Create a display that will educate fair visitors about your animals. Posters must be hung by exhibitor at check-in