VBSS Calendar
Valais Blacknose Sheep Society
Events & Important Dates
SIGN UP FOR SHOWS
Sign up to participate in shows using the Showman App
SHEARING SCHEDULE
Check out the official VBSS suggested
Shearing Schedule for sheep shows.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to Volunteer? We’re always looking
for great people who want to support VBSS! If you’re interested in volunteering, email us at vbssinfo@gmail.com. We’ll be in touch
soon to discuss how you can get involved
All Upcoming Shows, Events & Due Dates
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
DNA TSU Samples must be received by Crystal at Legacy Registries by or before this date to be submitted to Flock54 for this DNA deadline period.
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
DNA TSU Samples must be received by Crystal at Legacy Registries by or before this date to be submitted to Flock54 for this DNA deadline period.
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
DNA TSU Samples must be received by Crystal at Legacy Registries by or before this date to be submitted to Flock54 for this DNA deadline period.
Deadline for Online Entries for USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show
Registration & Event Details:
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
DNA TSU Samples must be received by Crystal at Legacy Registries by or before this date to be submitted to Flock54 for this DNA deadline period.
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.
Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:
For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.
We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.
Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples
TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.
Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:
For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.
We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Ave.
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show
Location:
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.
North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Location:
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd.,
Fletcher, NC 28732
Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N. Jackson Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the DNA Testing Procedure that contains additional details:
Michigan Fiber Festival
Location:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
150 Douglas St
Allegan, MI 49010
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Ohio State Fair
Location:
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
Black Sheep Gathering
Location:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322
Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.
Final Entry Deadline for Black Sheep Gathering
Location:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322
Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Entry Deadline (Standard Price) for Black Sheep Gathering
Location:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322
Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines:
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Location:
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.
Deadline for VBSS Secretary to receive TSU samples
Use the link below to review & download the Flock54 DNA Testing Checklist PDF that contains additional details and all future deadlines: