Fine Fleece Shetland Sheep Association
2025 Mid-American Shetland Sheep Show
2025 Mid-American Shetland Show (MASS)
Event Schedule
All Events open to the Public
Thursday
5-6 pm Fleece show check-in (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
4-8 pm Sheep Check-in (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
Friday
8-10 am Fleece Show check-in - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
10 am Fleece Show Judging - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
1:20-2:30 Fleece Show Silent Auction - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
3-5 Fleece Show Private Treaty sales - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
2 pm inspection for larger group = 1 sheep 30-45 minutes (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
3 pm rotational grazing seminar – 1 hour - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
4 pm – basic genetics talk – 30 minutes - (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
4:30 pm inspections training 1 on 1 (sign up with Garrett) (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
Saturday
9 am Everything Made With Shetland Wool – (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
9-5 Fleece Show Private Treaty sales (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
10 am – inspections (1 per person, sign up with Garrett)(Building 10 Sheep Barn)
11:30 am – new exhibitor meeting – learn exactly what you need to do (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
Noon - Sheep Show Judging Denise Playfair- (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
12-5 Silent auction - (Building 4 West Exhibit Building)
6 pm Potluck (Campground closest to sheep barn)
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Sunday
8:30 am Shetland Sheep Show - Fleeces (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
9 am Shetland Sheep Show - Colors (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
11 am Inspector Training 1 on 1 (sign up with Garrett) (Building 10 Sheep Barn)
Everything Made with Shetland Wool
Shetland wool has a long history of being transformed into items that have become family heirlooms, such as Fair Isle sweaters and wedding ring lace shawls. The wave/crimp structure makes Shetland wool unique, with enough bounce and elasticity in the yarn to make exceptional garments. We invite everyone to share the items you crafted using Shetland wool. This show will highlight products made by crafters, shepherds, and more. Enter your hand-made item made from Shetland wool to show the diversity this wool offers. The public can vote for their favorite as they see and learn all about this excellent wool. We welcome crafts of all types. Examples include knitting, weaving, crochet, felting, or other. Throughout the show, the public can vote for their favorite item. We will announce the People’s Choice Award at the show's end. The first place will receive a $50 gift certificate, and the second place will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend with vendors at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. Some items will be available for silent bid as part of the Mid-American Shetland Show silent auction.
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Entry check-in:
Friday 8 am-noon
Public viewing:
Friday noon - 5
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
People’s Choice Award and Bidding Closes
Saturday at 4 pm
How to enter:
To enter your Shetland-made item, please bring your item and an index card with a short description of your handmade item. Entry check-in is Friday 8 am - noon. All work must be that of the entrant and must be made using the majority of Shetland wool. There is no cost to enter. You may donate your entry to the Mid-American Shetland Show silent auction if desired, but it is not required. All entries must be picked up by 11 am Sunday.
NEW Sunday Shetland Sheep Show
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to our show this year — Sunday specialty classes that celebrate the beauty, color, and quality of Shetland sheep in true Shetland Sheep Society style!
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We are honored to welcome Kelly Bartels as our judge for these exciting new classes. Kelly is a trailblazer in the Shetland world — the first American trained through the Shetland Sheep Society’s Judges and Inspector program. She has represented the breed internationally, attending Shetland Wool Week, the Royal Highland Show, and traveling throughout the UK to gather fleece samples that helped create the FFSSA grading chart we use today.
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A founding member and longtime President of the FFSSA, Kelly has played a vital role in the creation of our Registry, SOPs, Judges' Handbook, and governance rules. She's also a strong advocate for the use of AI (artificial insemination) in advancing our breed. With nearly two decades of involvement in the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Shetland Show, we are absolutely thrilled to have her as the inaugural judge for this new Sunday lineup.
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This new competition mirrors the celebrated format used by the Shetland Sheep Society at their National Shows and Sales. It’s a fun, friendly way to showcase your sheep and gain bragging rights — for free!
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Let’s make this debut one to remember. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing your entries on Sunday!
Wool on the Hoof Classes:
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Lamb Class (any sex, wool judged on hoof)
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Adult Class – Yearling or older (any sex, wool judged on hoof)
Top two from each class advance to Champion and Reserve Wool on Hoof
Color Classes (all ages/sexes/colors):
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Black
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White
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Moorit
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Gulmoget
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Katmoget
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Gray
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Any Other Color (anything not listed above)
Top two from each class advance to Champion and Reserve Colors.
Here’s what you need to know:
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If you entered your sheep on Saturday, it is eligible to show on Sunday at no extra cost!
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Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded for:
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Champion Wool on Hoof
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Reserve Champion Wool on Hoof
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Champion of Colors
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Reserve of Colors
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$50 cash prize for the highest placing FFSSA REGISTERED sheep on Sunday!
Sunday Class List (1 entry per exhibitor per class, please)
Other MASS Events
Educational Events
Rotational Grazing Seminar
Friday, 3-4pm Bldg 10
Basic Shetland Sheep Genetics Primer
Friday, 4-5pm Bldg 10
Shetland Inspection Evaluation Hands-on Workshop
Friday, 2:30 - Bldg 1
FFSSA Events
Potluck and FFSSA Annual Meeting
Saturday - 6 pm
Campground closes to Sheep Barn
FFSSA Silent Auction
Building 4
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sheep Show Sponsors
Suzanne Meikle - Brae Flock
Sue Watson - Gentle Jewellery
Kate Cox - Inse Acres
Joanne Andrew - Simple Yet Charming Co LLC
Kelly & Mike Bartels - OK Acres Shetlands
Rachel LaRue - Fleece & Feather Farm
Donna Specer-Riehle - Lilac Hill
Scott & Lynda Davies - Foggy Hollow Ranch
Garrett Ramsay & Aaron Gray - Ramsay Farms
Therese Stoebner - Raven Rock Farm
Fleece Show Sponsors
Paula Hoover - Aamilet Family Farm Texas
Mia Spaid & Hillary Jones - Second Eden Farm
Donna Spencer-Riehle - Lilac Hill
Scott & Lynda Davies - Foggy Hollow Ranch
Terry & Russ Dukerschein - Glen Tamarack Farm
Greg Padget - Plaid Perch Farm
Samantha Furst - Maple Hill Shetlands/Lavender Lune Yarn Co.
Garrett Ramsay & Aaron Gray - Ramsay Farms
Amy & Jason Rappuhn - Linden Lane Farm
Madelynn Cassin - Madelynn Cassin Designs
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2025 Mid-American Shetland Sheep Show
Would you like to be a MASS Show Sponsor?
Please click the appropriate button below.
Sheep Class Sponsor - $45 USD
Fleece Class Sponsor - $25 USD