U.S. SHEEP SHEARING CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 6TH, 7TH

UMaine Extension to host annual sheep shearing school

BELGRADE – University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering its annual Sheep Shearing School on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the North Belgrade Community Center (and Sunrise Farm), 508 Smithfield Road. This two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered include sheep handling, crutching, full body shearing and equipment maintenanc…

U.S. SHEEP SHEARING CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 6TH, 7TH

Photo credits: Sarah Schartz from the 2024 sheep shearing contest May 22, 2025 2:50 a.m. The Mike McWilliam Memorial Sheep Shearing Contest will be hosting the U.S. Sheep Shearing Championships on June 6th and 7th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Information from the Douglas County Farm Bureau said the event is held in conjunction with the Douglas County Lamb Show and Sale. The Umpqua Weavers and Spinners Guild will have a wool showcase displa…