Livestock Shows
Sheep Show
Because of SAFF’s overall expansion, the sheep show will be in the McGough Arena. The pens and show ring will all be down on the main floor of the arena.
Sheep Show Times to be aware of :
Show entries close on 1 Oct, 2024
SAFF 2024, Friday October 18 to Sunday October 20
Check in Thursday 1 to 6 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NO VEHICLES ALLOWED INSIDE MCGOUGH ARENA OR ALLOWED IN THE COVERED ARENA OUTSIDE MCGOUGH ARENA
Junior Show, Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
Open Ram Show, Saturday beginning at 3 pm.
Jacob Breed Sheep Show following the end of the Open Ram Show.
Open Show, Sunday beginning at 9 a.m.
Sunday, Jonathon or Ben Hearn will be offering shearing services. Location and cost TBA
You must read and sign the SAFF Livestock Rules and Regulations Form
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Health Certificates are required for all animals coming from outside of NC
All sheep must comply with the USDA Scrapie Eradication Program and be tagged
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Show coordinator is Kelsey Foster, livestock@saffsite.org
NOTES
- $25 late fee for registrations postmarked after 1 Oct, 2024
- Use assigned stalls only. Do not change assigned pens without authorization.
- Substitutions within a class are permitted: please turn in changes to the show coordinator by 6 p.m. Friday
- Only one show person/animal in the ring
- Only two entries per exhibitor per class
- Judging is based 60% on wool quality (need 2 inch minimum of fleece), 40% on conformation: fleece class based solely on fleece
- There must be a minimum of 2 entries to constitute a class; if only one entry, at the judge’s discretion classes will be combined by breed, color, or wool.
- Juniors must be 18 yo or younger on show date.
- No hay or straw available on site
2024 Sheep Show judge Doris Powell
The Sheep Show will be in the McGough Arena
NO VEHICLES ALLOWED INSIDE MCGOUGH ARENA OR ALLOWED IN COVERED ARENA OUTSIDE MCGOUGH ARENA
IF YOU NEED AN RV SPACE, see the separate request form
2024-RV-rental-form or online https://saffregistration.org/secure/rvregnonmbr.asp
GOAT SHOWS
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LIVESTOCK-EXHIBIT-REGISTRATION-2024
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The goat show will be in McGough Arena.
Goat Show Times to be aware of:
Check in for goats is Thursday, noon to 6 or Friday 9 am-6 pm.
Saturday, 9 a.m. Angora Show
Saturday, 1 p.m. Pygora Show
Sunday, shearing will be available; times and location TBA
NOTES:
Please see the Angora or Pygora forms for more specific information.
You must read and sign the SAFF Livestock Rules and Regulations Form
Health Certificates are required for all animals coming from outside of NC
Upon arrival, use assigned stalls only; any questions, see TBA.
No hay or straw available on site; bring from your farm.
A late registration fee of $25 will be due for any entries postmarked after 1 Oct 2024.
Judge for 2024 Pygora Show Liza Sanford-Crane
Show coordinator for the Pygora Show is:
Beverly Vanhook
Packet should include:
- Fees, including late fee if necessary; make checks payable to SAFF
- Entry form for the appropriate show(s).
- Signed SAFF Livestock Rules and Regulations form
IF YOU NEED AN RV SPACE, see the separate request form
2024-RV-rental-form or online https://saffregistration.org/secure/rvregnonmbr.asp
Angora Rabbits
Although no bunny show, there will be Angora rabbits at SAFF.
You’ll find Deb Clemens in the Expo Building, Booth 13-14, Mountaintop Fibers will have a number of rabbits and their fiber.
The International Association of German Angora Rabbit Breeders will be in the Davis Building, booth 140. They will be demonstrating the care and feeding of these animals throughout the weekend.
Special Demonstration: Angora Rabbit Judging, Registration and Shearing on Saturday at 1:30 and 3:30 pm. This will be held in the Loading dock, near their booth.
Visit Elaina Kenyon at Avillion Farm, in the Davis Arena, booth 11.
Llama and Alpaca Shows
There will be no Llama/Alpaca Shows this year. If you would like to exhibit your Llamas or Alpacas, download the following forms:
LIVESTOCK-EXHIBIT-REGISTRATION-2024
IF YOU NEED AN RV SPACE
2024-RV-rental-form or online https://saffregistration.org/secure/rvregnonmbr.asp
It is with profound regret that we must inform you that SAFF 2024 will not happen this year. As you are probably aware, the Western North Carolina region has been severely impacted by tropical storm Helene. As of this writing, many of our communities are still without power, water, and internet. Cell service is spotty. Some roads were washed away, others are still impassable, and communities remain isolated.
The WNC Ag Center is being used as a shelter for those who have lost their homes as well as a major staging area for rescue efforts and infrastructure recovery. They have cancelled all October events.
If you have signed up for a class, your refund will be processed as soon as we can do so. Vendors and instructors will be contacted when communications and connectivity are restored. Please be patient as each board member and their families are dealing with the aftermath of this event. We are all safe.
If you wish to support your favorite vendors, please visit our website. They would love to have your business!
Mark your calendars for October 24-26, 2025. We’ll see you then!
Sincerely,
Your SAFF Board
