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, 2023
SAFF 2023, Friday October 20 to Sunday October 22
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
SAFF-LIVESTOCK-RULES-AND-REGULATIONS-2023
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
SAFF-SHEEP-SHOW-REGISTRATION-2023
Show coordinator is Kelsey Foster, livestock@saffsite.org
NOTES
- $25 late fee for registrations postmarked after 1 Oct, 2023
- 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
2023 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
GOAT SHOWS
SAFF-LIVESTOCK-RULES-AND-REGULATIONS-2023
Angora Goat Show Entry Form 2023
LIVESTOCK-EXHIBIT-REGISTRATION-2023
Goat Entry Form-Pygora 2023
Because of SAFF’s overall expansion, the goat show will be in Sales 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.
Goats must be sheared not earlier than August 1st to be considered for placement.
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 2023.
Judge for 2023 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
2023 RV rental form

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 have a booth right next door. They will be demonstrating the care and feeding of these animals throughout the weekend.
Special Demonstration: Angora Rabbit Shearing on Saturday at 2 pm. Tis will be held on the upper level of the McGough Arena
Visit Elaina Kenyon at Avillion Farm, in the Davis Arena, booth 10.

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-2023
SAFF-LIVESTOCK-RULES-AND-REGULATIONS-2023
IF YOU NEED AN RV SPACE, see the separate request form
2023 RV rental form