Experience the Best of Agriculture
Welcome to the Sheep Show at Chesterville Fair
Celebrate Local Agriculture
This event promises fun and education for all ages. Witness the best sheep breeds compete and enjoy activities designed for the whole family.
Rules & Regulations
Chesterville Fair Sheep Show
Sunday August 24th, 2025, 11 am
Committee: Kim Link, Carol Johnson , Blair Dow
Entries can be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/chesterville-district-ag-society
Sheep can arrive between 8 am and 9:30 am at the Chesterville Livestock Barn Sunday August 24th, 2025.
Judging will start at 11 am.
Sheep must remain on the fairgrounds until 4:00 pm Sunday August 24th, 2025.
Entries must be received by August 18th, 2025.
Exhibitors must be members of the Chesterville and District Agricultural Society.
Rules and Regulations
1. All animals must have an approved CFIA tag.
2. All animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor.
3. Entries must include animal name, date of birth, and registration number along with the name and registration number of the sire and dam.
4. An administration fee of 25 % will be deducted from prize money earned.
5. All classes, with the exception of AOB long wool, must show with less than 1 inch of wool.
6. An exhibitor may show a maximum of 6 head per breed and a maximum of 3 head in any one section of individual classes.
7. The committee reserves the right to request the removal from the sheep barn any animal showing evidence of infectious disease.
8. The sheep committee reserves the right to combine breed classes if numbers warrant.
9. Dress code for exhibitors – white shirt and black pants.
Breeding Sheep Classifications
30. Suffolk
31. North Country Cheviot
32. Hampshire
33. Any Other Meat Breed
34. Any Other Long Wool Breed
The following applies to Classes 30 to 34:
Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $40, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, 7th: $13, 8th: $10, 9th: $8, 10th: $6
1. | Yearling Ewe |
2. | Ewe Lamb |
3. | Yearling Ram |
4. | Ram Lamb |
5. | Get of Sire (Three lambs sired by the same ram) |
6. | Breeders Flock (Animals bred and owned by the exhibitor) |
35. Commercial Classes
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, 4th: $25, 5th: $20, 6th: $15, 7th: $10
1. | Ewe Lamb (Born in 2025) |
2. | Yearling Ewe (Born in 2024) |
3. | Pair of commercial ewes |
36. Junior Show - Youth Under 21 years of age
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, others: $5
1. | Ewe Lamb Born 2025 |
2. | Market Lamb Born 2025 |
3. | Novice Showmanship (8 and under years old) |
4. | Junior Showmanship (9 -12 years) |
5. | Intermediate Showmanship (13 - 15 years) |
6. | Senior Showmanship (16 - 20 years) |
Family Fun
Sheep Shearing Demos with Ross Creighton
🐑 Sunday, August 24th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Barn (during the Sheep Show)
Ever wondered how wool goes from sheep to sweater? Join expert shearer Ross Creighton at the Barn during the Sheep Show for a live demonstration of the traditional art of sheep shearing.
Ross brings years of experience and expert technique to the shearing floor, showing how skill and care keep the animals calm and the fleece intact. It’s a rare opportunity to witness this age-old practice up close and learn about the journey of wool from farm to fibre.
📽️ Check out the Ottawa Citizen video beside this blurb for a sneak peek into Ross’s incredible work—then come see it live between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 24th!
Join the Excitement
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Sheep Show at the Chesterville Fair! Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, there’s something for everyone. Click the button below to secure your spot and join us for a memorable day celebrating agriculture and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!