Bluefaced Leicester Union

In Leicesters, blue is finer!

Events

  • Sponsors needed for 2018 National BFL Show

    Please put the Seventh National BFL Show on your calendar— June 29th at the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR. BLU is accepting sponsors*** for the awards for this show. If you would like to sponsor an award, the cost is $50 per award (you may partner with another breeder if needed). Make your check…

  • Contact Info for accommodations for the BFL National Show

    The BFL National Show is fast approaching! Since the hotels near the fairgrounds do not block rooms for groups, rooms are first come, first served. So if you have not already made reservations, be sure to do that soon! Here is an info sheet that gives dates, websites for the BSG and show venue, and…

  • The Working Herding Dog demonstration at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.

    by Nancy Starkey, BLU member I have been announcing the demos for over 20 years and have been performing in the demos for the past seven or eight years. We have used Bluefaced Leicester sheep from my flock in the demos for several years. The natural beauty and athleticism of the BFL makes for an…

  • 33RD NORTH EAST YOUTH SHEEP SHOW JULY 13 – 16, 2017

    Eastern States Exposition West Springfield, MA The North East Youth Sheep Show (NEYSS) is the 3rd largest and longest running youth sheep show in the country. It is the premier all-breed junior show in the northeast, attracting 200 youth exhibitors and 600 head of sheep, with 20+ breeds represented. Weekend activities include: ? Breed Shows…

  • Herding Demo at MS&W festival

    by Nancy Starkey I have been announcing the demos for over 20 years and have been performing in the demos for the past six or seven years. We have used Bluefaced Leicester sheep from my flock in the demos for several years, and they were especially appropriate this year because of the Bluefaced Leicester National…

  • 05/07/16 – BFL National Show

    THE BANQUET IS SATURDAY, MAY 7th, AT 7PM

  • Haven’t you heard???

    The BFL National Show is Saturday, May 7th at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Information about the sheep show, fleece & skein competitions, banquet, hotel accommodations, and other planned events on the “About BLU” – national show information drop-down menu above.

  • Results of the Fiber Arts Competition at National Show

    The winner of the fiber arts competition is this gorgeous shawl, an all original design for the BFL National Show by Christine Kurk. It was created in Potosi Laceweight mill spun yarn. The 2nd place entry, Robina Koenig’s entry, is called a hooded wrap as it just goes over the shoulders with pockets on each…

  • National Show Results!

    5th National Bluefaced Leicester Show August 16, 2014 Allegan, MI Judge: Dave Smith White BFL Champion Ram-Brenda Lelli- Yearling Res.Champion- Brenda Lelli- Ram Lamb Champion Ewe- Margaret Van Camp- Ewe Lamb Res.Champion-Cathleen Shiff-Yearling Ewe Best Fleece- Wm & Sharon O’Donnell Colored BFL Champion Ram- Brenda Lelli-Aged Ram Res.Champion- Brenda Lelli- Ram Lamb Champion Ewe- Margaret…

  • 08/16/14 – 2014 BFL National Show