Bluefaced Leicester Union

In Leicesters, blue is finer!

Shows

  • New BFL show opportunity in Michigan

    Member Robin Ryan would like to let the membership know that the Lenawee County Fair in Adrian, MI has added BFL classes to their breed show this year. The fair begins July 24th and is located in Adrian, MI. Says Robin, “It is a fun fair and we all have a great time. We had…

  • News From New England… from Joan Chapin

    In spite of back-to-back snow “bombs” in January that resulted in building losses around the area, New England sheep and wool folks are looking forward – to several planned activities that signal spring. Connecticut Sheep Breeders and the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture will hold its Blue Ribbon Sheep Forum on February 19, 2011,…

  • National BFL Show to be held May 25-27, 2012 in Wooster, OH

    BLU reviewed the National Show venue proposals received in January and has made its selection. It’s official! Our National Bluefaced Leicester Show will be held on May 25-27, 2012 at the Great Lakes Fiber Show venue (during this festival), in Wooster, Ohio. Banner Sales also holds a show and sale during this festival, and BFL…

  • President’s notes on the BLU board January 19 meeting

    The BLU board has a year under its belt, having met a total of seven times during 2010. Many things have been accomplished, and 2011 opens with lots of new ideas to work on. The association is on firm footing financially, showing an increase in its treasury during 2010. During 2010, a set of bylaws…

  • 2012 National BFL Show Proposal Form Available

    The BLU National Show Committee is now taking proposals for the 2012 National Bluefaced Leicester Show venue. The deadline to make proposals is JANUARY 1, 2011. Here is the new proposal form. If you are interested, please fill it out and submit to Robina Koenig. 2012 National Show Proposal Questionaire (PDF) You will also find…

  • BLU Junior Members Excel!

    Originally published in the newsletter BLU Print; October 2010 issue, Vol. 1, No. 3 The Fraley girls of Running Briar Farm did well at the Ohio Stark County fair in September. They entered Bluefaced Leicesters in both the youth 4-H and open classes. Shown in the photo are Maddie (left with Babydoll), BLU president Lisa Rodenfels…

  • Interest in Regional BFL Show to be held in New Jersey

    Information originally published in the newsletter BLU Print; October 2010, Vol. 1, No. 3 The Garden State Sheep Breeders Festival was held on September 11th & 12th. Although it is a small sheep and fiber festival, the numbers have been growing significantly in recent years. This year’s Festival was very well attended and by many…

  • Now Accepting 2012 National BFL Show Venue Proposals

    Information originally published in the newsletter BLU Print; October 2010, Vol. 1, No. 3 The BLU National Show Committee is now taking proposals for the 2012 National Bluefaced Leicester Show venue. The deadline to make proposals is JANUARY 1, 2011. Please contact National Show Committee Chair Robina Koenig for a proposal form and more information.…