National BFL Show


  • 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.


  • Updated information on the BFL National Show

    The 6th Bluefaced Leceister National Show will be held during the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on May 7 & 8, 2016. The sheep show will be on Saturday, May 7th. There will be separate classes for white and natural colored, with special awards given. A list of these classes can be found under the…


  • Complete list of sheep classes for the BFL National Show

    Classes for the BFL National Show on May 7&8 during the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival in Friendship, MD. The sheep show is Saturday AM. If you are interested in sponsoring a special award for one of the classes, please contact the breed secretary at somerhill@earthlink.net Whites and black will be shown separately, in two…


  • Sponsors for 2016 National Show needed

    Please put the Sixth National BFL Show on your calendar— May 7 & 8 at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! BLU is accepting sponsors*** for the awards for this show – both for the sheep show and the special fiber events. If you would like to sponsor an award the cost is $50 per…


  • National Show Hotel Info

    The Bluefaced Leceister National Show will be held during the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on May 7 & 8. The sheep show will be on Saturday, May 7th. There will be separate classes for white and natural colored, with special awards given. Plans for a special fiber show are also being made. The show…


  • 2016 National BFL show proposals wanted

    The BLU National Show Committee is now taking proposals for the 2014 National Bluefaced Leicester Show venue. The deadline to make proposals is JANUARY 1, 2016. Here is the new proposal form. If you are interested, please fill it out and submit to info@bflsheep.com 2016 Show Proposal Form You will also find the proposal form…


  • Congratulations to Pitchfork Ranch

    To cap off a the 2014 National BFL show, a Bluefaced Leicester ewe lamb was named Supreme Ewe at Michigan Fiber Festival by Judge Dave Smith over a dozen other ewes of other breeds. She is bred and owned by Pitchfork Ranch of Swartz Creek MI. The triplet ewe lamb, PFR 791, along with one…


  • 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…


  • President’s notes on Board meeting held August 6, 2014

    The board met by teleconference the evening of Wednesday, August 6th. The treasurer submitted the financial reports for the year to date through June 2014, and the board approved it. You will find the report posted to the BLU website. The treasurer reported that our current bank, Bank of America, has been purchased by Huntington…