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 … Continue reading Complete list of sheep classes for the BFL National Show
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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 … Continue reading Sponsors for 2016 National Show needed
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 … Continue reading National Show Hotel Info
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 … Continue reading Congratulations to Pitchfork Ranch
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 … Continue reading Results of the Fiber Arts Competition at National Show
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 … Continue reading National Show Results!
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 … Continue reading President’s notes on Board meeting held August 6, 2014
5th National BFL Show August 16th in Allegan, MI
The BLU- sponsored dinner will be on SATURDAY evening, August 16th. We are arranging for a room, but will order off the menu for simplicity’s sake. The BLU dinner will be held at the London Grill in Kalamazoo (london-grill.com) The London Grill is not far from the host hotel, Fairfield Inn Kalamazoo West (special rate … Continue reading 5th National BFL Show August 16th in Allegan, MI
National Show Award Sponsors Sought
The National Show committee is looking for sponsorship of the awards for the sheep show. If you would be interested in sponsoring an award, a list of awards to select from along with the cost of the sponsorship can be provided. The committee is also looking for donations to help offset the cost of the … Continue reading National Show Award Sponsors Sought
Entry Forms for 2014 National BFL Sheep Show
Any questions? Contact Show Chairman Margaret VanCamp at pitchfork@usol.com Finalized classes for the 2014 National BFL Show Entry form BLU National 2014