2026 FFA Sheep
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Premium books for 2026 will be available in June.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.
- Opens: Monday, June 22
- Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, Aug. 3, at 4:30 p.m.
- Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
ENTRY LISTS
Links will be posted as information becomes available.
- FFA Breeding Sheep
- FFA Market Lambs & Market Wether Dams
FEES
Entry: $10 per animal
JUDGES
- Market Sheep – TBD
- Breeding Sheep – Dustin Cruit, Taylorville, Ill.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Arrival: Friday, Sept. 4, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, Sept. 5 • Christensen Pavilion
- 1:30 p.m. – FFA Market Sheep (New Fashion Pork East Ring)
Commercial ewe lambs, commercial yearling ewes, market lambs, and market showmanship
Sunday, Sept. 6 • Christensen Pavilion
- 8 a.m. – FFA Breeding Sheep (New Fashion Pork East Ring)
Columbia, Corriedale, Babydoll Southdown, Rambouillet, natural colored, all other wool breeds, Suffolk, Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown, all other meat breeds, and breeding showmanship
Monday, Sept. 7 • Compeer Arena
- 9 a.m. – Parade of Champions and Awards Program
Sponsored by Bremer Bank, A Division of Old National Bank
RESULTS
2026 results will be posted as they become available.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.
