General Information

 

The Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association cordially invites you to our

Wool n Ewe A-Fair on

Saturday July 27 & Sunday July 28, 2024 

Time: 10am – 5pm 

Place: Inside the Golden Ears Winter Club Curling Rink

  23448 Jim Robson Way
Maple Ridge, BC,  V2W 1G3

  (see map link at the bottom of this page).

 FLOOR PLAN will be uploaded in June  

 

Come &  enjoy the days events

  • Hear and see all about different breeds of sheep
  • See how a sheep fleece is judged
  • Meet local sheep producers and Artists
  • Fibre artists demonstrations!  washing, carding, spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, dyeing and more!

The Lower Mainland Sheep Producer Association takes great care in providing you

  • Locally raised, top quality fleece
  • Ideal for spinners, crafters, and knitters
  • Primitive, Fine, Long wool, Down

All fleece are judged and examined for quality.  The best fleeces will be placed.  Judging will take place in Langley, 2 weeks prior to the Fleece Show and Sale.   Judging demonstrations will be done for the public at the show.

*** Buyers must register to Bid on Fleece ***

BIDDING ON FLEECE? 

To streamline on the day of the sale, you can pre-register for your bidder number. Please download the Bidder Form Here.  Fill in the form (leaving the Bidder Number space empty) and e-mail the form to sheepproducers@gmail.com  You can pick up your Bidder card on the day of the sale by showing photo ID.  You can also register for a bidder number at the show. 

AUCTION GUIDELINES: Updated guidelines coming soon

AUCTION BOOKLET:  Will be uploaded in July

AUCTIONEER: To be announced

OUR FLEECE JUDGE:  Sherry Stewart

FLEECE SCRIBE:  TBA

SCHEDULE DAY 1 – SATURDAY  July 29    10 – 5 pm   – See Auction booklet Page 2!

DAY 1 - SATURDAYHours 10-5pm
10:00 AM Doors Open
10:00 AM – 12:30 PMFLEECE VIEWING
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMHands on sheep and wool activities and demonstrations
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMVendors open for shopping
11:00AMSheep Shearing demo
11:30 AMFleece Judge Demo by Sherry S
1:00 PM until finishedLive Fleece Auction
2:00 PMSheep Shearing Demo
4:00 PMSheep Shearing Demo
5pmDoors Close - hope to see you again tomorrow!

SCHEDULE DAY 2 – SUNDAY July 30     10 – 5 pm  – See Auction booklet Page 2!

DAY 2 - SUNDAYHours 10-5pm
10:00 AM Doors Open
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMVendors open for shopping
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMHands on sheep and wool activities and demonstrations
11:00 AMSheep Shearing Demo by Johanna W
11:30 AMFleece Judge Demo by Sherry S
1:00 PMAwards to Producers
2:00 PMSheep Shearing Demo by Johanna W
4:00 PMSheep Shearing Demo by Johanna W
5pmLMSPA Wool n Ewe A-Fair closes - take down and clean up begins

2016 Judging fleece

Pre-judged Fleece on Sale day

Shearers Johanna Walker
Food
Food trucks on fair grounds
Parking
$2 and by donation
Facilities
Full service washrooms available

Got sheep?

Want to enter your fleece? Pre-registration form here

Map – Directions

Street View

For List of Past winners and Fleece sales please visit our Archives

Updated: March 5, 2024