June 18, 19 & 20, 2010
Lane County Fairgrounds - Eugene, Oregon
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| As always, Admission & Parking at the Gathering are FREE! Bring your family and friends, and take part in one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber. |
Come join us!
This year we would like to welcome the Third National Bluefaced Leicester Show. Special awards will be given for Champion Fleece, Yarn, and Fiber Arts, as well as in the livestock shows for Champion Ram and Ewe, Breeders Young Flock, plus a “Best Head” class will be added.
Bluefaced Leicester will be served for the potluck and a "special feature" will entertain the crowd and exhibitors of the Spinner’s Lead.
For further info please contact Robina Koenig at bflsheep@gmail.com.
We are also pleased to welcome The National Shetland Sheep Association (NASSA). They will hold their annual general meeting at the Black Sheep Gathering 2010 which includes workshops and social events.
For more information contact Tracy and Tom Livernois at tracyntom@gmail.com.
Whether your passion leads you to workshops and classes, the barns for sheep and goat shows, the trade show and fiber arts exhibits or the Wheeler Pavilion to gaze at hundreds of gorgeous fleeces—just plan to visit!
- Find your way to a spinning circle
- Listen and learn during several days of free talks and demonstrations
- Enroll in one of the many workshops taught by gifted and renowned instructors
- Watch the pace of the Sheep-to-Shawl competition on Friday.
On Saturday night, join us for the annual Potluck and be part of the enthusiastic crowd enjoying the Spinner’s Lead.
Workshops will be located at O’Hara School, adjacent to the fairgrounds across Amazon Creek, an easy walk from the back parking lot.
Registration, available this year online as well as through the traditional mail-in registration forms, opens on March 27 and closes on June 3. If there are spaces still available in classes, new registrations will be taken during the Black Sheep Gathering.
However, registering early gives you a better chance of getting into the classes you want. For more information on the registration process, see the section on Incredible Workshops.
Contact Lane County Fairgrounds regarding overnight camping reservations. If you need lodging in Eugene, check the list of motels on the Travel Page. For more visitor information, visit the Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County (CVALCO) or call 541-484-5307 or 800-547-5445. Daily schedules are available at the BSG Information Booth.
The Black Sheep Gathering is an all-volunteer organization that welcomes your suggestions, participation and assistance. For information on specific events, to volunteer or to offer suggestions, please contact us.
Remember to read this website carefully for information about entries, rules and workshop registrations. The complete Show Catalog will be available in PDF format for downloading and printing.