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Sunday, August 12 at 11 am (Lineup at 10:30 am).
Superintendent - Kelly Weimer (970) 531-0231

Resumes are due Tuesday, August 2nd at 4 pm.

The Object of this contest is to present wool and sheep in the most attractive manner, to give the spectators a real opportunity to see a contest of beauty and to promote the sheep and wool industry.

Entrants may be of any age, although old enough to lead the ewe themselves. Sheep must be conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. The entrant will be judged on the outfit selected, and the entire costume must consist of a minimum of 50 percent wool fiber when all components are averaged. The predominant garment of the outfit must consist of at least 50% wool.

The outfit need not be handmade. The aim is to present a stylish and attractive picture, promote wool and lend elegance to the contest.

There will be judges in the following categories: judging the sheep, judging the contest and outfit and judging the overall picture. The highest number of total points determines the winner. Bonus points ma be awarded for creativeness and originality or outstanding sheep background.
A resumé of the contestant’s background and a description of the person’s entire outfit will be submitted as part of the entry. If the outfit is homemade, a swatch of material should accompany the entry.

A trophy ribbon and prize money will be awarded to first place in each division. A ribbon and prize money will be awarded to second and third places in each division.

Rules: All entries (outfits and resumés) are due in the CSU Extension Office no later than 5 pm on the Monday of fair week. Outfits will be available for pick up from the Extension Hall by the exhibitors by 2 pm on Friday of fair week.

Resumés may be one-half to one full page (8½’ x 11). Typed or printed only.

Age divisions are as follows (they may be altered at the discretion of the superintendent if there are fewer than three entries in an age division): Minis - 7; Juniors - 8-12; Intermediates - 13-17; Adults - 18 and up.

Cash Prizes for All Age Divisions 1st - 2nd - 3rd Placing
- All Contestants Receive a Prize