Don’t miss out! Register for the 2026 Suffolk Event by May 1!
As the USA prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Suffolk enthusiasts from coast-to-coast are expected to gather in Lebanon, Indiana, at the Boone County Fairgrounds, June 5-7, 2026, for this popular, patriotic event. Register by May 1 to take in all the action!
At The Event, there’s something for everyone from experienced breeders to those getting started in raising Suffolk sheep. Educational sessions provide practical tips on managing sheep facilities, plus breeding, feeding, health and nutrition insight delivered at the Boone County Fairgrounds, and also on-site nearby at the spacious RSG facilities in Lebanon, Indiana. Plus learn more about the ability of Suffolk sires to produce lean, meaty carcasses with meat evaluation and carcass cutting demonstrations also held at the fairgrounds Friday, June 5.
Youth educational sessions will also be offered geared to pre-teen and teenaged learners. Childcare and activities geared for younger family members will also be available on the Boone County Fairgrounds, coordinated by an experienced child care educator. Educational sessions take place Friday, June 5, starting at 8:30 a.m., with other sessions starting at 1 p.m.
A National Suffolk Sale preview takes place on the fairgrounds Friday evening, June 5, starting at 7 p.m., complete with delicious desserts. The sale preview will also be livestreamed online. The National Suffolk sale offers top registered Suffolk yearling rams, ewes as well as lambs consigned from leading breeders across the USA. The breeding sheep sale starts at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, and will also be livestreamed for online bidding on wlivestock.com.
Saturday evening, June 6, Event attendees will gather at 6 p.m., on the Boone County Fairgrounds for a Hall of Fame banquet honoring industry leaders, and a fun fundraising auction benefiting the National Suffolk Sheep Foundation.
Activities for members of the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association (UJSSA) include a judging contest and a Suffolk Cup team contest for kids Saturday morning, June 6.
The UJSSA junior show for registered Suffolk rams and ewes from yearlings to lambs owned by UJSSA members takes place on the fairgrounds Sunday, June 7, starting at 8.a.m. Central.
Join the educational and networking festivities and join the fun as you connect with Suffolk breeders from across the USA. Register now and take in all The Event has to offer for Suffolk enthusiasts of all ages.
The Event is hosted by the United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA) with support from the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation and the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association (UJSSA).
Get in on THE Event everyone in the Suffolk business raves about. Register for The Event by May 1. Registration fees are $80 for individuals and $225 for family registration which covers event and meal fees.
Register to consign for the National Suffolk Sale on Digital Suffolk on the Suffolks.org website by May 1. National sale consignors must be current members in good standing of the United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA) or the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association (UJSSA).
UJSSA members who wish to enter registered Suffolks in the junior show can do so using the showman app at https://showman.app/#/ .
Complete information for the Suffolk Event: https://suffolks.org/wp/suffolkevent/
