2026 Suffolk Event by United Suffolk Sheep Association

2026 Suffolk Event

Make Plans Now to Join us this June!

Check back often for more details!

Educational Seminars
Youth Educational Seminars
Attendees Determine Sale Order
National Suffolk Sale
Suffolk Hall of Fame Banquet
Junior Suffolk Show
Suffolk Networking

Quick Glance Schedule

Complete 2026 Suffolk Event Schedule

Friday, June 5
8 am ———Event registration opens – Boone County Fairgrounds
8:30 am ——Adult and Youth Educational Sessions – RSG & Boone County Fairgrounds
Noon ———-Lunch (provided)
1 pm ———–Adult and Youth Educational Sessions – RSG & Boone County Fairgrounds
6 pm ———–Welcome Dinner – Witham Hall, Boone County Fairgrounds
7 pm ———- Desserts & Decisions! Sale Sheep Preview! Attendees select National Suffolk Sale Order! Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation & @willoughbysales

Saturday, June 6
8 am ——– Youth Olympics | Suffolk Cup – Boone County Fairgrounds
11:30am —–National Suffolk Sale (*estimated start time) – bid online @wlivestock.com
Lunch on your own
2pm ———“Happy 250^th Birthday USA” Costume Contest and Past & Present Showmanship
6 pm ——–Social, Dinner, Suffolk Hall of Fame Recognition – Witham Hall, Boone County Fairgrounds

Sunday, June 7
8 am ———— Junior Suffolk Show – Boone County Fairgrounds
Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation

National Suffolk Sale

Join us for the National Suffolk Sale in Lebanon, Indiana! Suffolk Event attendees determine the sale order on Friday night. Sale starts will be held on Saturday! Online bidding and sale start time coming soon!

Sale Preview via Facebook Live:
@unitedsuffolksheepassociation
@willoughbysales

Sale Live & Online Bidding:
wlivestock.com

Express Entry:
Sale -with Digital Suffolk! – 1) log in 2) left menu “Flock Mgmt” 3) “Consignments”

Sale Contact: Jeremy Geske (612-756-1200)

Transportation:
East Coast
Wayne Campbell (Maryland) – 443-397-0679
West Coast
Jeremy Geske (Minnesota) • 612-756-1200
Wesley Linke (South Dakota) • 605-770-9626
Joe Olsen (Utah) • 801-362-9493

Online Bidding & Sale Management:
Willoughby Livestock Sales

National Suffolk Sale Information
National Suffolk Sale Entry Form

Educational Sessions

We’re excited to partner with them on the 2026 Suffolk Event! Check back for more details 2026 but… we can share that part of our educational program will be on-site at Reproduction Specialty Group (RSG).

Educational Program Information

Adult Sessions

Reproduction Specialty Group (RSG) Facility Site Tour
Sheep Health & Nutrition, RSG Staff
Advanced Sheep Reproduction, RSG Staff
Under the Microscope, RSG Staff
Optimizing Facilities for Sheep Management – Philip Berg, Minnesota West, Tom Slack, Stan Poe and Brady Campbell, The Ohio State University
Lamb Carcass Evaluation and Cutability Demo, Dr. Stacy Zuelly, Purdue & Isaac Moody, Moody Meat Market

Youth Track
The youth sessions at the 2026 event will offer a wide range of educational and fun opportunities. These activities may be best designed for ages 8 and up. To maintain an optimal learning environment, supervised activities will be offered for younger children. (we will be needing some parent helpers) Our goal is a family friendly, safe, and fun experience for all.
RETURNING – Youth participating in the Youth Educational Program are entered to win one of five $500 National Suffolk Sale – Sale Credits!

Friends & Flock Mixer
Showmanship Camp w/ Izzy Clouse
Lamb Carcass Evaluation and Lamb Cut ID
On-The-Move Mini Sessions
Youth Olympics/Suffolk Cup
Promotional Contests – essay, advertising, photo, poster, creative art, etc.

Suffolk Hall of Fame

The Suffolk Hall of Fame recognition evening will be held on Saturday, June 6th at the Boone County Fairgrounds – a part of the Suffolk Event weekend.

To make reservations for the Suffolk Hall of Fame banquet, use the Suffolk Event registration form provided below. Please note, if you are signing up for the “full registration” to the Suffolk Event, reservations for the Hall of Fame banquet are included in the registration price.

Junior Show

Theme: Happy 250th Birthday USA!

Judge: Cassie Wallpe, Indiana
Facebook Livestream @unitedsuffolksheepassociation

ENTRY OPEN!
Entry via www.showman.app
Search “Suffolk”

Junior Show Entry Form_ PDF
Junior Show Rules 2026

2026 Complete Suffolk Event Information

Complete 2026 Suffolk Event Schedule
Registration Form
Educational Program Information
Junior Show Entry Form_ PDF
Junior Show Rules 2026
Youth Promotional Contests Sign-up RULES
National Suffolk Sale Information
National Suffolk Sale Entry Form
Other Youth Activities

Quick Entry- Open!
Express Sale Entry:
Sale -with Digital Suffolk! – 1) log in 2) left menu “Flock Mgmt” 3) “Consignments”

Express Junior Show Entry: showman.app
Search “Suffolk”

Youth Activities Snapshot

In addition the educational program and National Suffolk Sale, there are numerous youth-oriented activities throughout the Suffolk Event Weekend. To make sure you don’t miss out on all of the, here’s a quick snapshot!

Friday (6/5)*
Promotional Contest ENTRY FORM RULES
Entries offered for Suffolk Photo, Suffolk Advertising Page, Suffolk 250th USA Celebration T-shirt Design, Suffolk Essay, Suffolk Poster, Social Media Video, Best Product Promoting Suffolk Sheep, and Suffolk Fleece. Sign-up deadline is May 1, view form for more details and how to participate if you are unable to attend The Suffolk Event in person!
Youth Educational Program
Friends & Flock Mixer, Showmanship Camp, Lamb Carcass Evaluation and Lamb Cut ID and On-The-Move Mini Sessions

Saturday (6/6)
Suffolk Cup: Youth Olympics
A team event! (sign-up at The Suffolk Event!)
Youth Drawing for five- $500 National Suffolk Sale Credits!
Youth Opportunity! Youth participating in the Youth Educational Program are entered to win one of five $500 National Suffolk Sale – Sale Credits! On behalf of the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation.
“Happy 250^th Birthday USA” Costume Contest
Junior show exhibitors are invited to impress the audience with a walk into the showring, accompanied by a sheep, as introductions are made. Simple costuming or accessorizing of youth and/or sheep is encouraged. Onlookers will be casting People’s Choice Award ballots for the exhibitor best expressing the spirit of the show and theme. Signup at the Suffolk Event!
Past & Present Showmanship
Junior exhibitors – grab a partner, an ADULT partner to join you in a team showmanship contest! Maybe it’s mom, a breeder you know or the person penned next to you at the Suffolk Event. Join the fun, it will be a great time! Signup at the Suffolk Event!
Suffolk Cup Awards @ Saturday Banquet

Sunday (6/7)
Junior Suffolk Show ENTRY OPEN!

*Childcare/activities for children under 6 years old will be available on Friday during the educational session.

Dates To Know

March 15
Young Producers Suffolk Event Travel Grant (closed)

May 1
National Suffolk Sale Entry
Event Registration
Junior Show Entry (via Showman App)
Promotional Contest Sign-up

Young Producers Travel Grant

Application Deadline: March 15 (closed)

Hotel Accommodations

Make reservations early!
There are several events happening in Lebanon the weekend of the Suffolk Event.

Holiday Inn Express
335 N Mt Zion Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052
765-483-4100
Room block full.

Hampton Inn
410 N Mt Zion Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052
765-481-2920
Rate: $160/night + tax
Click for room block!
Room block ends May 2026

Other Lebanon Hotels:
Baymont Inn – 765-482-9613
Quality Inn – 765-335-2002

Hotels In Whitestown/Zionsville:
(10 minutes from Boone County Fairgrounds)
Holiday Inn Express – 317-769-0932
Holiday Inn Express Zionsville Booking Link

Home2suites – 463-946-4050
Fairfield Inn – 463-270-0960Hampton Inn – 317-768-2330

Camping Available

Camping is available at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Please note that you will be camping on the event registration form. Contact the USSA Office with any questions.