The New York State

Dutchess County Fairgrounds • Rhinebeck, NY

October 15-18, 2026
Fleece Show & Sale Entries

Register your fleece for the 2026 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival.

Overview

Fleece entries are submitted and managed online through your exhibitor account. Once registered, you’ll be able to edit your entries, set pricing, and print your entry tags directly from your dashboard.

Key Dates

Registration opens:

Sep 9, 10:00 AM

Registration Closes:

Oct 11, 11:59 PM

Fleece Drop-off:

  • Thursday, October 16 (Preferred)
    12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Friday, October 17
    9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

*Entries that arrive late will not be accepted.

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Entry Details

  • Entry fee: $4.00 per fleece
  • Maximum: 20 fleeces per exhibitor
  • Entries must be submitted and paid for online
  • Registration is first come, first served (limit of 700 entries)

Selling Your Fleece

  • You set your own sale price during entry submission.
  • A 5% commission will be deducted from all sales.
  • NY State & Dutchess County sales tax is collected at the time of sale.
  • All sales are final.

Youth Category

  • A Youth category is available for exhibitors 19 years old and under.
  • Youth entries are judged separately.
  • There is no fee for youth entries.
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What You Need to Know About Registering Your Fleece in the NYS Sheep & Wool Fleece Show & Sale

Welcome

You’re all set to begin entering your fleeces.

From this dashboard, you can:

  • Manage your fleece entries
  • Set pricing for each fleece
  • Print your entry tags
  • Track which entries are complete and ready for drop-off

Step 1: Complete Each Entry

After purchasing your entries, you’ll need to complete the details for each fleece.

Each entry requires:

  • Breed
  • Shear date
  • Entry weight
  • Sale price
  • Category-specific details (such as color, class, or fiber age)

Entries marked as incomplete will not be eligible for check-in.


Step 2: Set Your Price

You will set the sale price for each fleece.

  • Sales tax will be added automatically at the time of sale
  • A 5% commission will be deducted from completed sales

Step 3: Print Your Entry Tags

Once your entry details are complete:

  • Print your entry tags directly from this dashboard
  • Each fleece must have a printed tag attached at drop-off
  • Printed tags MUST BE in a clear plastic bag with no printing or markings

Each tag includes:

  • Entry number
  • QR code (used for check-in)
  • Barcode (used for tracking and sale)

Step 4: Prepare Your Fleeces

Before arriving:

  • Ensure all entries are complete
  • Fleeces should be clean, dry, and properly prepared inside a clear plastic bag
  • Attach printed tags securely to each bag

Drop-Off Instructions

Bring your fleeces during the scheduled drop-off window:

  • [Day/Time]
  • [Location]

At check-in:

  • Staff will scan your entry tags
  • No paperwork is required

Important Notes

  • Incomplete entries may not be accepted
  • Tags must be printed and attached before arrival
  • Entry information must be finalized before the registration deadline

After the Festival

  • Unsold fleeces must be picked up Sunday after 3:00 PM at the designated location
  • Payments for sold fleeces will be processed within 60 days following the event

For questions or assistance, please complete the form on our contact page.