The New York State

Dutchess County Fairgrounds • Rhinebeck, NY

October 15-18, 2026

Price range: $0.00 through $4.00

Enter your fleece for sale at the New York State Sheep & Wool. (20 max)

  1. Select “Entry Category”
  2. Enter # of Entries (20 max.)
  3. Complete your purchase.
  4. After completing your purchase, you will receive an email to set your password. If you already have an account, you will be redirected to the Festival Dashboard.
  5. You will have until the deadline to manage your entries.
  6. A receipt will be automatically emailed to you following your purchase.
  7. For questions or concerns, contact us.
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What You Need to Know About Registering Your Fleece in the NYS Sheep & Wool Fleece Show & Sale

Welcome

From your 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 or class)

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:

  • Thursday, 12 pm to 4pm, or Friday, 9:30 am to 3pm
  • Building B

At check-in:

  • Staff will scan your entry tags

Important Notes

  • Incomplete entries may not be accepted
  • Tags must be printed and attached before arrival in clear plastic bags
  • 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.

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