About Us
The Monroe County Sheep Producers were organized in 1985.
Objectives:
- To promote the use of lamb and wool products in Monroe County and surrounding areas.
- To cooperate with and lend aid to educational projects and programs that include sheep and sheep products.
- Provide educational materials and programs for consumers and producers.
- Encourage the participation of 4-H and FFA youth and support these youth programs.
Join Monroe County Sheep Producers:
$10/year family membership; $3/year Junior membership
Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival
- April 12, 2025
Want to be a VENDOR? CLICK HERE to fill out the vendor request.
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!!! NEW in 2025! 3 Classes with Limited Seating Available !!!
- Market Basket Weaving - Beginner to Intermediate Level
- Crochet 101 - Beginner
- Weaving - Beginner
CLICK HERE to learn more and purchase your tickets today!
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- Lamb Lunch - 11am - 1:30pm Featuring a sampler plate of locally grown lamb including a chop, brat, shaved leg and burger with a choice of 2 sides.
- Vacuum-Packaged Frozen Cuts for sale - Purchase day of event or Advanced order placement available for pick up day of event - contact Tricia Lutman at 618-830-2183 or email info@mcsheepproducers.com.
- Working Sheep Dogs - Exhibition by Mary Mackenzie & Robin Reasoner at 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm. Dogs on grounds approximately 10am to 3pm.
- Youth Judging Contest - 9am Open to all youth ages 8-19.
- Wool Pull - kids tractor pedal pull - 10:30am registration/11:30am event (For youth weighing 35 - 120 lbs)
- Shearing Demonstrations - 10am - 2pm hourly
- Kids Corner - Games & Activities
- Wool and Craft Vendors
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Back by popular demand!
** Presented by the youth of Monroe County! **
MoCo Spring Showcase - Jackpot Style Sheep Show (open to all ages - Market and Breeding classes available) View show information and contacts here.
