Fri. – June 13@5 pm	Sheepdog Trial sponsored by the Iowa Herding Dog Association Click Here for Flyer
Sat. – June 14	Admission Charged at the Gate until 3 pm - $5/person - age 8 & under Free - Free parking.
7:00 am	Lamb Foodstand Open
8:00 am	Gates open to the public
8:00 am-4:00 pm	Hall of Breeds and Equipment & Industry Exhibits all day
8:30 am	Fiber Vendor Buildings open.
8:30 – 9:30 am	Fleeces accepted for Fleece Show and Silent Auction
9:00 am-3:30 pm	Fiber Learning Center For All Ages.  Demonstrations and free classes throughout the day.  Classes will be posted each day.  There may be a small material fee for free classes.
9:00 am	Sheepdog Training Demonstrations with Nyle Sealine, Princeton, MO.
9:00 am–3:30 pm 6-Hr Fiber Classes	*Aran Knitting; *Introduction to Japanese Braiding; *Wool Drying Basket.  Class fee $70.  Classes may have material. Lunch break 11:30 – Noon.
9:00 am – Noon 3-Hr Fiber Classes	*Beginning Spinning; *Designing at the Wheel; *Beginning Wet Felt – Mittens; *Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving; *Dwelves – Do You Believe?  Make Your Own Wee People; *Tri Loom – The Basic and More.  Class fee $35.  May have material fee.
10:00 am-3:00 pm	Fleece-to-Shawl Demonstration (Noon – 1:00 p.m. Break for Lunch)
10:00 a.m.	Prevention of parasite resistance through strategic deworming.  Dr. Donald Bliss, MidAmerica Agriculture Research Inc. Free fecal testing at festival.
10:00 am	Fleece Show and Judging.  After Show, fleeces on exhibit until 2:00 pm Sunday.  Fleece Silent Auction bidding starts at 2:00 pm on Saturday.
10:00 am	Iowa Jr. Sheep Extravaganza.  Details at www.iowasheep.com or call 712-736-2109.
10:30 am	Sheepdog Training Demonstrations with Nyle Sealine, Princeton, MO.
10:30 am	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
11:00 am	FAMACHA training. Dr. Paul Plummer, Iowa State University Veterinary College.
12:00 Noon	Managing Quality Fleeces -To Coat or Not to Coat? Maintaining a coated fleece. How health of the animal determines the quality of the fleeces. My fleece is shorn now what? Plus open discussion Paul Wagner, Hidden Valley Woolen Mill, Valders, Wisconsin.
12:30 pm	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
1:00–4:00 pm 3-Hr Fiber Classes	*Painted Skeins - Wild & Crazy colors; *Basic Circular Sock Machine; *Heel Styles on the Circular Sock Machine; *Add Pizzazz to Your Yarn; *Traditional Rug Hooking *Knitting with Unspun Mawata Silk Hankies. Class fee $35. May have material fee.
1:00 pm	Ewe Lead competition – Details at www.iowasheep.com
1:00 pm	Evaluating sheep & goats for vital signs and condition scores.  Dr. Cassandra Plummer, Iowa State University Veterinary College.
1:30-3:30 pm	Sheepdog Training Clinic with Nyle Sealine. One-on-one training for up to eight dogs.  Register by calling 712-736-2109 or 712-548-2884.  $40/dog before June 9th - $50 after.
1:45 pm	Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb (LRP-Lamb).   Insure against unexpected decline in market prices. Alex Glann, President, Food and Fiber Risk Managers, Altoona, Iowa.
2:00 pm	Lamb Cooking Demonstration & Lamb Sampling by Chef Ken Dunn
2:00 pm	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
2:00 pm	Goat Show sponsored by the Iowa Meat Goat Assn. – details at www.iowameatgoat.com
2:00 – 4:00 pm	Fleece Silent Auction – Bids accepted until 2:00 pm on Sunday.
2:30 pm	Using corn processing co-products in sheep and goat diets.  Dr. Dan Morrical, ISU.
3:30 pm	Iowa Sheep Industry Association Annual meeting
3:30 pm	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
6:00 pm	Lamb Lovers’ Feast & Entertainment – Tickets $25/person.  Order tickets by calling the Iowa Sheep Industry Association at 712-736-2109 or 712-548-2884.  Details back cover.
Sun - June 15	Admission Charged at the Gate until 3 pm - $5/person - age 8 & under Free - Free parking.
7:00 am	Lamb Foodstand Open
8:00 am	Gates open to the public
8:00 am	Cook-Off participants may set up and start cooking.
8:00 am-4:00 pm	Hall of Breeds and Equipment & Industry Exhibits all day
8:30 am	Fiber Vendor Buildings open.
9:00 am-3:30 pm	Fiber Learning Center For All Ages.  Demonstrations and free classes throughout the day.  Classes will be posted each day.  There may be a small material fee for free classes.
9:00 am–3:30 pm 6-Hr Fiber Classes	*Advanced Japanese Braiding; *Dyeing With Indigo & Natural Dyes.  Class fee $70.  Classes may have material. Lunch break 11:30 – Noon.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm 4-Hr Fiber Classes	*Beginning Rug Braiding; *Beginning Weaving - A Chenille Purse.  Class fee $45.  Classes may have a material fee.
9:00 am – Noon 3-Hr Fiber Classes	*Survey of Silk; *Knitting Techniques; *Beginning Knitting; *Spinning Woolen-Worsted; *Drop Spindling - The Basics; *Painted Roving - It’s A Good Day To Dye. Class fee $35.  Classes may have material fee.
9:00 am–2:00 pm	Fleece Silent Auction – Bids accepted until 2:00 pm on Sunday.
9:00 am	Sheepdog Training Demonstrations with Nyle Sealine, Princeton, MO.
10:00 am - Noon	Weigh-in for Lamb Shows
10:00 am	Judging Sheep, the Basics, Dan Kiesling, Iowa State University Shepherd.
10:00 am	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
10:00 am-3:00pm	Fleece-to-Shawl Demonstration (Noon – 1:00 p.m. Break for Lunch)
10:30 am	Sheepdog Training Demonstrations with Nyle Sealine, Princeton, MO.
11:00 am	Prevention of parasite resistance through strategic deworming.  Dr. Donald Bliss, MidAmerica Agriculture Research Inc.  Free fecal testing at festival.
11:30 am	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
12:00 Noon	Managing Quality Fleeces -To Coat or Not to Coat? Maintaining a coated fleece. How health of the animal determines the quality of the fleeces. My fleece is shorn now what? Plus open discussion Paul Wagner, Hidden Valley Woolen Mill, Valders, Wisconsin.
1:00 pm-4:00 pm 3 Hr Fiber Classes	*Exploring Surface Design/A Seasonal Spring Scarf; * Fantastic Felted Fiber Flowers;      *Fun Beautiful Braids - 3 Ways!; *Advanced Rug Hooking; *Locker Hook a Book Mark.  Class fee $35.  Classes may have material fee.
1:00 pm	FAMACHA training, Dr. Donald Bliss, MidAmerica Agriculture Research Inc.
1:00 pm	Open Market Lamb Show followed by the Iowa Club Lamb Association Show-back Show.  Details at www.clublambpage.com/ICLA/index.htm or call  641-636-2115.
1:30-3:30 pm	Sheepdog Training Clinic with Nyle Sealine. One-on-one training for up to eight dogs.  Register by calling 712-736-2109 or 712-548-2884.  $40/dog before June 9th - $50 after.
1:30 pm	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
1:45 pm	Livestock Risk Protection-Lamb (LRP-Lamb).  Insure against unexpected decline in market prices. Alex Glann, President, Food and Fiber Risk Managers, Altoona, Iowa.
2:00 pm	Judging – Lamb Cook-off & Lamb Sampling
2:30 pm	Reproduction management to get more offspring born from your ewes and nannies.  Dr. Dan Morrical, Iowa State University Sheep Extension Specialist.
2:30 pm	Shearing Demonstration by Rocky Anderson
4:00 pm	Gates Closed – Plan to attend again the second full week-end in June, 2009.
For more information contact Ø               Margie Meehan • Chair Fiber Events • 563- 926-2573 • tipperaryfiberstudio@yahoo.com <