Licking County Sheep Improvement Committee

08/07/2026

Hartford Fair Grab your spices, Lamb Meat , and your best recipe!! The Lamb Cook Off is Aug 10 @ 6p. Find the registration info at:

https://licking.osu.edu/sites/licking/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/LivestockResources/2026%20Lamb%20Cook-Off%20-%20Fillable%20PDF.pdf

08/07/2026

Hartford Fair Attention: “Fun Fair Activities” The Shepherds Lead Contest is Aug 11th!!!
Wear your best wool and Join us for a great, fun event!!

You can find information and registration info at:

2026 Shepherds Lead Contest at the Hartford Fair August 4, 2026 at 4:09pm by Adrienne Anderson The Shepherds Lead Contest will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:00pm (registration forms must be turned in by 2:30pm) in the East End of Grubb Arena. This is a fun contest for everyone ages 2 a...

07/15/2026

Calling All Hartford Fair Lovers: Come Help Us clean up the Sheep Barn on July 29th at 6pm. Many hands make light work!!! Bring your barn brooms, rakes, scoop shovels, and willingness to work!! Pizza and Water will be provided.

06/26/2026

What a great lamb work shop!!
Thank you all who helped out, we couldn't have done it without your help

A very special “Thank You” to our presenters:
Aubrey Altizer
Aiden Anderson
Austin Anderson

06/25/2026

‼️TONIGHT‼️

Join us TONIGHT Thursday, June 25 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Kohman Wing – Grubb Arena on the Hartford Fairgrounds for a FREE Sheep Project Clinic sponsored by the Licking County Sheep Improvement Committee!

Whether you’re new to sheep projects or getting ready for fair season, this clinic will cover:
✅ Showmanship
✅ Feeding & General Care
✅ Grooming
✅ Hoof Trimming
✅ Working with Your Project Animal
✅ Weight Checks Available

🌟 Plus, we’re excited to welcome THREE special guest who will be sharing their knowledge! 🌟

Bring your market lamb or breeding sheep if you’d like, but animals will also be available for those who can’t bring their own.

We hope to see all Hartford Fair sheep exhibitors there!

06/15/2026

Please see Looker Photography for all the great photos she took of this 2026 Lamb Luau!!

06/15/2026

We are still in awe of the incredible success of the 2026 Lamb Luau and it's all thanks to the tireless efforts of our amazing team of helpers. We want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Unfortunately we couldn't share all the photos but please know that your dedication was truly appreciated. THANK YOU.

06/15/2026

After a record breaking Lamb Luau, we want to give a huge “thank you” to all of our amazing sponsors:

GRANVILLE MILL,
OHIO KATAHDIN ASSOCIATION,
CARR CLUB LAMBS,
JDC LIVESTOCK,
ACS KNOX TITLE,
UTICA FEED AND HARDWARE,
UNITED PRODUCERS INC,
STOCKYARD WEAR,
LICKING COUNTY FARM BUREAU,
KURTZ BOOTS

06/15/2026

What an extraordinary Lamb Luau on ...
Saturday!! With a record number of entries, a rockstar Judge, and fantastic weather, we would like to convey our warmest thanks to everyone who came out!. A very special thank you to Terry Burks, as judge, you kept the show running, encouraged nearly every exhibitor, and did it all with a smile!! Thank you!!