USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show, Grading & Sale

06/09/2026

🛍️ NATIONAL SHOW MERCH IS HERE! 🐑🇺🇸

Get ready for the 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show – Grading, Show & Sale in Des Moines, Iowa!

We’ve opened our official online merchandise store so you can order this year’s updated show apparel and gear before the event. Whether you’re exhibiting, sponsoring, volunteering, or simply a fan of the world’s cutest sheep, we’ve got something for you!

👕 Show apparel
🧢 Hats and accessories
🐑 New colors for 2026
🎉 Great way to show your Valais pride all year long

⏰ ORDER DEADLINE:
Tuesday, June 30 at Midnight

All orders must be placed by June 30 to ensure production and delivery.

➡️ SHOP HERE: https://pmapparel.chipply.com/ValaisBlacknoseSheep2026/

Don’t wait until the last minute—grab your favorite items and help us make the 2026 National Show in Des Moines our biggest and best yet!

06/08/2026

🚨 MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW! 🚨

ONLY 12 ROOMS REMAINING in the Hyatt Place before the hotel is SOLD OUT!

🐑 Don’t miss the 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show – Grading, Show & Sale!

📅 October 1–3, 2026
📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds | Des Moines, Iowa

If you’re planning to attend, book your room today!

One of the best parts of the USA National show is what happens after the show day ends. Last year, exhibitors, breeders, friends, and families gathered each evening at the hotels to visit, laugh, share stories, and build friendships that make this breed community so special.

We’ve reserved room blocks at two neighboring hotels under “Valais Blacknose Sheep Show.”

🏨 Both hotels are within walking distance of:
✅ Bass Pro Shops
✅ Outlets of Des Moines
✅ Multiple restaurants
✅ Fellow Valais Blacknose enthusiasts!

⏳ Rates are available until the room blocks sell out or September 1, 2026, whichever comes first.

➡️ Hyatt Place Altoona / Des Moines
480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009
📞 515-520-8300

➡️ Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona
460 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009
📞 515-446-9888

🏕️ Camping is also available on the Iowa State Fairgrounds for those traveling with RVs or campers.

Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your room, make your plans, and get ready for the largest gathering of Valais Blacknose sheep and enthusiasts in the United States!

Who’s planning to join us in Des Moines this October? 👇

06/06/2026

At the 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show – Grading, Show & Sale, we’re challenging exhibitors to transform their sheep pens and tack areas into something unforgettable!

🏆 Compete for bragging rights and prizes in three categories:
⚫️ Best Valais-Themed
⚫️ Cutest
⚫️ Wild Card: Judges’ Choice

Whether you go full Swiss mountain village, create a flock-worthy fairytale, or come up with something completely unexpected, we want to see your creativity shine!

📏 Pen size: 6’ wide × 6’ deep × 42” tall

📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds – Des Moines, Iowa
📅 October 1–3, 2026

Gather your decorations, recruit your helpers, and start planning now. The sheep may be the stars of the show… but your pen might steal the spotlight! ✨

🐑🎭 GAME ON!

Photo credit Four Back Photography

05/31/2026

🚨🐑 CHECK OUT THE NEW SHEEP PENS at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! 🐑🚨

Here is your first sneak peek at the NEW sheep pens that will be used during the 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show, Grading & Sale!

📏 In this video, we’ll show the pen dimensions and give exhibitors a closer look.

Whether you’re planning your show string, decorating your display, or just getting excited for October, this will help you start visualizing your space at the biggest Valais Blacknose event in the United States!

🏆 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show, Grading & Sale
📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds – Des Moines, Iowa
📅 October 1–3, 2026

The countdown is on, and preparations are already underway. We can’t wait to welcome breeders, exhibitors, sponsors, and Valais enthusiasts from across North America for another incredible National Show!

👇 Tell us what you’re most looking forward to this year!

05/31/2026

05/16/2026

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Parkdale Valais Blacknose New Zealand

05/09/2026

✂️🐑 THE TIME TO SHEAR IS NOW! 🐑✂️

The countdown is on — just 145 days until the 🇺🇸 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show 🇺🇸

Join us for:
✨ Grading
✨ Show Competition
✨ Educational Classes & Workshops
✨ Sales

📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds – Des Moines, Iowa
📅 Thursday, Friday & Saturday
October 1–3, 2026

Now is the time to get your sheep show-ready and make plans to attend one of the premier Valais Blacknose events in the country!

✅ Registration is OPEN:
Register Here

https://showman.app/shows #/usa-national-valais-blacknose-sheep-show-a5ff

04/25/2026

🐑🇺🇸 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show – Grading, Show & Sales 🇺🇸🐑

Attached is the flyer with full details for this year’s USA National Valais Blacknose Show!

We are planning for this year’s event to be the biggest and best yet, and we can’t wait to welcome breeders, exhibitors, and Valais enthusiasts from across the country.

📍 Des Moines, Iowa
📅 October 1–3, 2026

This event continues to grow each year, bringing together the largest collection of Valais Blacknose sheep in the United States for grading, showing, education, and sale opportunities.

👉 Please share this post and flyer to your personal page or farm page to help spread the word and encourage others to attend!

Let’s make 2026 another incredible year for the Valais breed! 🐑🔥

04/01/2026

Start making plans NOW to attend the USA National Valais Blacknose Show, Grading and Sale, Des Moines, Iowa - October 1-3, 2026.

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🐑 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻

Whether this is your first show or you’re a seasoned exhibitor, good preparation is key to presenting your sheep at their best.

Here’s a quick guide to washing your Valais Blacknose ahead of show day 🧼

You can download this infographic and find additional information, including livestock movement guidance, in the Show Ready section on our website: https://valaisblacknosesociety.co.uk/show-ready/

Save this post for later and let us know your own tips in the comments 👇🏻