Black Sheep Gathering

Black Sheep Gathering June 26-28, 2026 at the Linn Co Expo! Free admission and parking! Annually in late June.

Come see one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber. Take part in one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber.

🐑🐑🐑Call for volunteers! Some may argue this is the best job of the weekend.... we need helpers for the wool and fiber sh...
06/06/2026

🐑🐑🐑Call for volunteers!

Some may argue this is the best job of the weekend.... we need helpers for the wool and fiber show!

Shifts are two hours long (or longer) and start Thursday at noon with intake. On Friday we need show clerks and for sale only helpers. Saturday is a super busy day with more show clerks and then salespeople needed for the big sale. Sunday is sales and clean up.

Questions? Ready to sign up?? Contact Jessica, [email protected] or Eliza, [email protected] !

BSG is powered entirely by volunteers so please consider donating some of your time to keep our event running as smoothly as possible! 🐑✨

Huge thanks to our Gold level sponsor Sonoma County Valais! Located in the heart of Santa Rosa California, Sonoma County...
06/05/2026

Huge thanks to our Gold level sponsor Sonoma County Valais!

Located in the heart of Santa Rosa California, Sonoma County Valais is dedicated to breeding healthy Valais Blacknose sheep with a focus on that people-friendly personality.

Come meet head shepherdess Lynda and her lovely sheep at BSG, June 26-28! For more information, visit their website at www.valaisblacknosesonoma.com/

Huge thanks for our Platinum level sponsor Northlight! Northlight is the platform built for serious livestock breeders. ...
06/05/2026

Huge thanks for our Platinum level sponsor Northlight!

Northlight is the platform built for serious livestock breeders. It's a complete system for managing, buying, and breeding livestock.

Create a free account to explore events, browse the marketplace, and find shows & events. Meet the creators at BSG June 26-28, and check them out at www.northlight.farm today!

🌟Important announcement! Melanie Perkins' Pine Needle Coasters class was incorrectly priced on our class list page and r...
06/05/2026

🌟Important announcement!

Melanie Perkins' Pine Needle Coasters class was incorrectly priced on our class list page and registration site. That error is now corrected and we would love to have a few more students sign up- it's beginner friendly, too!

In this class you'll learn the basics of coiling with pine needles and waxed Irish linen thread by creating a 4 inch coaster you may embellish with stone beads. You'll learn a couple of different decorative stitches and receive resources to expand your knowledge of this traditional craft.

This class will be held Saturday, June 27 at the Linn Co Fairgrounds.

Many thanks to our Platinum level sponsor Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America! The GSBANA is the origina...
06/05/2026

Many thanks to our Platinum level sponsor Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America!

The GSBANA is the original Gotland sheep club dedicated to the development
of the Swedish Gotland Sheep breed in North America, and they will be hosting their National Show at BSG this year! If you're interested in Gotland sheep, be sure to come to the event to meet some flocks and their shepherds!

For more information, see their website at : https://gsbana.org/

The official countdown to BSG 2026 is ✨on✨ and that means we are going to be looking for volunteers to help in various r...
06/01/2026

The official countdown to BSG 2026 is ✨on✨ and that means we are going to be looking for volunteers to help in various roles!

First up is the OG, the BSG Info Booth! You'll help answer some basic questions from attendees and help them buy their must-have merch!

Shifts can be as little as a few hours, so please consider donating some of your time to this fully volunteer-led event.

For more details and to sign up, please reach out to Caroline at [email protected]

The Black Sheep Gathering will be held June 26-28 in Albany, OR!

BSG livestock show attendees! Still debating if you should bring that third ewe lamb?? Great news, you've got until June...
06/01/2026

BSG livestock show attendees! Still debating if you should bring that third ewe lamb?? Great news, you've got until June 8 when entries close to decide. So goat ahead and bring the extra kid, what's one more in the trailer anyway??

Reminder that entries are online this year via the showman app! Details and instructions are on our website:
https://blacksheepgathering.org/rules

We are looking forward to seeing you and your beautiful fiber animals soon!

The BSG Marketplace team has been hard at work creating lots of fun themed goodies for our event this year! Be sure to v...
05/30/2026

The BSG Marketplace team has been hard at work creating lots of fun themed goodies for our event this year!
Be sure to visit the BSG merch booth early on and grab yourself one of the BSG stitch markers, created in partnership with !

Thinking about entering the Black Sheep Gathering 2026 fleece and fiber show? 🌟Great news, we have extended the deadline...
05/25/2026

Thinking about entering the Black Sheep Gathering 2026 fleece and fiber show? 🌟Great news, we have extended the deadline for entries to 6/15.... But, complete them sooner to get that to-do list checked off!!

🐑🐑Reminder we have switched to using the Showman app online for all of our sheep, goat, and fleece show entries this year. Detailed instructions can be found on our webpage!

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend: Pick n Pick: Th...
05/21/2026

Instructor highlight! Diane McKinnon is offering 3 classes over the Black Sheep Gathering event weekend:

Pick n Pick: This super easy rigid heddle technique creates visually fascinating woven items using the Pick 'n Pick technique. Once you learn how easy it is, the sky is the limit in creating sturdy and visually fascinating items such as purses, table runners, and even larger items such as rugs on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Let's Get Warped: Join us for a class that covers solid and yet simple warping techniques that will help you on your way to trouble-free warping and worry-free weaving on your Rigid Heddle loom.

Nuno Felted Pruse: Nuno felt is a fun way to make something from almost nothing! While this project is small, it delivers a big lesson in all the steps you need to know to create more nuno felted items of your own design.

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Albany, OR
97322

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15038040014

Website

https://blacksheepgathering.org/workshops

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