Fleece Competition
Location: British Wool stand, Wye Hall
Entries close Wednesday 1st July 2026
The Fleece competition will return again for this year's NSA Sheep Event.
This is your chance to showcase the quality, care and craftsmanship behind your flock.
Celebrate the value of British wool and compete for top honours all while connecting with fellow sheep farmers and wool enthusiasts.
An expert grader from British Wool will judge fleeces on the day of the event.
See terms and conditions and the entry form at the side of the page for further details.
Class 1 - FINE - (including Down, Down Cross & Portland)
Class 2 - MEDIUM – (including Halfbred, Kent, Texel & Lleyn)
Class 3 - CROSS – (including Masham, Mule & Greyface)
Class 4 - LUSTRE – (including Wensleydale, Lincoln, Devon, Cotswold & Bluefaced Leicester)
Class 5 - HILL – (including Radnor, Improved Welsh, Cheviot, Exmoor, Gritstone & Lonk)
Class 6 - MOUNTAIN – (including Swaledale, Dalesbred, Blackface, Rough Fell and Welsh)
Class 7 - NATURAL COLOURED – (including Jacob, Herdwick & Black Welsh Mountain or any other natural coloured pure bred or cross bred fleece)
Prizes in each class:
1st £15
2nd £10
Champion Fleece £50 plus crystal award
Reserve fleece £25
An expert grader from British Wool will judge fleeces at 10am with the presentation of awards and prizes taking place at 3.30 pm.
