The North American Hill Sheep Show
Sept. 19th – 21st, 2025
Escanaba, Michigan
3 Day UK-Style Hill sheep show for shepherds, farmers, makers, doers and dreamers.
Come and explore the breathtaking Upper Peninsula of Michigan during the most romantic time of the year.
The show is to promote and pay tribute to hill breeds, and the unpretentious, yet intricate, culture that comes along with them, in an attempt to capture all of the romanticism and charm with everyday shepherds and sheep enthusiasts.
2025 is going to be a daydream of a time with farmers from far and wide and The NAHSS is the perfect spot to pick up and deliver breeding stock for the upcoming season!
Showing
Bring your best, and let’s see what you’ve got!
With UK judges and fantastic shepherds here in the US, the stage is set for some excitement!
Wool Crafts & Shopping
Crafters and artisans are bringing their best, you’ll be glad to find the perfect, unique Christmas present for that favorite shepherd in your life.
Plus, check out what our sponsors are bringing!
The Northern Lights Stock Dog Trial
From time immemorial, man’s best friend have been working their hearts out for their keepers. This intense, USBCHA sanctioned competition is worth watching!
Presentations & Guest Speakers
Both US & UK experts will be presenting new and innovative information ranging from a variety of topics, such as LAI, genetics, breed stock selection, and more.
Sponsor the shepherds!
Thank you so much for supporting this worthy and charming event for our shepherds, much positive ground is gained with your generosity.
We're always open to creative ways to champion the farmers, so please know that 2025 NAHSS event activities are available to be sponsored, such as
the Youth, Ladies Tea, Farm-To-Table Dinner, Sheaf Tossing Competition, and even the Well-Read Shepherds Society NAHSS Book Club!
Those are just a couple of ideas, if you would rather stick to a more original option, the Ribbon Sponsorship Packages are easy to navigate.
Contact us and visit the Showman App and click on the “Sponsor Show” tab!
NAHSS 2025 will be located at the UP State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan
Centrally located in the heart of the Upper Peninsula on Lake Michigan, on US-2, the North American Hill Sheep Show is worth the adventure to get there. Just bring yourself (and your sheep)—we’ll handle the rest.
Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds
2401 12th Avenue North
Escanaba, MI 49829