May 13, 2025 9:50 a.m.  

Douglas County 4-H, FFA, the Douglas County Livestock Association and the Douglas County Fairgrounds are presenting the 86th annual Lamb Show and Barbecue on Saturday, June 7th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The all-day event includes the U.S. Sheep Shearing Championship bringing in competitors from around the country. It will be held in the River Arena.

Confirmation classes will begin the day at 8:00 a.m. followed by the decorator lamb vet check, weigh-in and registration. There will be a wool showcase at 10:00 a.m.  4-H/FFA showmanship takes place at 12;00 p.m.

The Lamb Barbecue runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A large plate is $12 with a small plate at $9.

The 4-H/FFA Lamb Auction sponsored by the Roseburg Rotary Club begins at 7:00 p.m.

Other activities will take place as well.

Get more information about the Lamb Show at www.dclivestock.org

Rebekah Melton and Noah Magana talked about the event on the Morning Conversation Tuesday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com