Black Sheep Gathering

Travel, Lodging and Camping Info

Linn County Expo Center

Black Sheep Gathering will be held at:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322

Directions

Traveling from the north, take I-5S freeway exit 234A. From the south, take I-5N freeway exit 234. Follow Knox Butte Rd. East to Expo Parkway NE.

Camping

OVERNIGHT CAMPING FOR RVS is available beginning Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with check-out as late as Monday, July 1, 2024. Tent camping is available Thursday, June 27, 2024 with check-out by Monday, July 1, 2024. Check-out time is noon if your stay ends June 27-29 or on July 1, 2024. Check-out time on Sunday, June 30 is 7pm. Visit the websites below for reser-vations and rates.

ALL RV AND TENT CAMPERS: Follow the signs to enter via the Livestock, Vendor, and Camping Entrance at the SW corner of the Expo Center.

TENT AND RV CAMPERS WITHOUT HOOKUPS: CHECK IN AT RV SITE #33 UPON ARRIVAL TO PICK UP YOUR CAMPING PERMIT.

PERMITS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON YOUR RV or TENT SITE DURING THE EVENT.

Check-in is generally available from 8am to 9pm daily, or a note will be posted with estimated time of return.

LATE ARRIVALS AND CAMPING RELATED EMERGENCIES:
Laura Todd: blacksheepgathering@gmail.com Ph: 503-804-0014

  • Water, and restrooms with showers, are available 24 hours/day at the west end of the Cascade Livestock Pavilion.
  • Open fires or fireworks are NOT allowed. Propane powered stoves and appliances are permitted but should be placed on pavement or other non-flammable surface.

Dump Station: available beside the most western lane of the Livestock, Vendor and Camping Entrance. No RV Camping sites have sewer hookups. No discharges of any kind are permitted except in the Dump Station.

Click Here to see the Camping Map

CAMPING RESERVATIONS

RV CAMPING WITH HOOK-UPS (and a few perimeter sites with no hookups): Specific, pre-assigned RV Sites, most with hook-ups, may be reserved year-round only at

No RV sites have sewer hookups. RV Camping with hook-ups range from 10 amp electric only to 30 amp electric with water. No need to check in upon arrival. Just follow the instructions provided with your registration confirmation.

RV CAMPING WITHOUT HOOK-UPS: 21 RV Sites without any hookups may be reserved through the end of the event. Click the button below for infromation and registration. Site numbers will be assigned at check-in. Check in upon arrival at RV Site #33 to pick up your Camping Permit.

TENT CAMPING: 38 tent camping sites may be reserved beginning in early April through the end of the event. Check back here in April for a link to the camping reservation page.

Tent camping is on the large lawn between the Cascade Livestock Pavilion and the Santiam Building. This is a communal camping experience with rectangular sites outlined on a large lawn adjacent to each other.

  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am.
  • Please use the garbage cans provided.
  • Please be considerate of your neighbors.

The concrete sidewalks and aisles down the center of the lawn are to be kept clear for foot and emergency traffic. No vehicles allowed on the lawn. Most parking is in the main lot on the east side of the Expo Center.

Loading and unloading from vehicles is allowed on the west side via the Livestock, Vendor and Camping Entrance.

Limited parking may be available on the west side as well, but do not block the loading/unloading area, and do not park on the west side of the Cascade Livestock Pavilion or your vehicle may be towed.

CANCELLATIONS / NO-SHOWS / REFUNDS: There are no refunds for RV camping cancellations or no-shows. The reser-vation system is managed by the Fairgrounds, and the Black Sheep Gathering has no ability to cancel or modify those reser-vations.

The Black Sheep Gathering does manage tent and overflow camping without hookups. Modifications can be made before June 1 with a handling fee to offset processing costs. Instruc-tions are provided with your reservation so keep a copy of your reservation.

There are two nearby RV parks within walking distance, full hook-up availability, and comparably priced rates. Check out Knox Butte RV Park or The Blue Ox RV Park.

NO camping of any kind is allowed in the gravel lot.

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SHEEP SHOW

Judge: Richard Jacobsen
Le Grand, California

I am a 4th generation sheep producer, primarily as a seed-stock producer. My grandfathers and dad raised competitive sheep here in California, going back to the 1940s.Read More.

ANGORA GOAT SHOW

Judge: Allen Mesick
Huntington Beach, California

Allen Mesick of Eureka! Mohair Farm, has bred and showed white and natural colored Angora goats for over 20 years. His Angora goats have brought home many Champion and overall Grand Champion awards. Read More.

FLEECE SHOW

Wool and Alpaca Judge: Dr. Geof Ruppert
Fairfield, Pennsylvania

Geof Ruppert has been judging sheep and fleeces since he was fresh out of veterinary school. Inspired in part by his mother's love of fiber arts, Dr. Ruppert began raising Corriedales in the 1970s.  Read More.

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FIBER ARTS AND YARN SHOW

Judge: Laura Todd
Neotsu, Oregon

Laura has judged fiber arts for county fairs, taught knitting since 2007, and has been awarded ribbons and multiple best-in-show awards for fiber arts at numerous festivals and fairs nationwide, including three Black Sheep Cups at BSG.Read More.