Dag van het Schaap

Dag van het Schaap is an annual sheep-focused agricultural event held in Ermelo, Netherlands, celebrating the world of sheep farming and the wool industry. Visitors can watch national championships in sheep shearing, participate in sheep-counting competitions, attend workshops and lectures, sample dairy products and artisan cheeses, and browse exhibitor stands showcasing innovations from across the sheep sector. A public auction of premium animals adds excitement for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The event is welcoming to families, with children's crafting activities on offer, while also catering to farmers, breeders, and industry professionals seeking knowledge and networking. This lively annual gathering brings together the entire Dutch sheep sector in a festive, educational atmosphere set in the heart of the Dutch countryside.