NEWELL, SD – Among the largest and most notable fall ram and ewe sales in the U.S. is the Newell Ram/Ewe Show & Sale in South Dakota. The event attracts buyers and consignors from across the country who are seeking quality breeding stock. Many breeders also market their sheep online through livestock auction websites
Now in its 80th year, the show and sale set for September 18-19, 2025, has built up a reputation for quality range and stud rams and ewes for sale. Consignments from a five-state region make up the lineup and return buyers routinely bid on the offering, says Cody Burke with the Newell Ram Show & Sale Committee.
The Newell Ram Show and Sale has 250 high-quality registered sheep representing nine different breeds consigned for its 2025 event. Whether you are a large range outfit or a smaller backyard flock, there will be something for everyone on sale day.
The sheep show will kick off on Sept. 18 with the ewes at 9 a.m. followed by the rams. The wool show will begin at 10 a.m. and cash prizes will be offered to the winning fleeces. Sheep growers are encouraged to bring their fleeces for the wool show, says Lisa Sturber, Executive Secretary of the South Dakota Sheepgrowers Association.
The sheep sale will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19 with the ewes selling first, followed by stud rams and range rams. Hewitt Land Company will be conducting the in-person sale and DV Auction will be broadcasting it live online.
Sheep producers and the general public are invited to take in the show and sale along with the sheep equipment dealers, vendors and concessions on site.
Find out more information and view the sale listing online at newellramsale.com. Find the latest Newell Ram Show & Sale news on Facebook