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2026 Sheep Show Schedule
As of November 26, 2026

SHEEP SHOW AT A GLANCE

BUS SCHEDULE – Shuttle buses will begin running Tuesday, January 20, between Reno-Sparks Convention Center (RS-CC) and the Peppermill. 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 – Exhibitor registration opens and move-in begins!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 – The final day for exhibitors to move in and get their booths set up. Attendee Registration opens at 8 a.m. Don’t miss Pint Hour at 5 p.m. followed by our Grand Opening Banquet and Auction at the Peppermill.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 – The first official full day of Sheep Show 2026! Shuttle buses will be running all day between the Peppermill and RS-CC. Today is the official opening of the Exhibit Hall! Our Full Curl Theater will have seminars and films, and the Culinary Corner, Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted, and Book Signings get underway and are free to attendees. Don’t miss out on the WSF Ram Awards Luncheon held in the Mt. Rose Ballroom at the RSCC. Enjoy a FREE lunch along with a chance to win over $7,000 in door prizes. This evening, stop by the second annual Beer & Bubbly complimentary reception in the Tuscany Foyer at the Peppermill Casino beginning at 5 p.m. followed by our Conservation Night Banquet and Auction.  Stay for the Horse Packing Competition, which begins after the auction in the Tuscany Foyer.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 – Shuttle buses will be running all day between the Peppermill and RS-CC. A full slate of seminars and films will be in the Full Curl Theater, and Culinary Corner, Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted, and Book Signings are going on throughout the day and are free to attendees. Also free to participate is our Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE). We also have the TOUGH SHEEP workout and the Beretta Clay Shoot today. Pre-registration required. Two major highlights of the day include the Ladies Luncheon and the <1 Club Reception and Hunt Drawings. Make sure you are registered! Our Legacy Night Banquet and Auction kicks off at 6:00 at the Tuscany Ballroom. Stay for the Backpack Races, which begin after the auction in the Tuscany Foyer.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 - The final day of our 2026 Sheep Show! Shuttle buses will be running all day between the Peppermill and RS-CC.  We kick off our final day with the Life Member Breakfast and La Palmosa Desert Sheep Hunt Give-away at the Peppermill. You’ll find another full slate of Seminars, Full Curl Cinema, Culinary Corner Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted, Book Signings, and YWCE. The Silent Online Auction and Sheep Show Raffles close this afternoon, don’t miss the deadline. Exhibitors begin moving out at 5:00 p.m. Our Grand Finale Night Banquet and Auction kicks off at 6:00 at the Tuscany Ballroom. Immediately prior to the auction, we will be drawing the Sheep Show 50/50 raffle as well as the One More for Four drawing.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 - Thanks for attending the 2026 Sheep Show®! Mark your calendars to attend next year's 50th Anniversary of the Sheep. Show – February 4-6 in Reno, Nevada. Exhibitor move-out from 8 a.m. to noon. 

DETAILED DAILY SCHEDULE

TUESDAY - January 20, 2026

7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Registration Opens at RS-CC

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Move-In

1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – WAFWA Wild Sheep Initiative RS-CC | Room A8

Main doors for loading will remain open later, as needed

7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Opens at RS-CC

8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Move-In at RS-CC

8:00 A.M. – NOON – WAFWA Wild Sheep Initiative RS-CC | Room A8

1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Wildlife Professional Meeting

5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Pint Hour – Complimentary Beer Reception | Tuscany Foyer

Sponsored by Stone Glacier

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Hosted Bar at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: Peppermill Hotel, Resort, & Casino

7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. – GRAND OPENING BANQUET at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: 1 Shot Gear, Boone and Crockett Club, Global Rescue, and Stone Glacier

Award Presentations

WSF Exhibitor & Donor Recognition, Wild Sheep Biologist's Wall of Fame Award, Tommy Caruthers Outstanding Chapter and Affiliate Award

Grand Opening Conservation Auction

9:30 P.M. – 1:00 A.M. – Sheep Camp After Party at the Peppermill | Tuscany Foyer

7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Opens at RS-CC

8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. – Exhibitor Welcome Breakfast at RS-CC | Mt. Rose Ballroom

8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. – Nevada Working Group. Meeting at RS-CC | Room A8

Sponsored by: Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience at RS-CC | F1-10 & Hall 4

Sponsored by: Midway USA Foundation

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Sheep Shop Store at RS-CC | Bottom of Atlantis Escalators

10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibit Halls Open at RS-CC.

10:00 A.M. – Silent Online Auctions Open at RS-CC

Sponsored by: Wyoming WSF

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Book Signings at RS-CC Hall 3 - WSF

Dream Rams of the North: Bill Pastorek
Tracks on a Mountain: Jim Manley

10:30 A.M. Full Curl Theater - Seminars and Films at RS-CC | Room A1

10:30 A.M. Camp Chef Culinary Corner at RS-CC | Hall 3

With Chefs Josh Schwencke and Joe Bonavita

10:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. –  RSCVA Press Conference – Show Opening at RS-CC | Hall 1 Entrance

12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. – Ram/FNAWS/Mountain Monarch Awards FREE Lunch at RS-CC. Doors open at 11:45 | Mt. Rose Ballroom

Sponsored by: Boone and Crockett Club, Terminus Mountain Outfitters, WildHunting in Turkey & Asia, Pope and Young Club, Safari Club International, Safaris International Macedonia, Guide and Outfitters Association of British Columbia, Alaska Professional Hunters Association, Belt Buckle and Super Patrons, 1 Shot Gear, and Montana Knife Company

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted at RS-CC | Booth 1705

Take Your Kids Hunting – Julie Chapman and Maddie Richards

2:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. – Idaho-Oregon-Nevada (ION) Partnership Meeting at RS-CC | Room A9

3:30 P.M. 5 x $1,000 Floor Credit Drawings at RS-CC | Hall 2

Need Not Be Present to Win – Check LED Wall for Winners
Sponsored by: New Mexico WSF, Northern Nevada SCI, Utah WSF, and WSF Alberta

4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Today, Tomorrow, and Forever for Wild Sheep Reception at the Peppermill | EDGE Night Club

President's / Chairman's Reception and Full Curl Brands Tasting. By Invitation Only.
Tasting Sponsored by Full Curl Brands

5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Beer & Bubbly – Complimentary Reception at the Peppermill | Tuscany Foyer

Sponsored by: New Mexico WSF
Hosted by: Women Hunt, Women in Hunting, and Rubye Mayflower Blake Legacy Fund

6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – CONSERVATION NIGHT BANQUET at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: Alaska WSF, SITKA Gear, Southeastern Chapter WSF, Vortex, and YETI
Award Presentations
Townsend Youth Conservation Award, Jack O'Connor Writers Award, Gordon Eastman's Grass Roots Award, Outstanding Achievement Awards, Outstanding Conservationist Award
Conservation Night Auction

10:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. – Sheep Camp After Party and Horse Packing Competition at the Peppermill | Tuscany Foyer

Sponsored by: Midnight Sun Outfitters, Sherwood Outfitters, and Custom Pack Rigging

5:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. – Exhibitor Breakfast at RS-CC | Hall 2

8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. – TOUGH SHEEP Workout at RS-CC | Rooms A10-20

Sponsored by MTN TOUGH and TOUGH SHEEP Wave Sponsors

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Opens at RS-CC

9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – WSF Annual Membership Meeting at RS-CC | Room A1

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Beretta Clay Shoot at Capitol City Gun Club

Sponsored by: Beretta USA - Title Sponsor, Lumos & Associates, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, Northern Nevada SCI, and Fiocchi

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience at RS-CC | F1-10 and Hall 4

Sponsored by: Midway USA Foundation

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Sheep Shop Store at RS-CC | Bottom of Atlantis Escalators

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Book Signings at RS-CC Hall 3 - WSF

Dream Rams of the North: Bill Pastorek
Tracks on a Mountain: Jim Manley

10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibit Halls Open at RS-CC

10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Silent Online Auction Opens at RS-CC

Sponsored by: Wyoming WSF

10:30 A.M. Full Curl Theater - Seminars and Films at RS-CC | Room A1

10:30 A.M. Camp Chef Culinary Corner at RS-CC | Hall 3

With Chefs Josh Schwencke and Joe Bonavita

10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. – Ladies Luncheon – Artemis at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's and Super Patrons

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. – WSLF Board of Trustees Meeting at RS-CC Hall | Room A9

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted at RS-CC | Booth 1705

Expedition: Africa – Donna Boddington, Sylvia Greef, and Danene van der Westhuyzen

3:30 P.M. 2 x $2,500 Floor Credit Drawings at RS-CC | Hall 2

Need Not Be Present to Win – Check LED Wall for Winners
Sponsored by: Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance and Texas Bighorn Society

4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – <1 Club and <1 iClub Reception. Hunt Drawings begin at 5:00 at RS-CC | Mt. Rose Ballroom

Sponsored by:Bridger Watch, Jeff and Jann Demaske, Wayne Lennington, Kevin and Tuesdy Small, Blue Moon Brewing Company, New West Distributors, Leupold, Montana Knife Company, Wyoming WSF, and Super Patrons

6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – LEGACY NIGHT BANQUET at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: Alaska Outfitters Unlimited, Azyre, Bergara, Montana WSF, Midway USA, Rohrer Bear Camp, and Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia
Award Presentations
State/Provincial Statesman, Federal Statesman, Chair's Award, WSF Awards of Excellence, Conklin Award Presentation
Full Registration Ultimate Gear Package Drawing - Immediately prior to Auction
Legacy Night Auction

10:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. – Sheep Camp After Party and Backpack Races at the Peppermill | Tuscany Foyer

Sponsored and Hosted by: Stone Glacier

Outer Circle Club Initiation | Tuscany Foyer

7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Sheep Show Shuttles between Peppermill and RS-CC every 15 minutes

7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. – Exhibitor Breakfast at RS-CC | Hall 2

7:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. – Life Member Breakfast and La Palmosa Desert Sheep Drawing. Doors Open at 7:30 a.m. for Buffet Breakfast. Program begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by Life Member Patrons and Super Patrons
Keynote Address: Nick Hoffman

8:00 A.M. – TOUGH SHEEP Pro Competition at RS-CC | Rooms A10-20

Sponsored by MTN TOUGH

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Opens at RS-CC

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Nevada Hunter Safety Course at RS-CC | Room A4

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Sheep Shop Store at RS-CC | Bottom of Atlantis Escalators

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Exhibit Halls Open at RS-CC

9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. – Silent Online Auction Open at RS-CC

Sponsored by: Wyoming WSF

10:00 A.M. Full Curl Theater - Seminars and Films at RS-CC | Room A1

10:00 A.M. Camp Chef Culinary Corner at RS-CC | Hall 3

With Chefs Josh Schwencke and Joe Bonavita

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience at RS-CC | F1-10 and Hall 4

Sponsored by: Midway USA Foundation

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Book Signings at RS-CC Hall 3 - WSF

Dream Rams of the North: Bill Pastorek
Tracks on a Mountain: Jim Manley

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Women Hunt Outdoors Unscripted at RS-CC | Booth 1705

Trailblazing Women – Madie Demaske and Jen Loree

2:30 P.M. Silent Online Auction Closes at RS-CC

2:30 P.M. $5,000 Floor Credit Drawings at RS-CC | Hall 2

Need Not Be Present to Win – Check LED Wall for Winners
Sponsored by: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

3:00 P.M. Raffle Closes - Drawing Held at RS-CC

4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Marco Polo & Mountain Royalty, Legends, and Pinnacle Societies Reception and Full Curl Spirits Tasting by Invitation Only at the Peppermill | EDGE Nightclub

Tasting Sponsored by Full Curl Brands

5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Move Out at RS-CC

6:00 P.M. – Doors Open – Cocktail Social at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. – GRAND FINALE BANQUET at the Peppermill | Tuscany Ballroom

Sponsored by: Freeland Outdoor Adventures, Leica Sport Optics, Leupold, Montana Knife Compnany, MTN TOUGH, Shikar Safaris, Siencer Central, and Weatherby
Award Presentations
Annuli Photo Contest People's Choice Award, G.C.F. Dalziel Outstanding Guide Award, Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award, Artemis Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award, Chris Klineburger Mountain Hunter Hall of Fame Award
Sheep Show 50/50 and One More For Four Drawings - Immediately prior to Auction
Grand Finale Conservation Auction

10:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. – Sheep Camp After Party at the Peppermill | Tuscany Foyer

8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Move-Out

Thank you for attending the 2026 Sheep Show!

Safe travels home and we will see you next year for our 50th Sheep Show – February 4-6, 2027