Goats
Goats are a multi-talented asset to agriculture. They efficiently convert forage into delicious, lean meat, making them ideal for smaller farms or areas with less fertile land. Their milk is a source of protein and fat, particularly valuable for those with cow milk allergies. Additionally, goat breeds like Angora and Cashmere produce luxurious fibers used in soft, warm clothing and textiles.
Breeding Goats
For those passionate about preserving specific goat breeds, breeding goats take center stage. These animals are judged on their adherence to breed standards, showcasing ideal conformation, temperament, and physical characteristics. From the majestic Boer goats with their distinctive white markings to the elegant Nubians renowned for their high milk production, breeding goats are a testament to responsible breeding practices and the continuation of valuable bloodlines.
Meat Goats
Meat goat shows celebrate breeds raised for their delicious and nutritious meat. Judges evaluate these animals based on their musculature, overall health, and breed characteristics. Popular meat goat breeds like Boer goats and Boer crosses are known for their rapid growth rates and efficient feed conversion, making them a valuable source of protein for many families.
Dairy Goats
County fairs wouldn't be complete without the gentle giants of the show ring - dairy goats! These productive animals are judged on a combination of factors. Milk production is a key element, with some breeds like Nubians and LaManchas known for their impressive yields. However, conformation also plays a role, ensuring the goats have the physical structure to support efficient milking throughout their lactation cycle.
Pygmy Goats
For those passionate about preserving specific goat breeds, breeding goats take center stage. These animals are judged on their adherence to breed standards, showcasing ideal conformation, temperament, and physical characteristics. From the majestic Boer goats with their distinctive white markings to the elegant Nubians renowned for their high milk production, breeding goats are a testament to responsible breeding practices and the continuation of valuable bloodlines.
Fiber Goats
For those who appreciate the luxurious world of fiber arts, fiber goat shows are a must-see. Cashmere, Angora, and Mohair goats are judged based on the quality and quantity of their fleece, with considerations for fineness, curl pattern, and density. These elegant animals provide the raw materials for beautiful sweaters, scarves, and other handcrafted goods, making them a valuable contribution to the world of textiles.
YOUTH BREEDING GOATS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. NO HORNS, with the exception of Angoras and Boers in Breeding Stock classes. For example, Angoras or Boers entered in Meat Breeding Stock Goats are allowed to have horns, but not those entered in Market Goats.
2. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.
3. Exhibitors may show up to 5 goats, only 1 goat per class. Limit one market goat. A market goat may not be shown in any other section other than Showmanship.
4. NO BUCKS.
5. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.
6. Project animal must be in the possession/care of the member for at least 8 weeks prior to fair, with the exception of current year kids. If goat is boarded at another facility member must be responsible for care of the animal.
7. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
8. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.
9. In case of an accident, disease, or injury (as certified by a licensed veterinarian), goat of equality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the livestock rules committee. Two representatives of the rules committee must see both animals before approval will be given. Substitutions must be recorded with the Superintendent by July 1st.
10. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.
11. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.
12. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
13. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.
14. Market goats must weigh at least 45 lbs. and over to be eligible for the sale, EXCEPT small breed market goats (i.e. pygmy). Small breed goats must weigh at least 25 lbs. Does are allowed to compete in the market division. All market goats must be born after December 1st of the year prior to the current fair year. Goats are to be sold by the head, not the pound.
15. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.
16. In the club herd class, three animals must be owned and shown by three different club members of the same club.
17. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
18. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted by March 1st to be eligible to register a goat project. 19. Goat registration deadline: May 1
EXPLORER/MENTOR GOAT PROJECT- The goat Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one goat under the guidance of a parent/adult or teen mentor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a goat by teen mentor, or house the goat at the Fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form was paid by March 1st or the Explorer may trailer in a goat from home for the day. Explorers also have to meet all other health requirements to be able to bring their goat project and house them at fair.
SECTION 1: GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6001 EXPLORER 5-6 6002 SR. TEEN 15 & Older
6003 JR. TEEN 13-14 6004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
6005 NOVICE 7-10
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
SECTION 3: MEAT GOATS – BREEDING STOCK
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6015 AGED DOES 6016 TWO YEAR OLD DOES
(36 MONTHS OR OLDER) (24 TO UNDER 36 MONTHS)
6017 SENIOR YEARLING DOES 6018 JUNIOR YEARLING DOES
(18 TO UNDER 24 MONTHS) (12 TO UNDER 18 MONTHS)
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6019 DOE KIDS 6020 DOE KIDS
(9 TO UNDER 12 MONTHS) (6 TO UNDER 9 MONTHS)
6021 DOE KIDS 6022 DOE KIDS
(3 TO UNDER 6 MONTHS) (UNDER 3 MONTHS)
6023 WETHER (any age)
GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT
SECTION 6: DAM & DAUGHTER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS 6042 DAM & DAUGHTER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 7: BEST UDDER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
6043 BEST UDDER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 9: CLUB HERD
6046 GOAT CLUB HERD
SECTION 12: COSTUME
6049 COSTUME
SECTION 13: OBSTACLE
6050 OBSTACLE
YOUTH MEAT GOATS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. NO HORNS, with the exception of Angoras and Boers in Breeding Stock classes. For example, Angoras or Boers entered in Meat Breeding Stock Goats are allowed to have horns, but not those entered in Market Goats.
2. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.
3. Exhibitors may show up to 5 goats, only 1 goat per class. Limit one market goat. A market goat may not be shown in any other section other than Showmanship.
4. NO BUCKS.
5. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.
6. Project animal must be in the possession/care of the member for at least 8 weeks prior to fair, with the exception of current year kids. If goat is boarded at another facility member must be responsible for care of the animal.
7. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
8. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.
9. In case of an accident, disease, or injury (as certified by a licensed veterinarian), goat of equality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the livestock rules committee. Two representatives of the rules committee must see both animals before approval will be given. Substitutions must be recorded with the Superintendent by July 1st.
10. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.
11. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.
12. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
13. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.
14. Market goats must weigh at least 45 lbs. and over to be eligible for the sale, EXCEPT small breed market goats (i.e. pygmy). Small breed goats must weigh at least 25 lbs. Does are allowed to compete in the market division. All market goats must be born after December 1st of the year prior to the current fair year. Goats are to be sold by the head, not the pound.
15. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.
16. In the club herd class, three animals must be owned and shown by three different club members of the same club.
17. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
18. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted by March 1st to be eligible to register a goat project. 19. Goat registration deadline: May 1
EXPLORER/MENTOR GOAT PROJECT- The goat Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one goat under the guidance of a parent/adult or teen mentor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a goat by teen mentor, or house the goat at the Fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form was paid by March 1st or the Explorer may trailer in a goat from home for the day. Explorers also have to meet all other health requirements to be able to bring their goat project and house them at fair.
SECTION 1: GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6001 EXPLORER 5-6 6002 SR. TEEN 15 & Older
6003 JR. TEEN 13-14 6004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
6005 NOVICE 7-10
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
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SECTION 8: MARKET GOATS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6044 LIGHT WEIGHT 6045 HEAVY WEIGHT
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT
SECTION 9: CLUB HERD
6046 GOAT CLUB HERD
SECTION 10: RATE OF GAIN
6047 RATE OF GAIN CONTEST
SECTION 11: MARKET PROJECT BOOK
6048 MARKET GOAT RECORD BOOK
SECTION 12: COSTUME
6049 COSTUME
SECTION 13: OBSTACLE
6050 OBSTACLE
YOUTH DAIRY GOATS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. NO HORNS, with the exception of Angoras and Boers in Breeding Stock classes. For example, Angoras or Boers entered in Meat Breeding Stock Goats are allowed to have horns, but not those entered in Market Goats.
2. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.
3. Exhibitors may show up to 5 goats, only 1 goat per class. Limit one market goat. A market goat may not be shown in any other section other than Showmanship.
4. NO BUCKS.
5. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.
6. Project animal must be in the possession/care of the member for at least 8 weeks prior to fair, with the exception of current year kids. If goat is boarded at another facility member must be responsible for care of the animal.
7. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
8. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.
9. In case of an accident, disease, or injury (as certified by a licensed veterinarian), goat of equality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the livestock rules committee. Two representatives of the rules committee must see both animals before approval will be given. Substitutions must be recorded with the Superintendent by July 1st.
10. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.
11. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.
12. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
13. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.
14. Market goats must weigh at least 45 lbs. and over to be eligible for the sale, EXCEPT small breed market goats (i.e. pygmy). Small breed goats must weigh at least 25 lbs. Does are allowed to compete in the market division. All market goats must be born after December 1st of the year prior to the current fair year. Goats are to be sold by the head, not the pound.
15. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.
16. In the club herd class, three animals must be owned and shown by three different club members of the same club.
17. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
18. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted by March 1st to be eligible to register a goat project. 19. Goat registration deadline: May 1
EXPLORER/MENTOR GOAT PROJECT- The goat Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one goat under the guidance of a parent/adult or teen mentor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a goat by teen mentor, or house the goat at the Fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form was paid by March 1st or the Explorer may trailer in a goat from home for the day. Explorers also have to meet all other health requirements to be able to bring their goat project and house them at fair.
SECTION 1: GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6001 EXPLORER 5-6 6002 SR. TEEN 15 & Older
6003 JR. TEEN 13-14 6004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
6005 NOVICE 7-10
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
SECTION 2: DAIRY GOATS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6006 AGED MILKER 6007 SR. MILKER
(5 AND OVER) (3 YRS. AND UNDER 5)
6008 JR. MILKER 6009 1st YEAR MILKER
(2 YRS AND UNDER 3)
6010 DRY DOE 6011 DRY YEARLING
(has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)
6012 SR. DOELING 6013 JR. DOELING
(born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year) (born after March 31st of current year)
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6014 WETHER (any age)
GRAND DAIRY CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND DAIRY CHAMPION
SECTION 6: DAM & DAUGHTER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS 6042 DAM & DAUGHTER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 7: BEST UDDER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
6043 BEST UDDER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 9: CLUB HERD
6046 GOAT CLUB HERD
SECTION 12: COSTUME
6049 COSTUME
SECTION 13: OBSTACLE
6050 OBSTACLE
YOUTH PYGMY GOATS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. NO HORNS, with the exception of Angoras and Boers in Breeding Stock classes. For example, Angoras or Boers entered in Meat Breeding Stock Goats are allowed to have horns, but not those entered in Market Goats.
2. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.
3. Exhibitors may show up to 5 goats, only 1 goat per class. Limit one market goat. A market goat may not be shown in any other section other than Showmanship.
4. NO BUCKS.
5. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.
6. Project animal must be in the possession/care of the member for at least 8 weeks prior to fair, with the exception of current year kids. If goat is boarded at another facility member must be responsible for care of the animal.
7. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
8. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.
9. In case of an accident, disease, or injury (as certified by a licensed veterinarian), goat of equality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the livestock rules committee. Two representatives of the rules committee must see both animals before approval will be given. Substitutions must be recorded with the Superintendent by July 1st.
10. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.
11. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.
12. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
13. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.
14. Market goats must weigh at least 45 lbs. and over to be eligible for the sale, EXCEPT small breed market goats (i.e. pygmy). Small breed goats must weigh at least 25 lbs. Does are allowed to compete in the market division. All market goats must be born after December 1st of the year prior to the current fair year. Goats are to be sold by the head, not the pound.
15. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.
16. In the club herd class, three animals must be owned and shown by three different club members of the same club.
17. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
18. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted by March 1st to be eligible to register a goat project. 19. Goat registration deadline: May 1
EXPLORER/MENTOR GOAT PROJECT- The goat Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one goat under the guidance of a parent/adult or teen mentor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a goat by teen mentor, or house the goat at the Fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form was paid by March 1st or the Explorer may trailer in a goat from home for the day. Explorers also have to meet all other health requirements to be able to bring their goat project and house them at fair.
SECTION 1: GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6001 EXPLORER 5-6 6002 SR. TEEN 15 & Older
6003 JR. TEEN 13-14 6004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
6005 NOVICE 7-10
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
ECTION 4: PYGMY
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6024 AGED MILKER – 5 AND OVER 6025 SR. MILKER – 6 YRS AND UNDER 5
6026 JR. MILKER – 2 YRS AND UNDER 3 6027 1 ST YEAR MILKER
6028 DRY DOE 6029 DRY YEARLING
(has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)
6030 SR. DOELING 6031 JR. DOELING
(born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year) (born after March 31 of current year)
6032 WETHER (any age)
GRAND CHAMPION PYGMY GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PYGYMY GOAT
SECTION 6: DAM & DAUGHTER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS 6042 DAM & DAUGHTER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 7: BEST UDDER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
6043 BEST UDDER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 9: CLUB HERD
6046 GOAT CLUB HERD
SECTION 12: COSTUME
6049 COSTUME
SECTION 13: OBSTACLE
6050 OBSTACLE
YOUTH FIBER GOATS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. NO HORNS, with the exception of Angoras and Boers in Breeding Stock classes. For example, Angoras or Boers entered in Meat Breeding Stock Goats are allowed to have horns, but not those entered in Market Goats.
2. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.
3. Exhibitors may show up to 5 goats, only 1 goat per class. Limit one market goat. A market goat may not be shown in any other section other than Showmanship.
4. NO BUCKS.
5. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.
6. Project animal must be in the possession/care of the member for at least 8 weeks prior to fair, with the exception of current year kids. If goat is boarded at another facility member must be responsible for care of the animal.
7. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
8. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.
9. In case of an accident, disease, or injury (as certified by a licensed veterinarian), goat of equality may be exchanged upon request of the club leader or parent and approval by the livestock rules committee. Two representatives of the rules committee must see both animals before approval will be given. Substitutions must be recorded with the Superintendent by July 1st.
10. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.
11. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.
12. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
13. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.
14. Market goats must weigh at least 45 lbs. and over to be eligible for the sale, EXCEPT small breed market goats (i.e. pygmy). Small breed goats must weigh at least 25 lbs. Does are allowed to compete in the market division. All market goats must be born after December 1st of the year prior to the current fair year. Goats are to be sold by the head, not the pound.
15. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.
16. In the club herd class, three animals must be owned and shown by three different club members of the same club.
17. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.
18. Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form must be submitted by March 1st to be eligible to register a goat project. 19. Goat registration deadline: May 1
EXPLORER/MENTOR GOAT PROJECT- The goat Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive showmanship event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid. Explorers may exhibit only one goat under the guidance of a parent/adult or teen mentor age 13-19. The Explorer may borrow a goat by teen mentor, or house the goat at the Fairgrounds if the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form was paid by March 1st or the Explorer may trailer in a goat from home for the day. Explorers also have to meet all other health requirements to be able to bring their goat project and house them at fair.
SECTION 1: GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
6001 EXPLORER 5-6 6002 SR. TEEN 15 & Older
6003 JR. TEEN 13-14 6004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
6005 NOVICE 7-10
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
SECTION 5: FIBER GOAT BREEDS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE
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6033 AGED MILKER-5 AND OVER 6034 SR. MILKER- 3 YRS. AND UNDER 5
6035 JR. MILKER-2 YRS AND UNDER 3 6036 1 st YEAR MILKER
6037 DRY DOE 6038 DRY YEARLING
(has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)
6039 SR. DOELING 6040 JR. DOELING
(born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year) (born after March 31 st of current year)
6041 WETHER (any age)
GRAND FIBER GOAT CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND FIBER GOAT CHAMPION
SECTION 6: DAM & DAUGHTER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS 6042 DAM & DAUGHTER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 7: BEST UDDER
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
6043 BEST UDDER (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION 9: CLUB HERD
6046 GOAT CLUB HERD
SECTION 12: COSTUME
6049 COSTUME
SECTION 13: OBSTACLE
6050 OBSTACLE
OPEN GOAT CLASS
Superintendent: Sarah Knight (231) 638-3343
Email address: maverickrawhide@yahoo.com
1. Fee for entry is $2.00 per goat.
2. All open class Entry – Exhibitor Entry Sheet has to be turn into the goat superintendent by Monday of Fair week.
3. Awards – Ribbons 1st -5 th placings
4. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.
5. If exhibitor wants to house goats on the fairgrounds they will need to submit the Stall/Pen Reservation Fee form by March 1 st , then it will be based on space available at the time of fair. Otherwise, they can bring the goats in the day of the goat show and then take them home after show.
6. No goat is allowed inside of fairground gates before they are approved by the Superintendent. Goats must be checked in at least 2 hours before goat show in youth division starts.
7. All rules that apply to Youth Livestock Goats apply to Open Class.
SECTION 1: DAIRY GOATS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
37001 AGED MILKER 37002 SR. MILKER
(5 AND OVER) (3 YRS. AND UNDER 5)
37003 JR. MILKER 37004 1 ST YEAR MILKER
(2 YRS AND UNDER 3)
37005 DRY DOE 37006 DRY YEARLING
(HAS FRESHENED IN THE PAST, BUT NOT IN MILK AT FAIR)
37007 SR. DOELING 37008 JR. DOELING
(BORN BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR) (BORN AFTER MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR)
37009 WETHER (ANY AGE)
GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY
SECTION 2: MEAT GOATS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
37010 AGED MILKER 37011 SR. MILKER
(5 AND OVER) (3 YRS AND UNDER 5)
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37012 JR. MILKER 37013 1 ST YEAR MILKER
(2 YRS AND UNDER 3)
37014 DRY DOE 37015 DRY YEARLING
(HAS FRESHENED IN THE PAST, BUT NOT IN MILK AT FAIR)
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37016 SR. DOELING 37017 JR. DOELING
(BORN BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR) (BORN AFTER MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR)
37018 WETHER (ANY AGE)
GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT
SECTION 3: PYGMY
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
37019 AGED MILKER 37020 SR. MILKER
(5 AND OVER) (6 YRS AND UNDER 5)
37021 JR MILKER 37022 1 ST YEAR MILKER
(2 YRS AND UNDER 3)
37023 DRY DOE 37024 DRY YEARLING
(HAS FRESHENED IN THE PAST, BUT NOT IN MILK AT FAIR)
37025 SR. DOELING 37026 JR. DOELING
(BORN BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR) (BORN AFTER MARCH 31 OF CURRENT YEAR)
37027 WETHER (ANY AGE)
GRAND CHAMPION PYGMY GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PYGMY GOAT
SECTION 4: FIBER GOAT BREEDS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RES. ROSETTE
37028 AGED MILKER 37029 SR. MILKER
(5 AND OVER) (3 YRS. AND UNDER 5)
37030 JR. MILKER 37031 1st YEAR MILKER
(2 YRS AND UNDER 3)
37032 DRY DOE 37033 DRY YEARLING
(has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)
37034 SR. DOELING 37035 JR. DOELING
(born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year) (born after March 31 st of current year)
37036 WETHER (any age)
GRAND FIBER GOAT CHAMPION RESERVE GRAND FIBER GOAT CHAMPION