1. All Exhibitors must register on Fair Entry and pay $15 fee for first project.

2. 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.

3. Showmanship is required and must be by the exhibitor without help from any adult unless child has special needs.

4. 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.

5. NO BUCKS.  

6. No goats to enter barn until superintendent and/or vet checked upon arrival. Any goats showing signs of contagious disease will be sent home.

7. 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.

8. All goats must have proper identification per the USDA guidelines. Tattoos must be readable and ear tags must be in the ear.

9. All goats must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) goat Health requirements. See reference under health requirements.

10. 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.

11. If less than five per section are entered, classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent.

12. Each goat exhibitor may complete a goat project book.

13. All market goats MUST have completed a Goat Record book turned in at weigh-in to be eligible for auction.

14. All Chevon must be in good meat condition as determined by the judge.

15. 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.

16. For meat goats, no selenium shots within 90 days of the Fair.

17. In the club herd class, two to three animals must be owned and shown by two to three different club members of the same club.

18. The Market goat divisions will consist of the light and heavy weight divisions only. The weight classes will be determined at weigh-in.

19. Goat registration deadline: May 1

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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.

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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-5 AND OVER

6007         SR. MILKER- 3 YRS. AND UNDER 5

6008         JR. MILKER-2 YRS AND UNDER 3

6009         1st YEAR MILKER

6010        DRY DOE (has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)

6011         DRY YEARLING

6012        SR. DOELING (born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year)

6013        JR. DOELING (born after March 31st of current year)

6014        WETHER (any age)

GRAND DAIRY CHAMPION

RESERVE GRAND DAIRY CHAMPION

 

SECTION 3: MEAT GOATS – BREEDING STOCK

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE

6015        AGED DOES- 36 MONTHS OR OLDER

6016        TWO YEAR OLD DOES – 24 TO UNDER 36 MONTHS

6017        SENIOR YEARLING DOES – 18 TO UNDER 24 MONTHS

6018        JUNIOR YEARLING DOES – 12 TO UNDER 18 MONTHS

6019        DOE KIDS – 9 TO UNDER 12 MONTHS

6020         DOE KIDS – 6 TO UNDER 9 MONTHS

6021        DOE KIDS – 3 TO UNDER 6 MONTHS

6022        DOE KIDS – UNDER 3 MONTHS

6023         WETHER (any age)

GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT

 

SECTION 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        1ST YEAR MILKER

6028        DRY DOE (has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)

6029        DRY YEARLING

6030        SR. DOELING (born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year)

6031        JR. DOELING (born after March 31 of current year)

6032        WETHER (any age)

GRAND CHAMPION PYGMY GOAT

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PYGYMY GOAT

 

SECTION 5: FIBER GOAT BREEDS

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS; TROPHY, ROSETTE, RESERVE ROSETTE

6033        AGED MILKER-5 AND OVER

6034        SR. MILKER- 3 YRS. AND UNDER 5

6035        JR. MILKER-2 YRS AND UNDER 3

6036        1st YEAR MILKER

6037        DRY DOE (has freshened in the past, but not in milk at fair)

6038        DRY YEARLING

6039        SR. DOELING (born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year)

6040        JR. DOELING (born after March 31st 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 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