Open Goat Show

Rockingham County Fair Open Boer Goat Show

**Thursday August 14, 2025 at 9:00am**

Caity Swecker and Elizabeth Myers, Chairs

1. Entries must be completed in Fair Entry by July 1, 2025.
2. Show is non-sanctioned but will be run in accordance with the American Boer Goat Association rules.
3. The base date for computing an animal’s age is August 14, 2025.
4. All bucks must be washed prior to coming to the Fair Grounds. (per Rockingham County Fair Association)
5. Registration papers are required for ALL percentage, purebred and fullblood animals. Registration papers or application papers must be presented to the department head upon arrival on the grounds if born after April 1, 2025.All goats born prior to April 1, 2025 must have registration papers and will be checked after arrival by the department superintendent. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all Open Boer Goats.
6. After registration is received, no substitution of animals will be allowed without approval from Department Chair.No substitution will be authorized after August 5, 2025.
7. Any goat appearing to be in poor health or displaying any forms of infection, open abscesses or obvious signs of sore-mouth will not be allowed on the fair grounds. Show committee and/or veterinarian have the authority to request the animal be removed.
8. Any animal, which in the opinion of the livestock chairman and/or department chair, that constitutes a hazard, must be removed from the grounds.
9. All goats must be on the grounds and unloaded by NOON Monday August 11 and remain in place until 7:00 AM Saturday August 16.Animals must be removed from the Fairgrounds by 10am on Saturday August 16 .
10. All goats must show in their respective individual classes in order to compete in the specialty classes.
11. Only goats being shown in classes at the fair will be allowed on the grounds.
12. All trailers must be moved to a designated parking area after unloading.
13. All exhibits in this department are subject to the General Rules of the Rockingham County Fair. See General Rules and Regulations for Health requirements and barn area rules.
14. Chairman has the right to cancel classes due to lack of entries or to adjust class ages.

SUNSHINE CLASS (Open to an individual up to the age of 22 with a developmental disability)- Thursday August 14 at 6:00pm in The Farm Credit Showrings.

Youth Showmanship- Must be enrolled in a Rockingham County 4-H or FFA Program.Animal used for Showmanship must be registered in Youth’s Name.

Junior-Ages 9-12 as of September 30, 2025

Intermediate-Ages 13-15 as of September 30, 2025

Senior-Ages 15-19 as of September 30, 2025

Peewee Showmanship -Open to anyone under the age of 9 who can not show in the Market Show.Animals will be provided if needed.

Classes

Premiums: 1^st - $14, 2^nd - $12, 3^rd - $10, 4^th – 8 5^th - $6

Percentage Does (50% or higher)

1. Doe Kids (0-3 months)Born on or after May 14, 2025
2. Doe Kids (3-6 months)Born on or after February 14, 2025
3. Doe Kids (6-9 months)Born on or after November 14, 2024
4. Doe Kids (9-12 months)Born on or after August 14, 2024
5. Champion Percentage Junior Doe
6. Reserve Champion Percentage Junior Doe
7. Yearling Does (12-18 months)Born on or after February 14, 2024
8. Does (18-24 months)Born on or after August 14, 2023
9. Does (over 24 months)Born before August 14, 2023
10. Champion Percentage Senior Doe
11. Reserve Champion Percentage Senior Doe
12. Grand Champion Percentage Doe
13. Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe

Fullblood Does (includes Purebred)

1. Doe Kids (0-3 months)Born on or after May 14, 2025
2. Doe Kids (3-6 months)Born on or after February 14, 2025
3. Doe Kids (6-9 months)Born on or after November 14, 2024
4. Doe Kids (9-12 months)Born on or after August 14, 2024
5. Champion Fullblood Junior Doe
6. Reserve Champion Fullblood Junior Doe
7. Yearling Does (12-18 months)Born on or after February 14, 2024
8. Does (18-24 months)Born on or after August 14, 2023
9. Does (over 24 months)Born before August 14, 2023
10. Champion Fullblood Senior Doe
11. Reserve Champion Fullblood Senior Doe
12. Grand Champion Fullblood Doe
13. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe

Fullblood Bucks (includes Purebred)

1. Buck Kids (0-3 months)Born on or after May 14, 2025
2. Buck Kids (3-6 months)Born on or after February 14, 2025
3. Buck Kids (6-9 months)Born on or after November 14, 2023
4. Buck Kids (9-12 months)Born on or after August 14, 2023
5. Grand Champion Fullblood Buck
6. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck

1. Best Boer Goat in Show –

Commercial Doe (Meat Goat Type-No registration required)

1. Doe Kids (0-3 months)Born on or after May 14, 2025
2. Doe Kids (3-6 months)Born on or after February 14, 2025
3. Doe Kids (6-9 months)Born on or after November 14, 2024
4. Doe Kids (9-12 months)Born on or after August 14, 2024
5. Champion Percentage Junior Doe
6. Reserve Champion Percentage Junior Doe
7. Yearling Does (12-18 months)Born on or after February 14, 2024
8. Does (18-24 months)Born on or after August 14, 2023
9. Does (over 24 months)Born before August 14, 2023
10. Champion Percentage Senior Doe
11. Reserve Champion Percentage Senior Doe
12. Grand Champion Percentage Doe
13. Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe

Specialty Classes (One entry per Registered Owner)

1. Doe and Offspring (one doe and one offspring)
2. Produce of Dam (two offspring of same doe any age)
3. Get of Sire (three offspring ofsame buck any age, any sex)