We usually do all the fall shows and youth are welcome to participate in any show we attend depending on goat transportation availability so check with us. If youth have their own goat, they can attend any show independently as a club representative.
Show Requirements:
Completed the Dairy Goat Project program.
To be considered for show, youth must have logged the required time working with their goat, a minimum of five hours per month.
Youth are required to wear dairy whites or they will not be allowed in the ring regardless if show rules allow black pants.
Each youth should purchase and label their own show lead.
Youth must have a valid Ethics training number. Training is provided once each season and number is valid for two years.
Youth must complete record book and obtain the required signatures before show check-in date. Record books must be submitted to 4-H leaders at least two weeks prior to show.
Thank you letters are to be sent to the fair organizers, the judge, and to sponsors if on a scholarship. Photos should be included with the letter to sponsors. We will have a post show session to do this before or after a regular club meeting. If youth cannot make that meeting, they must be sure to send their letters on their own.
County Competition Selection: For North Florida, the Dairy Goat Project leaders will select three youth from each age bracket to represent the county. Requirements for selection are:
Completed a minimum of six hours per month working with their goat.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and desire to learn proper husbandry and goat handling techniques.
Attended one related event during the project year. This can be an on-farm activity, additional course, or webinar. Events are posted on our calendar.
Fall Shows
October
First weekend in November
Generally Monday after or before North Florida
Spring Shows