SLV Fair: Goats

Yes! The weight requirements are that the goat must be at least 60 pounds and have gained a minimum of 20 pounds from their weigh-in weight. Underweight goats or goats that have not gained the minimum 20 pounds will not be allowed to sell and will show in their own division. 

Market goats must be born on or after December 15, 2023 to be eligible to show at fair. 

The ownership deadline for all goats(breeding & market) to be shown at fair is May 1. This applies to both ownership and possession of the animal. Unless you have filed a lease or off-site boarding agreement with the Extension Office, the animal MUST be at your house and under your full care (not at a breeder's or fitter's), by May 1.

You are more than welcome to bring in your own bedding to both County and State Fair. Shavings will be available for purchase at County Fair. See the smiling faces in the Fair Office to arrange purchase. 

For Colorado State Fair, you will need to pre-order bedding when you enter or bring your own. There are no shavings or bedding available for purchase on site at Colorado State Fair. 

Fully dehorned goats are preferred at the market goat show. If your goat does still have horns in place, the ends must be tipped and completely blunt. 

Pro-tip: if a horn has been blunted properly, you will be able to easily rest a dime on top of it.