Boer Goats

Department Staff

• Doug Bayliss – Co-Director


• Carole Pontious – Co-Director


• Cindi Grover – Announcer


• Cathy Ely – Clerk


• Melissa Steele – Office


• Nathan Steele – Ring Steward


• Mary Spencer – Clerk


• Cindy Westfall – Ohio Boer Goat Booster


• Dr. Kameron Rinehart – Junior Activities Coordinator

Online Entry

You MUST enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.

Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password).

NO LATE ENTRY IN THE JUNIOR DIVISION

You must provide information for either your FFA Advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional. The junior exhibitor’s entry will not be finalized until the confirmation is received back from either the FFA Advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional.

JUNIOR BREEDING ENTRY FEE IS $15 PER HEAD. PROCESSING FEES MAY APPLY.

Entries close June 21 at 1 p.m.

Schedule

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Divisions

Division 308: Junior Breeding

• Percentage Boer Does


• Fullblood Boer Does


• Fullblood Boer Bucks


• Junior Commercial Breeding

Division 311: Breeding Showmanship

Division 309: Junior Wether

Division 311: Market Showmanship

Rules

All entries and awards in the department will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations published in the Exhibitor's Information, including the following rules.

Entries: Junior Show is open to all Ohio 4-H and FFA Exhibitors. Exhibitors may make as many entries in individual classes as they choose. Three animals may be shown in an individual class, but only two animals may place in the class.

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• All breeding goat exhibitors must present a certificate of registration from a breed association for all animals shown. Certificate of Registration for the animals shall stand in the name of the individual or partnership making the entry of which the exhibitor is a partner by May 16, of current year. In case of a partnership, the exhibitor shall state the partnership when making online entries, indicating which animals being entered actually are registered in stated partnership. Acceptable partnerships for registration of animals to be shown by junior exhibitors must be similar to the following examples, If your registration does not comply with these, you will not be eligible to show. Examples of acceptable partnerships: John Doe Farms; John Doe and Family; John Doe and Son or Daughter; XYZ Farms; John Doe and Bill Doe. If your registration does not comply with the above examples of partnerships, and/or you fail to state partnership on the online entry, you will not be eligible to show.


• Junior Exhibitors must show their own animals if present at the show. Exceptions will be made only for exhibitors who may be physically impaired, who have two animals entered in the same class, or an exhibitor is absent on show day due to other commitments. In case of these exceptions another boy or girl who is eligible to be an Ohio Junior Division Exhibitor and must be resident of the State of Ohio, may exhibit the animal with the authorization of the department director. If a Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitor cannot be present at the time of judging the exhibitor will need to present to the department director a written permission notice signed by the football coach, band director or any other person in charge of an activity that is in conflict and prevents the exhibitor from being present at the time of judging. This notice must be on official letterhead of the organization and given to the department director 24 hours before show day and must include name, county, birth date, home phone number, and complete address of the exhibitor's, home and work of the person in charge of the event (i.e. football coach, band director, etc.) Also include a brief description of the conflict.


• Tattoos: All goats must have legible tattoo(s) or other means of permanent identification consistent with its registration certificate. If the animal has a microchip as its permanent identification, the exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader.


• Computing Ages: Birth dates, as listed on the registration certificate, will be used to determine the class division. The base date is the date of the show.


• Classes: All animals must be registered purebred, fullblood, or percentage blood boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 25% to 93.74% (1/4 to 7/8 blood) boer. Fullblood classes are for does that are 93.75% and higher; and 96.8% and higher for bucks. Progeny of fresh does will not be allowed in the ring. The Champion and reserve will be chosen from the first and second place animals in that division of the show.


• Disqualification: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the show in any of the breeding classes. Artificial coloring will result in disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in dis- qualification. Any doe over 24 months of age that has not kidded and cannot prove a current pregnancy will not be allowed to show.


• Only one person per goat is permitted in the ring.


• All animals shall be in place on the date and time stated on the schedule, under the division in which you are exhibiting. Permission for a late arrival or early release for competing at a state or county fair must be obtained from Fair Management. Only one request for either a late arrival, early arrival, or an early release, will be granted after proof of competing at another state or county fair. ANY EXHIBITOR REQUESTING A LATE ARRIVAL OR AN EARLY RELEASE MUST HAVE A LETTER OR COPY OF ENTRY, FROM THE STATE OR COUNTY FAIR THEY ARE ATTENDING, VERIFYING PROOF OF ENTRY AT THE FAIR. NO REQUEST WILL BE GRANTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Request must be made via email by July 15 to Andrea Hershey at a.hershey@expo.ohio.gov.


• All goats must be housed in pens assigned to exhibitors. Any exhibitor failing to house their animals in the goat barn from the time of arrival, until time of release will be ineligible to compete.


• Health Regulations can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov, click on the Division of Animal Health.


• Ohio's Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov,click on the Division of Animal Health.


• Breeding exhibitors will be offered the opportunity to participate in virtual skillathon pre-fair for prizes sponsored by the Ohio Boer Goat Boosters. For more information see: www.ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons

PERCENTAGE BOER DOES

25% to 93.74% Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

Premiums will be calculated at the conclusion of entry deadline

FULL BLOOD BOER DOES

93.75% to Full Blood ( as of 1/1/2026)

FULL BLOOD BOER BUCKS

96.8% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

JR FAIR COMMERCIAL BREEDING

No registration papers required.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• All entries and awards in the department will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations published in the Exhibitor’s Information, including the following rules.


• The purpose of the Jr. Fair Commercial Breeding Doe Class is to exhibit commercial breeding stock.


• Commercial breeding doe classes do not require registration papers. However, they must have a USDA scrapie tag. Exhibitors need to include Scrapie Identification Numbers on Entry.


• The Commercial Breeding Doe Show is open to all Ohio 4-H/FFA Exhibitors who are enrolled in and meet the county guidelines of the breeding goat project.


• Exhibitors may make as many entries in individual classes as they choose, however, only two animals per class can receive premium money, ribbons, and placings.


• Junior fair exhibitors must show their own animals if present at the show. Exceptions will be made only for exhibitors who may be physically impaired, who have two animals in the same class, or an exhibitor is absent due to other commitments. In case of these exceptions another boy or girl, who is eligible to be an Ohio Junior Division Exhibitor, may exhibit the animal with the authorization of the department director. The department director will need a written permission notice signed by the person in charge of the activity that is in conflict and prevents the exhibitor from being present at the time of judging. This notice must be on the official letterhead of the organization and given to the department director 24 hours before show day.


• Any goat showing any pronounced defects or abnormality will be barred from the show in any of the breeding classes.


• Only one person per goat is permitted in the ring.


• No bracing is permitted in class.


• All animals shall be in place on the date and time stated on the schedule. Permission for late arrival or early release for competing at another state fair or county fair must be obtained from Fair Management. Only one request for either an early/late arrival or early release will be granted after proof of competing at another state fair or county fair. ANY EXHIBITOR REQUESTING A LATE ARRIVAL OR AN EARLY RELEASE MUST HAVE A LETTER OR COPY OF ENTRY, FROM THE STATE OR COUNTY FAIR THEY ARE ATTENDING, VERIFYING PROOF OF ENTRY AT THE FAIR. NO REQUEST WILL BE GRANTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Request must be made via email by July 15 to Andrea Hershey at a.hershey@expo.ohio.gov.


• All goats must be housed in pens assigned to exhibitors. Any exhibitors failing to house their animals in the goat barn from time of arrival, until time of release will be ineligible to compete.


• Health Regulations can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov.


• Ohio’s Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov.


• Commercial Breeding Doe Show Divisions are based on age and determined by teeth.
  
  
  
  • Divisions include: Doe Kids (milk teeth intact), Yearling Does (2 adult teeth), Senior Does (4 or more adult teeth).
  
  
  • In addition, the number of classes in the doe kid division will be determined by the number of entries per division and their declared weight.
  
  
  • The top three in the doe kid classes will be weighed with no more than 5 pounds difference from declared weight allowed.
  
  
  • The first and second place from each division will move into the Grand Champion Commercial Breeding Show Drive.
  
  
  • Commercial breeding does will be judged on meat goat breeding characteristics and may NOT show in the Junior Fair Breeding Percentage or Fullblood Divisions.
  
  

• The purpose of showmanship is to encourage young exhibitors to acquire skill and know-how in the handling of animals and to obtain information and practice in fitting and grooming them for show.


• Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship. No bucks are permitted for showmanship. The judge may ask that exhibitors show another exhibitors animal during the course of the show.


• Advanced entry in showmanship is available online and will be confirmed at check in.


• Exhibitors are to fit their own animal.


• All animals shown in showmanship must be entered and shown in their respective breeding classes.


• Judges will consider the general ability and know- how of exhibitors in training and handling of animals, the manner in which he/she presents their animal, how they handle themselves in the ring, how to fit and groom their animal (while the grooming alone will not be emphasized), Knowledge and use of good show ring equipment and correct use of equipment, accepted show ring practices, customs and exhibitors may be asked questions about their animal and the species.


• Age for showmanship is as of January 1, 2026.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Breeding showmanship

SPECIAL SHOWMANSHIP PREMIUMS

Junior Breeding Boer Goat

Showmanship age winners will receive awards from the Youth Reserve Program.

Breeding Champions and Reserve Champions will receive awards from the Youth Reserve Program.

If breeding show averages less than ten head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation forremoval of exhibition at the fair.

DIVISION 309: MARKET BOER GOAT

Doug Bayliss

Co-Director

Cindi Grover

Announcer

Olivia Schmitmeyer

Wether Show

Mary Spencer

Clerk

Dr. Kameron Rinehart

Junior Activities Coordinator

Carole Pontious

Co-Director

Mike Westfall

Wether Weigh-In

Nathan Schmitmeyer

Ring Steward

Cathy Ely

Clerk

Cindy Westfall

Ohio Boer Goat Booster

Coordinator

Department Staff

Entries close June 21 at 1 p.m.

ONLINE ENTRY

• Market Goats MUST enter online and NO late entries will be accepted. Absolute final entry for Wethers is June 21st at 1:00 p.m


• You must enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com. Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (user name/password).


• You must provide information for either your FFA advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional. The junior exhibitor’s entry will not be finalized until the confirmation is received back from either the FFA Advisor, or 4-H County Extension Professional.


• Showmanship entries will be made in the online entry process and verified at the time of check-in. If you are considering showmanship please sign up when making online entries.


• No advance entry for skillathon is needed.

Entry fee is $25 per head

Processing fees may apply.

A virtual Drug Use Notification Form MUST be completed for all market animals. The link will be available in July at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/lives...

Junior Fair Wether show

• All goats must be housed in pens assigned to exhibitors on natural bedding. Any exhibitor failing to house their entries in the goat barn from the time of arrival until the shows have been completed will be ineligible to compete.


• All animals must meet fitting criteria for show ring admittance when they are weighed-in.


• The Junior Fair Wether Show is open to Ohio 4-H and FFA members enrolled in a meat goat project. Maximum of(4) entries per exhibitor. Enter initial entries in class 001 – Substitutions can be entered in class 002 at no fee. Only animals entered in class 001 or 002 will be eligible to show.


• New in 2026! Wethers must be slick shorn to an even length of 1/8 inch or less above the knee and hock at the time of arrival for ODA inspection. Fitting space is limited. Hair length will also be measured in make-up area. Arrive to class in a timely manner to avoid disqualification.


• Wethers must have their milk teeth intact. Any wether missing teeth will be disqualified.


• Ideally all wethers should have been disbudded or have their horns cut back to approximately 1 inch in length. However, if wethers are shown without being disbudded, they should have horn tips cut off in a blunt manner.


• Weights will be declared. Instructions at check-in. Weights due on August 7^th by 12 p.m. (noon). Wethers will be divided approximately into 15 weight classes. The top 5 in each class will be weighed back and need to be no more then 5 pounds over or under their listed weight. Any wether weighing less or more than 5 pounds over will be disqualified and the next highest placing wether will be weighed until there are 5 qualifying wethers from the class.


• No muzzles are to be used on the goats.


• Note: Due to the fact that the Boer Goat Show is during the Ohio State Fair, animals may NOT leave until the conclusion of the Scarlet and Gray Show on Sunday, August 9^th, unless prior permission by July 15^th from the Livestock Department.


• The Grand and Reserve Grand Champions are terminal.


• OSF Premiums will be awarded following the conclusion of the fair.


• Additional awards will be provided through the curtesy of the Boer Goat Boosters and additional sponsors named during the Ohio State Fair.


• Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight Champions will receive awards from the Youth Reserve Program


• Special Premiums Awarded to: Third to Tenth Place. These special premiums will be sponsored.


• MARKET GOAT SALE OF CHAMPIONS FORMAT


• Grand Champion Market Goat will sell in the Sale of Champions, on Sunday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. in Celeste Center.


• 2026 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions will have a top dollar cap as follows: Grand Champion Market Goat ($8,000) & Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat ($4,000)

Twenty-five percent (25%), or amount over cap listed above, whichever is greater, will be distributed among other youth exhibitors. These funds will go towards scholarships, Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program, showmanship, skillathons, breeding livestock, FFA, 4-H, Ohio State Fair Band and Choir,and endowments.

Market Goat Showmanship

• Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship. The judge may ask that exhibitors show another exhibitors animal during the course of the show.


• Advanced entry in showmanship is available online and will be confirmed at check in.


• Exhibitors are to fit their own animal.


• All animals shown in showmanship must be entered and shown in their respective market classes.


• Judges will consider the general ability and know-how of exhibitors in training and handling of animals, the manner in which he/she presents their animal, how they handle themselves in the ring, how to fit and groom their animal (while the grooming alone will not be emphasized), Knowledge and use of good show ring equipment and correct use of equipment, accepted show ring practices, customs and exhibitors may be asked questions about their animal and the species.


• Exhibitors must show in showmanship to be considered for Outstanding Market Exhibitor.


• Age groups are 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 as of January 1, 2026.


• Class winners will receive plaques through the courtesy of the Ohio Township Association.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

The purpose of showmanship is to encourage young exhibitors to acquire skill and know-how in the handling of animals and to obtain information and practice in fitting and grooming them for show.

Showmanship youth reserve program

In 2026, Junior Market Goat Showmanship participants will receive money from the Youth Reserve Program. In addition, class winners will compete in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Division Showmanship for awards provided by the Jordan Fledderjohann Memorial. Age group 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 as of January 1, 2026.

Outstanding Market Exhibitor

Premium awards will be distributed to Outstanding Meat Goat Exhibitors. You will not need to pre- register for the Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program.

These awards are figured based on in person skillathon, showmanship and class placing.

Outstanding Market Exhibitor awards will be from the Youth Reserve Program.

If market show averages less than ten head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation for removal of exhibition at the fair.

Open Boer Goat Competition Guidelines

Boer Goats Open

Monday, August 3, 2026

2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ABGA, Buckeye Classic, and Junior Breeding Check in

5:00 p.m. Buckeye Classic Show

Exhibitor’s Reception following the Buckeye Classic

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

8:30 a.m. Barn Meeting Junior Breeding (REQUIRED)

9:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Showmanship

Junior Breeding Show to follow

1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding show final drive

Ohio State Fair Open ABGA Show following Junior Breeding show final drive

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

9:00 a.m. Buckeye Classic Show

Release to follow Show

DIVISION 1310: OPEN BOER GOATS

Department Staff

Doug Bayliss – Co-Director

Carole Pontious – Co-Director

Cindi Grover – Announcer

Cathy Ely – Clerk

Melissa Steele – Breeding Show Clerking and Office

Nathan Steele –Ring Steward

Mary Spencer –Office

Dylan Ely – IT Tech Support

Mike Westfall – Market Show Official Scales

Olivia Schmitmeyer – Market Show Check -in

Nathan Schmitmeyer – Market Show Ring Man

PHONE: 614-644-4496

August 3 – August 9 ONLY

Online Entry

You MUST enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com.

Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password).

If entering under farm name, farm name goes in the last name field and first name is listed as *.

Open Breeding Entry Fee - $25.00 per head

Processing fees may apply.

Entries close June 21 at 1 p.m.

Late entry information see page 3.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES

DIVISION 1310: Open Boer Goats

DIVISION 1311: Open Ohio Youth Show

DIVISION 1312: Buckeye Classic

DIVISION 1313: Scarlet and Gray Open Youth Invitational Wether Show

DIVISION 1314: Scarlet and Gray Open Youth Invitational Commercial Breeding Show

Division 1315: Open Youth Photo Contest

Division 1316: Open Youth Sales Talk Contest

Division 1317: Open Youth Fitting Contest

DIVISION 1318: Scarlet and Gray Open Youth Invitational Showmanship

GROUNDS RULES

SCHEDULE

RULES

All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums.

All entries and awards in the department will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations located at the back of this book, including the following rules.

Entries: The show is open to all exhibitors. There is a limit of (4) four animals that can be entered in an individual class by an exhibitor. Exhibitors will be restricted to (2) two placings in each individual class.

Eligibility of Animals: All breeding goats must be registered in the Herd Book of the American Boer Goat Association. The original registration certificate is required. Animals must be registered and owned in the exhibitor's name.

Ennobled Herd Book Points: Goats entered under its ABGA registration number and presenting its ABGA Certificate of Registration will be eligible to earn points for its actual placing in the show as described in the ABGA “Criteria for the Ennoblement of a Boer Goat.”

Tattoos: All goats must have legible tattoo(s) or other means of permanent identification consistent with its registration certificate. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. If the animal has a microchip as its permanent identification, the exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader.

Computing Ages: Birth dates, as listed on the registration certificate, will be used to determine the class division. The base date is the date of the show.

Classes: As of publication, all animals must be registered purebred, full blood, or percentage blood boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 25% to 93.74% Boer; fullblood classes are for does that are 93.75% and higher; and 96.8% and higher for bucks. However, as a sanctioned ABGA show those rules apply and the show is subject to the ABGA board’s adoption of any reclassification. New in 2026! ABGA Percentage buck sanctioned show.

The Champion and Reserve classes will be chosen from the first and second place animals in that division of the show.

Disqualification: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the show in any of the breeding classes. Artificial coloring will be a disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. Any doe over 24 months of age that has not kidded and cannot prove a current pregnancy will not be allowed to show.

DIVISION 1310: OPEN BOER GOATS

Only one person per goat is permitted in the ring.

Substitutions are allowed in the same class and same show as the original entry. Please make substitutions at check-in. Group class entries are to be made at check in.

Exhibitors will check registration papers at the office upon their arrival. The certificate of registration for the animals shall stand in the individual or family farm name making the entry of which the exhibitor is a participant.

All goats must be housed in pens assigned to exhibitors. Any exhibitor failing to house their entries in the goat barn from the time of arrival until the shows have been completed will be ineligible to compete.

Health Regulations can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov, click on the Division of Animal Health.

Ohio's Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov, click on the Division of Animal Health.

For protest procedure please see Grounds Rules.

Late Entry

Any entries made after June 21 at 1:01 p.m. will be charged $75 late fee, plus animal charge. Contact the Entry Department at 614-644-4052 to late enter. Late entries can be made from June 21 at 1:01 p.m. to July 15.

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PERCENTAGE BOER DOES

25% to 93.74% Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

Premiums will be calculated at the conclusion of entry deadline

FULL BLOOD BOER DOES

93.75% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

REGISTERED % BOER BUCKS

25% to 96.79% (as of 1/1/2026)

New in

2026!

FULL BLOOD BOER BUCKS

96.8% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

All goats must be shown in individual classes to be in group classes.

If breeding show averages less than ten head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation for removal of exhibition at the fair.

DIVISION 1311: OPEN OHIO YOUTH SHOW

WETHER SIRE, SLICK SHORN DAMS & FITTED DAMS

COMPETITION INFORMATION

This is an Open Ohio Youth Show for exhibitors ages 9-18 as of January 1, 2026.

Exhibitors must have permanent residence in the state of Ohio.

No registration papers are required for the wether sire and dam classes.

There will be three divisions; wether sires, slick-shorn wether dams, and commercial does.

• Entry fee is $25. You must enter online at ohiostatefair.com. Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password)


• Entry Deadline - June 21 at 1:00 p.m. Any entry made after June 21 at 1:01 p.m. through July 15 will be charged a $75 late fee, plus animal charge. Contact the Entry Department at 614-644-4052 to make late entries.


• Premiums determined by number of entries shown.


• This is not an ABGA sanctioned show. Therefore, it is up to the judge to determine his own criteria for sound mouths, teats, testicles, and pigment.


• This show is provided as an opportunity for those youth in the state of Ohio involved in the wether business to showcase animals responsible for creating the next generation of wethers and the entries will be evaluated with this sole purpose in mind.

WETHER SIRE, SLICK SHORN WETHER DAMS &

COMMERCIAL FITTED DAMS

DIVISION 1312: BUCKEYE CLASSIC

$25 Entry Fee per head, processing fees may apply

PERCENTAGE BOER DOES

25% to 93.74% Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

FULL BLOOD BOER DOES

93.75% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

93.75% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

REGISTERED % BOER BUCKS

25% to 96.79% (as of 1/1/2026)

New in

2026!

FULL BLOOD BOER BUCKS

96.8% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)

Rules

All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums.

• All entries and awards in the department will be subject to the General Rules and Regulations located at the back of this book, including the following rules.


• Entries: The show is open to all exhibitors. There is a limit of (4) four animals that can be entered in an individual class by an exhibitor. Exhibitors will be restricted to (2) two placings in each individual class.


• Eligibility of Animals: All breeding goats must be registered in the Herd Book of the American Boer Goat Association. The original registration certificate is required. Animals must be registered and owned in the exhibitor's name.


• Ennobled Herd Book Points: Goats entered under its ABGA registration number and presenting its ABGA Certificate of Registration will be eligible to earn points for its actual placing in the show as described in the ABGA“ Criteria for the Ennoblement of a Boer Goat.”


• Tattoos: All goats must have legible tattoo(s) or other means of permanent identification consistent with its registration certificate. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. If the animal has a microchip as its permanent identification, the exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader.


• Computing Ages: Birth dates, as listed on the registration certificate, will be used to determine the class division. The base date is the date of the show.


• Classes: As of publication, all animals must be registered purebred, full blood, or percentage blood boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 25% to 93.74% Boer; fullblood classes are for does that are 93.75% and higher; and 96.8% and higher for bucks. However, as a sanctioned ABGA show those rules apply and the show is subject to the ABGA board’s adoption of any reclassification. New in 2026! ABGA Percentage buck sanctioned show.


• The Champion and Reserve classes will be chosen from the first and second place animals in that division of the show.


• Disqualification: Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the show in any of the breeding classes. Artificial coloring will be a disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. Any doe over 24 months of age that has not kidded and cannot prove a current pregnancy will not be allowed to show.


• Only one person per goat is permitted in the ring.


• Substitutions are allowed in the same class and same show as the original entry. Please make substitutions at check-in. Group class entries are to be made at check in.


• Exhibitors will check registration papers at the office upon their arrival. The certificate of registration for the animals shall stand in the individual or family farm name making the entry of which the exhibitor is a participant.


• All goats must be housed in pens assigned to exhibitors. Any exhibitor failing to house their entries in the goat barn from the time of arrival until the shows have been completed will be ineligible to compete.


• Health Regulations can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov, click on the Division of Animal Health.


• Ohio's Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules can be found at the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, www.agri.ohio.gov, click on the Division of Animal Health.


• For protest procedure please see Grounds Rules.

LATE ENTRY

Any entries made after June 21 at 1:01 p.m. will be charged $75 late fee, plus animal charge. Contact the Entry Department at 614-644-4052 to late enter. Late entries can be made from June 21 at 1:01 p.m. to July 15.

DIVISION 1313: SCARLET AND GRAY JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL WETHER SHOW

Competition open to juniors ages 5 -21.

Maximum of 4 entries per individual.

Entry Fee $25 per head.

• All entries show slick sheared to an even length of 1/8 inch or less above the knee and hock.


• Wethers must have milk teeth intact. Any animal missing teeth will be disqualified.


• All Ohio Department of Agriculture fitting rules will be in effect for this show.


• Declared Weights cards due, Friday, August 7, 2026 12 p.m. (noon). The top 5 in each class will be weighed back and need to be no more then 5 pounds over or under their listed weight. Any wether weighing less or more than 5 pounds over will be disqualified and the next highest placing wether will be weighed until there are 5 qualifying wethers from the class.


• Show will take place Sunday, August 9. The Grand & Reserve Grand from the Junior Fair Wether Show are not eligible for this Wether Show.


• Champions are not terminal in this show.


• If wether show averages less than 10 head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation for removal of exhibition at the fair

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• No registration papers are required for the commercial breeding classes.


• Competition open to juniors ages 5-21 as of January 1, 2026.


• Wether Sire and Slick Shorn dams must be slick shorn to 1/8 inch or less (equivalent to Lister Cover Cote blade). Wether Sires and Dams must be slick shorn to even length from the knees and hocks up excluding the head and tail switch. No blocking will be permitted and will be grounds for refused entry into the ring.


• Declared weights cards due, Friday August 7, 2026, 12 p.m. (noon). The top 5 in each class will be weighed back and need to be no more then 5 pounds over or under their listed weight. Any wether weighing less or more than 5 pounds over will be disqualified and the next highest placing wether will be weighed until there are 5 qualifying animals from the class.


• Fitted Commercial Does will show in their own division with hair.


• Entry fee is $25. Processing fees may apply. You must enter online at www. ohiostatefair.com. Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (user name/password)


• Entry Deadline - June 21 at 1:00 p.m. Any entry made after June 21at 1:01 p.m. through July 15 will be charged a $75 late fee, plus animal charge. Contact the Entry Department at 614-644-4052 to make late entries.


• Premiums determined by number of entries.


• This is not an ABGA sanctioned show. Therefore, it is up to the judge to determine his own criteria for sound mouths, teats, testicles, and pigment.


• This show is provided as an opportunity for juniors involved in the wether business to showcase animals responsible for creating the next generation of wethers and the entries will be evaluated with this sole purpose in mind.

JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW

Show order: Wether Sires, Slick-Shorn Wether Dams, & Commercial Fitted Doe Show

DIVISION 1314: SCARLET AND GRAY JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW

JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW

If commercial breeding show averages less than ten head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation for removal of exhibition at the fair.

1315: BOER GOAT PHOTO CONTEST

JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW

If commercial breeding show averages less than ten head for a period of two consecutive years, it may be placed on probation for removal of exhibition at the fair.

1316: BOER GOAT SALES PITCH CONTEST

New in

2026!

The Ohio State Fair Boer Goat Department and the Ohio Boer Goat Boosters are proud to announce that we will be hosting a Sales Pitch Competition at the 2026 Ohio State Fair! The contest aims to highlight talented young individuals in our industry for their ability to deliver a 3–5 minute sales pitch at the 2026 Ohio State Fair. One winner will be chosen from each age division, and a group of judges will select an overall Champion and Reserve Champion of the Sales Pitch Competition. Winners will be announced during the 2026 Ohio State Fair, along with the results of other youth competitions.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• All contestants must exhibit Boer goats (market or breeding) at the 2026 Ohio State Fair.


• Divisions are: (Based on 4-H age)
  
  
  
  • Novice (up to 9 years old)
  
  
  • Junior (10 – 13)
  
  
  • Intermediate (14 – 16)
  
  
  • Senior (17 – 21)
  
  


• Each exhibitor will be assigned a predetermined item to develop their 3- to 5-minute sales pitch and then present to the judges.


• All sales pitches must focus on the specific item or product provided. All participants in each division will be given the same item or product to “sell” to the judges through their sales pitch/talk.


• The winner in each age division will be featured on social media and shared with our 2026 sponsors. The Ohio Boer Goat Boosters will also sponsor a prize for the age division champions.


• The overall Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a prize sponsored by the Ohio Boer Goat Boosters.


• Entries may be made through ShoWorks and/or through Google Form until the start of the competition. The Sales Pitch items or products will be announced at the beginning of the Ohio State Fair Boer Goat Shows.


• Questions: Please contact Dr. Kameron Rinehart, the Ohio State Fair Boer Goat Department Junior Activities Coordinator, at Rkameron98@gmail.com.

1317: COMMERCIAL DOE FITTING CONTEST

The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal.

Individuals may sign up through ShoWorks.

Team Sign-up Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8 p.m.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Participants must be Ohio State Fair Boer Goat Exhibitors within the pre-defined age groups.


• Age divisions will be determined as of January 1, 2026. Divisions and time limits are as follows:
  
  
  
  • Novice (up to 9 years old), 20 minutes
  
  
  • Junior (10 – 13), 20 minutes
  
  
  • Intermediate (14 – 16), 20 minutes
  
  
  • Senior (17 – 21), 20 minutes
  
  


• Individuals may age up in an age division, but not age down in an age division.


• Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal prior to entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area.


• Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area.


• All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest.


• Judges will circulate and question participants during the 20 minutes.


• All fitting techniques must be within the accepted practices of the breed association. [Ohio Administrative Rule 901-19-32]


• Points will be awarded as follows:
  
  
  
  • Ability to fit - 25 points.
  
  
  • Participation of each team member - 10 points.
  
  
  • Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points.
  
  
  • Overall effect - 5 points.
  
  
  • Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points
  
  

DIVISION 1318: SCARLET AND GRAY JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL SHOWMANSHIP

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• The purpose of showmanship is to encourage young exhibitors to acquire skill and know-how in the handling of animals and to obtain information and practice in fitting and grooming them for show.


• Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship. The judge may ask that exhibitors to show another exhibitors animal during the course of the show.


• Advanced entry in showmanship is available online and will be confirmed at check in.


• Exhibitors are to fit their own animal.


• All animals shown in showmanship must be entered and shown in the Scarlet & Gray Junior Open Invitational Commercial Breeding Show.


• Wethers, Wether dams, and Commercial Fitted Does are permitted to be shown in the Scarlet & Gray Junior Open Invitational Showmanship, however, no wether sires are permitted in showmanship.


• Judges will consider: the general ability and know-how of exhibitors in training and handling of animals, the manner in which he/she presents their animal, how they handle themselves in the ring, how to fit and groom their animal (while the grooming alone will not be emphasized), knowledge and use of good show ring equipment and correct use of equipment, accepted show ring practices,customs, and exhibitors general knowledge about their animal and the species.

AGE DIVISIONS (as of January 1, 2026)

Show Order:

Novice Division - Ages 5-9

Junior Division – Ages 10-13

Intermediate Division – Ages 14-16

Senior Division - Ages 17-21

LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

The General Rules for the Ohio State Fair will be forthcoming.