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)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
1 |
% Doe Kids 0-3 months, born May 5, 2026 - August 4, 2026 |
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2 |
% Doe Kids 3-6 months, born February 5, 2026 - May 4, 2026 |
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3 |
% Doe Kids 6-9 months, born November 5, 2025 - February 4, 2026 |
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4 |
% Doe Kids 9-12 months, born August 5, 2025 - November 4, 2025 |
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5 |
Pair of Percentage Doe Kids |
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6 |
Junior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
7 |
Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
8 |
% Yearling Does 12-16 Months, born April 5, 2025 - August 4, 2025 |
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9 |
% Yearling Does 16-20 Months, born December 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 |
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10 |
% Yearling Does 20-24 Months, born August 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024 |
|
11 |
Champion Yearling Percentage Doe |
Rosette |
12 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage Doe |
Rosette |
13 |
% Two-Year-old Does 24 to 36 months, born August 5, 2023 - August 4, 2024 |
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14 |
% Aged Does – 36 months & over, born on or before August 4, 2023 |
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15 |
% Pair of Does over 12 months, owned by exhibitor, limited one entry |
|
16 |
Senior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
17 |
Reserve Senior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
18 |
Grand Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Banner |
19 |
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Banner |
20 |
Premier Percentage Exhibitor |
Banner |
Premiums will be calculated at the conclusion of entry deadline
FULL BLOOD BOER DOES
93.75% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
21 |
Doe Kids 0-3 months, born May 5, 2026 - August 4, 2026 |
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22 |
Doe Kids 3-6 months, born February 5, 2026 - May 4, 2026 |
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23 |
Doe Kids 6-9 months, born November 5, 2025 - February 4, 2026 |
|
24 |
Doe Kids 9-12 months, born August 5, 2025 - November 4, 2025 |
|
25 |
Pair of Fullblood Doe Kids |
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26 |
Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
27 |
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
28 |
Yearling Does 12-16 Months, born April 5, 2025 - August 4, 2025 |
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29 |
Yearling Does 16-20 Months, born December 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 |
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30 |
Yearling Does 20-24 Months, born August 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024 |
|
31 |
Champion Yearling Fullblood Doe |
Rosette |
32 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Doe |
Rosette |
33 |
Pair of Yearling Does, owned by exhibitor, limited to one entry. |
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34 |
Two-year-old Does 24-36 months, born August 5, 2023 - August 4, 2024 |
|
35 |
Aged Does – 36 months & over, born on or before August 4, 2023 |
|
36 |
Pair of Fullblood Senior Does |
|
37 |
Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
38 |
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
39 |
Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Banner |
40 |
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Banner |
REGISTERED % BOER BUCKS
25% to 96.79% (as of 1/1/2026)
New in
2026!
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
41 |
Buck Kids 0-3 months, born May 5, 2026 - August 4, 2026 |
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42 |
Buck Kids 3-6 months, born February 5, 2026 - May 4, 2026 |
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43 |
Buck Kids 6-9 months, born November 5, 2025 - February 4, 2026 |
|
44 |
Buck Kids 9-12 months, born August 5, 2025 - November 4, 2025 |
|
45 |
Junior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
46 |
Reserve Junior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
47 |
Yearling Buck 12-16 Months, born April 5, 2025 - August 4, 2025 |
|
48 |
Yearling Buck 16-20 Months, born December 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 |
|
49 |
Yearling Buck 20-24 Months, born August 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024 |
|
50 |
Champion Yearling Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
51 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
52 |
Two-year-old Buck 24-36 months, born August 5, 2023 - August 4, 2024 |
|
53 |
Aged Buck – 36 months & over, born on or before August 4, 2023 |
|
54 |
Senior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
55 |
Reserve Senior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
56 |
Grand Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Banner |
57 |
Reserve Grand Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Banner |
FULL BLOOD BOER BUCKS
96.8% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
58 |
Buck Kids 0-3 months, born May 5, 2026 - August 4, 2026 |
|
59 |
Buck Kids 3-6 months, born February 5, 2026 - May 4, 2026 |
|
60 |
Buck Kids 6-9 months, born November 5, 2025 - February 4, 2026 |
|
61 |
Buck Kids 9-12 months, born August 5, 2025 - November 4, 2025 |
|
62 |
Pair of Buck Kids, owned by exhibitor, limited to one entry |
|
63 |
Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
64 |
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
65 |
Yearling Buck 12-16 Months, born April 5, 2025 - August 4, 2025 |
|
66 |
Yearling Buck 16-20 Months, born December 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 |
|
67 |
Yearling Buck 20-24 Months, born August 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024 |
|
68 |
Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck |
Rosette |
69 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck |
Rosette |
70 |
Two-year-old Buck 24-36 months, born August 5, 2023 - August 4, 2024 |
|
71 |
Aged Buck – 36 months & over, born on or before August 4, 2023 |
|
72 |
Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
73 |
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
74 |
Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Banner |
75 |
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Banner |
76 |
Young Herd – One buck kid and two doe kids, owned by the exhibitor, limited to one entry. |
77 |
Get of Sire - Four animals, the get of one sire, both sexes to be represented. Owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one entry sired by the same buck. Indicate name of sire on entry form. |
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
78 |
Premier Exhibitor—Points computed from win- nings —5 points for first place; 4 points for second place; 3 points for third place; 2 points for fourth place; 1 point for fifth place. Points will be computed from full-blood classes and will be awarded only to the registered name appearing on the records of the breed association. Animals do not have to bebred by exhibitor. Only the exhibitor's two highest placings in any one class will be counted. In case of tie, the exhibitorwinning the most firsts will receive the award. If tie still exists, the one with the most seconds will win. |
Banner |
79 |
Reserve Premier Exhibitor |
Banner |
80 |
Premier Breeder |
Banner |
81 |
Reserve Premier Breeder |
Banner |
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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
Thursday, August 6 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Arrival and check-in |
Friday, August 7 12:00 p.m. |
Declared weight cards due |
Saturday, August 8 Following Jr. Fair Wether Show |
Wether Sires, Slick- Shorn Wether Dams, & Commercial Fitted Doe Ohio Open Youth Show |
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
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
01 |
Slick Shorn Wether Dams/Fitted Commercial Does (Enter females on ShoWorks into class 1 and declare final classification with weight on Weigh Card, August 7, 2026) |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
02 |
Wether Sires |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
TITLE |
AWARD |
Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
Banner |
Third through Tenth Place Overall Slick – Shorned Wether Dams |
Banner |
Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
Banner |
Third through Tenth Place Overall Commercial Fitted Does |
Banner |
Grand Champion Wether Sire |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Wether Sire |
Banner |
Champion Wether Sire |
John Braddock Memorial Rotating Trophy |
Champion Wether Dam |
Van Horn Boer Goats Rotating Trophy |
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)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
1 |
% Doe Kids 0-3 months, born May 6, 2026 - August 5, 2026 |
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2 |
% Doe Kids 3-6 months, born February 6, 2026 - May 5, 2026 |
|
3 |
% Doe Kids 6-9 months, born November 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 |
|
4 |
% Doe Kids 9-12 months, born August 6, 2025 - November 5, 2025 |
|
5 |
Junior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
6 |
Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
7 |
% Yearling Does 12-16 Months, born April 6, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
|
8 |
% Yearling Does 16-20 Months, born December 16, 2024 - April 5, 2025 |
|
9 |
% Yearling Does 20-24 Months, born August 6, 2024 - December 5, 2024 |
|
10 |
Champion Yearling Percentage Doe |
Rosette |
11 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage Doe |
Rosette |
12 |
% Two-Year-old Does 24 to 36 months, born August 6, 2023 - August 5, 2024 |
|
13 |
% Aged Does – 36 months & over, born on or before August 5, 2023 |
|
14 |
Senior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
15 |
Reserve Senior Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Rosette |
16 |
Grand Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Banner |
17 |
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Boer Doe |
Banner |
18 |
Premier Percentage Exhibitor |
Banner |
FULL BLOOD BOER DOES
93.75% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
19 |
Doe Kids 0-3 Months, born May 6, 2026 - August 5, 2026 |
|
20 |
Doe Kids 3-6 months, born February 6, 2026 - May 5, 2026 |
|
21 |
Doe Kids 6-9 months, born November 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 |
|
22 |
Doe Kid 9-12 months, born August 6, 2025 - November 5, 2025 |
|
23 |
Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
24 |
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
25 |
Yearling Does 12-16 months, born April 6, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
|
26 |
Yearling Does 16-20 months, born December 16, 2024 - April 5, 2025 |
|
27 |
Yearling Does 20-24 months born August 6, 2024 - December 5, 2024 |
|
28 |
Champion Yearling Fullblood Doe |
Rosette |
29 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Doe |
Rosette |
30 |
Two-year-old Does 24-36 months, born August 6, 2023 - August 5, 2024 |
|
31 |
Aged Does – 36 months & over, born on or before August 5, 2023 |
Rosette |
32 |
Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
33 |
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Rosette |
34 |
Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Banner |
35 |
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Doe |
Banner |
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!
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
36 |
Buck Kids 0 to 3 months, born May 6, 2026 - August 5, 2026 |
|
37 |
Buck Kids 3 to 6 months, born February 6, 2026 - May 5, 2026 |
|
38 |
Buck Kids 6 to 9 months, born November 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 |
|
39 |
Buck Kids 9 to 12 months, born August 6, 2025 - November 5, 2025 |
|
40 |
Junior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
41 |
Reserve Junior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
42 |
Yearling Buck 12-16 months, born April 6, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
|
43 |
Yearling Buck 16 to 20 months, born December 6, 2024 - April 5, 2025 |
|
44 |
Yearling Buck 20 to 24 months, born August 6, 2024 - December 5, 2024 |
|
45 |
Champion Yearling Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
46 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
47 |
Two-year-old Buck 24-36 months, born August 6, 2023 - August 5, 2024 |
|
48 |
Aged Buck – 36 months & over, born on or before August 5, 2023 |
|
49 |
Senior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
50 |
Reserve Senior Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Rosette |
51 |
Grand Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Banner |
52 |
Reserve Grand Champion Registered Percentage Boer Buck |
Banner |
FULL BLOOD BOER BUCKS
96.8% to Full Blood (as of 1/1/2026)
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
53 |
Buck Kids 0 to 3 months, born May 6, 2026 - August 5, 2026 |
|
54 |
Buck Kids 3 to 6 months, born February 6, 2026 - May 5, 2026 |
|
55 |
Buck Kids 6 to 9 months, born November 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 |
|
56 |
Buck Kids 9 to 12 months, born August 6, 2025 - November 5, 2025 |
|
57 |
Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
58 |
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
59 |
Yearling Buck 12-16 months, born April 6, 2025 - August 5, 2025 |
|
60 |
Yearling Buck 16 to 20 months, born December 16, 2024 - April 5, 2025 |
|
61 |
Yearling Buck 20 to 24 months, born August 6, 2024 - December 5, 2024 |
|
62 |
Champion Yearling Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
63 |
Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
64 |
Two-year-old Buck 24-36 months, born August 6, 2023 - August 5, 2024 |
|
65 |
Aged Buck – 36 months & over, born on or before August 5, 2023 |
|
66 |
Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
67 |
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Rosette |
68 |
Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Banner |
69 |
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Boer Buck |
Banner |
70 |
Premier Exhibitor - Points computed from winnings - 5 points for first place; 4 points for second place; 3 points for third place; 2 points for fourth place; 1 point for fifth place. Points will be computed from fullblood classes and will be awarded only to the registered name appearing on the records of the breed association. Animals do not have to bred by exhibitor’s. Only the exhibitor’s two highest placings in any one class will be counted. In case of a tie the exhibitor winning the most firsts will receive the award. If a tie still exists, the one with the most seconds will win. |
Banner |
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
Thursday, August 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Gold Sponsor Early Access Thursday, August 6, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Arrival and check-in |
Friday, August 7, 12:00 p.m. |
Declared weight cards due |
Sunday, August 9 (following wether show) |
Scarlet & Gray Junior Open Invitational |
Show order: Wether Sires, Slick-Shorn Wether Dams, & Commercial Fitted Doe Show
DIVISION 1314: SCARLET AND GRAY JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
01 |
Slick Shorn Wether Dams/Fitted Commercial Does (Enter females on ShoWorks in class 1 and declare final classification with weigh card, August 7, 2026) |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
02 |
Wether Sires |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW
TITLE |
AWARD |
Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
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Third through Tenth Place Overall Slick – Shorned Wether Dams |
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Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
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Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
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Third through Tenth Place Overall Commercial Fitted Does |
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Grand Champion Wether Sire |
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Reserve Grand Champion Wether Sire |
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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
CLASS |
ENTRIES |
AWARD |
01 |
Slick Shorn Wether Dams/Fitted Commercial Does (Enter females on ShoWorks in class 1 and declare final classification with weigh card, August 7, 2026) |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
02 |
Wether Sires |
Premiums determined by the number of entries. |
JUNIOR OPEN INVITATIONAL COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHOW
TITLE |
AWARD |
Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Slick – Shorned Wether Dam |
Banner |
Third through Tenth Place Overall Slick – Shorned Wether Dams |
Banner |
Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Fitted Doe |
Banner |
Third through Tenth Place Overall Commercial Fitted Does |
Banner |
Grand Champion Wether Sire |
Banner |
Reserve Grand Champion Wether Sire |
Banner |
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.