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Youth Dairy Goat Competition


2025 YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW


Date: Saturday November 8, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Lower East Annex Show Ring
Judge: Kristopher Fraley, Bryan TX

Thank You to the Youth Goat Show Shirt Sponsor

VISSERS SOD FARM

Competition Information

Entry Deadline: Tuesday October 14, 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.

Entry Fees: $12.00 per youth participant.

Arrival Time: Thursday November 6, 2025, 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 10:00 PM - midnight and Friday November 7, 2025, midnight - 7:30 AM.

Release:Saturday November 8th starting 5pm. Unless showing in the open dairy goat show then release is with the open show goats, Sunday November 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check In: Saturday November 8, 2025, beginning at 7:30 AM by the Goat Education Centre. All participants are required to bring their goat to check in and will pick up their t-shirt and harness card number.

2025 Youth Goat Show Committee

Barry Van Camp (Dairy)Anna Haupt (Meat)
Cheri Penny (Dairy)Becky Vissers (Meat)

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  1. All exhibitors who are 5 years of age on or before January 1, 2025, and have not reached their 22nd birthday by January 1, 2025, shall be eligible to participate in the 2025 Youth Dairy Goat Show. As with all RAWF Youth Activities, 100% participation is expected by all participants.
  2. All entries shall be made online via Assist Expo, RAWF's online entry system.
  3. Youth must name their goat and provide tattoo number (if applicable) on the registration form at time of entry. If an animal fails the health check, an exhibitor may substitute an animal for showmanship only.
  4. The same animal must be shown by exhibitor in both conformation and showmanship. No exceptions.
  5. For Showmanship classes all exhibitors will show according to their breed specifications. The judge has the right to ask exhibitors to switch animals at any time while judging.
  6. No artificial colouring may be used on any portion of the animal.
  7. Entries must be a doe kid, purebred or commercial under 2 years of age that has never freshened. No milkers are allowed to be entered in the Youth Dairy Goat Show.
  8. All goats will be checked for health by a committee of three C.G.S. members in good standing. Any animal not passing inspection will be asked to leave the facilities. Cross checks of animals at the show and animals presented will be done by the chairperson.
  9. All animals should arrive in show condition.
  10. It is preferred that all exhibitors be dressed in white pants (not athletic), black pants and the shirt provided
    when showing in the ring. No hats or caps are to be worn in the show ring.
  11. Each entry is to be handled by a single exhibitor who is to be competent as per rule #3 in the Livestock Rules & Regulations.
  12. If exhibitors do not know which goat they are showing by the entry deadline, they must enter the Recorded Grade class. If the exhibitor would like to switch into a different class, they must come to the show office and make the switch by 7:00 PM on Friday Novmeber 7, 2025, or email the Show Office at entry@royalfair.org. Otherwise, the exhibitor will remain in the Recorded Grade class regardless of the breed they are showing.
  13. When filling out the t-shirt size, please note that shirts are ordered in both youth and adult sizes.
  14. TRAILERS: A new trailer registration system is in place for 2025. Please register and pay for your trailer herehttps://www.tixr.com/groups/royalfair/events/rawf-2025-trailer-registration-152184


    Prize Money

    Showmanship Prize Money - Ribbons to 10th place

    1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    5th
    6th
    		7th-11th
    12th-16th
    $40
    $35
    $30

    $25

    $20
    $15
    $10
    $5

    Youth Goat - Showmanship

    Heats will be determined in advance by the Agirculture Show Office and Committee Chair if necessary. It is up to the judge's discretion regarding the number of exhibitors in the heats that will advance to showmanship class finals. Placings and comments will be given to 10th place only.
    All first place winners in showmanship go on to compete for the titles of Grand Champion Showperson.

    Classes:

    114.1.

    Youth Dairy Goats - Peewee Showmanship

    Age 5-8

    114.2.

    Youth Dairy Goat - Junior Showmanship

    Age 9-12

    114.3.

    Youth Dairy Goat - Intermediate Showmanship

    Age 13-16

    114.4.

    Youth Dairy Goat - Senior Showmanship

    Age 17-21

    Youth Dairy Goat - Conformation

    All first place winners in conformation will go on to compete for the title of Grand Champion Doe

    Classes:

    1.

    Alpine

    2.

    La Mancha

    3.

    Nigerian Dwarf

    4.

    Nubian

    5.

    Oberhasli

    6.

    Saanen

    7.

    Toggenburg

    8.

    Recorded Grades

    Specials

    Grand Champion Youth Dairy Goat Showperson

    Banner presented to the Grand Champion Showperson by

    Givernay Farms, Adam P Scanlon, Standard, AB

    		Grand Champion Dairy Doe

    Banner presented to the Grand Champion Doe by

    TruNorth Tile Inc, Jason Bidan, Port Sydney, ON

    Best Bred and Owned

    Awarded to the dairy goat exhibitor who has bred and owned their animals (or been part of thier farm unit). This is limited to parents and their children. The best bred and owned from each conformation class will be asked back into the ring for the final judging. Proof of registration papers must be submitted at the time of entry to be eligible for this class. A rosette will be presented to the winner.

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 YOUTH GOAT SHOW CHAMPIONS!

    YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW
    Grand Champion Showperson

    Lindy Garlough, Pontypool, ON

    MYOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW
    Grand Champion Doe

    Georgie McCarthy, Wellandport, ON

    YOUTH MEAT GOAT SHOW
    Grand Champion Showperson

    Grace Knox-Kruis, Hampton, ON

    YOUTH MEAT GOAT SHOW
    Grand Champion Boer

    Austyn Groves, Brantford, ON



    JACK PEMBERTON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BURSARY

    The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in partnership with 4-H Canada, is pleased to offer the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary to a senior 4-H member in Canada with a keen interest in agriculture and a desire to attend The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

    Jack Pemberton was a Past President and Honourary Life Governor of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Mr. Pemberton created this opportunity to travel to Toronto to visit The Royal firsthand, as he felt it is a wonderful experience for anyone who is interested in agriculture.

    The 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs from November 7 to 16, 2025.

    The successful applicant will be awarded a $3,000 bursary.

    • $2,250 of the funds will be used to cover the cost of travel to and within Toronto (airfare and all transportation between the airport, hotel, and The Royal grounds).
    • $750 as a bursary award towards the recipient’s post-secondary education.

    In memory of Mr. Pemberton, The Royal will provide General Admission passes and up to three nights of accommodation (double occupancy), for the winner and a guest. The Royal staff will also provide a suggested itinerary of events to attend, including some VIP opportunities. The itinerary will be put together based on the interests expressed in the winner’s application.

    BURSARY AMOUNT: $3,000

    ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

    • Canadian 4-H member in good standing.
    • Will be entering their final year of high school in September 2025.
    • Have plans for post-secondary education in an agriculture-related program.
    • Have demonstrated involvement in agriculture.

    NOTE: Preference will be given to those who have not attended The Royal Agricultrual Winter Fair before.

    APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE:

    • Cover letter, to explain why you are excited about and deserving of this opportunity.
    • Your resume.
    • Letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader or other relevant agriculture group leader.

    The winner will be notified no later than September 30, 2025.

    For more information please contact the 4-H Canada Program Department at program@4-h-canada.ca.

    Applications open August 8, 2025 and close September 15, 2025 at 11:59 ET.
    Submit your application online at https://apply.4-h-canada.ca/

    Jack Pemberton was born in Toronto and lived there until he and his wife Lillian bought farm property near Georgetown, Ontario. Jack discovered his passion for horses and carriages while in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and was able to pursue this hobby now that he had some land. He taught himself how to drive, and became very skilled at restoring carriages, often showing at fairs around Canada and the United States - even becoming a Royal Champion. Jack has supported many associations and fairs throughout the world. As a past President and member of the board, Jack's influence on The Royal has been, and will continue to be, greatly valued.