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Youth Meat Goat Competition


2025 YOUTH MEAT GOAT SHOW

DATE: Sunday November 9, 2025

TIME: 1:30pm

LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring

JUDGE: Terry Burks, Scottsville, KY

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: Saturday November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM or Sunday November 9, 2025, 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM.

Release: Sunday November 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Participants' Meeting and Health Check: Sunday November 9, 2025, at 7:00 AM. Lower East Annex Ring.

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 Meat 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 kidded.
  8. All goats will be checked for health by a committee of three CMGA 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 Meat Exhibitors be dressed in black pants, (not athletic) and the shirt provided.
    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. TRAILERS: A new trailer registration system is in place for 2025. Please register and pay for your trailer here:https://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:

115.1.

Youth Meat Goat - Peewee Showmanship

Age 5-8

115.2.

Youth Meat Goat - Junior Showmanship

Age 9-12

115.3.

Youth Meat Goat - Intermediate Showmanship

Age 13-16

115.4.

Youth Meat Goat - Senior Showmanship

Age 17-21

Youth Meat Goat - Conformation

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

Classes:

1.

Spring / Summer Kid

Born between March 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025

2.

Winter Kid

Born between December 1st, 2024 and February 28th, 2025

3.

Yearling Does, Not Having Kidded

Born between January 1st, 2024 and November 30th, 2024

Speicals

Grand Champion Showperson

Banner presented to the Grand Champion Showperson by Knox Pumpkin Farm, Hampton, ON

Grand Champion Boer

Banner presented to the Grand Champion Meat Doe by Bob Mark Equipment Sales, Lindsey, ON

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.