Goats
General Rules
Please read the State Department of Agriculture rules, IAFE rules and the Durham Agricultural Fair Association General Rules for Livestock Exhibitors before entering.
- State of CT, Dept. of Agriculture, CT Fair & Show Requirements
- IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics
- Durham Fair General Rules for Livestock Exhibitors
2026 Entry Instructions
ENTRY IS A COMBINATION OF ONLINE AND MAIL-IN. To be an Exhibitor, you must:
- Enter online by clicking on the Online Entry link, follow the instructions and print the COMPLETED online entry form.
- Mail the following items postmarked after July 31 and before September 1 to Durham Fair Association, Attn. Livestock Entries, P.O. Box 225, Durham, CT 06422:
- Printed online entry form.
- Additional Entry Form printed and filled out.
- Health certificates for each animal entered.
- All applicable fees.
- Entries must arrive Thursday, the first day of the Fair, between 10 AM and 9 PM (prefer to be in before Fair opens at 4 PM).
If you need help or have questions, please contact the Department Superintendent.
Note: Adult/open show is for exhibitors age 19 and over. Youth show is for exhibitors 18 and under. Ages 18 and under MUST ENTER Junior classes.
Entry Categories
Goats Open (19 and over)
For classes G01 through G09, each recognized breed competes separately: Alpine, LaMancha, Nig Dwarf, Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Oberhasli, Grades.
Classes G01 through G04 1st place winners to compete for best Jr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Jr. Doe (Rosette)
Classes G06 through G09 1st place winners to compete for best Sr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Sr. Doe (Rosette)
For classes G10 through G15, each recognized breed competes separately: Cashmere, Angora.
Classes G10 through G15 1st place winners to compete for best Fiber Doe (Rosette)
Classes G16 through G 21 include: Pygmy, Meat breeds- (Kinder, Boar)
Classes G16 through G21 1st place winners to compete for best Doe (Rosette)
Best winners of each division compete for Grand Champion Doe (Rosette)
Classes G01 through G04 1st place winners to compete for best Jr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Jr. Doe (Rosette)
Classes G06 through G09 1st place winners to compete for best Sr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Sr. Doe (Rosette)
For classes G10 through G15, each recognized breed competes separately: Cashmere, Angora.
Classes G10 through G15 1st place winners to compete for best Fiber Doe (Rosette)
Classes G16 through G 21 include: Pygmy, Meat breeds- (Kinder, Boar)
Classes G16 through G21 1st place winners to compete for best Doe (Rosette)
Best winners of each division compete for Grand Champion Doe (Rosette)
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 0 mo. to 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 2 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 4 mos. to 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 3 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 7 mos. to 12 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 4 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 12 mos. to 2 yrs. Never fresh | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 5 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers under 2 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 6 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 2 to 3 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 7 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 4 to 5 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 8 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 6 yrs. and over | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 9 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers Dry Doe Pet | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 10 | Fiber - 0 mo. to 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 11 | Fiber - 4 mos. to 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 12 | Fiber - 7 mos. to under 1 year | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 13 | Fiber - 1 yr to 2 yrs | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 14 | Fiber - 2 yrs to 4 yrs | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 15 | Fiber - 4 yrs and older | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 16 | Meat - 0 mos. To 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 17 | Meat - 4 mos. To 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 18 | Meat - 7 months to 12 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 19 | Meat - 1 yr. to under 2 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 20 | Meat - 2 yrs. To 3 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 21 | Meat - 4 yrs. and over | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 22 | Breed class - Dam & Daughter | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 23 | Breed Class - Dam & Granddaughter | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 24 | Breed Class - Produce of Dam: (2 does) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 25 | Breed Classs - Best 3 females any age shown by breed (1 per farm) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 26 | Breed Class - Get of Sire (3) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 27 | Breed Class - Herd: (4 does any age) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 28 | Group - Exhibitor's Dairy Herd: (4 does in milk, any breed, 1 per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 29 | Group - Breeder's Dairy Herd: (4 does in milk, any breed, 1 per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 30 | Group Class: Exhibitor's Get of Sire (3) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 31 | Group Class: Breeder's Get of Sire (3) B&O | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 32 | Group - Pack Goat | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 33 | Group - Goat in Harness | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 34 | Group - Pet Goat wether | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 35 | Family Farm Display: (per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
Goats Juniors (18 and under)
For classes GJ01 through GJ09, each recognized breed competes separately: Alpine, LaMancha, Nig Dwarf, Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Oberhasli, Grades.
Classes GJ01 through GJ04 1st place winners to compete for best Jr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Jr. Doe (Rosette)
Classes GJ05 through GJ09 1st place winners to compete for best Sr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Sr. Doe (Rosette)
For classes GJ10 through GJ15, each recognized breed competes separately: Cashmere, Angora.
Classes GJ10 through GJ15 1st place winners to compete for best Fiber Doe (Rosette)
Classes GJ16 through GJ 21 include: Pygmy, Meat breeds- (Kinder, Boar)
Classes GJ16 through GJ21 1st place winners to compete for best Doe (Rosette)
Best winners of each division compete for Grand Champion Doe (Rosette)
Classes GJ01 through GJ04 1st place winners to compete for best Jr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Jr. Doe (Rosette)
Classes GJ05 through GJ09 1st place winners to compete for best Sr. Doe in each breed. All 1st place breed winners to compete for Best Sr. Doe (Rosette)
For classes GJ10 through GJ15, each recognized breed competes separately: Cashmere, Angora.
Classes GJ10 through GJ15 1st place winners to compete for best Fiber Doe (Rosette)
Classes GJ16 through GJ 21 include: Pygmy, Meat breeds- (Kinder, Boar)
Classes GJ16 through GJ21 1st place winners to compete for best Doe (Rosette)
Best winners of each division compete for Grand Champion Doe (Rosette)
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 0 mo. to 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 2 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 4 mos. to 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 3 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 7 mos. to 12 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 4 | Reg. Jr. Doe - 12 mos. to 2 yrs. Never fresh | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 5 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers under 2 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 6 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 2 to 3 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 7 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 4 to 5 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 8 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers 6 yrs. and over | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 9 | Reg. Sr. Doe - Milkers Dry Doe Pet | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 10 | Fiber - 0 mo. to 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 11 | Fiber - 4 mos. to 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 12 | Fiber - 7 mos. to under 1 year | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 13 | Fiber - 1 yr to 2 yrs | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 14 | Fiber - 2 yrs to 4 yrs | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 15 | Fiber - 4 yrs and older | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 16 | Meat - 0 mos. To 3 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 17 | Meat - 4 mos. To 6 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 18 | Meat - 7 months to 12 mos. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 19 | Meat - 1 yr. to under 2 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 20 | Meat - 2 yrs. To 3 yrs. | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 21 | Meat - 4 yrs. and over | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 22 | Breed class - Dam & Daughter | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 23 | Breed Class - Dam & Granddaughter | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 24 | Breed Class - Produce of Dam: (2 does) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 25 | Breed Classs - Best 3 females any age shown by breed (1 per farm) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 26 | Breed Class - Get of Sire (3) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 27 | Group Class - Herd: (4 does any age) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 28 | Group - Exhibitor's Dairy Herd: (4 does in milk, any breed, 1 per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 29 | Group - Breeder's Dairy Herd: (4 does in milk, any breed, 1 per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 30 | Group Class: Exhibitor's Get of Sire (3) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 31 | Group Class: Breeder's Get of Sire (3) B&O | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 32 | Group - Pack Goat | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 33 | Group - Goat in Harness | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 34 | Group - Pet Goat, wether | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 35 | Family Farm Display: (per farm/family) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
Goats Showmanship
19 years and younger will be divided into 4 classes.
| Lot | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novice Fitting and Showmanship: (1st year) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 2 | Pee Wee Fitting & Showmanship: (under 6 yrs.) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 3 | Junior Fitting and Showmanship: (6 yrs. - 9 yrs.) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 4 | Intermediate Fitting & Showmanship: (10 yrs. - 14 yrs.) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 5 | Senior Fitting and Showmanship: (15 yrs. - 19 yrs.) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 6 | Adult Fitting and Showmanship: (over 19 yrs.) | $33 | $30 | $25 | $19 | $17 |
| 7 | Herdsman | Rosette | ||||
| 8 | America 250 Special Class - Most Patriotic Display | $50 | $40 | |||
