BLE Goat Show Schedule

Saturday, June 20, 2026 and Sunday, June 21, 2026

EARLY ENTRY PRICES END JUNE 7

Show Order:

Show #1

Weigh-in / Check-in: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Showmanship (oldest to youngest)

Fitted/Haired Wether Dams

Slick Shorn Wether Dams

Market Goats

Show #2

 Weigh-in / Check-in: 7:00 am – 9:00 am

(or you can check in at the same time as the Saturday show)

Showmanship (oldest to youngest)

Fitted Wether Dams

Slick Shorn Wether Dams

Market Goats

1. See Buckeye Livestock Exposition General Rules and Show Ring Code of Ethics. 

2. This show is open to anyone 3 to 21 years of age as of show day.      

3. Participation is NOT limited to Ohio youth. 

4. Out-Of-State Goats: All goats from outside of Ohio MUST have a health certificate. Scrapie rules apply. 

5. CHECK-IN:

Goats can be checked in from 12:00noon-2:00pm on Saturday, June 20 for the Saturday show. $25 entry fee per class.  $10 entry fee for showmanship.  

Goats will be checked in from 7:00am-9:00am on Sunday, June 21 for the Sunday show.  $25 entry fee per class.  $10 entry fee for showmanship.

This is a DECLARED WEIGHT show.  Weights will be declared at check-in.  Weight cards will be available at the check-in table and there will be a scale available for exhibitors to check their weights.  Weight cards must be turned in at the table in the designated goat arena by the ending time noted above for each show’s check in.  All animals will be health checked by our staff & must receive health check approval prior to turning in weight cards.  ALL classes (wethers and does) will be divided by weight and must weigh within 5 pounds of the declared weight.  Weigh backs will be required at the judge and BLE management discretion.

If you are showing on BOTH days, you may either register for both shows at Saturday check-in or you may register separately for each show within the timeframes outlined above.

Fitted Does – place Top 5 overall in each show.

Slicked Does – place Top 5 overall in each show.

SUPREME DOE – only Champion & Reserve in Fitted & Slicked Does will show for this title.

Wethers – Place Top 2 in each Division.  Top 5 Overall in each show.

6. Pens are available but limited for the 2026 show.  Please indicate on your entry if you need a pen and we will do our best to ensure we have enough pen space.

7. Goats must have ownership declared before weigh-in and may not be entered or shown in another youth’s name. Exhibitors must show their own goat unless there are two or more goats entered by the same youth in a particular class. This includes champion drives.

8. Goats will be examined by show personnel. Goats showing evidence of disease will not be allowed to show. 

9. Entries will be accepted until 2:00pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for the Saturday show and until 9:00am on Sunday, June 21. No refunds of entry fees for any reason. 

10.The exhibitor must keep control of his/her goat at all times. Ring stewards will be available to assist exhibitors. 

11. All goats will be divided into classes by weight. Slick shorn wether dams may be shown as a market goat. However, a separate entry fee must be paid for each class. 

13. Wethers may not have any testicular tissue or exhibit any signs of still being intact males. 

14. This is not an ABGA sanctioned show. Therefore, it is up to the judge to determine his/her own criteria for sound mouths, teats, pigment etc. 

15. Market goats and slick shorn wether dams must be slick shorn to an even length above the knee and hock but excluding the head and tail switch. 

16. The clipping and fitting of Fitted Wether Dams (with hair) is at the exhibitor’s discretion. Unethical grooming and treatment of animals will not be permitted. Exhibitors using such practices will be dismissed from the show.  

17. Any item that comes up that is not specifically covered by these rules will be decided by the show management and their decision will be final. 

18. Exhibitors are responsible for sweeping and cleaning their fitting area of any clippings and trash at the conclusion of the show. Please help keep the fairgrounds clean!

**This year we will be hosting a BLE Family Fun Night in the Event Center after the conclusion of all of the shows (last year it was approximately 7:00pm).  We will be having a catered dinner ($15 cost per person), cornhole tournament and the 2nd annual Has-Been Showmanship Classic!  Nominations for the Has-Been Classic can be turned in at the show office for a nomination fee of $10.  All proceeds go toward our scholarship fund.  Someone can choose to “buy-out” if they do not wish to participate in the contest for $20 per nomination, or $50 for all nominations.  More details can be found on the BLE website or facebook page.**

Showmanship

$5 entry fee per exhibitor

Classes divided by exhibitor age as of show day.

All class winners will compete in a division championship.  Division winners will compete for an overall showmanship champion.

·         19-21 years old – Senior

·         17-18 years old – Senior

·         16 years old – Intermediate

·         15 years old – Intermediate

·         14 years old – Intermediate

·         13 years old – Junior

·         12 years old – Junior

·         11 years old – Junior

·         10 years old – Novice

·         9 years old – Novice

·         8 years old – Novice

·         6-7 years old – Pee Wee

·         3-4-5 years old – Pee Wee (exhibitor may be accompanied by an older exhibitor) 

BLE Goat Show Schedule

Saturday, June 20, 2026 and Sunday, June 21, 2026

EARLY ENTRY PRICES END JUNE 7

Show Order:

Show #1

Weigh-in / Check-in: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Showmanship (oldest to youngest)

Fitted/Haired Wether Dams

Slick Shorn Wether Dams

Market Goats

Show #2

 Weigh-in / Check-in: 7:00 am – 9:00 am

(or you can check in at the same time as the Saturday show)

Showmanship (oldest to youngest)

Fitted Wether Dams

Slick Shorn Wether Dams

Market Goats

Showmanship

$10 entry fee per exhibitor

Classes divided by exhibitor age as of show day.

All class winners will compete in a division championship.  Division winners will compete for an overall showmanship champion.

·         19-21 years old – Senior

·         17-18 years old – Senior

·         16 years old – Intermediate

·         15 years old – Intermediate

·         14 years old – Intermediate

·         13 years old – Junior

·         12 years old – Junior

·         11 years old – Junior

·         10 years old – Novice

·         9 years old – Novice

·         8 years old – Novice

·         6-7 years old – Pee Wee

·         3-4-5 years old – Pee Wee (exhibitor may be accompanied by an older exhibitor)