Boer Goats and Market Goats

1. All Extravaganza event programs are open to youth and adults, except the Jackpot shows, which are youth events.
2. Only does and wethers are eligible to be shown in the Showmanship and Jackpot Shows.
3. It is strongly recommended that all Jackpot Market goats be dehorned.
4. Animals are not required to be clipped. Clipping is allowed in designated areas only.
5. Water must be available to goats in their pens at all times.
6. Meshed or plastic muzzles may be used so long as they allow the animal to open their mouth and drink water.
7. For security purposes, buildings will be locked ½ hour after shows finish on Saturday night. They will be open the following morning at 6:30 a.m.
8. Weld County Goat Extravaganza is not responsible for any losses or accidents.
9. Registration deadline is April 17, 2026. Late entries will be accepted with a late fee only.
10. Stalling – 6’ x 6’ pens are available to stall your animals. Initial bedding is not provided. Shaving concessions are provided.
11. No reserving pens in the livestock barn, all pens are first come-first serve!
12. No alcohol in the livestock barn at any time.

• No animals will be allowed on the fairgrounds exhibiting symptoms of infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases such as but not limited to external abscesses, ringworm, pinkeye, and sore mouth. Market goats must be castrated or banded by the time of the show. It is recommended that goats be deloused two weeks prior to the Weld County Goat Extravaganza.
• Health requirements for out-of-state exhibitors: Colorado law requires all out of state goats be accompanied by a valid health certificate. Health certificates will be examined at time of check in. Must be issued by your veterinarian within 30 days of the WCGE show.
• SCRAPIE: The USDA’s Scrapie Eradication Program will be enforced at the WCGE. All breeding goats; wethers 18 months & over; and all does shown as market goats must have scrapie ear tags. Exception: registered goats may use tattoos or microchips with breed registration numbers in place of scrapie ear tags. Registration papers must be provided for verification in the barn.
• WCGE Committee members reserve the right to request any animal to leave the premises of the WCGE if they feel an animal is unhealthy and does not meet the standards of the show as mentioned above. If that happens, no refunds will be given.

Friday, April 24

Noon – 7:00 p.m. Boer Goat Arrival
4:00 p.m. Concession stand opens (4H)
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Boer Goat Check-in (LB)
9:00 p.m. Barn and Exhibition Buildings Close

Saturday, April 25

6:30 a.m. Buildings and Concession stand open (LB, EB, 4H)
6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ABGA and JABGA and Market Goat Arrival
9:00 a.m. Silent Auction (LB)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Boer Goat Check-in, no check-in past 9:00 am. (LB)
9:00 a.m. ABGA and JABGA Goat Show #1 (LB)
12:30 a.m. Seminar 1, TBA (4H, #4 upstairs)
1:30 p.m. Seminar 2, TBA (4H, #4 upstairs)
3:00 p.m. ABGA and JABGA Goat Show #2 (LB)
5:00 p.m. Dinner Social (4H)
9:00 p.m. Barn and Exhibition Building Close (or 1/2 hour after show)

Sunday, April 26

6:30 a.m. Buildings and Concession stand open (LB, EB, 4H)
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) Silent Auction (4H)
8:00 a.m. ABGA, JABGA and Commercial Goat Show #3 (Wether Dam show to follow) (LB)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Arrival and Weigh-in for Prospect (Market) Goat Jackpot Show (LB)
9:00-10:00 a.m. Weigh the Wether Dams 1
12:00 p.m. Wether Dam show (This show will not begin before 12:00 p.m.) (If the ABGA Open show runs long, the Wether Dam show will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ABGA show).
12:00 p.m. Silent Auction closes (4H)
2:00 p.m. Market Jackpot Showmanship Contest (LB) (Pee- Wee & Novice are not jackpotted) Pee-Wee (under 8 years old) Novice (1st year in project) Senior (15-18 years old) Intermediate (12-14 years old) Junior (10-11 years old)
Jackpot Prospect Market Goat Show (LB) (immediately following Showmanship)

GP = Grandstand Parking
Lot LB = Livestock Barn
4-H = 4-H Building
EB = Exhibition Building

Goat Shows

The Boer shows are sanctioned by ABGA, and their rules shall govern. Commercial (non-registered) classes are offered in the meat goat show. The High Point champion in the ABGA & JABGA shows must be entered in all three shows (#1, #2 and #3 ) to qualify for the ABGA & JABGA Premier Exhibitor buckles. (If you are entered in only one show you will not qualify).

Jackpot Showmanship Contests

Youth exhibitors can test their skills in Jackpot Showmanship. The contests for market divisions are: Novice (1st year in project); Junior (10-11); Intermediate (12-14); and Senior (15-18), age as of December 31st. Entry is $5/member. You can pre-enter on the registration form, or you can register at show time. Cash premiums will be awarded. All cash prizes must be picked up at the announcers table before the end of the show. Champion showmen in Pre-Junior, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior will receive a buckle.

Pee Wee & Novice showmanship classes are also offered. There are no entry fees for these classes. They are intended to give young and first year members an opportunity to gain experience in the show ring. Ownership of the animal is not required for showmanship.

* If this is your first year in showmanship you can show in the novice class and your age group too.

Jackpot Prospect Market Goat Show

• This is a prospect show. Animals must have milk teeth intact.
• Goats will be weighed Sunday prior to the show and be divided into weight classes. Weigh-in is 9:00-10:00 a.m. only, no exceptions.
• Maximum weight is 70 lbs. Overweight animals can be shown but will not be considered for Division Champion or Grand Champion.
• When posing the animal, all four feet must remain on the ground.
• Premium payout is based on the jackpot system using $5/entry and the following percentages:1st - 35%, 2nd - 25%, 3rd -20%, 4th - 12%, 5th - 8%. All cash prizes must be picked up at the announcers table before the end of the show.
• Overall Grand Champion receives a buckle, rosette and $150. Overall Reserve Grand Champion receives a banner and $100.

Enter your goats into the Weld County Goat Extravaganza using the Showman App

Once you have entered, there are NO REFUNDS!

If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify Larry Hooker (970) 400-2093 by 5:00 pm Friday, April 10, 2026.

For questions about the WCGE, contact Larry Hooker, (970) 400-2093 or email at lhooker@ co.weld.co.us.

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2026 Weld County Goat Extravaganza Brochure(PDF, 765KB)

Boer and Market Goat Schedule of Events(PDF, 98KB)

WCGE Exhibitor Check List(PDF, 77KB)

Map of Island Grove(PDF, 474KB)