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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

123 Days 21 Hours 11 Mins

Dairy Goats

2025 Dairy Goats

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  • Dairy Goats Premium Book Section (available early June)
  • Dairy Goats Entry Form (available early June)
  • IRS Form W-9 (PDF – to be completed if entering via mail)
  • Livestock Show Livestreams (link)

REGISTRATION

Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.

  • Opens: Monday, June 23
  • Mail-in Entry Deadline: Must be received by Monday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m.
  • Online Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

  • Alpine, Toggenburg, Recorded Grade
  • Nubian, Saanen, LaMancha
  • Oberhasli, Nigerian Dwarf
  • Showmanship

JUDGE

  • Jennifer Lohman-Peterson, Endeavor, Wis.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: Friday, Aug. 29, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 1, 1-5 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 29 • Sheep Barn

  • 4 p.m. – Showmanship
    • Junior showmanship followed by intermediate showmanship and senior showmanship
  • 6 p.m. – Nigerian Dwarf 
    • Juniors
  • 6:45 p.m. – Toggenburg 
    • Juniors
  • 7:45 p.m. – Sable
    • Juniors
  • 8:15 p.m. – Oberhasli 
    • Juniors

Saturday, Aug. 30 • Sheep Barn

  • 8 a.m. – Oberhasli 
    • Seniors and Groups
  • 9:15 a.m. – Saanen
    • Juniors, Seniors, and Groups
  • 11:30 a.m. – Sable
    • Seniors and Groups
  • 1 p.m. – Nubian
    • Juniors, Seniors, and Groups
  • 3:30 p.m. – Nigerian Dwarf 
    • Seniors and Groups
  • 5 p.m. – LaManchas 
    • Juniors, Seniors, and Groups

Sunday, Aug. 31 • Sheep Barn

  • 8 a.m. – Toggenburg 
    • Seniors and Groups
  • 9:30 a.m. – Alpine 
    • Juniors, Seniors, and Groups
  • 2:30 p.m. – Recorded Grades 
    • Juniors, Seniors, and Groups
  • 5:15 p.m. – Best in Show

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.