Minnesota Dairy Goat Association: Events Calendar

The purpose of this corporation shall be to promote and develop every phase of the dairy goat industry, including but not limited to breeding programs, the proper public recognition of products related to dairy goats, aiding goat showing at fairs, and aiding 4-H programs relating to dairy goats.

Events Calendar

Meetings & Other Events

November 11, 2017 - MDGA Fall Conference. University of Minnesota (details pending)

The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association lists their upcoming conferences and board meetings at www.wdga.org. Check them out.

The Iowa Dairy Goat Association lists their upcoming events at www.iowadairygoat.org. Check them out.

Shows - 2017
(Thanks to Karin McCann for providing much of this information)

July 8-15 - National Dairy Goat Show - Madison, WI (http://www.nationalshow.org )

July 19 - Rice County Fair, Faribault, MN. Entries due before July 14th. Judge: Dan Considine. Here are the links for the Dairy Goat Show Information: Livestock Rules Entry Form & Contact Info

July 27 - Quad State Classic, Sioux Center, IA. Judges Tim Flickinger, Joe Pilotte. Contact: 605-481-9987

July 29 - Olmsted County Fair. This is a one-day, open doe show that is ADGA-sanctioned for all breeds with premiums for individual classes and group classes. Unlike many previous years, exhibitors will be allowed to arrive at the fairgrounds and occupy pens as early as 6:00 PM on Friday evening before the show. Judge: Jennifer Lohman-Peterson. You may contact Doug Thompson at dthompson@acegroup.cc for more information or get rules and entry forms at www.olmstedcountyfair.com

August 2-6 - Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo, MN. Judge: Jennifer Lohman-Peterson. Contact: Bonnie Augustine at 608-779-0049 of pairadoes@aol.com

August 7 - Dakota County Fair, Farmington, MN. Judge: Emily Thompson. Contact: Diana Rico at 651-815-9582 or rdiana91@gmail.com

August 17-20 - Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IA. Judge: Ed Cavanaugh. Contact: www.iowastatefair.org

September 1-4 - Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN. Judge: Tim Flickinger. Contact: www.mnstatefair.org WARNING: Get on the emailing list for this very large show because entries are limited to about 700 goats and they almost always fill up on the same day that entries are announced.

September 16-17 - Bluff Country Classic - Caledonia, MN. Judges: Joan Dean Rowe, Jennifer Bice, Dan Considine, Cameron Jodlowski. Contact: Emily Thompson at 612-803-2427 or ekayet@hotmail.com. Also, there is a show website at www.bluffcountrydairygoats.com

Please send any information that you may have, so this list can be updated periodically. Thanks to Karin McCann for providing many of the dates and show information for this list.

The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association lists their upcoming shows at www.wdga.org. Click on the "WDGA" menu item and then on the "Events" sub-item.

The Iowa Dairy Goat Association lists their upcoming shows at www.iowadairygoat.org. Check them out as they provide an extensive list of shows in the region.