Event Information
Date
April 11th, 2026
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm
Contact
Jr WI Meat Goat Association
This event is open to all and free to attend. Two approved education opportunities during the event.
9:00am – Judging Workshop – class evaluations
10:00am – Showmanship clinic – halter and brace style
For more information on the education opportunities and sale, check out the WI Meat Goat Association Facebook Page
For those interested in showing at the Dane County Fair:
All youth who are interested in showing goats at the Dane County Fair are required to attend an education event related to the animal species they will show and must meet these educational requirements:
- List of approved Education Events on Dane County Fair Education Requirements Page
- Education Requirement Card – Complete this card after attending an approved education event or meeting during the dates of 6/1/26. The completed card must be uploaded to the ONLINE PORTAL. Education requirements must be met and submitted by June 1 at 11:59pm in order to show at the Dane County Fair.
- Complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certificate between 9/1/2025-6/1/2026. YQCA is required for youth who will show swine at the Dane County Fair. Youth can complete this certification online anytime. There is a $12 fee for the online training. YQCA is designed as an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being, and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 21. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current, and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows and is appropriate for youth.
Event Location
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N Jackson Ave, Jefferson, WI 53549