In the Meat Goat project, students learn about selection, evaluation, nutrition, healthcare, reproduction, marketing and more while developing important life skills like responsibility, hard work, decision making, communication, and critical thinking. 4-H animal projects are a unique way to teach vital life skills through the use of a project animal.
County Goat Show
The Williamson County Goat Show is open to all exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H and is held in conjunction with the Williamson County Fair. Please see fair website for show times.
- The Meat Goat show will take place on August 2 – 10, 2024.
If you plan to show a goat:
- The County Entry Deadline is May 23, 2024. All goats must be tagged and have completed entry paperwork submitted by this date.
Region Goat Show
The Central Region Goat Show is open to all 4th – 12th grade exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H by the entry deadlines listed.
The show will take place on July 20, 2024 at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, Midland Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
Each animal costs $10 for entry.
State Goat Show
The State Goat Show is open to all 4th – 12th grade exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H by the entry deadlines listed.
The show will take place on August 17, 2024 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087.
Each animal costs $10 for entry.
Updates to the State Goat Show in 2024:
- To allow for more time for the educational contests and skillathon while the show is not going on, we have moved check-in and educational contests to Friday afternoon/evening. The show will start on Saturday morning. The skillathon will be open on Friday afternoon and a couple of hours on Saturday morning.
- Information for the Educational Contests is also available at the link above. Please note that while these contests will be held in conjunction with the State Jr Goat Show, youth do not have to be exhibiting in order to participate. Cash prizes for these 5 educational contests will be provided by the Developing Champion Youth Endowment.
- Promotional Poster – Explorer, Junior
- Photography Contest – Explorer, Junior, Junior High
- Graphic Design – Junior High, Senior 1, Senior 2
- Career Development – Senior 1, Senior 2
- Sales Talk – All Divisions
- The registration link for the Goat Sales Talk is https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BuoTDHMpoHaaHA. This helps us know how many youth to be prepared for in the sales talk contest.
Class Policies
Some meeting times may have to be moved due to weather or personal emergencies. It is our policy to communicate these as soon as possible and try to find a makeup day that works for everyone.
What is 4-H?
4-H is a youth development organization dedicated to hands-on educational programming and offers a unique blend of learning and fun! 4-H instills essential life skills like recordkeeping and responsibility, setting your student up for success in academics and beyond. With access to college scholarships and leadership roles, 4-H empowers youth to thrive as future leaders. 4-H’ers get many opportunities to exercise citizenship, which fosters a sense of community and global awareness and nurtures well-rounded individuals.
Through fun, educational experiences and the lifelong friendships forged within the 4-H community, your child will grow both academically and personally, laying a strong foundation for a bright and promising future!
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Doug Berny
A native of South Texas, Doug grew up on a family owned and operated Dairy Farm and is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Animal Science. Doug has extensive experience in poultry, beef cattle management, communications, and coordinates the Livestock project groups and associated judging teams.