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 experience of raising a project animal.
County Goat Show
The Williamson County Goat Show is open to all exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H and will be on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2026.
- The Williamson County 4-H Small Ruminant show (all 4-H Goats and Sheep) will take place on August 2 , 2026.
- Goats will show as either Market Goats or Commercial Does.
- Showmanship is open to all 4-H members who have entered goats by the County deadline of May 21st and paid their entry fees.
- All Goats must be entered through Williamson County 4-H which includes the opportunity to show as the Central Region and State 4-H Goat shows.
If you plan to show a goat:
- The County Entry Deadline is May 21, 2026. All goats must be tagged and have completed entry paperwork submitted by this date.
- Entry fees will be invoiced to each exhibitor(family) and may be paid online with the payment link included in the emailed invoice. Fees are $20.00 per head and include the opportunity to show at the County, Region and State Shows.
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 18, 2026 at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, Midland Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
All Goats Tagged and Entered through Williamson County 4-H are already registered for both the Region and State Shows.
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 14-15, 2026 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087.
All Goats Tagged and Entered through Williamson County 4-H are already registered for both the Region and State Shows.
Updates to the State Goat Show in 2026: Coming soon and will include educational contest information!
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.