Events & shows

Upcoming events & shows on the BGBAA calendar

We regularly organise events, shows breeders workshops and judging schools. To be notified of the next event you can check back here or join our mailing list at the bottom of the page.

If you have any news, events or information you’d like posted please let us know by email here

BGBAA Judges List - As of June 2023

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Events


2024 Sydney Royal Goat Show
Mar
30
to 2 Apr

2024 Sydney Royal Goat Show

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 2024 Sydney Royal Goat Show

 

Entries are now open for the

Sydney Royal Goat Show!

 

29 MARCH 2024 Boer Goat Bump-in

30 MARCH-2 APRIL 2024 2024 Sydney Royal Boer Goat Show

2 APRIL 2024 Boer Goat Bump-Out

The largest and most prestigious Goat Competition in Australia, the
Sydney Royal Goat Show, is now open and accepting entries.
 
The Competition
Schedule is essential reading prior to entry and contains all the information you need to participate in the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

 

Follow the link below to our website where you can download the Schedule, read up on key dates and enter the Competition.

Enter now

Entries close Wednesday 31 January 2024

 

Need extra help?

For assistance with your online application for entry, email competitions@rasnsw.com.au or call us on 02 9704 1210.
between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. 

 

For Competition specific information, please refer to the Schedule, or contact the Small Livestock Event Manager, via email piggoat@rasnsw.com.au or call us on 02 9704 1211 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Important Dates

 

31 Jan 2024

Entries Close

22 Mar - 2 Apr 2024

Sydney Royal Easter Show

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Feb
17

THE 162nd MAITLAND SHOW 2024

THE 162nd MAITLAND SHOW 2024

Celebrating Our Youth

17th 2024

HUNTER RIVER AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

We acknowledge the Wonnarua People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land where.

the Maitland Show is held, and pay our respect to all Elders, past, present and emerging.

BOER GOATS SCHEDULE

General InformaƟon:

Entry Forms:

• Online entries via www.maitlandshowground.com.au

Online entries close on Friday 9th February 2024.

Please complete your entry & payment online. Entries open mid-December.

 Or deliver your entry form by close Wednesday 7th February, 2024 - 2pm

Maitland Showground Office

50 Blomfield Street, Maitland 2320. (Office hours 9am to 2pm)

Phone: 02 49335052

Payment: Cash or EŌpos only.

Schedule

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Oct
7

Seymour Agricultural Show - VIC (cancelled Goat Show)

HEAD STEWARD: Mrs Nerida Tull

LOCATION: Ag Pavilion, Kings Park

ENTRY FEE: $5.00

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: To be penned by 8.30am on Saturday 7th October,2023.

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: No Animals to be removed from pens before 4pm on Sat 7th Oct., 2023

JUDGING: Starts at 10am Saturday 7th October, 2022.

PRIZES: Ribbons - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

REGULATIONS:

*Age of Animals are as of 7th October,2022.

*Animals to be penned by 8.30am for a 10am Start.

Seymour Show Saturday 7th October 2023

Contact: Scott Dempster

Email: secretary@seymourshow.org.au

Information

Schedule

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Sep
9

2023 Royal Adelaide Show - Goat Competitions

Competition Now Open!

A reminder that entries for the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show GOAT COMPETITIONS close Friday 21 July @ 5.00pm (CST).

Entries for the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show - Goat Competitions are now open.  

To view the Competition Schedule please visit theshow.com.au. Entries must be completed online. Once you have selected your classes, please ensure you complete the entries by clicking 'Pay and Submit'.

For those competitions with membership requirements please be advised that you must obtain your membership number prior to starting your entries. You can arrange your Society memebership via the following link - www.rahs.com.au/membership

If you require any assistance or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below. 

We look forward to your participation in this year's competition.

The Show Entries Team
(08) 8210 5211
entries@adelaideshowground.com.au

KEY DATES

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES: 
Friday 21 July 2023


JUDGING:
Led Goat Wether: Wednesday 6 September
Boer Goat: Saturday 9 September
Miniature Goat: Sunday 10 September

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2023 Sydney Royal Goat Show Entries Close
Apr
15
to 17 Apr

2023 Sydney Royal Goat Show Entries Close

Entries closing for

2023 Sydney Royal Goat Show

 

Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of one of the largest and most prestigious Goat competitions in Australia, as entries for the 2023 Sydney Royal Goat Show close next Wednesday 15 February. 

Entries for the 2023 Sydney Royal Goat Show have been extended, now closing,

Wednesday 22 February.  

There will be no extension of entries, or late entries accepted in 2023.

 

Whether you're coming to the Show for the first time or the fifteenth time, 2023 is a great year to enter.

 

The Competition Schedule is essential reading prior to entry and contains all the information you need to participate in the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Follow the link below to our website where you can download the Schedule, read up on key dates and enter the Competition.

Enter Now

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Dec
3

BGBAA- NSW Workshop :Goats 101

Full DAY WORKSHOP

Saturday 3rd December 2022

Link to Flyer

Cleveland Boer Goats - 1126 Walbundrie Road Culcairn NSW 2660

(between Wagga and Albury)

This is the first of a series of workshops to be presented by the NSW Branch of BGBAA and is aimed at helping new goat owners or those considering going into goats to improve their knowledge. Experienced owners are also welcome to attend. Whilst the content is directed toward Boer Goats the principles can be applied to all goat breeds.

• Topics covered include:

 Goat Nutrition and Feeding

 Suitable Fencing

 Goat Shelters

 Goat Infrastructure

 Managing Worms

 Basic Kidding Information

 Vaccinating and General Health

 Footcare

 What to look for when buying goats

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Nov
11
to 3 Dec

Northeastern Agricultural and Pastoral Society - show at Scottsdale Tasmania

  • 1126 Walbundrie Road Culcairn, NSW, 2660 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Just  advising of our upcoming NEAPS {Northeastern Agricultural and Pastoral society} show at Scottsdale Tas. November 11Th and 12Th.  This year we are adding Boer  goat classes.

Its been a long time since we have goats at our show, it was only dairy and angoras back then.

Most of our Tassie breeders will be attending. Could you kindly add this date to the up coming shows calendar please.

Is there any form of sponsorship we can apply for?  Any form of assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Kind Redards

Rosina East

Monna Boer Goats

Chief Steward Goat section

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Oct
15

KYABRAM A H & P SOCIETY INC.

SECTION R Entry Fee $ 5.00

BOER GOATS.

Superintendent - Jamie Dempster.

Judge – Peter Mitchell.

Contact - Nerida Tull 0427941507

Entries close Tuesday 11 th October 2022 4pm

Judging commences at 10:00am

Please indicate how many animals you are bringing; number of pens you would like on the entry form

REGULATIONS

1. Age of entries as at date of show

2. All entries are to be registered and tagged.

3. The Committee reserves the right to amalgamate classes

Schedule

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Oct
8

Shepparton Show - 2022

BOER GOATS

THE 146th Annual Shepparton Show will be held with biosecurity measures in place, and all exhibitors will follow all biosecurity directions on the day.

The Shepparton Show will be held under current COVID-19 Restrictions at the time of the event, including the wearing of masks if required.

NLIS scanning will be conducted upon arrival.

BOER GOAT JUDGING SATURDAY 8TH 2022 commencing at 10am.

JUDGE: TBC

All animals to be penned by 9am Saturday.

No Parking on showgrounds, unloading/ loading only at Multi-Purpose Pavilion.

Enter via Gate 6 Archer st, exit Gate 7. Exhibitor parking available opposite showgrounds via Lisburn St.

Entries close Friday 30th September 2022, late entries not necessarily accepted.

Entry fee: General classes $11.00 Group classes $5.50 Exhibitor Pass $10.00

Purchase exhibitor ticket via Eventbrite tickets Use code "livestock" to get discounted entry ticket.

Tickets will be scanned at entry to Showgrounds.

Direct Deposit: Shepparton Agricultural Society Inc. BSB:033-254 ACC NO. 362109

Shepparton Agriculural Society Inc. PO BOX 6286 Shepparton Vic 3632 Ph: 0358214677

Email: sheppagsoc@gmail.com

Website:www.sheppshow.com.au

NLIS (SHEEP & GOATS) UPDATE

Operators of agricultural shows are now required to ensure that electronic NLIS (Sheep) tags on the sheep and goats exhibited at the events that they conduct are scanned, with movements reported to the NLIS database using the 'sighted' function.

NLIS TAGS does not apply to Dairy Goats.

INTERSTATE SHEEP AND GOATS

Interstate sheep and goats entering Victoria to attend an agricultural show or similar event must be identified with a visually readable NLIS

(Sheep) tag, acccording to the rules of the state or territory from which they originate. Interstate sheep or goats leaving a show, regardless of their destination, will not require an electronic NLIS (Sheep) tag. There is no plan tc remove this electronic NLIS (Sheep) tagging exemption

for interstate sheep and goats entering Victoria to attend a show or similar event.

Schedule

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Oct
2

Berrigan Show

122nd ANNUAL BERRIGAN SHOW

BOER GOATS

SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2022

JUDGE: Vicki Michell STEWARD: Jenny Congdon

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 TO

THE SECRETARY – EMAIL: berriganshow@gmail.com

Schedule

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Oct
1

Seymour Agricultural Show - VIC

HEAD STEWARD: Mrs Nerida Tull

LOCATION: Ag Pavilion, Kings Park

ENTRY FEE: $5.00

ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to A & P Office - Thursday 29th September, 2022.

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 23rd September, 2022 - PO Box 6, Seymour, Vic 3661

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: To be penned by 8.30am on Saturday 1st October,2022.

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: No Animals to be removed from pens before 4pm on Sat 1st Oct., 2022

JUDGING: Starts at 10am Saturday 1st October, 2022.

PRIZES: Ribbons - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

REGULATIONS:

*Age of Animals are as of 1st October,2022.

*Animals to be penned by 8.30am for a 10am Start.

Information

Schedule

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Sep
10

2022 Royal Adelaide Show Goat Competitions

Entries Close Soon!

A reminder that entries for the 2022 Royal Adelaide Show Goat Competitions will close on Friday 24 June at 5.00pm (CST).

We strongly recommend not leaving your entries to the last minute.  Please remember you must select 'Pay and Submit' by the above date otherwise your entry will not be accepted.

Please disregard this email if you have already submitted your entries.

If you require any assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.

We look forward to your participation in this year's competition.

The Show Entries Team
(08) 8210 5211
entries@adelaideshowground.com.au

Entry Closing Date
Friday 24 June 2022 @ 5.00pm (CST)

Judging
Refer to the Competition Schedule for the Judging Timetable

Location
Goat & Alpaca Pavilion

The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc

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Sep
10

Wagga Show

WAGGA WAGGA SHOW 2022

SECTION 15 – BOER GOATS

Chief Steward: Leanne Rodd leannegrodd@hotmail.com Phone 0428 725 184

ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 26th August 2022 ENTRY FEE $5.00 PRIZE MONEY FIRST $5.00 SECOND $2.00 THIRD RIBBON (Unless otherwise stated) CHIEF STEWARD TBC JUDGE:

Information

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May
12

BGBAA NSW Breeders Workshop

NSW BRANCH BOER GOAT BREEDERS’ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA BREEDERS WORKSHOP

with DANIE STRAUSS South African Boer Goat Breeders Association & supported by a BGBAA Level 3 Judge

ONE DAY WORKSHOP THURSDAY 12 MAY 2022

PACIFICA BOER GOAT STUD EUGOWRA NSW

Danie and his brother Johan Strauss are the proud owners of the Rietkuil Boer Goat Stud, 959.

Handed down from their parents, the stud has been operating for almost 30 years. The Rietkuil Boer Goat Studs principles are, to breed for correctness, balance, and animals that carry lots of meat and are good on their legs. The Bucks to be muscular, does to be feminine. The stud has done well over the past few years, having bred the current World Junior Champion Buck, which was also the World Reserve Grand Champion Buck.

The Breeders workshop will involve a theory session to start the day before heading out to work with the goats. The group will actively work with the animals, learning how apply the Breed Standard and the knowledge required to select sound animals for breeding. Dr Tess Bailey of Lachlan Valley Vets will attend and answer all your goat health questions The workshop is suited to new or prospective breeders as well as the more experienced. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions

FLYER

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2022 BGBAA National Show and NSW State Championships
May
7
to 8 May

2022 BGBAA National Show and NSW State Championships

2022 BGBAA National Show and NSW State Championships

Following hot on the heels of Sydney Royal will be our National Show. Hosted by the NSW Branch and

incorporating the NSW Championships, the show will be held at Canowindra Showground 7-8 May.

The schedule is being finalised and will be sent to members shortly and we do hope that the show will see great support from members.

We have confirmed Mr Danie Strauss from the South African Boer Goat Breeders Association to judge the show. He will travel with his wife Daniella, and we look forward to welcoming them to Australia.

Schedule of information

Terms and Conditions

Letter to members

ENTRY FORM

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2022 Sydney Royal Goat Show
Apr
16
to 17 Apr

2022 Sydney Royal Goat Show

Sydney Royal Bicentenary - 2022

Entries for Sydney Royal Goat Competition are now closed. 2022 will be the 25th Anniversary of BGBAA

Boer Goats exhibiting at the show.

The BGBAA will be represented at Sydney Royal by the following studs. It would be great to see

members there in the crowd to support fellow breeders. Who knows you may end up in the ring

holding a goat! There is always someone looking for extra handlers.

• Kaylen Boers

• Kazleesha Boer Goats

• Micathel Boer Goats

• Pacifica Boer Goat Stud

• Strzboer Boer Goats

• Yeramba Boer Goats Stud

Judging will be in the Paddington Pavilion - Does - Sunday 17 April at 9am

Bucks - Monday 18 April at 9am

For more information about Sydney Royal and to view the schedule go to:

https://www.rasnsw.com.au/sydney-royal-competitions/competitions/goat/

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Oct
3

Berrigan Agricultural Show (Cancelled)

Show Schedule

CLASS F - BOER GOATS JUDGE: Vicki Michell

STEWARD: Jenny Congdon

ENTRY FEE: $2.00 All Entries to be penned by 9:30 am on show day

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2021 TO THE SECRETARY – EMAIL: berriganshow@gmail.com

ALL PARTICIPATES NEED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN (OR PARENT/GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) MULTI-PURPOSE INDIVIDUAL WAIVER BERRIGAN SHOW PIC (PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION CODE) NJ341639 Entry in the class/sections is for registered goats only. Age of entry on date of show The committee reserves the right to amalgamate or divide classes if warranted.

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Oct
2

Seymour Agricultural Show (Cancelled)

HEAD STEWARD: Mrs Nerida Tull

LOCATION: Ag Pavilion

ENTRY FEE: $5.00

ENTRIES CLOSE: Online and in person to A & P Office - Wednesday 29th September, 2021 

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 24th September, 2021 - PO Box 6, Seymour, Vic 3661

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS: To be penned by 8.30am on Saturday 2nd October,2021.

COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS: No Animals to be moved from pens before 4pm on Sat 2nd Oct., 2021

JUDGING: Starts at 10am Saturday 2nd October, 2021.

PRIZES: Ribbons - 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

Victorian Members only with current restrictions.

Schedule

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Sep
10
to 12 Sep

Cancelled - 2021 Adelaide Show


Competition Entries Now Open!

Entries for the 2021 Royal Adelaide Show Goat Competition are now open.  

To view the Competition Schedule please visit theshow.com.au. Entries must be completed online. Once you have selected your classes please ensure you complete the entries by clicking 'Pay and Submit'.

The team is working hard to prepare for the 2021 Show and while some elements may need to look different to ensure we are addressing all current COVID-19 regulations, we are excited to deliver the best possible competition experience for all involved.

If you require any assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact us entries@adelaideshowground.com.au

We look forward to your participation in this years competition.

The Show Entries Team
(08) 8210 5211
entries@adelaideshowground.com.au

Entry Closing Date
Friday 11 June 2021, 5.00pm (CST)

Mohair Entry Closing Date
Friday 25 June 2021, 5.00pm (CST)

The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc

Enter online

Competition Schedule

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Boer Goats - How can I advance my Stud?
Apr
11

Boer Goats - How can I advance my Stud?

Boer Goats - How can I advance my Stud?

Full DAY WORKSHOP 11th April, 2021

BGBAA will be conducting a Workshop for breeders aiming to looking at the next step in their Stud production. It will include experienced breeders sharing their knowledge of the breed standard and advanced farm management.

It will cover such topics as:

Breed Standard - Selecting traits to improve your herd Nutrition and pasture management

Forum based discussion on AI and ET and breeders sharing their knowledge

This Workshop complements "Starting in Boer Goats" which provides an introduction to issues that are important to the breeding of goats. This introductory Workshop will be held at Strzboer Goat Stud on 10th April 2021.

Please read attached Flyer for the event

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