Separately Sanctioned ADGA Jr/Sr Doe and Junior Doe Shows
August 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am
Acton Fair, Route 109, Acton ME
Judge: Tyler Ramirez
Show Chair: Heather Berry
Show Secretary: Lacey Qualey
• Entry Fee: $5 per animal – Entries Open July 1st, 2025
• ELECTRONIC ENTRIES are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED https://form.jotform.com/250435648114151
• Postal Service mail to: Heather Berry, 89 Gore Rd Raymond, ME 04071 *Checks payable to Acton Fair*
PayPal – dairygoatshowactonfair@gmail.com-
Friends and Family ONLY
• Entry, payment, and copy of MALE insurance card must be received by August 15, 2025.
• There are NO Day of Show Entries.
*No limit on number of entries*
SHOW RULES:
2025 ADGA rules shall govern. Junior/Senior Doe Show followed by Junior Doe Show
Order of breeds are as follows: Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Lamancha AOP (subject to change)
Registration papers must be presented on all animals six (6) months or older. Animals under six (6) months old may be shown with an ADGA stamped duplicate. No copies of registration papers will be accepted. Persons showing animals whose papers have been signed for transfer but have not been processed for transfer by the ADGA office must show those animals as agents for the current owner shown on ADGA records.
Papers will be checked until 8:30 am. All animals must be on the grounds by 8:00 am. Judging will start promptly at 9:00am.
Age base date for animals: August 24, 2025
Make sure all Tattoos are clear and legible. The judge’s decision is final.
The ADGA Grand Champion or Best of Breed winners must compete for Best in Show or else forfeit the leg per ADGA rules.
Refunds shall be given only when the entire herd is scratched a minimum of 3 days prior to the show date.
Per ME State regulations, no more than two premiums will be awarded per exhibitor in each class. Each doe entered may receive only one premium in individual competition. GCH receives only one premium, either from the age class one, or Champion Challenge. The higher premium of the two will be awarded per ME State regulations. You MUST stay until released by the fair or forfeit any monetary winnings.
The Show committee reserves the right to interpret or amend the rules. Neither the Acton Fair Association nor its officers shall be held responsible for any loss, damage or accident to any person or animals or property while on the grounds. All animals entered at owner’s risk and animals must be always attended. Camping is available on the grounds, but arrangements must be made with the fair. Failure to make appropriate arrangements for overnight accommodation with the Fair will result in premium losses.
HEALTH REGULATIONS: *ALL animals MUST be inspected by the show committee before being allowed to unload. * Out of state animals-2025 Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Veterinary issued health certificate) required. All goats originating from TB accredited free, and Brucellosis classified free status may enter the state of ME without testing. A copy of your valid CVI and Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors Insurance card or valid $1,000,000 liability insurance naming Acton Fair MUST be submitted with entries.
ME animals -All goats must originate from non-quarantined herds and be clinically free from all other infectious and communicable diseases. Permanent identification of all animals on the grounds is required (tattoos with registration papers).
Penning: This is predominantly a “Trailer Show”. There will be limited pens available under the tent. There will be NO penning in or around the arena. You must provide your own feed and bedding and CLEAN UP BEFORE DEPARTING. Use of tarps under bedding in pens is strongly recommended for ease of cleaning.
Exhibitors are requested to be properly attired in white clothing with closed-toed shoes in the show ring and pen area.
Best Doe in Show: Grand Champion/Best of Breed winner must stay to compete for Best Doe in Show or else forfeit their leg per ADGA rules.
Permanent CH or GCH does are requested to be shown in the Champion Challenge class.
Group Classes: All animals shown in group classes MUST be shown in their respective age class.
Senior Doe Show
1) Under 2 Years Old
2) 2 to 3 years
3) 3 to 5 years
4) 5 years & Over
Senior Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion for each breed
5) Champion Challenge
Senior Group Classes
6) Senior Get of Sire
Get of Sire consists of 3 does in milk from the same sire, the sire must be named. One entry per
sire per farm/family.
7) Produce of Dam
Produce of Dam consists of 2 does in milk from the same dam, the dam must be named. Two entries per dam farm/family.
8) Best 3 Does in Milk
Best Senior Doe in Show
Junior Doe Show
9) Junior Kid: 04/01/25 – 07/08/25
10) Intermediate Kid: 01/01/25 – 03/31/25
11) Senior Kid: 04/01/24 – 12/31/24
12) Dry Yearling: 08/09/23 – 03/31/2024
Junior Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion for each breed
Junior Group Classes
13) Junior Get of Sire
Get of Sire consists of 3 doe kids from the same sire, the sire must be named. One entry per
Farm/entry.
14) Best 3 Junior Does
Best Junior Doe in Show
Premiums for Regular Classes $10 $8 $6 $4
Premiums for Group Classes $25 $20 $17 $15
Submit entry form using the online Jot Form, entry fees and a copy of MALE or $1,000,000 liability insurance to: Email: dairygoatshowactonfair@gmail.com Heather Berry, 89 Gore Rd Raymond, ME 04071
Forms and fees MUST be received NO LATER than August 15th, 2025.
ADGA Acton Fair 2025 – ACTON Rules and Classes printable