Separately Sanctioned ADGA Jr/Sr Doe and Junior Doe Shows * PLUS ANDDA NIGERIAN DWARF SPECIALTY SHOW* August 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am Acton Fair, Route 109, Acton ME
Judge: Joanne Karohl Show Chair: Heather Berry Show Secretary: Sera Holt
- Entry Fee:$5 per animal – Entries Open July 1st, 2026
- ELECTRONIC ENTRY FORM https://form.jotform.com/250435648114151
- Postal Service mail to: Heather Berry, 89 Gore Rd Raymond, ME 04071 (Please use entry form attached.) *Checks payable to Acton Fair* PayPal – dairygoatshowactonfair@gmail.com-
- There are NO Day of Show Entries. *No limit on number of entries* (subject to change)
Show Rules
2026 ADGA rules shall govern. Junior/Senior Doe Show followed by Junior Doe Show
Order of breeds are as follows: Nubian, Oberhasli, All Other Breeds(AOP), Nigerian Dwarf (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 30, 2026
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. GCHreceives 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 interpert 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-2026 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
(ANDDA Nigerian Dwarf Specialty Show: Senior doe classes will include Best Udder, and a Best Udder of Breed will be chosen during Champion Challenge.)
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 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 7.)Dam & Daughter Dam and Daughter both in milk, the dam must be named. Two entries per dam per farm 8.) Best Three Does in Milk One entry per farm Best Senior Doe in Show
Junior Doe Show 9) Junior Kid: 04/01/26–7/8/26 10.) Intermediate Kid 01/01/26-03/31/26 11) Senior Kid: 04/01/25 – 12/31/25 12) Dry Yearling: 08/30/24 – 03/31/25 Junior Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion for each breed 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 One entry per farm/family Best Junior Doe in Show
Premiums for Regular Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th $12 $10 $8 $6
Submit entry form using the online Jot Form, entry fees and copy of MALE or $1,000,000 liability insurance to: email: dairygoatshowactionfair@gmail.com or Heather Berry 89 Gore Rd Raymond, Me 04071
Forms and fees MUST be received NO LATER than August 22nd, 2026
Acton Fair ADGA Dairy Goat Show Entry Form
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