Shiawassee County Goat Exhibitors

09/07/2024

Don’t forget if you are a 2024 graduate!!!

21/03/2024

ATTENTION MARKET GOAT EXHIBITORS!

Youth exhibitors who plan to enter a market goat at the Shiawassee County Fair must have the goat in their possession by May 1, 2024.

Mandatory tagging will take place on Saturday May 4, 2024 from 9 am to 11 am at the Shiawassee County Fairground Small Animal Arena. Bring your owner statement of transfer or premise letter to verify scrapie tag which must be in goat’s ear. All goat’s must be tagged to show at the fair. Goats will also be weighed and exhibitors provided samples of buyers’ letters.

Contact Dawn Reha at 989-666-4044 if you have any questions.

14/04/2023

It's goat tagging time! We are doing virtual again this year. This post provides the guidelines and deadlines for the process. Please share this with other goat exhibitors that might not be on our page. It is also posted on the Shiawassee County Fair page and website.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY FAIR MARKET GOAT MANDATORY CHECK IN
For three years, we have used a virtual method to tag all market goats for the fair. We will use this same virtual method for the 2023 Shiawassee County Fair. The following will take the place of the May tagging date.
1. All goats must be born after January 1, 2023. This is the same rule which has always been in place.
2. The goats must be in the exhibitor possession by May 1, 2023. Again, this rule has always been in place. You can still “tag” in two goats with only one going to the Fair.
3. By May 13 at 5 p.m., we will need a picture of your goat and goat’s ear WITH the scrapie tag in it. The FULL scrapie tag number including the state issued farm number and the identification number (for example MIJ1010, 234) must be clearly visible in the picture.
4. If purchased the goat out of state, copies of the out of state health papers must be sent with picture. This rule has always been in the fair book. You can scan and send the papers with the picture.
5. If goat is from your own herd, a copy of your premise ID letter must also be included. This rule has always been in the book as well. Again, scan and include with email.
6. If you purchased the goat, a copy of the Owner Statement of Transfer must also be included. This rule has also been in the book.
To streamline this, we need entry information to be emailed to [email protected] with Subject Line: “Goat Tag Info – Your first and last name.” If email is not an option, hard copies can be mailed to Dawn at 3105 Krouse Road Owosso MI 48867. Both email and hard copy must be received by May 13 at 5 p.m. Any entries received after that date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your goat data and assigning a SCF tag which will be placed in the goat’s ear at health check-in on August 6. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn at 989-666-4044.
Sincerely,
Shiawassee County Fair Goat Department
Dawn Reha
Mark Dasen
Jabe Thomas
Ann Dasen

12/03/2023

Michigan kids welcome!!

04/02/2023

Three female fainting goats available. Located in Mason. Dispersal due to owner diagnosed with major health issue. PM for more information.

03/11/2022

The 2023 Michigan 4-H State Goat Show will be held on Saturday, June 17th at the MSU Pavilion South Barn. We are excited for this show to make its return for the first time since 2019!
More information will be available in the spring. Mark your calendars - you will not want to miss it!

06/04/2022

For two years, we have used a virtual method to tag all market goats for the fair. We will use this same virtual method for the 2022 Shiawassee County Fair. The following will take the place of the May tagging date.
1. All goats must be born after January 1, 2022. This is the same rule which has always been in place.
2. The goats must be in the exhibitor possession by May 1, 2022. Again, this rule has always been in place. You can still “tag” in two goats with only one going to the Fair.
3. By May 10, we will need a picture of your goat and goats ear WITH the scrapies tag in it, the FULL scrapie tag number including the state issued farm number and the identification number (for example MIJ1010, 234) must be clearly visible in the picture.
4. If purchased the goat out of state, copies of the out of state health papers must be sent with picture. This rule has always been in the fair book. You can scan and send the papers with the picture.
5. If goat is from your own herd, a copy of your premise ID letter must also be included. This rule has always been in the book as well. Again, scan and include with email.
6. If you purchased the goat, a copy of the Owner Statement of Transfer must also be included. This rule has also been in the book.
To streamline this, we need entry information to be emailed to [email protected] with email memo “Goat Tag Info – First and Last Name.” If email is not an option, hard copies can be mailed to Dawn at 3105 Krouse Road Owosso MI 48867. Both email and hard copy must be received by May 10. Any entries received after that date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your goat data and assigning a SCF tag which will be placed in the goat’s ear at health check-in on August 7. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn at 989-666-4044.
Sincerely,
Shiawassee County Fair Goat Department
Mark Dasen
Dawn Reha
Mike Storm
Dave White

20/08/2021

Anyone available to take a couple of goats to Pleasant View on Wednesday August 25 from
4-6 on? They are having a petting zoo for their residents. Please let Dawn know ASAP and she will put you in touch with the contact person.

01/08/2021

Any goat exhibitors willing to be in charge of costume contest next week? Send Dawn a message if you are!!!

29/06/2021

Fair entries are due by 5 pm on July 1. No late entries - do it now!!

16/06/2021

Online entry is open for the fair! Entries must be made by 5 pm on July 1.

Reminder: goats must have been in exhibitor possession on May 1. No exceptions.

Reminder: no ADULT open livestock this year. YOUTH can still exhibit in open livestock if their animals are registered (ADGA, AGS, NPGA, ABGA).

Any questions, please contact Dawn M Reha 989-666-4044.

10/06/2021

Small Animal Association scholarship deadline has been extended to July 15.

08/04/2021

Last year we implemented a different method to tag all market goats for the fair. We will use this same virtual method for the 2021 Shiawassee County Fair. The following will take the place of the May 8 tagging date.
1. All goats must be born after January 1, 2021. This is the same rule which has always been in place.
2. The goats must be in the exhibitor possession by May 1, 2021. Again, this rule has always been in place. You can still “tag” in two goats with only one going to the Fair.
3. By May 10, we will need a picture of your goat and goats ear WITH the scrapies tag in it, the FULL scrapie tag number including the state issued farm number and the identification number (for example MIJ1010, 234) must be clearly visible in the picture.
4. If purchased the goat out of state, copies of the out of state health papers must be sent with picture. This rule has always been in the fair book. You can scan and send the papers with the picture.
5. If goat is from your own herd, a copy of your premise ID letter must also be included. This rule has always been in the book as well. Again, scan and include with email.
6. If you purchased the goat, a copy of the Owner Statement of Transfer must also be included. This rule has also been in the book.
To streamline this, we need entry information to be emailed to [email protected] with email memo “Goat Tag Info – First and Last Name.” If email is not an option, hard copies can be mailed to Dawn at 3105 Krouse Road Owosso MI 48867. Both email and hard copy must be received by May 10. Any entries received after that date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your goat data and assigning a SCF tag which will be placed in the goat’s ear at health check-in on August 8. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn at 989-666-4044.
Sincerely,
Shiawassee County Fair Goat Department
Mark Dasen
Dawn Reha
Mike Storm
Dave White

04/01/2021

Happy New Year!! May you have a uneventful and productive kidding season!

Just a reminder to the youth planning to enter a market goat at the 2021 Shiawassee County Fair, August 8-14 the goat MUST be born on or after January 1, 2021.

Watch this page for regular updates for the goat show at the fair and dates for market goat check in.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this year!!🐐💚💙

27/07/2020

Brandi from Farm Bureau just reached out to me. Oliver Woods retirement home asked if farm bureau could arrange to have some farm animals parade past their window for the residents to see. Brandi specifically was looking for a few goats. And she knew I was the goat gal here in Shiawassee County. LOL - if you were interested in walking by the resident’s windows and see them smile - using social distancing and required to wear a mask - please reach out to Brandi and let her know. Her number is 725-5174. The date for the goat walk by is Thursday, August 6 from 10 AM to 12 PM.

10/05/2020

Just a reminder that May 13th is the deadline to submit your market goat information.

04/05/2020

As you know, this year has been filled with many challenges. The Shiawassee County Fair Board of Directors has, to comply with the stay at home -stay safe orders, cancelled all fair and non-fair activities for the months of April and May. The office is closed until June 1, 2020.
With the cancellation of fair activities in May, we must use a different method to tag all market goats for the 2020 Shiawassee County Fair. The following will take the place of the May 9 tagging date.
1. All goats must be born after January 1, 2020. This is the same rule which has always been in place.
2. The goats must be in the exhibitor possession by May 1, 2020. Again, this rule has always been in place. You can still “tag” in two goats with only one going to the Fair.
3. By May 13, we will need a picture of your goat and goats ear WITH the scrapies tag in it, the FULL scrapie tag number including the state issued farm number and the identification number (for example MIJ1010, 234) must be clearly visible in the picture.
4. If purchased the goat out of state, copies of the out of state health papers must be sent with picture. This rule has always been in the fair book. You can scan and send the papers with the picture.
5. If goat is from your own herd, a copy of your premise ID letter must also be included. This rule has always been in the book as well. Again, scan and include with email.
6. If you purchased the goat, a copy of the Owner Statement of Transfer must also be included. This rule has also been in the book.
To streamline this, we need entry information to be emailed to [email protected] with email memo “Goat Tag Info – First and Last Name.” If email is not an option, hard copies can be mailed to Dawn at 3105 Krouse Road Owosso MI 48867. Both email and hard copy must be received by May 13. Any entries received after that date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your goat data and assigning a SCF tag which will be placed in the goat’s ear at health check-in on August 9. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn at 989-666-4044.
Sincerely,
Shiawassee County Fair Goat Department
Mark Dasen
Dawn Reha
Mike Storm
Dave White

05/02/2020

09/01/2020

Happy New Year! January 25 is National Goat Day - let’s flood FB with pictures of our goats!!!! It’s better than most of the stuff that’s on FB right now!!😊

10/12/2019

Sending you all wishes for a Merry Christmas! Don’t forget if you are planning on a market wether for 2020 - it MUST be born after January 1, 2020. Tagging day is May 9, 2020.

May you have a safe and healthy kidding season and may you have exactly the number of doe and
buck kids your heart (and wallet) desires! 🎄🎄⭐️⛄️

28/09/2019

Great session with Dr Judy Martenuik on goats!

09/09/2019

Shiawassee County Farm Bureau is looking for someone willing to bring their goats to be a part of Project RED on September 24 from approximately eight in the morning till noonish. This will take place at the fairgrounds. Please reach out to me if you are interested.

30/07/2019

Don’t forget that goat barn set up is Thursday August 1 at 6 pm. Every club/chapter/independent exhibitor MUST be represented and set up their pens.

28/07/2019

Thank you to the goat folks who came out tonight to rake the goat barn!!! Shiawassee County Fair