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Enter the 2025 National Show today on Showman! Entry Enter the 2025 National Show today on Showman! Entry will open April 1, 2025 for the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Be sure to enter by May 16, 2025 to avoid late fees. Late entry will be open from May 17 - May 23, 2025. Entries are NOT accepted after May 23 or the day of the show. Download substitution form Enter the Show! You can watch instructions on how to enter a show on Showman below. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

ABGA has blocked hotel rooms for 2025 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! Hotel Blocks ABGA has blocked hotel rooms for 2025 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! ABGA has blocked hotel rooms for 2025 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! Click the LINK in the table below to lock in our special ABGA rate. If booking by phone, be sure to let your hotel know you're there for the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show! Hotel Location Website Rate Phone Dates Available Book by Best Western Premier 4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40216 LINK $128.00/night 502-448-2020 May 30 – June 8, 2025 May 7, 2025 Courtyard by Marriot 819 Phillips Lane Louisville, Kentucky LINK $138.00/night 502-368-5678 May 30 – June 8, 2025 April 15, 2025 For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Mark your calendars! The 2025 National Show is set to be an unforgettable event, and we can’t wait to see you there. Schedule Updates and Deadlines Mark your calendars! The 2025 National Show is set to be an unforgettable event, and we can’t wait to see you there. 🎉 Get Ready for the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show! 🎉 Mark your calendars! The 2025 National Show is set to be an unforgettable event, and we can’t wait to see you there. Whether you’re a JABGA or ABGA participant, there’s something for everyone, including market shows, breeding showmanship, fitting contests, and more. Show Entry Show Entry will open April 1, 2025 Age calculated as of June 1, 2025 Entry Closes Your entries and payment must be submitted by May 16, 2025 (11:59 PM CST) to avoid late fees. Age Calculated as of June 1, 2025 Herd Book Herd Book will close May 16, 2025. If your work order is in the office before the Herd Book deadline, but your goat is still not registered, your entry will be honored. Late Entry Late entries will be accepted from May 17, 2025 until May 23, 2025 (11:59pm CST) with added late fees. Age Calculated as of June 1, 2025 Schedule May 28th - Office Move In (Wed) 12 PM - Office Staff Move in May 29th- Tack Unload & Early Pass Move in (Thurs) 10 AM - 4 PM Early Pass Move In* (Committee and Early Pass Holders ONLY) 12 PM - 4 PM Optional Tack Unload May 30th - JABGA & ABGA Move in Day (Fri) 6 AM - 4 PM JABGA & ABGA Move-In Day Welcome Event May 31st – Contest and Meat Goat Eval (Sat) 6 AM - 8 AM JABGA & ABGA Move-In All JABGA exhibitors must be in place by 8 AM (Sat) 8 AM - Noon JABGA Check In 11 AM - 1PM Market and Commercial Weigh In 12 PM - Meat Goat Evaluation Record Books due to Office 12 PM - Fun Activity, Boot Scramble 1 PM - Stock Show University – Sponsored by Sullivan Supply 2 PM - Judging Contest with Senior Reasons Following 1 PM - 5 PM - Public Speaking, Sales Talk and Skill-a-thon open 5 PM - Meat Goat Evaluation – Live Class 6 PM - Fitting Contest June 1st – Market Showmanship, Market/ Commercial Show, Breeding Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship (Sun) 8 AM - Market Showmanship – OLDEST to YOUNGEST Market Wethers to follow Showmanship Lunch Commercial Does following the lunch break Presentation of Premier Exhibitor 5 PM - Breeding Showmanship- YOUNGEST to OLDEST 7 PM Meat Goat Eval Load Out June 2nd– Bred & Owned Show, Costume Contest (Mon) 6 AM - Noon ABGA Goats Move In (All ABGA Animals in by Noon) 8 AM - JABGA B&O Show Lunch- Costume Contest & Invitational Sale Preview June 3rd – JABGA Fullblood Doe & Buck Show (Tue) 8 AM - JABGA Fullblood Doe & Fullblood Buck Show Lunch - Pee Wee Showmanship 7 PM- Invitational Sale Online Sale & ABGA Members Banquet June 4th – ABGA Buck Show, JABGA Awards Ceremony (Wed) 8 AM – JABGA Percentage Doe Show Lunch ABGA Buck Show 5 PM – JABGA Awards Ceremony June 5th– ABGA Fullblood Doe Show (Thurs) 8 AM – ABGA Fullblood Doe Show Lunch - Old Timers Showmanship Coni Ross class before the Fullblood Doe Grand Drive June 6th – ABGA Percentage Show & Move out (Fri) 8 AM – ABGA Percentage Doe Show June 7th – All Animals out by 8am (Sat) Schedule subject to change Stay tuned—the official National Show website will be launching soon with more details. We can’t wait to see you all and share this exciting journey with you. Let’s make the 2025 National Show the best one yet! 🦜🌴🦩 For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! Calling all JABGA Members: Meat Goat Evaluation This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! 📢 Calling all JABGA members ! 📢 Don't miss the Meat Goat Evaluation contest at the 2025 ABGA National Show! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! 🏆 Bonus: You can enter your Meat Goat Evaluation entry in the Market Show and compete in both events! Judging will be based on 🐐 Live Evaluation 🔬 Carcass Ranking 📖 Record Keeping You must own your goat a minimum of 60 days prior to the show. The deadline for ownership for the 2025 contest is April 1st. For more information and to download your record book, visit: abga.org/national-show/meat-goat-evaluation For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

ABGA is now accepting tropical themed logo submissions for the 2025 National Show! 2025 National Show Logo Contest ABGA is now accepting tropical themed logo submissions for the 2025 National Show! ABGA is now accepting submissions for the 2025 National Show logo contest! This year's theme is Tropical! 🌺🌴🍍🦜 Submissions close February 1, 2025. Submit a hi-resolution png or pdf file with a transparent background. Logos must be in either a 16:9 rectangle or 1:1 square ratio. Upload using the form below, or email to nationalshow@abga.org . We can’t wait to see all your ideas! For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Josh Taylor, a proud OSU grad & ag leader, has judged top national shows & now manages the Payne County Expo, supporting his community. Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Josh Taylor Josh Taylor, a proud OSU grad & ag leader, has judged top national shows & now manages the Payne County Expo, supporting his community. Josh Taylor, a Perkins, Oklahoma native, is an experienced livestock judge and agricultural leader. An ABGA certified judge since 2010, he has officiated at the National Open Show three times and the National Junior Show twice. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Leadership from Oklahoma State University. Currently, Josh serves as the Managing Director of the Payne County Expo Center in Stillwater, OK, where he continues to contribute to the agricultural and livestock community. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Clint Demmitt, livestock judge from Bridgeport, TX, owns Demmitt Livestock & Sandy Creek Boer Goats. He is excited to judge in Louisville this June! JABGA Judge: Clint Demmitt Clint Demmitt, livestock judge from Bridgeport, TX, owns Demmitt Livestock & Sandy Creek Boer Goats. He is excited to judge in Louisville this June! Clint Demmitt is originally from Bridgeport, Texas. His family owns and operates Demmitt Livestock and Sandy Creek Boer Goats. Clint was a member of the South Plains College livestock judging team and later competed on the Texas Tech livestock judging and meat evaluation teams during college. Clint enjoys traveling the country to judge various stock shows and is excited to work with the youth in Louisville this June! For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Promote your herd in the 2025 ABGA Herd Sire Directory – Nationals Edition! Ad spots for sires and services available. Full color print, ringside and banquet exposure, plus social media spotlight options! Herd Sire Directory Promote your herd in the 2025 ABGA Herd Sire Directory – Nationals Edition! Ad spots for sires and services available. Full color print, ringside and banquet exposure, plus social media spotlight options! Announcing the 2025 Herd Sire Directory – Nationals Edition! Get ready to showcase your standout sires! The 2025 Herd Sire Directory will be printed in full color and included in every Nationals exhibitor packet – that’s over 400 copies distributed directly to attendees. Plus, directories will be placed ringside and at every banquet table for maximum visibility throughout the event. All Herd Sires Welcome! Whether you're promoting Fullblood, Purebred, Percentage, or Non-Registered Wether Sires – we’ve got space for you. Let the National Show attendees see what your program has to offer! Bonus Advertising Opportunities In addition to Herd Sire listings, we’re offering limited advertising spots for businesses and service providers in the industry, including: Reproduction Services Custom Feeding, Clipping & Fitting Services Photography & Videography Auctioneering Online Sale Platforms Show/Event Promotions Ad Options & Pricing Herd Sire Ads: ½ Page – $150 Includes 1 photo, full pedigree, and up to 300-word write-up Full Page – $200 Up to 3 photos, Sire & Dam OR full pedigree, and up to 500-word write-up Double Page Spread – $400 Up to 6 photos, custom pedigree layout, and full write-up Service Advertisements: ¼ Page – $75 ½ Page – $150 Full Page – $200 Inside Covers (Limited to 2 – First Come, First Served) Full Page – $500 Social Media Spotlight Add-On – $50 Want even more exposure? Add a Herd Sire Spotlight to the ABGA social media calendar! We’ll feature one sire per week using the information you provide in your catalog ad – only 52 slots available ! 📌 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the premier Herd Sire Directory!. Reserve your ad space today and make your mark at Nationals! The deadline to submit is Friday, May 16, 2025 if paying by credit card Submit Your Ad via Credit Card → If paying by check, the deadline to submit is May 9, 2025. Payment must be received in the office by May 16, 2025. Please complete the form. After submission, an invoice will be emailed to you. Please print the invoice and mail with your check to: Attention: Herd Sire Directory 4258 South Jackson St. San Angelo, TX 76904 Pay by check → For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Randall White, ABGA Judge and Boer goat breeder, runs Patterson Family Farm and will judge the 2025 ABGA National Bred & Owned Show. Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Randall White Randall White, ABGA Judge and Boer goat breeder, runs Patterson Family Farm and will judge the 2025 ABGA National Bred & Owned Show. Randall White hails from Bunn, North Carolina, and has been happily married to Melissa for 24 wonderful years. Together, they have two daughters, Caroline (22) and Cami (19). Randall currently manages Patterson Family Farm. In 2001, he and his family established Crooked Creek Farm, where they began raising Boer goats. By 2005, he had earned his certification as an ABGA Judge. Over the years, Randall has had the privilege of traveling across the country, judging exceptional goats, and meeting incredible people. Today, Randall and Cami maintain a herd of about 75 goats, utilizing both natural breeding and embryo transfer for their offspring. Randall is deeply honored to be selected as a judge for the 2025 ABGA National Bred and Owned Show alongside Mr. Josh Taylor. He looks forward to seeing everyone, wishes all participants the best of luck, and hopes for safe travels for all. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer. JABGA Marketing Class The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer. Marketing Contest Rules: What is it? The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer. The contest will highlight JABGA nationals and the regional show series contests that take place in June. It is also encouraged to focus on the location of nationals and all Louisville has to offer. How to participate? Members will create a social media post on Facebook, Instagram or both using #jabganationals. Junior members may use their own accounts or may use the account of a parent. The post will be a digital design created by the junior member to market the JABGA national show being in Louisville and all JABGA contests/ show events that take place during this week. The digital design will be posted online and then a high quality print out of the design will need to be submitted to the JABGA office in Louisville. Rules: This contest will NOT be required to participate in the unlock a lock. This contest will NOT go towards points for overall high point in the regional show series. The Junior members digital design will Not be judged based off of likes or shares from social media. Junior members will need to have a high-quality printout of their digital design and turn it into the JABGA office at Nationals. Do Not send the printout to the ABGA office in San Angelo. Deadlines coming soon Judging process: To be fully entered into the contest the junior member must have a digital design on social media using #jabganationals and also have a high quality printed out version turned into the JABGA office. All digital designs will be judged, and the winners will be announced at the JABGA awards ceremony. Attendance is required to receive awards. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes Groups & Pairs Classes Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes GROUP CLASSES The following rules apply for group classes. Entry fee is $10 per group per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of group class verification deadline. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit it to the office for verification by 9 am of the day of the show. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Fullblood Group Classes will follow the Fullblood Doe Overall Drive and Percentage Group Classes will follow the Percentage Doe Overall Drive. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three Fullblood or Purebred offspring of the same buck with both sexes represented. Must have at least 1 of each sex. Any age and any sex. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three Percentage does, any age that are by the same buck. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. To be eligible, the dam must be registered in an ABGA Herd book. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two Fullblood or Purebred does less than 12 months, Two Fullblood or Purebred does 12 months or greater, A buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two percentage does less than 12 months, Two percentage does 12 months or greater. PAIR CLASSES The following rules apply for pair classes. Entry fee is $10 per pair per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of the pair class verification deadline. Pair entries must have identical owners. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submitted to the office for verification by 9am of each show. Animal information will be checked upon entry at the gate. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Junior Pairs classes will follow the Junior Division Drive and the Senior Pairs classes will follow the Overall Drive. Best Pair of Doe/Buck Kids will follow the Junior Fullblood Doe Drive. BEST PAIR KIDS: Two animals shown in the 0–12-month classes of the respective division. Classes are Best Pair of Buck Kids, Best Pair of Fullblood Doe Kids, Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids BEST PAIR ONE YEAR AND OLDER: Two animals shown in the yearling and/or senior classes of the respective divisions. Classes are Best Pair of Senior Bucks, Best Pair of Senior Fullblood Does, Best Pair of Senior Percentage Does BEST PAIR OF DOE/BUCK KIDS: Both sexes represented. One Fullblood/Purebred doe and a Fullblood buck kid that has been shown in respective classes. Two animals are shown in the 0-12 month classes of the respective division. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Congratulations to Abby Miner for her winning logo design! Abby is the owner of Stalks & Stock Company, an online apparel store and graphic design service. Presenting the 2025 National Show logo winner! Congratulations to Abby Miner for her winning logo design! Abby is the owner of Stalks & Stock Company, an online apparel store and graphic design service. Congratulations to Abby Miner for her winning logo design! Abby Miner is the owner of Stalks & Stock Company, an online apparel store and graphic design service specializing in farm and ranch logos. In her free time Abby enjoys working alongside her husband Dylan and in-laws on the family Angus operation, Miner Cattle. Abby's favorite place to be is cheering on her two daughter's, Paisley and Maggy, ringside of a cattle or Boer Goat show! For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org