ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country! GOLD VENDOR Kenna Lynne Casada Creation 2 Sisters Farms LLC Turquoise and Lace Boutique BioGenics LLC Kemmer Auctioneers Sydell, Inc AgriBuckle BioZyme, Inc Purple Power Animal Nutrition Southern -N- Sassy Boutique Bounds Show Goats Stock Show Gear Triple W Genetics #2023NationalShow National Show Vendors ABGA provides an opportunity to promote & sell your products & services to over a thousand exhibitors & spectators from across the country!

ABGA is thankful for of our sponsors. They allow the National Show to continue to be the go-to event for the meat goat industry! Eclipse Livestock The Robertson's, Norman's, Spangler's, Logan's, & Zeb James Ken Baty Tarbell Marketing and Design Twoa Show Goats #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Sponsors ABGA is thankful for of our sponsors. They allow the National Show to continue to be the go-to event for the meat goat industry!

The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time! The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time! ABGA & JABGA Animal Eligibility Competition is open to goats registered in the Herd Books of ABGA. No entries will be accepted until the animal is first registered in an ABGA Herd Book. Work orders must be submitted to the ABGA office by May 15, 2023 11:59 PM (CST). Entry Information Your entries and payment must be submitted by May 22, 2023 (11:59 PM CST) to avoid late fees. All entries received between May 23 - June 1, 2023 will be charged a $20 late fee per entry. No entries will be received after June 1, 2023. Click here to read the National Show Rules for more details. #2023NationalShow National Show Eligibility & Entry Dates The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time!

ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2023 JABGA National Show. ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a Boer goat photo contest for both adult and Junior members at the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. The goal of the contests is to highlight talented individuals in the communications industry through their use of photography. JABGA Photo Contest Rules: One winner from each age division will be chosen. Winners will be announced during the JABGA Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 15th. All contestants must be members of JABGA. Divisions are: Junior (4-8), Intermediate (9-13), and Senior (14-18). Only two photos per contestant is permitted. All submissions must be printed on an 8”x10” canvas or frame. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. All photos must highlight the American Boer Goat. Photos may be taken around the farm or at an event. The American Boer Goat must be the focus of the picture. Photos may not be enhanced or edited, in any way. The Champion Overall Photo will have the opportunity to be featured in the ABGA Digital Magazine. All pictures may be used by the ABGA/ JABGA office for publication and promotions. Adult Photo Contest Rules: This contest will be a fundraiser for the ABGA Foundation. The winning photo will be calculated by the amount of donations received. The winning photo will be auctioned off during the awards banquet on June 15th. 1. All contestants must be ABGA members. 2. All submissions must be printed of an 8”x10” canvas or frame. 3. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. 4. All photos must include the American Boer Goat. 5. All pictures may be used by the ABGA office for publication and promotions. #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Boer Goat Photo Contest ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2023 JABGA National Show.

Lowe's Pellets & Grain, Inc. has extra shavings and feed available at the loading dock! If you have any questions please visit the Lowes... Lowe's Pellets & Grain, Inc. has extra shavings and feed available at the loading dock! If you have any questions please visit the Lowes booth. #2023NationalShow #news Shavings & Feed Available Lowe's Pellets & Grain, Inc. has extra shavings and feed available at the loading dock! If you have any questions please visit the Lowes...

JABGA National Show Contest Rules: Showmanship, sales talk, skill-a-thon, judging contest, public speaking, and more. JABGA National Show Contest Rules: Showmanship, sales talk, skill-a-thon, judging contest, public speaking, and more. #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show JABGA Contest Rules JABGA National Show Contest Rules: Showmanship, sales talk, skill-a-thon, judging contest, public speaking, and more.

Blake Quiggins assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. Blake Quiggins is the owner of Premier Club Goats in Horse Cave, Kentucky, producing market wethers and does for youth exhibitors. Blake’s passion for the livestock industry began early with his family’s beef operation but he was always focused on market animals and exhibited all species beginning at the age of five with the first year of market goat shows in Kentucky. 2023 JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins Blake assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. He is also owner of Champion Show Supply, the Sullivan Supply dealer for Kentucky and Tennessee. Blake has judged shows in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, California, and Arkansas. #2023NationalShow #news Meet JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins Blake Quiggins assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows.

Introducing JABGA National Show Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Nick Hammett Nick Hammett, along with his family, resides in Ashland, MO. In 2013, they began raising and showcasing ABGA registered goats throughout the country under the name of Cola Show Goats. They rebranded themselves in 2020 as Hammett Showstock, focusing on raising wethers and commercial show doe prospects. Nick's career in the beef industry started after obtaining degrees from the University of Missouri and Colorado State University. He now works for Neogen, where he markets beef cattle genomic testing. His passion is to help producers transform data into sustainable and profitable management decisions, and he hopes to offer these same opportunities to the goat industry. Nick has judged many shows, including the ABGA National Open show in 2018, the National Market and Commercial Doe show in 2021, and the first National Carcass contest in 2022. #2023NationalShow #news Meet 2023 JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Nick Hammett Introducing JABGA National Show Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Nick Hammett

This is not Tara Hicks' first rodeo when it comes to the National Show Superintendent role. Tara Hicks has been selected as one of three 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show Superintendents. This is not Tara’s first rodeo when it comes to the National Show Superintendent role. She was a 2022 National Show Superintendent and has previously hosted ABGA sanctioned shows. National Show Superintendent, Tara Hicks, with JABGA Director and exhibitor Wyatt Stevens at the 2022 National Show. An ABGA member since 2014 and with over a decade of county fair superintendent experience, the driving force behind Tara’s agricultural involvement is youth exhibitors. “I love working with the youth and helping them develop skills they will use later in life. My absolute favorite thing at any show is Showmanship! I love watching the kids give it their all." Part of what makes Tara’s involvement with the ABGA and JABGA National Show so natural is the event’s evolution and focus to directly benefit JABGA youth exhibitors. Of course, the chance to network with other Boer goat breeders is a big bonus too. "Meeting producers from across the country is awesome also...because I don't make it to enough shows during the year to mingle much.” Tara doesn't only stick to Boer goats. She has a ton of show experience with 4-H, Brown Swiss cattle, registered Polled Hereford cattle, steers, commercial heifers, and market lambs. She owns Rock’N Heart Farms, a 30-acre spread in northwest Arkansas. She calls Rock'N Heart Farms “a little bit of a funny farm.” Rock'N Heart Farms runs around 40 head of goats, several breeds of cattle, and plenty of dogs, horses, and cats. Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Missouri State University and currently works as a breeder supervisor for Simmons Foods, a poultry company that has branched into the pet food sector. #2023NationalShow #news Meet 2023 National Show Superintendent Tara Hicks This is not Tara Hicks' first rodeo when it comes to the National Show Superintendent role.

Find information about hotels, dining, and more in Louisville, KY. ABGA Hotel Block List ABGA has blocked off 200 hotel rooms for 2023 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! Be sure let your hotel know you're there for the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show! Hotels Location Phone # Website Dates Available Book By Date Holiday Inn 447 Farmington Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 502-637-4500 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Homewood Suites by Hilton 130 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40209 502-380-1990 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Hilton Garden Inn - Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 502-637-2424 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 15, 2023 Premier Best Western 4110 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40216 502-448-2020 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 7, 2023 Four Points by Sheraton - Louisville Airport 2850 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 502-753-5555 Website 6/11 - 6/18 May 12, 2023 Courtyard Louisville Airport 89 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 502-368-5678 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 24, 2023 Towneplace Suites 6601 Paramount Park Dr. Louisville, KY 40213 502-749-6634 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Camping & RV Parking Effective March 1, 2023 full payment will be required at the time RV reservations are made. This guarantees a 20/30 amp electrical service (50 amp service is offered on a first come, first serve basis), use of a dump station, place to fill or empty water tanks and access to the restrooms/ shower house located in the RV lot next to RV Office. More info below. Overnight stay in the show barn is permitted. If you are using a tent in the show barn, you must have a fire extinguisher and smoke alarm at your site at all times. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR RV SPACE TODAY! Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Today, the city is known as the home of boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies. Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky Exposition Center Hotels Near Kentucky Exposition Center You can find additional hotels near the Kentuck Exposition Center below. Hotels listed below may or may not be blocked for the Natonal Show. ABGA recommends you book with the hotels listed above to receive the National Show exhibitor and attendee rates. List taken from gotolouisville.com #2023NationalShow Visitor Information Find information about hotels, dining, and more in Louisville, KY.

There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the... There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the conclusion of Junior Showmanship. #2023NationalShow #news Schedule Update There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the...

The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA. The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA . Cost: $10 to enter $100 Exempt Pass $50 to get off the list Cannot be entered more than 4 times, per person To enter or purchase Exempt Passes, visit the show office, Monday-Thursday, during office hours. This is a family-friendly event, all participants must act in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate dress, costumes or behavior may be disqualified at any time by ABGA/JABGA Staff or Board Members. #2023NationalShow 2023 Old Timers' Show The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA.