'25 - '26 JABGA Regional Show Series – Request for Proposals

Release Date: July 15, 2025

Proposal Deadline: August 15, 2025

Announcement of Selected Hosts: September 1, 2025

Overview:

The Junior American Boer Goat Association invites proposals from qualified organizations to host a 2025-26 JABGA Regional Show. The purpose of this RFP is to ensure high-quality, accessible, and well-managed show experiences for junior exhibitors across the United States.

Parties Responsibilities:

ABGA Responsibilities

• Minimum 1 ABGA Staff

• Standard Regional Awards Pack

• Regional Show Judge Selection

• Regional Show Judge’s Fees and Travel

• Marketing and Promotion in conjunction with host

• Recognition of JABGA Regional Show Series Sponsors

Host Responsibilities

• Facility

• Volunteers

  • Contest Judges

    • Minimum of 2 per contest, Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Fitting Contest

    • Judges for these contests must not have connections participating in the Regional Show

  • Show Volunteers

• Additional awards or prizes above the standard Regional Awards Pack

  • ABGA will provide our sponsorship discounts if applicable

• Facilitate Banquet Meal

If additional Open Shows are held in conjunction with Regional

• ABGA will cover half the travel expenses if a regional show judge is used for both shows

• Hosts will utilize the Showman.app for both regional and open show entries if desired

  • ABGA must have admin access

  • 50% - Regional Show Entry fees will be returned to ABGA

  • Open Show and Facility fees collected through Showman will be returned to host

• Open Show Sponsors will not be recognized during the JABGA Regional Show

Standard Regional Awards Pack

• Buckles:

  • 4 Champion Market Showmanship

  • 4 Champion Breeding Showmanship

  • Champion Market Goat

  • Champion Wether Dam

  • Champion Percentage Doe

  • Champion Fullblood Doe

  • Champion Buck

• Show Banners:

  • 16 Champion and Reserve Showmanship

  • Top 5 Market Goat

  • Top 5 Wether Dam

  • 6 Champion and Reserve Breeding Show

  • 3 Bred and Owned Champions

• Contest Banners:

  • 20 Top 5 Public Speaking

  • 20 Top 5 Sales Talk

  • 20 Top 5 Goat Judging

  • 20 Top 5 Skillathon

  • 8 Top 2 Overall Division

  • Top 5 High Point Overall

  • 12 Fitting Contest

• Additional Awards:

  • Top 5 High Point Overall

Eligibility:

Proposals may be submitted by:

• State or regional Boer goat associations

• Agricultural exposition centers or county/state fairgrounds

• Livestock event coordinators or youth livestock organizations

Required Proposal Content:

Each proposal must include:

1. Facility Overview

   1. Name, address, and description of facility

   2. Photos and/or floor plans

   3. Arena capacity, pen space, wash racks, restrooms, RV hook-ups, etc.

   4. Accessibility for trailers and parking

2. Proposed Show Dates

   1. Preferred dates (must fall within September 30, 2025 – May 15, 2026 window)

   2. Contingency dates, if available

3. Lodging and Amenities

   1. Nearby hotels with rates and availability

   2. Food options (on-site or nearby)

   3. Camping or RV accommodations

4. Staffing and Volunteers

   1. Local support staff and show volunteers

   2. Experience with livestock or youth shows

5. Budget and Sponsorship

   1. Proposed event budget

   2. Local sponsorship commitments or support letters

6. Letters of Support

   1. From local 4-H/FFA leaders, ag boards, or sponsors

Submission Instructions:

Submit completed proposals to: 

Email: criley@abga.org 

Subject Line: 2025-26 Regional Show Proposal – [Location Name] 

Format: PDF preferred (max 15 pages, excluding appendices)

Selection Criteria:

See Appendix B – Evaluation Rubric

Appendix B: JABGA Regional Show Bid Evaluation Rubric

Total Possible Points: 100

Optional Bonus Points (up to 5 points):

• Innovative youth engagement or educational components (e.g., clinics, leadership seminars)

Evaluation Committee:

• ABGA Executive Director

• ABGA Director of Community Engagement

• JABGA Youth Coordinator

• Regional Show Committee Chair & Co-Chair

• JABGA President

• JABGA Vice President

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