About this event
Youth Dairy Goat Showmanship opens the dairy goat program at the Oklahoma State Fair, held in the Barn 1 Arena (Ring B) at OKC Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City. The superintendent is Charlee McCarley. Showmanship is an OSF show and, like all showmanship at the fair, carries no entry fee.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
In 2026 showmanship was Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Youth and Open Junior Dairy Goat classes. Senior goats were shown Wednesday, September 23 at 8:30 a.m. The Dairy Goat Costume Contest followed at 5 p.m. Tuesday ($10 per head).
Dairy goats could arrive from noon Monday, September 21 and had to be in place by 6 p.m. that day, with check-in on arrival. Tuesday was a no-arrival day.
Every date on this page is from the 2026 edition, which has now been held. The 2027 dates were not yet published in the sources checked, so treat the pattern below as a guide and confirm the new schedule before you plan a trip.
Rules that matter
- American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) and OSF rules govern the show.
- Only goats registered with ADGA, AGS or CGS (or with applications in) may compete, and no copies of registration papers are accepted.
- In the 4-H/FFA show, goats must be registered in the member's name.
- The age base date is the day the goat is judged, September 22 or 23.
- There was no pre-show milk out, and exhibitors were asked not to over-udder their animals.
- Exhibitors were asked to wear white in the ring.
Getting there
Dairy goats stall in Barn 1 and enter via Gate 7. The show office is on the south side of Barn 1.
Official links
- Oklahoma State Fair 2026 competition guide (schedule)
- Oklahoma State Fair 2026 goat competition guide
- Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma County and State Fairs: The Essentials
Most Oklahoma counties hold a county or free fair, usually run by the local OSU Extension office and a fair board. A fair book (premium list) sets the divisions, entry dates and rules, and many fairs combine open class, 4-H and FFA entries.
Examples
The 2026 Oklahoma County Free Fair book says admission is free and no entry fee is charged. Junior livestock exhibitors must be 8 by July 1 and be 4-H or FFA members, and junior livestock class premiums run from $40 to $15, with $200 for grand champion. Wagoner County requires original health documents current within 30 days, and a written protest needs a $100 deposit. Tulsa County's fair started in 1903 and offers ribbons for first through fifth place.
State fair
The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair runs September 17-27. Livestock entries have separate deadlines, such as August 21 for 2026 junior steers, so read the guide for your species. Check your county's fair book for current dates.
Read the full guide: Oklahoma County and State Fairs: What to Expect
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- Oklahoma Youth Expo
Premier statewide junior livestock show for 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds; the next edition is listed for March 10-19, 2027.
- Farm City Festival
Farm City Festival in Oklahoma City on February 12 during Farm Bureau Week, connecting urban visitors with agriculture.
Oklahoma City, OK | Organizer: Oklahoma Farm Bureau Official event details - Oklahoma City Farm Show
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- Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
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Agriculture advocacy and promotion day at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, listed for April 29, 2026.
Oklahoma City, OK | Organizer: Oklahoma Farm Bureau Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.