2026 Schedule of Events

***Keep checking here frequently for show dates, entry forms, and updates.***
All of these show, except for the SC Meat Goat Project Final Show, are managed by groups/associations separate from the SC Meat Goat Project. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact them directly. The SC Meat Goat Project does not take the supervising role of any youth during any project-related events and activities.

                       
 2026 Schedule 

June 6th, 2026 - SC Meat Goat Project Kick-Off
Learn from the professionals. Clinicians will teach you everything to know about fitting and clipping your goat properly. This clinic will be very helpful to those wanting to participate in the project fitting contest. No goat is required to attend, however, this is the first of two opportunities to tag your goat in for the 2026 SC Meat Goat Project.
Registration Deadline: No registration
Location: Laurens County Agricultural Center
                 168 Fairgrounds Rd Laurens, SC 29360
Time: Tag In: 9:00AM - 10:00 AM
           Clinic: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

July 27th, 2026 - SC Meat Goat Project Summer Clinic
Bring your goat to come and learn about showmanship while also sharpening your skills. Bring all of your questions about how to be successful in the show ring. This is the final chance to tag your goat into the 2026 SC Meat Goat Project.
Registration Deadline: No registration
Location: Laurens County Agricultural Center
                 168 Fairgrounds Rd Laurens, SC 29360
Time: Tag-in: 4:00pm-5:00pm
           Fitting Contest: 5:00pm 
           Showmanship Clinic- 6:00pm-7:00pm

August 22nd, 2026 - Laurens County Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://app.theshowportal.com/event/qSbbLL8V7KSs7j6ACGL8QU?__clerk_synced=true
Registration Deadline: closes at 12:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18th   -   See entry form for rules regarding late entry 
Location: Laurens County Agricultural Center
                 168 Fairgrounds Rd Laurens, SC 29360 
Time:    Weigh In: Starts 11:30 am 
             Show Starts: 1:00 pm 
       

September 5th, 2026 - Abbeville County Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://showman.app/shows#/abbeville-county-livestock-show-36fe​
Registration Deadline: August 25th, 2026    -   See entry form for rules regarding late entry 
Location: Abbeville County Agricultural Building
                 265 Industrial Park Road   Abbeville, SC 29620
Time:   Weigh In: Ends at 3:30pm
            Show Starts: 4:00pm

September 12th, 2026 - York County Fall Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://showman.app/shows#/york-county-fall-livestock-show-0842​
Registration Deadline: 08/04 - Regular Pricing Entry Deadline 
                                       08/12 - Online Entries Close at Midnight
Location: A & K Ranch
                728 S. Shiloh Road   York, SC 29745
Time:    Weigh In: 8:30am - 9:30 am
              Show Starts: 10:00am​

September 18th, 2026 - South Greenville Fair
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Register at the show
Registration Deadline:  Register at show
Location: Simpsonville Methodist Church
                 215 S.E. Main St.,   Simpsonville, SC  29681
Time:   Weigh In: ends at 5:00pm
            Show Starts: 5:30 pm ​

September 19th, 2026 - Greenwood County Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://showman.app/shows#/greenwood-county-livestock-show-9bce/​
Registration Deadline:  08/31 - Regular Pricing Entry Deadline 
                                        09/07 - Online Entries Close at Midnight
Location: 50 Jenkins Springs Rd   Greenwood , SC 29646
Time:   Weigh In: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
             Show Starts: 3:00pm

September 25th, 2026 - Anderson County Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: Coming soon - See entry form for rules regarding late entry
Location: TBD
Time: Weigh In: TBD
           Show Starts: TBD

September 26th, 2026 - SC Foothills Heritage Fair
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: Coming soon - See entry form for rules regarding late entry
Location: TBD
Time: Weigh In: TBD
           Show Starts: TBD

October 3rd, 2026 - Saluda Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: Coming soon - See entry form for rules regarding late entry
Location: TBD
Time: Weigh In: TBD
           Show Starts: TBD

October 13th, 2026 - Piedmont Interstate Fair
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: TBD
Location: Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds
                 575 Fairgrounds Rd   Spartanburg, SC 29303
Time: Weigh In: TBD
           Show Starts: 6:00pm

October 10th, 2026 - Battle for the Blue Jackpot Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://showman.app/shows#/battle-for-the-blue-jackpot-show-a2c1/​
Registration Deadline: September 28th - See entry form for rules regarding late entry
Location: 168 Fairgrounds Rd    Laurens, SC 29360
Time: Weigh In: 9:00am - 10:00am 
           Show Starts: 11:00am 
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October 10th, 2026 - Orangeburg County Livestock Show
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://www.orangeburgfair.com/meat-goat-show
Registration Deadline: TBD
Location: 350 Magnolia Street   Orangeburg, SC 29115
Time: TBD
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October 21st-22nd, 2026 - South Carolina State Fair
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: https://www.scstatefair.org/competitions/junior-market-goat/​ 
Registration Deadline: September 1st, 2026
Location: South Carolina State Fairgrounds
                 1200 Rosewood Dr    Columbia SC 29201  
Time: 
         MARKET GOAT SHOW (October 21, 2026) 
             Weigh In : Wednesday, October 21  8:00am - 10:00am
              11:00am :  Jr Market Goat Scholarship Interviews
              12:00pm :  Jr Market Goat Showmanship
              Followed by Jr Market Goat Show
              Jr Market Goat Scholarship Presentation

          COMMERCIAL DOE SHOW (October 22, 2026)
              Weigh In : Thursday, October 22  8:00am - 10:00am
               12:00pm : Jr Commercial Doe Showmanship
               Followed by Jr Commercial Doe Show

October 23rd, 2026 - Union County Fair
One of the many opportunities to show your goat.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: TBD
Location: Union County Fairgrounds
                 120 Kirby St   Union, SC 29379
Time: Weigh In: 
           Show Starts: 

November 7th, 2026 - Final Goat Show
The final show in South Carolina hosted by the project.
Entry Form: Coming soon
Registration Deadline: TBD
Location: Laurens County Agricultural Center
                 168 Fairgrounds Rd Laurens, SC 29360
Time: TBD

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