Goat
Angora goats were first imported to NSW in 1823, but it wasn’t until 1869 that they were judged in competitions. Initially, goat fleece was judged within the sheep fleece competition but by 1938, goats had their own competition category.
For the first thirty-three years, the Show judged dairy goats only, but the increase in goat breeds and the boom in goat farming has seen the reintroduction of Angora and the introduction of Boer and Mohair goats.
Following a delightful and successful inaugural competition, Miniature goats will return to the 2024 Sydney Royal Goat Show.
- Key Dates
- Exhibitor Information
- Schools Angora Wether Competition
- Angora Goat Paraders Competition
- Dairy Goat Paraders Competition
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Dairy Goat Bump-In
2024 Sydney Royal Dairy Goat Show
Dairy Goat Bump-Out
Angora Goat Bump-in
2024 Sydney Royal Angora Goat & Mohair Fleece Show
Angora Goat Bump-out
Miniature Goat Bump-in
Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show
Boer Goat Bump-in
Miniature Goat Bump-out
2024 Sydney Royal Boer Goat Show
Boer Goat Bump-Out
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Sydney Royal Goat Show 22 March - 2 April 2024
Welcome to the Sydney Royal Goat Show.
For support with entries, please contact our Competitions Service Centre on competitions@rasnsw.com.au or call 02 9704 1210.
Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show
2024 sees the return of the Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show. This competition will be conducted by the Miniature Goat Breeders Association (MGBA). Please contact the MGBA for further information.
The RAS is pleased to offer limited accommodation to Exhibitors in our Goat competitions. Site sheds and mezzanine rooms are available to rent. Pricing and booking options can be found in the Schedule and in downloadable form on this page. Please note, accommodation must be paid for in full prior to the Show.
Key dates for the 2024 Goat Show can be found on our Key Dates & Schedule page. Further information is outlined in the 2024 Competition Schedule.
As part of the requirement to manage biosecurity of exhibits entered into the Goat Show, the following completed and signed forms must be uploaded at time of entry. These can be found in the downloadable documents section on this page:
Please also ensure you complete a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) OR Transported Stock Statement (TSS) prior to arrival at the Showground.
Boer Goat Competition entrants are permitted to substitute classes 300, 303, 314 and 317 only. Substitutions must be submitted by Thursday 29 February 2024.
For further information regaridng substitutions, please see the Competition Schedule.
The RAS is pleased to offer limited parking to Exhibitors in our Goat competitions. Parking for floats, vans, and trucks is available along with long-term parking for cars and other small vehicles. Parking not ordered and paid for at time of entry, can be purchased onsite on a first come, first serve basis from the Cattle or Horse Offices.
Pricing information is below:
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Parking - Car only |
$27.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
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Parking - Float only |
$27.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
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Parking - Car & Trailer / Car & Float / Minibus up to 10.8m |
$54.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
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Parking - Truck / Combination - up to 10.8 metres |
$54.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
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Parking - Truck / Combination - over 10.8 metres to 16.2 metres |
$70.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
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Parking - Truck / Combination - over 16.2 metres |
$70.00 |
Per Vehicle Per Day |
There are also many parking stations located in Sydney Olympic Park. For more information call Sydney Olympic Park Parking on 02 9714 7077 or visit www.secureparking.com.au/sop.
The Goat Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is pleased to invite all NSW schools with the facilities for keeping goats to participate in the Sydney Royal Schools Angora Wether Competition. This Competition is proudly supported by the RAS and with prize support from Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation and Mohair Australia Ltd.
The 2024 Sydney Royal Schools Angora Wether Competition will run as a trial at your school for approximately six months and culminate at the Sydney Royal Easter Show as a competition.
The Competition is judged by experts from the goat industry and consists of the following components:
- Production Class
Pen of 3 Angora goats, 12 months and older, in commercial length fleece. Goats are judged on their confirmation, mohair, and carcase characteristics. Mohair samples are collected and tested. Goats will be shorn, and all fleeces collected, weighed, and valued according to current market prices.
- Herdsmen's Competition
Students will be judged on the best displayed and maintained Pen of 3 goats, including the groomed appearance of the goats, cleanliness, and presentation of the pens plus engagement with the public.
- Project Component
Students are to create a presentation detailing how students have raised goats for show. Presentations are to be presented in-ring.
The Sydney Royal Angora Goat Paraders Competition is for the purpose of educating and encouraging Angora Goat Exhibitors and attendants to parade Exhibits before a Judge.
The Competition is judged by experts of the Angora Goat industry and consists of parading an animal as though under actual judging conditions.
The Sydney Royal Dairy Goat Paraders Competition is for the purpose of educating and encouraging Dairy Goat Exhibitors and attendants to parade Exhibits before a Judge.
The Competition is judged by experts of the Dairy Goat industry and consists of parading an animal as though under actual judging conditions.
Supporters
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes, and trophies awarded throughout the Goat Competition at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following:
Dairy Goats
- Dairy Goat Society of Australia NSW Branch
- Edward (Ted) Byers
Angora Goats
- Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation Ltd
- Mohair Australia Eastern Region
- Reln
- Willow Glen Angoras
Boer Goats
- Boer Goat Breeders' Association of Australia Ltd