Goat
Sydney Royal is Australia's prestigious, world-class awards program driving innovation and award-quality excellence.
The Sydney Royal Goat Show is internationally recognised and regarded as one of the most prestigious in Australia, attracting Dairy, Angora, Boer, Miniature and Mohair Fleece Exhibits.
All Exhibitors, whether first-time entrant or trophy winner, receive valuable feedback from the independent judges, helping to benchmark studs and breeders against peers and competitors in the industry.
A win at the Sydney Royal Goat Show elevates an exhibitor's reputation and increases the commercial value of the winning animals and breeding lines.
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2026 Sydney Royal Dairy Goat Show
2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show
2026 Sydney Royal Angora Goat & Mohair Fleece Show
2026 Sydney Royal Miniature Display
Sydney Royal Goat Show 11 - 22 April 2025
The Sydney Royal Goat Show is a prestigious annual event that celebrates the finest goats and breeders from across Australia. Showcasing a variety of breeds, including dairy, meat, and fiber-producing goats, the competition highlights excellence in conformation, production, and showmanship.
For support with entries, please contact our Competitions Service Centre on competitions@rasnsw.com.au or call 02 9704 1210.
Sydney Royal Miniature Display - Friday 18 April 2025
Experience the charm and intelligence of miniature goats with our engaging Miniature Goat Display, featuring three unique breeds: Pygmy Goats, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and Australian Miniature Goats. This captivating exhibit highlights the distinct characteristics, history, and care requirements of each breed through a series of live educational presentations.
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. It is highly recommended that parking is purchased at time of entry.
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.
Sydney Royal Competitions encourage and reward excellence, with the aim to support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities.
View the Sydney Royal Goat Show results.
2024 Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show Results
2023 Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show Results
2022 Sydney Royal Miniature Goat Show Results
Supporters
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes, and trophies awarded throughout the Goat Competition at the 2025 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
Dairy Goat Paraders Competition
The Dairy Goat Paraders Competition is a showcase event where participants, often youth or enthusiasts, demonstrate their ability to handle, present, and lead dairy goats in a show ring. The competition emphasises the handler's skill, confidence, and rapport with the animal, as well as their ability to highlight the goat's qualities to a judge. This event fosters animal care knowledge, and showmanship among participants while promoting the dairy goat industry.
- Class 228: Paraders aged 13 and under 18 years old
- Class 229: Paraders aged 8 and under 13 years old
- Class 230: Paraders aged under 8 years old
Angora Goat Paraders Competition
The Angora Goat Paraders Competition is an event where participants demonstrate their skill in handling, presenting, and leading Angora goats in the show ring. The focus is on the handler's ability to showcase the goat’s temperament, fleece quality, and overall appearance to a judge. This competition highlights the handler’s knowledge, confidence, and connection with the animal while fostering showmanship, animal care skills, and promoting the Angora goat industry.
- Class 276: Paraders aged 13 and under 18 years old
- Class 277: Paraders aged under 13 years old
Boer Goat Paraders Competition
The Boer Goat Paraders Competition highlights participants' ability to confidently handle and present Boer goats in the show ring. A Judge evaluates the handler’s control, poise, and skill in showcasing the goat’s physical traits and behaviour. This event emphasises presentation techniques, and a deep understanding of Boer goats, while fostering interest and involvement in the Boer goat industry.
- Class 363: Paraders aged 13 and under 18 years old
- Class 364: Paraders aged 8 and under 13 years old
- Class 365: Paraders aged under 8 years old