It’s time for the annual TCC Mini Mania once again! Please join us as we gather in Granbury, TX for an exciting weekend of goat shows, fun, and fellowship with fellow goat enthusiasts. TCC is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring 4 shows this year, 2 AGS sanctioned, and 2 NDGA sanctioned Nigerian Dwarf shows.
Show Schedule
Saturday, April. 17. 8:00a.m. AGS show, NDGA Show
Sunday, Oct 5, 8:00a.m. NDGA Show, AGS Show
Entries: TCC has acquired a new computer program which will make entries and check in much easier. Exhibitors are STRONGLY encouraged to avail themselves of the “pre-registration option”. Simply send a copy of each animal’s registration papers with your entry form. This will allow us to enter all of the animals into the computer before the show, and check in will be much faster. You will only have to show us the original registration certificate and your health certificate to be checked in. Don’t forget to bring your original registration papers to the show! All exhibitors who use “pre-registration” will be entered into a special drawing for a pair of micro-clippers, great for ears, udders and touch-up trims!
Entry Deadline: Entries must be received by MARCH 25, 2004 to be included in the show book. Late entries and substitutions can be made at check in without penalties. Please send in your entries by the deadline to help us provide you with a smooth running show.
Entry Fees: $5 per goat per show for TCC members; $7 per goat per show for non-members. $18 is goat if entered in all 4 shows. No charge for showmanship entry. Please see entry form for mailing address.
Base Date for computing age for Saturday show is April 17th. Base date for computing age for Sunday show is April 18th..
Check-In: Check in will be all day Friday, and 6:00a.m. to 7:00a.m. on Saturday. If you are unable to check your animals in at this time please contact Sunni Florence Milligan (817-270-4883 or txflatrock@aol.com) to make other arrangements. Remember, check-in will be much faster when using
“pre-registration” and our new computer program.
Rules: The Saturday shows are sanctioned by NDGA and AGS, respectively, and their rules shall govern. The Sunday shows are sanctioned by AGS and NDGA, respectively, and their rules shall govern. Original registration papers are required on all goats being shown. For the NDGA show, wethers must have registration papers. Goats will not be measured at check-in; however, all goats will be measured upon entering the ring. Please check your goats’ height and tattoos before arriving, so that we can avoid any disappointments at the show.
Attire: All exhibitors are encouraged to wear dark pants and white shirts or show whites. Remember show attire is worth points in showmanship!
Health Requirements: Health certificates are required on ALL animals on the fairgrounds. Animals showing signs of illness will not be allowed on the fairgrounds, and herdmates will also be asked to leave. There will be no body clipping allowed on the Fair grounds, touch up trimming only please. Any application of bleach or detergent to the pens is the responsibility and at the discression of the exhibitor.
Pens: The pens are made of metal frames with cattle panel dividers. They are approximately 5X5 and 3 ½’ tall. Exhibitors bringing small kids will need to bring mesh wire or plastic to avoid kid escapes. All goats must be bedded on shavings, which is up to the exhibitor to provide. Pen assignments will be made in the order that entries are received. All pens must be cleaned out before leaving. There are covered wash racks for those who wish to wash their goats at the fairgrounds.-
Accommodations: The Comfort Inn in Granbury has offered a reduced rate for exhibitors (817-573-2611). For a list of accommodations in the area, please check the TCC website, at www.texascaprineclub.bizland.com. The Fairgrounds have several level parking areas with access to electricity for those who wish to campout at the fairgrounds. Restroom facilities are available, however, there are no shower facilities.
Show book Ads: We will be preparing a show book as usual. The cost for advertising is as follows: $20 full-page (8X11), $10 half page (8X5”tall), and $5 for a business card ad. Photo ads need to be half tone, copy ready. Please include payment with your entries.
Volunteers: If you are interested in learning to become a Show Secretary and/or a Ring Steward, please contact Beverly Chambers at Bcham50951@aol.com or at 940-320-1998. For new members and exhibitors, this is an excellent way to meet other breeders and learn who everyone is.
Raffle: We have several very exciting major raffle items already donated, including a milking stand, and a $300 gift certificate towards a kid or unborn kid from Pecan Hollow Farm. Tickets on the major items are $3 or 2 for $5. We will also be having our standard raffle, and encourage everyone to donate a new goat related item. Please see the insurance release and raffle form to donate a raffle item.
TCC Sponsored Dinner: TCC is sponsoring a free cook out for all exhibitors on Saturday night. Dinner will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of Saturday’s shows. We will be serving burgers, hot dogs and all the fixin’s. Don’t forget, TCC members are asked to bring a side dish (chips, potato salad etc.) or a dessert. Please come join us for an evening of fun and relaxation at an old fashioned cook out!
Show Committee:
Entries: Sunni Florence Milligan 817-270-4883 txflatrock@aol.com
Directions: To get to the Hood County Fairgrounds in Granbury take business 377 downtown & turn north on Crockett St. off the square; take the first right after the railroad tracks; take next right by nursing home. The fairgrounds will be on your right.
Classes: Junior and senior doe classes will be sanctioned separately in each show. Both NDGA shows will sanction Junior bucks and Senior bucks, as well as senior dry does. . AGS shows will sanction an open buck show. Wethers and showmanship will be offered on Saturday only.
The order of the shows will be: Saturday a.m.-NDGA show- Wethers, bucks, junior does, senior dry does and senior does. Saturday p.m.-AGS show: Showmanship, senior does, junior does, and bucks. Sunday a.m.-AGS show- Bucks, junior does, and senior does. Sunday p.m.-NDGA show- Senior does, dry does, junior does and bucks.