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Exhibitor Information
Welcome to the Valley of the Sun Fainting Goat Show
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Ramona, California!
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Ramona Jr. Fairgrounds
Aqua Lane & 5th Street
Ramona, California 92065
(for directions, see Show Info page)
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| Judges: |
Oktoberfest Show - Friday, October 15, 2010 |
Fall Harvest Show - Saturday, October 16, 2010
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Judge - Denise Fraser (La Mesa, CA)
Denise currently reside in La Mesa, CA and is married with two children. She owns and operates a tack store – San Diego Saddlery, which opened in 2007 in El Cajon, CA. She
has been raising NPGA pygmy goats since
2000. She has served as a secretary for the
local club, is currently a regional director and a member of the Publications committee for
NPGA. Denise became a licensed judge in
June of 2008 and has judged all over the country. She also enjoys working with 4H and volunteering with the youth members of the organization.
Denise was a judge for the 2009 Valley of the Sun show. We are pleased to have Denise judge for us again this year. |
Judge - Gary Lesh (Riverside, CA)
Gary is a retired AG teacher who had won many teaching awards during his career including Teacher of the Year and FFA Adviser of the State. He raised sheep for most of his life and has enjoyed judging for over 20 years. He has judged beef cattle, hogs, sheep, and market goats to name a few. He has even judged pot-bellied pigs. His judging career has taken him all over CA, as well as many other states.
Gary had the pleasure of judging Myotonic goats last year at the California Myotonic Classic show in Lancaster, CA and looks forward to judging them again, as well as being introduced to the Miniature Silky Fainting Goats. We are please to have Gary as our judge this year. |
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Important Notice: No animal owned, co-owned or leased by the judges, or the immediate family of the judges, or purchased from the judges within six months of the show, may be exhibited in the show.
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Security provided by: Pratt and Associates
Show Veterinarian: Dr. Miska Paget - Giddy-Up Large Animal Practice
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For the Show Schedule, see the Show Info page. The Show Schedule is subject to change as the show develops.
For a list of all of the classes, see the Class Schedule page. For printable forms, click here.
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| General Entry Information: |
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| Division Classes: |
- The MSFGA and MGR shows will be open to MSFGA or MGR registered bucks, does, and wethers.
- The Entry Fee for buck and doe Division classes is $10.
- The Entry Fee for wether Division classes is $5.
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| Showmanship Classes: |
- There is no Entry Fee for Showmanship classes.
- Registered members of the MGR Youth Program will receive Expectation points. All other Jr. Handlers will earn their awards, but will not receive MGR Expectation points.
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Fun Classes: |
- The Entry Fee for fun classes is $5 per entry.
- One exhibitor can bring multiple goats into the ring for the fun classes.
- Money Classes - Cash prize will go to 1st place.
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Goat Lodging: |
| Pen Fee - $10 per pen: |
- The pen fee covers from Wednesday - Sunday and includes set-up, disassembling, and bedding.
- The pens are 6 X 6.
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Upon request, the following feed may be available for purchase at the show: |
- Alfalfa hay
- Burmuda hay
- Chaffahaye (alfalfa)
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Area Lodging:
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| Hotels: |
- Ramona Valley Inn (0.2 miles from fairgrounds)
Book early; it's the only hotel in town and Oktoberfest is the same weekend! You will not get a room if you wait until you arrive. Reservations and Information: (800) 648-4618. Rooms average from $69 - $88. Kids 12 and under stay for free. Price subject to change. Call for current pricing. If you have reserved a room, and then do not need it, you must call and cancel or you will be charged for the room.
- San Vicente Inn and Golf Resort (6.7 miles from fairgrounds)
Reservations and Information: (800) 776-1289
Average room price for golf course view room is $99 (Thur) - $139 (Fri/Sat). Price subject to change. Call for current pricing.
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| Camping: |
- Ramona Jr. Fairgrounds (0.0 miles from fairgrounds)
Join Triple-T Ranch and camp out with us at the fairgrounds!
Dry camping is permitted as long as the campers are self contained. Tent camping also acceptable. Camping area is approximately 150 ft from the goat barn. Bathroom facilities are available on site with sponge bath capabilities (sink, soap, and water - wash cloth not included).
- Ramona Canyon RV Resort (a Western Horizon Resort) (5 miles from fairgrounds)
Reservations and Information: (760) 788-3085. Open to exhibitors for up to 2 nights at $35/night. Water, electricity, sewer, showers, restrooms, pool, spa, playground, and many more amenities. Special pricing may become available as we get closer to the show date. Price subject to change. Call for current pricing.
- Dos Picos County Park (6.3 miles from fairgrounds)
Reservations and Information: (877) 565-3600 (toll free). Partial hook-ups with restrooms and showers. The fee is $24/night (pets are $1 extra per night) and $19 for tents. Price subject to change. Call for current pricing.
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Ramona is a small town, so we suggest you book your lodging early as the places will fill up quickly since Ramona's Oktoberfest is the same weekend as the show.
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