NRV Sheep n Goat Club

08/28/2026

Start making your festival plans!

The 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival has something for the whole family to enjoy.

• Sheep & goat breed displays
• Sheep shearing demonstrations
• Pumpkin painting
• Petting zoo
• Barrel train rides
• Wool & fiber demonstrations
• Live music
• Vendors, food & more!

And the best part? Admission is FREE!

📅 September 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 New River Valley Fairgrounds | Dublin, VA

We’re officially less than a month away and can’t wait to see everyone!

What are you most excited to see or do at the festival?

08/26/2026

🐑 Festival Spotlight: Sheep Dog Demonstration 🐕

One of our favorite things to watch at the 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival!

Come see these talented working dogs in action as they show off what they do best. If you’ve never watched a sheep dog work a flock before, you’ll definitely want to catch this one!

📅 September 26th
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin, VA

And just like all of our festival activities — it’s FREE!
Who has watched a working sheep dog before? 👇

08/25/2026

Okay, we want to know… who are you bringing to the 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival this year? 🐑🐐

Tag your festival crew below! 👇

📅 September 26 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin, VA

Free admission • Free parking • Free family fun

08/24/2026

There’s a little something for everyone at the 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival🐑🐐

From sheep shearing and sheep dogs to the petting zoo, pumpkin painting, barrel train rides, live music, vendors and so much more — it’s going to be a fun day for the whole family.

And did we mention it’s FREE?

📅 September 26th
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin, VA

What are you most excited to see or do this year? 👇

08/22/2026

Happening today!!

Join us August 22!

08/19/2026

🎉 **Our New Website is Live!**

We're excited to officially launch the New River Valley Sheep & Goat Association's new website!

🌐 https://www.nrvsheepandgoat.com

The site is still a work in progress, and we'll continue adding new resources, breeder information, event details, educational content, and more over the coming weeks. Our goal is to create a place where members and anyone interested in sheep and goats can easily find information and stay connected.

We'd love for you to take a look, bookmark the site, and check back often as we continue to grow it.

Thank you for your support—we're excited about what's ahead for our association! 🐑

08/19/2026

A new infographic on inbreeding. An important topic.

PDF
https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_e981e14274984a83bd244ca5304e167b.pdf

JPG
https://www.flickr.com/photos/baalands/55469305207/

Index
https://www.sheepandgoat.com/infographics

08/17/2026

🐐 We’re officially 6 WEEKS AWAY! 🐑

The 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival will be here before we know it — and we’re getting excited!

Bring the whole family for a day packed with FREE fun, including sheep & goat demonstrations, pumpkin painting, barrel train rides, Amish buggy rides, a petting zoo, straw bale maze, scavenger hunts, live music, vendors, food and so much more!

🎟️ FREE Admission
🚗 FREE Parking
🎃 Tons of FREE Family Activities

📅 Saturday, September 26
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 New River Valley Fairgrounds • Dublin, VA

Mark those calendars and SHARE this with someone who needs a fun day out!

08/13/2026

September 26, 2026

Get ready for a day of FREE family fun at the 6th Annual G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival

Whether you're coming for the animals, the food, or the activities, there’s something for every single age—and entrance, parking, and all activities are completely FREE!

Here is just a sample of what’s happening at the festival:

🐐 Animal Encounters & Demos
Meet 15 breeds of goats & 30 breeds of sheep
Watch live Sheep Dog Demonstrations & Sheep Shearing
Try your hand at Audience Goat Milking
Petting Zoo & Amish Buggy Rides
Sheep & Goats for sale

🎨 Free Kids & Family Fun
Free Pumpkin + Free Paint to customize your own pumpkin
Find Bo-Peep’s 3 Lost Purple Sheep: 10 winners ($25 Gift Cards) for kids 12 and under!
Barrel Train Kids Ride & Straw Bale Maze
Kid’s Craft Area, Face Painting & Photo Booths

🔍 Contests, Shopping & Food
Vendor Scavenger Hunt: 5 clues hidden across vendor stations with 10 x $25 Gift Cards up for grabs (Ages 12+)!
Spinning Wheel of Prizes & Silent Auction
Artisan Booths, Fleece Sale & Spinning Wheel Demos
Local food vendors, homemade donuts, and artisanal sheep & goat milk cheeses
Live Music & Cooking Demonstrations

📍 Location: New River Valley Fairgrounds
5581 Fairgrounds Circle, Dublin, VA

Mark your calendar, tag a friend you want to bring, and share this post to help spread the word! See you at the fairgrounds! 👇ymber mber