The EAGMA show has several different components and much to offer the attendees and public. With regard to the livestock competition there is a White Angora Goat competition and a Colored Angora Goat competition. These competitions feature traditional categories with bucks, does, adults and kids. There is also an ever-expanding fleece competition generally following the livestock show. Livestock sales are on going through out the show by each attending farm.
The show has a large indoor space for vendors and also outdoor space. Vendor inventory usually includes all kinds of fiber and yarns, fiber processing equipment and accessories, and fiber art and craft.
During each show there is a focus on education of some aspect of Angora goats and/or fiber art. There are usually at least two seminars with keynote speakers. We have had lectures on goat health & breeding; education on farm management issues; demonstrations and classes on fiber art topics.
We hope to create a sense of community and camaraderie within our membership. We host two meals during the show at a very minimal cost, a dinner and a lunch on consecutive days. Usually following a meal is an open meeting of the board for the members to attend.
June is a lovely time of year to visit West Virginia. The show is held at the state fair grounds in Lewisburg. Lewisburg is a quaint historic town with many tourist attractions of its own. There is plenty of lodging and the fairgrounds offer camping facilities as well.
We welcome the public to come learn and shop for their livestock and fiber needs. It is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in goats and fiber to meet some of the areas best fiber farmer & artists and experts in the field.
We welcome all EAGMA members to participate in the livestock show, fleece competition, and vendor booths.
