IMGA EVENT SCHEDULE
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Mar 22, 2026 The IMGA Goat Expo New for 2026! ISU Hansen Learning Center Ames, Iowa The Iowa Meat Goat Association is excited to launch a brand-new statewide event. This one-day, all-things-goats experience brings together producers, families, youth, and goat enthusiasts from across Iowa. May 8-9, 2026 (SA) Fire Up Goat Camp and IMGA Spring Fun Show (camp open to anyone, show exclusive for JIMGA members) * Dallas County Fairgrounds Adel, IA More Information & Registration Here May 10, 2026 (SA) IMGA Spring Show (ABGA and Commercial Show) Dallas County Fairgrounds Adel, IA More Information & Registration Here |
Sep 11-13 2026 (SA) IMGA Fall Show * New Location: Poweshiek County Fairgrounds Grinnell, Iowa More Information Here Dec 12, 2026 IMGA Annual Meeting and Banquet Educational Seminar and Producer Networking Event New Location: The Gateway Hotel Ames, Iowa RSVP Here by Nov 30th |
IOWA Show schedule
As IMGA learns of 2026 shows, this site will be updated in black text. 2026 unconfirmed or 2025 reference information has been shown in gray text below. Check back often for updates and to see which shows will be YPC qualified. Buck classes will only be held at ABGA and JABGA shows unless otherwise noted.
* Denotes a Youth Points Chase (YPC) qualified show.
Show qualification details are added and updated with a * as event details are confirmed. If you plan to attend a show event and expect to receive YPC points, please check this listing to confirm show qualification.
* Denotes a Youth Points Chase (YPC) qualified show.
Show qualification details are added and updated with a * as event details are confirmed. If you plan to attend a show event and expect to receive YPC points, please check this listing to confirm show qualification.
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Mar 26-29, 2026
American Royal Spring Livestock Show Kansas City, MO For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here May 02, 2026 (NSA) Battle on the Border Donnellson, IA 1 Registered Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information and Registration Here May 02-03, 2026 (SA) All Iowa Boer Goat Show (New Weekend and New Location) Adel, IA 2 ABGA* 2 JABGA* 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship (not qualified for YPC) More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published May 02-03, 2026 (SA) (New Location) JABGA Area 2 Junior Regional Show Adel, IA 2 ABGA* 1 JABGA* 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 2 Showmanship (not qualified for YPC) More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published May 08-09, 2026 (SA) Fire Up Goat Camp (open to all) IMGA Fun Show (exclusive for JIMGA members) Adel, IA 1 Registered Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information & Registration Here May 10, 2026 (SA) IMGA Spring Show (ABGA and Commercial Show) Adel, IA 1 Registered Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information & Registration Here May 10, 2026 Victory Lane Classic Knoxville, IA For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here May 30, 2026 (NSA) MMCRU Summer Spotlight Marcus, IA 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Form Here May 28 - Jun 06, 2026 JABGA & ABGA Nationals Louisville, KY For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here May 30, 2026 (NSA) Spring Fever Show Central City, Iowa 1 Registered Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information & Registration Here Jun 7, 2026 (SA) Cardinal and Gold Showdown Ames, IA 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information and Registration Here Jun 6, 2026 (SA) Buccaneer Boer Bash Jackpot Show Independence, IA 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Entry Info Here - To be published Jun 7, 2026 (SA) Roadrunner Rumble Goat Show Osceola, IA 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Entry Info Here - To be published Jun 13, 2026 (SA) Greene County Gamble Jefferson, IA 1 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Form Here Jun 13, 2026 (SA) Horns & Hooves Lamoni, IA 2 ABGA* 1 JABGA* 2 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Here |
Jun 19, 2026 (SA)
Liberty Spectacular Goat Show West Liberty, IA 2 ABGA* (Yes Bucks) 1 JABGA* 1 Commercial Breeding* Yes Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information & Registration Here Jun 19-21, 2026 (SA) Central Iowa Classic Humbolt, IA Junior show concurrent with open show on Friday evening, Concurrent open show on Saturday and single open show on Sunday (this may change to a concurrent open show on Sunday) 4 ABGA* (Yes Bucks) 1 JABGA* 4 Commercial Breeding* Yes Bucks) 4 Market* 3 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here Jun 20, 2026 (NSA) Backyard Bash West Liberty, IA 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 2 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Jun 20, 2026 (SA) Wapello Co Fair Open Show Eldon, IA 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Jun 27-28, 2026 (SA) Iowa Summer Sizzler Afton, Iowa 4 ABGA* (Yes Bucks) 2 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Form Here Jun 27, 2026 (SA) Albia FFA Jackpot Goat & Sheep Show Albia, IA 1 ABGA* 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Jul 11, 2026 (SA) Showdown at the Lakes Spirit Lake, IA 1 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 1 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Aug 19-21, 2026 Iowa State Fair 4-H and FFA Meat Goat Shows Des Moines, IA For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here Aug 21-23, 2026 (NSA) Iowa State Fair Open Show Des Moines, IA 1 ABGA 1 Commercial Breeding (No Bucks) 1 Market 1 Showmanship More Information Here Entry Here (Indicate the exhibitor name PER ENTRY.) Pre-entry required by July 1st. Sep 11-13, 2026 (SA) IMGA Fall Show & Tailgate Grinnell, Iowa 4 ABGA* 2 JABGA* (Saturday ONLY) 4 Commercial Breeding* (Yes Bucks) 4 Market* 1 Carcass Class (new!) 2 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Sep 19, 2026 (SA) (Same Show New Location) Battle on the Border Leon, IA 2 ABGA* 1 JABGA* 2 Commercial Breeding* (No Bucks) 2 Market* 1 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Info Here - To be published Sep 24-27, 2026 Aksarben Grand Island, NE For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here Oct 03-04, 2026 (SA) Iowa Fall Finale Grinnell, IA 4 ABGA* (Yes Bucks) 2 Showmanship* More Information Here Entry Form Here Oct 09-25, 2026 American Royal Fall Livestock Show Kansas City, MO For reference only. Show will not be YPC sanctioned but participation can be turned in for YA points. More Information Here Cancelled or Not Having: The Stateline Border Battle-Dubuque, IA Jun 2025 Wyoming Fair Goat Show-Wyoming, IA, Jul 2025 Agri-Power FFA Buckle Blast-Ottumwa, IA May 2025 Shelby County Open Goat Show-Harlan,IA Jul 2025 Wayne FFA Spring Classic - Corydon, IA - Jun 2024 Indian Hills Ag Club Sheep & Goat Show - Centerville, IA - May 2024 All Iowa Southern Style - Jun2025 Morning Wake-Up Call - Chariton, IA, Jun 2024 Ringgold County Lamb & Goat Classic - Mount Ayr, IA - Jun 2025 Iowa's Best of the Barns, Adel, IA - Aug 2025 Diamond Showdown - Colfax, IA - May 2025 Border Bash - Bloomfield, IA - Jun 2025 (due to 2025 ABGA Nationals dates - will be back for 2026) Boone River Classic - Boone, IA - Jun 2024 Lamoni Youth Livestock - Lamoni, IA Jun 2024 not Combined with Horns & Hooves Leon Top of the World - Leon, IA - Jun 2024 Mid Summer Classic - Keosauqua, IA - Jul 2024 & 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair - Davenport, IA - Aug 2024 Marengo Show - Marengo, IA - Aug 2024 Iowa Myo Classic - Chariton, IA - Jun 2023 |
Updated: 2026.5.07