Two programs that bring the show ring to younger kids — one for early learners, one for students with special needs. Both rooted in joy, encouragement, and inclusion.
★TWO PROGRAMS★
Different paths into the show ring
★ DEPARTMENT P
Pee Wee Showmanship
A first taste of the show ring
Designed as a non-competitive introduction to livestock showmanship for young kids — where every Pee Wee gets a ribbon, no one loses, and the goal is to fall in love with the experience.
Each Pee Wee is paired with an older mentor exhibitor on show day
Mentors guide the child through walking and showing
A Pee Wee Waiver must be signed by parent or guardian
For Berkeley County Special Education students, ages 5–21
An adapted goat show that gives students enrolled in the Berkeley County Schools Special Education Program hands-on experience showing a goat — paired with a senior exhibitor on the day of the show.
★ DAY
Sunday, August 2
★ TIME & PLACE
10:00 AM Indoor Arena
Open to ages 5 – 21 in the Special Education program
Paired randomly on show day with a senior exhibitor (15–21) and a goat
Senior partners must wear show clothing
Bright Stars participants: show clothes not required; appropriate dress + closed-toe shoes
Parent/guardian contact info required at registration
Pee Wee and Bright Stars are about access, not competition. They open the show ring to kids who might never enter a livestock project on their own — younger siblings, first-time visitors, students with special needs. Every participant goes home with a ribbon. Every senior mentor gets the chance to teach what they've learned. And every spectator sees what BCYF is really about.
"The purpose of this show is to give the kids an opportunity to have hands-on experience of showing a goat.
★WHO TO CONTACT★
Program chairpersons
★ PEE WEE CHAIR
Pee Wee Showmanship coordinator. For questions about pairing, the waiver, or the show, contact [email protected].
★ BRIGHT STARS CHAIRS
Patricia Gross
Bright Stars Goat Show co-chairs. For Bright Stars registration questions, contact [email protected].
★READY TO REGISTER★
Sign up by June 15, 2026
Both Pee Wee and Bright Stars require online pre-registration. Register as a new exhibitor at the link below.
