A new show. Big opportunities. And $17,500 in scholarships for the top two overall exhibitors!

The 2027 Hill District Grandstand Show is excited to announce the new Wether Doe Show will offer two major scholarship awards!

For exhibitors who have put in the early mornings, late nights, and countless hours in the barn, this is another opportunity to put that hard work to the test in the show ring.

And the rewards are big!

• Grand Overall Wether Doe — $10,000 Scholarship
• Reserve Grand Overall Wether Doe — $7,500 Scholarship

That’s $17,500 in scholarships awarded to the top two overall exhibitors!

Shannon Scotten Returns to Judge the 2027 Wether Doe Show

We’re excited to welcome Shannon Scotten back to Hill District Grandstand as the judge for the inaugural 2027 Wether Doe Show!

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to bring their best to the ring as Scotten judges the competition and selects the show’s top honors.

Learn more about our 2027 Wether Doe judge: Welcoming Back Shannon Scotten.

Mark Your Calendars: January 13, 2027

The new Wether Doe Show is headed to Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, Texas, alongside the Market Goat Show.

2027 Wether Doe Show Schedule

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Market Goat & Wether Doe Arrival
• 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Official Weigh-In

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

• 8:00 a.m.: Market Goat Show begins
• Wether Doe Show follows the Market Goat Show

Location: Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr., Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Be sure to check the 2027 HDGS Show Schedule and Locations before traveling, as schedules are subject to change.

What Wether Doe Exhibitors Need to Know

• Each exhibitor may enter and show up to three wether does.
• Does must not possess more than their first set of yearling teeth at show time.
• Classes will be divided by weight following an official weigh-in.
• Minimum weight: 50 pounds. There is no maximum weight.
• Hair may not exceed 1¼ inches above the hocks and knees and will be measured with a ruler at weigh-in.

Exhibitors should review the official HDGS rules for complete eligibility and show requirements.

Registration Is OPEN. Get Your Entries In Now

Online registration runs November 1 through December 1, 2026. Don’t wait until the last minute. Early online registration is highly recommended.

Visit our Exhibitor Information page for registration details, entry deadlines, fees, and show information.

Fredericksburg, Get Ready for the Does!

A new division means new competition, new memories, and another opportunity for young exhibitors to be recognized for their dedication to agriculture.

With $10,000 for Grand Overall and $7,500 for Reserve Grand Overall, the inaugural HDGS Wether Doe Show is shaping up to be an amazing opportunity for our youth exhibitors.

Get those does ready, submit your entries, and we’ll see you in Fredericksburg for the 2027 Hill District Grandstand Wether Doe Show!