Handlers spent opening day Monday moving the sheep into the barns for the week as well as participating in the 4-H Sheep Fitting Competition. Sheep fitting requires entrants to place their sheep on a sheep trimming stand where the animal is secured safely for shearing. Though boisterous throughout their “fitting” the handlers assured the onlookers that the sheep are not being harmed in any way.

Afterwards they are treated to wearing a thin blanket that keeps them clean and cool and comfortable while they wait for the show.

More than 100 goat entries have been brought in for the 2025 Warren County Fair – a record, according to organizers. New at the Warren County Fair is the addition of the 4-H goat auction. Members of the Bovidae family goats are characterized by their cloven hooves and hollow, unbranching horns that they do not shed. Popular for their milk, goat milk contains less lactose than cow’s milk. Known for its many uses, goat milk can be made into cheese, the most popular varieties being Chevre, Feta and locally made Farmer Cheese, Fudge, Soaps, Lotions and Hair Care, yogurt and increasingly popular Kefir.

Located in the Livestock Pavilion goat showing and judging will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, with a start time of 10 a.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, also in the livestock pavilion.

Wool sheared from some of this year’s entries.

The Livestock Pavilion has been maintained and cared for, for decades by the family of Jack McMillen.

In picture two are Nigerian Dwarf goats Widow and Cream with their handlers Nora and Drew.

Pictured showing off their Nigerian breed goats Kettle (brown) and Spot are 4-H members Layla and Steven.