Goat Days is the brain child of W. S. Howard. The festival evolved around the idea of having goat chariot races for fun. It simply followed that folks would enjoy other goat contests, such as the largest goat or the longest horns and, yes, even "pill" flippin'. Contests were conceived, rules were set down, and volunteers were enlisted to oversee the activities.

Best Dressed Goat

Lo and behold-folks came from far and near to participate and/or enjoy goats and other goat lovers. The number of contests grew, as did community interest and support.

Firemen, Policemen, Civic Clubs and other good people joined in the effort to produce a really family-oriented festival.

Today we have a community-supported family festival which not only promotes the goat, but helps many worthy causes and charities.

This wonderful festival is not only for those who own goats, however. We have many activities that are just plain fun.

We have a Dutch Oven contest for the public and for the Scouts. We have a catfish cook-off and an ice cream making contest. You can even watch the working of cedar shingles or the grinding of corn meal.