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.
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.
