Pumpkin Vine Dairy Queen: A Goat Pageant
Join us on August 16th between 11am – 3pm for our Fourth Annual Crowning of the Dairy Queens!
(The Rain Date for this event is August 23rd)
In some states, she’s a human, but around here the goats steal the show!
Each year we select our top ten goats from among our hard-working, high-spirited, and undeniably beautiful herd. And YOU can vote for your favorite Dairy Princess from this year’s group of baby goats : )
Inspired by both Alpine and Indian traditions, we have planned a full day to celebrate these amazing animals. The goats have been grazing in our hill pastures since the spring, producing milk for our goat cheese, yogurt, and smoothies, and we’re excited to give them a day to shine!
Our special “Goature” fashion team have hand-sewn glamorous outfits for the goats’ big day, and winning goats will receive hand-crafted flower crowns. You can join in the spirit of the day by making your own flower crowns and ribbon wands – free of charge! –
Grab lunch – and sweet treats! – from Red Stove Farm and B&T Baked Goods. Fill your market basket with the best local veggies, sausage, syrup, soap, spices, and olive oils, as well as our full line of goat dairy products. Make a day of it, and take some time to celebrate the animals that give us all so much!
The Day’s Schedule:
11 – 12: Vote on your Favorite Dairy Princess from among this year’s doe kids and fill your basket at the farmers market. Have fun making your own willow crown and ribbon wand
12: Parade of Bells: Welcome the goats as they descend from their hill pastures
12:30 – 1:30 Crowning of Top Ten Dairy Queens: Cheer this year’s winners in 10 different categories (Hint: personality matters too!)
1:30 Presentation of the 2026 Princess – Meet the audience favorite when the kids come on stage!
2-3: Spread your blanket on the lawn, make giant bubbles, color your own dairy queen, shop the farmers market, and eat fresh delicious treats!
Please Note: We’ll have photo ops with all the winners afterwards, so bring your camera!
For our animals’ comfort (and yours) this event will be postponed if temperatures exceed the high 80s, or in case of rain.
