NWCA - CGA Fleece Competition

The joint CGA/NWCA Fleece Competition for 2026 will be sponsored by the Northwest Cashmere Association and will be held at Goat Knoll Farm in Dallas, Oregon on September the 6th.  

 Fleeces will be judged on qualities identified in the North American Cashmere Goat standard, which include fiber diameter, style, differentiation, length, uniformity (consistency), yield, and the total down weight of the fleece.  Participants will receive a scorecard with a detailed record of the evaluation, and goats whose scores met the North American Cashmere Goat standard for fleece quality will be eligible for registration in the CGA Cashmere Goat Registry.

 Jayne Deardorff will serve as judge.   

You don't have to be a member of the NWCA to enter, but don't delay!  Entry forms and fleeces must be received at Goat Knoll Farm by September 1st.   Information about the competition and the form for entry can be found on the NWCA website:  NWCA

The results of the 2025 competition are below.