Banner picture is a 2016 Maryland Forage-based Test Finalist - " PJM Hard As Nails"

2020 BPI set for June 5th and 6th

The organizing partners of the BPI want to thank all of those who contributed to the 2019 event and thank the consignors and buyers who made the event a success and invites everyone back again in 2020 for another performance genetics focused sale. The event is to be held at the same location in Frankfort, Kentucky between Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. Consignors will have performance tested genetics and are excited to continue this sale.
So, plan to be in Frankfort, Kentucky on June 5th and 6th, 2020 and we will see you there.

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The 2019 BPI was a huge success with high Quality goats offered

T​he Bluegrass Performance Invitational has developed a reputation for showcasing high quality genetics tested Kiko goats, the latest information about the meat goat industry and an exciting and efficient sale. Thanks to the enthusiasm and experience of organizers, consignors, bidders and volunteers from across the U.S., the 2019 event in Frankfort KY on August 30-31 did not disappoint. The approximately 60 consignments were checked in Friday as participants enjoyed an afternoon of good fellowship and lively “goat talk”. Saturday morning’s seminars featured Don Brewer of Brewer’s Livestock, Lovett, IN, who demonstrated meat goat grading and discussed current trends in market animal pricing and carcass evaluation. Dr. Ken Andries (Kentucky State University) presented information about on-farm data collection for improved performance and profit. And, Jeff Lamote, Culman, AL announced details of the new 2020 performance test at Alcorn University in Mississippi. The auction began promptly at 1:00pm following a lunch of various offerings, featuring goat burgers provided by Brewers Livestock and the local Ruritan Organization. Doughnuts were provided by Bobby and Joe Murphy, Double M Valley Farm, Sadieville, KY. Marshal Tingle of Marshal Tingle Auctions (KY) and PJ Murphy of PJM Goats, Pittstown, NJ, did a fine job of presenting the consignments and keeping the show rolling at an exciting pace. In addition to the sale animals, three semen lots from GHK High Voltage, CGI Ringo and PJM Copyright Tough were also consigned. CCI.Live provided fast, user-friendly internet access to the sale. The high selling doe, a yearling daughter of WEB Blues Dominator out of a Titan’s Hammer daughter was consigned by Hoosier Hills Kikos, Nabb, IN and purchased by Troy Lohman of Butler IL for $3000. The idea of an auction to highlight buck performance test participants and related does and progeny grew out of the Western Maryland Forage Only Test. Jarred and Deidre Dennison, JD Ranch Kikos, Waddy, KY, established the BPI in 2014. They grew the sale until 2017 when they handed over the reins to fellow consigners Pat Larr and Betty Joubert, Hoosier Hills Kiko Goats, Nabb, IN; Jim and Angie Loos, Red Ranch Goats, Liberty, IL; PJ Murphy; and Wes and Bev Pinneo, B bar W Kikos, Kincaid, KS. All of these host farms have produced successful performance tested stock for many years and are intent on continuing the BPI with a continued focus on performance. They will continue to enjoy coming to Frankfort each year at the beautiful Lakeside Park Facility, and are changing the sale to a spring event! We look forward to seeing you in the spring for the 2020 Bluegrass Performance Invitational in Frankfort KY, June 5-6, 2020. Follow us on FACEBOOK and at www.bluegrassperformanceinvitational.com for details.
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The High Selling Doe at the 2019 BPI was consigned by Pat Larr and Bette Joubert of Hoosier Hills Goats and Purchased by Troy Lohman. PBG DOMINATOR'S HOOSIER 825 - A "Blue's Dominator" daughter, out of a PJM Bluejay/Austin E31.

Online Bidding for the 2019 Event was made Available through CCI

CCI is an online auction company where you can watch sales that they are broadcasting.
NOTE: To bid you must register with CCI.
​Follow the link below to CCI's registration page.
Please register and get an account set up prior to the day of the sale to avoid last minute disappointment.

BPI Accomodation 

The Best Western Parkside Inn is the host hotel for the BPI . 
We will attempt to negotiate a special rate for the sale,
​ which is available through a limited time range prior to the sale.
​Call directly for the special rate at
​502-695-6111

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Performance makes the difference

The host farms of the BPI are all multiple time finalists and winners of multiple central performance tests across the country. Each one is well established and successfully following breeding strategies that succeed. In inviting performance test participants from central performance tests, the hosts intend to gather a group of superior goats for sale at the BPI Sale every year. The consignors are selected from the tests because they have shown that performance matters to their programs.

Kentucky is a great location to encourage participation from across the country

While performance-testing goat-breeders are familiar with traveling, having the event at a location which enables breeders to easily participate helps both buyers and sellers minimize their driving time and maximize the quality and variety of goats on offer at the sale.  

Sale Venue Address

Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601

Schedule of BPI Events


Seminars:
The BPI Organizers will be offering some educational presentations on Saturday June 6th, 2020 prior to the sale.
VENUE:
The Sale is held at a Livestock Barn situated within Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601

Schedule of Events:
Friday June 5th, 2020 -
Goats Dropped off 
Goat Viewing for the public from 4PM - 6PM
Saturday June 6th -
Educational Presentations: 9AM - 11.30
Lunch Break: 11.30- 12.30 (Many food options within 1 mile drive of sale venue)
BPI Auction: 1PM 
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Bluegrass Performance Invitational Goat Sale