We went to the Fainting Goat Festival in Lewisburg, Tennessee a couple years ago. Surprisingly, we didn’t see many goats actually fainting there though.
The reason?…
It was set up more like a petting zoo, and there were signs posted everywhere like: “Shhh…do not startle the goats!”
With the 3nd Annual Fainting Goat Festival approaching (October 7th & 8th), I took some time to learn more about the unique qualities of Fainting Goats.
Some are small & cute…
Some are big & ugly (in a good way)…
…But they ALL faint!
— > Video of Fainting Goats in Action
Information About Fainting Goats
Thanks to the International Fainting Goat Association (IFGA), you too, can find out more about these interesting animals:
- What is Myotonia? …more about this condition that causes Fainting Goats to stiffen and/or fall over when startled.
- Why Do They Faint? …rest assured, it is not painful or traumatic for the goat.
These Goats Have Their Own Festival! - Lewisburg Goat Festival …held each October in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
- About The Fainting Goat Festival …a behind-the-scenes look at the festival.
