April 01, 2026
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No kidding around at this goat sale

The check-in process for on auction day starts as early as 8 a.m. at the Southern Illinois Equine Sale Barn. Goats and sheep are sold on the first Tuesday of every month except July.

The check-in process for on auction day starts as early as 8 a.m. at the Southern Illinois Equine Sale Barn. Goats and sheep are sold on the first Tuesday of every month except July.

Goats of all ages, and regardless of playfulness, go up for auction.

This Goreville sale barn is one of top sellers of goats in Illinois.

Sale barn owner Chris Ray rouses up some bidding action.

The livestock are sold by individuals or groups by weight or a starting price.

Before each featured auction, a small animal auction kicks off the evening for such items as chickens, farm eggs, rabbits and these homing pigeons.