The first annual Livestock Expo at the Windsor Fairgrounds was off to a soggy start today.

Gates opened at noon, and Emily’s Restaurant announced lunch was ready. A light drizzle and cool temperatures weren’t conducive to crowds, but wet weather didn’t stop 100 exhibitors from arriving with their farm animals. Scores of young people, mostly 4H club members, were also on hand with animals they raised.

Goats are on display from as far away as New York and New Jersey, and cattle from as far as South Carolina.

Closer to home, former state Sen. Marge Kilkelly of Dresden is an organizer of Thyme for Goat, a group of goat farmers who call it “the other red meat from Maine family farms.” Her stand at the fairgrounds was serving hot goat chili and cornbread, $6 per serving. Goat farmers Donna Williams of Windsor and Al Maloney of Waldoboro were helping out.

For a schedule of events and other information, check the web at:
www.northeastlivestockexpo.com