Ryan Hevner was the champion junior showman (ages 8-10). Sam Harden was the champion intermediate showman (ages 11-13). The champion senior showman (ages 14-18) and overall grand champion meat goat showman was Drew Cashman.
Drew competed against prior-year's winners in the "Showmanship Challenge" and successfully defended his title. The 2006 winner was Konnar Miller from Frederick County. The 2005 winner was Troy Bennett from Carroll County.

Judging criteria is fitting of animal, 20 points; performance in the show ring, 50 points; knowledge of project, 10 points; and exhibitor's personal appearance, 10 points.