- We Raise Funds via:
- Merchandise (on & off season)
- Charitable Donationhttps://friendsofgoatislandjeffersonwi.org/home/fundraising-proceeds/s
- Sponsorships
- Coins Collected from Pellet Dispenser
- People who Choose to Visit Goat Island are Free to Feed the Goats
- Goats Reside on Goat Island from Jun – Oct (weather water-level permitting)
- Funds go Toward:
- Feeding the Goats: Pellet Food, Hay, Water, Animal Cracker Treats
- Fuel for Pontoon Used by FOGI Volunteers to get to Island to Feed Goats
- Island Maintenance (Shed, Pellet Dispenser, Feeding Bins & Utensils)
- Medicine for Goats
- Shelter & Care of Goats During the off season (Oct – May)
- Goat Fest (first Saturday in August)
- Special Appearances:
- Goats arrive on Goat Island in June, weather permitting
- Goats visit shops on Main St prior to Goat Fest
- Goats spend the day at Goat Fest, first Saturday in August
- Goats walk during Gemuetlichtkeit Days Parade
- Goats make appearance at Harvest Fest
- Goats leave Goat Island in October
- Goats are on floats for Christmas Parades
Friends Of Goat Island – Jefferson, WI
F.O.G.I is a non-profit organization created to help raise & nurture locally raised goats & increase awareness for the City of Jefferson and surrounding communities.
Goat Island is Open to Kayakers
from May thru October
Sunrise to Sunset