Sep 19, 2025 - News
Goat yoga world record attempt coming to Richmond this weekend
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Photo: Courtesy of Pactamere Cares
Richmond is trying to set the record for the largest goat yoga class in the world.
Why it matters: That means getting more than 501 people to The Diamond on Saturday to beat the last Guinness World Record — set just outside of Tampa, Florida in 2019.
The big picture: Goat Yoga RVA is sponsoring the event to benefit Pactamere Cares, a local nonprofit that offers animal-assisted therapy.
- The class would include 45 minutes of yoga followed by cuddling time (!) and selfies with over 50 goats.
- There will also be food trucks, vendors and music.
If you go: Spectators are welcome for free. Tickets for participants start at $45 and include a souvenir shirt mat and merch.
- But $200 gets you a shirt signed by a trained goat (we assume they have very special hooves) and a photo "with your sponsored goat," per the site.
- Those joining have to be on the field by 11am. The world record attempt starts at 11:30am.
The bottom line: What better way to say goodbye to The Diamond than by being on all fours with a goat on your back?