Alpaca Beach Party - Celebrate Summer

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sun., June 28th from 1pm-5pm for our Celebrate Summer Alpaca Beach Party! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more! We'll have free bubble wands at the Welcome Center to help you celebrate in the best of ways!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious coffee & lotus drinks, including "loaded" lotus drinks for the adults, and more! Hickry Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the Grand Opening extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. We'll also have a kid's craft area, run by Lillie, an Art Therapy major working on getting her master's degree. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.

No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
"Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
- Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree

Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it's my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you're not a tent camper and don't have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our f

Alpaca Beach Party - Christmas in July

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sun., July 26th from 1pm-5pm for our Christmas in July Alpaca Beach Party! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more! This will be an extra special Alpaca Beach Party with a visit from Santa Claus!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious coffee & lotus drinks, including "loaded" lotus drinks for the adults, and more! Hickry Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. Paint the Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint your own special wooden Christmas ornament for $8. You can also make a sand art Christmas ornament in the red shelter for $5 and get hand-spun alpaca yarn to hang it on the tree with! We'll also have a kid's craft area, run by Lillie, an Art Therapy major working on getting her master's degree. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.

No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
"Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
- Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree

Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it's my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you're not a tent camper and don't have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx. 20-30 minutes from o

Alpaca Beach Party - 46th Birthday Bash

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sun., Aug. 23rd from 1pm-5pm for my 46th Birthday Bash! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more! We'll have free pieces of birthday cake at the Welcome Center to celebrate - marble cake with whipped frosting!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious coffee & lotus drinks, including "loaded" lotus drinks for the adults, and more! Hickry Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the Grand Opening extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. We'll also have a kid's craft area, run by Lillie, an Art Therapy major working on getting her master's degree. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.

No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
"Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
- Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree

Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it's my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you're not a tent camper and don't have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our f

National Alpaca Farm Days 2026

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sat., Sept. 26th & Sun., Sept. 27th from 1pm-5pm for our National Alpaca Farm Days celebration! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious coffee & lotus drinks, including "loaded" lotus drinks for the adults, and more! Hickry Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the Grand Opening extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. Lillie, an Art Therapy major working on getting her master's degree, will have a creation station in the kid's craft area where you can create your own alpaca with construction paper, crayons & markers, alpaca fiber, craft glue, and googly eyes for a free will donation! DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.
No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.

FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
"Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
- Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree

Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it's my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you'

Alpaca Beach Party - 2026 Season Finale

Come out to Little Creek Alpacas on Sun., Oct. 18th from 1pm-5pm for our 2026 Season Grand Opening! Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more! Don't miss out on our last Alpaca Beach Party of the 2026 season!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious coffee & lotus drinks, including "loaded" lotus drinks for the adults, and more! Hickry Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the Grand Opening extra fun. Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $8, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one. We'll also have a kid's craft area, run by Lillie, an Art Therapy major working on getting her master's degree. DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too - stay tuned for the full list of vendors!

Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we'll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don't have any available. The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can't afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We've added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.

No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you've earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you - the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
"Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
- Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree

Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it's my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.
Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you're not a tent camper and don't have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx.

Fall Western Illinois Fiber Festival 2026

Join us Sat., Oct. 24th from 10am-4pm for the fall Western Illinois Fiber Festival at the McDonough County 4-H Center in Macomb, IL! Meet & shop with all your favorite fiber farmers, dyers, and artisans. It's full of fiber fun, and you won't want to miss out!

Carding and spinning wheel demonstrations throughout the day. Aly's Bakehouse Kitchen will be serving breakfast & lunch and will have coffee & drinks available as well. She has a wide variety of options, including vegetarian & gluten free.

Learn how to use a drop spindle with Christine in the side room. Spindles & fiber will be available to try and to purchase. You are invited to bring your own spinning fiber and drop spindle. There is no sign-up ahead of time, just show up, she'll be teaching all day for a free will donation.
A Tangled Mess Fiber Arts will be offering needle felting activities in the side room for $10/each and the Sassy Rabbit will be offering needle felting activities in the main area for $10/each, so we will have 3 felting stations available throughout the day, enough for 20 people at once. You do not have to sign-up ahead of time, just show up, needle felting will be going on all day. It's really a lot of fun, and a great form of art that is easy and relieves stress.

Stay tuned for our vendor list! We can't wait to see you all Sat., Oct. 24th!