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Alpaca Farm Day
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
LITTLESTOWN, PA
Visit Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch for National Alpaca Farm Days. Sept 29th 9:00 - 3:00.
See lots of alpaca fiber, weaving spinning, skirting, carding demonstrations.
Come sit and knit with us. Meet Time Warp and Margery Erickson, Alpaca Fiber Design.
Walk an alpaca, make and take using alpaca fiber. Visit our Alpaca Gift Shop.
Music by Paul Seipp, Food by A-1 Catering and so much more.
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Location:
Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
580 BASEHOAR RD
LITTLESTOWN, PA 17340
Cost:
Free admission and parking
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Seminar/Education
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Annual Alpaca Open House
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
Loveland, OH
Visit our farm - meet our alpacas and browse our craft venders!!
11:00 to 3:00 pm
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Location:
Cross Creek Suri Farm
590 Ibold Rd
Loveland, OH 45140
Cost:
FREE
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Other
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Autos & Alpacas Festival
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
Trumansburg, NY
Festival of classic cars and Alpacas!
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Location:
Cabin View Alpacas
9435 Congress Street Ext.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Cost:
Free
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East of the Mississippi Yak Show
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
Morehead, KY
3rd Annual East of the Mississippi Yak Show gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with these gorgeous creatures. Talk to owners. Listen to seminars. Have a yak burger. There is always plenty to do!
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Location:
Morehead State University Derrickson Agricultural Center
25 MSU Farm Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
Cost:
Free to the public
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Show/Competition
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Kentucky - National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
Dry Ridge, KY
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Join us for National Alpaca Farm Days and meet our herd of 21 Suri Alpacas, learn about their care and the many uses for their amazing fleece. We will also have a variety of alpaca products available for sale.
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Location:
2 Point Farm LLC
6330 WARSAW ROAD
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Cost:
Free
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Open Ranch - Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018
Redding, CA
It's Fun and it's FREE!
Saturday, September 29, 2018 10 AM to 4 PM
Join us for our 8th annual open house on National Alpaca Farm Days. We are joining alpaca ranchers across the US and Canada opening our ranch so you can meet the alpacas face to face. Walk through our pastures and experience the gentle nature of our alpacas.
Bring your camera to take pictures with the alpacas. Learn about the alpaca and the life style directly from your local alpaca ranchers. Watch demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other fiber activities.
Start your holiday shopping early in our boutique where you'll find alpaca apparel and products.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and join us for the afternoon.
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
FREE
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10th Annual Fall Alpaca Festival
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Preston, MD
Save the date for one of Caroline County's favorite family events, the Fall Alpaca Festival at Outstanding Dreams Farm! Taking place over two days in September, owners Phil and Vickie Liske invite you to join in celebrating ten years of hosting this event which provides guests a wonderful experience on the scenic eastern shore of Maryland. Visitors will find an array of vendors offering quality handcrafted items, live music, children's activities and of course, the opportunity to meet our alpacas. For further information on our family-friendly occasion held in Caroline County, MD please visit our website at www.outstandingdreamsfarm.com.
Dates/times are as follows:
Saturday, September 29th: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 30th: Noon - 4:00 PM
Our guests can expect to enjoy activities such as Fiber and Spinning Demonstrations, Arts and Crafts vendors, activities for the children, Pony Rides, a chance to learn about our Alpacas and see the farm, live music, Nice Farms Creamery Ice Cream, visit our Gift Shop and more.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone event with you!
Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm
24480 Pinetown Road
Preston, Maryland 21655
Email: pvliske@OutstandingDreamsFarm.com
Phone: 410-673-2002
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Location:
Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm
24480 Pinetown Road
Preston, MD 21655
Cost:
Free
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5th Annual Open House - Community Event
Sunday, September 30, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
McKerrow, CAN-ON
Our Annual Open House is a Community Event organized for all to enjoy.
This event runs from 10 am to 4 pm
Children entertainment - Kids activities, face painting, and room to play....
Parents entertainment - Visit with alpacas, vegetable stand, alpaca wear to browse
Additional entertainment - live music, hot food caterer, spinner/weaver on site,
Visitors - Maple the cow (children learn to milk her) ; roaming chicken ; small dwarf goats and
more ...
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Location:
5TH ANNUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE - COMMUNITY EVENT
210 Jacklin Road, PO Box 7117
McKerrow, CAN-ON P0P1M0
Cost:
donation
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Creekwood's Open Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Rockford, IL
Come out and visit our small herd of friendly alpacas! While your here you may learn a thing or two about these amazing animals. You can: feel there beautiful, soft, hypoallergenic fleece
have your picture taken with them
hand feed a few of their favorite treats
see what can be made from their lovely fiber
We will be open from 10 am - 4 pm both days
There will be additional vendors joining us also!
At this time we have: Gram Kraker Products,
Pecatonica River Honey Farm
Norwex Products
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Location:
Open Farm Days!
7467 Cunningham Road
Rockford, IL 61102
Cost:
Free
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NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY @ ALIVE N' FUZZY
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
BOWLING GREEN, KY
Join us the last weekend in September for National Alpaca Farm Days!
• Experience alpacas up-close day Share the alpaca lifestyle
• Feel the alpaca fleece and the elegant products we create
• Tour the farm with the people friendly alpacas
• View demonstrations and meet the 4-Hers
• Learn about raising and breeding alpacas all the information we have form our many years in the business
• Shop for alpaca products in our new farm store (still under construction)
• Enjoy a fun-filled day at the farm for the entire family!
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Location:
ALIVE N' FUZZY ALPACA FARM
299 MISTY LN
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
Cost:
FREE
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National Alpaca Farm Day Open House
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Grafton, OH
Have you ever visited a working Alpaca Farm? On the last weekend of September every year, many alpaca farms and ranches across America welcome visitors of all ages to meet their alpacas and learn about the alpaca lifestyle. Our Little World Alpacas will be opening our farm for National Alpaca Farm Days Open House on September 29-30 2018. Come visit our farm, and enjoy the quiet peacefulness of watching the alpacas as the babies play while their protective mom’s quietly watch. Our farm store will be open for this special event; we offer unique alpaca gifts for family and friends. Alpaca is the gift of warmth, hand knit hats and scarves and the warmest socks you’ll ever own, made from our own alpaca yarn along with many unique and different items made from alpaca. We will be open from 10am-4pm both days, but you are welcome to stay and watch our beautiful sunsets while the alpacas graze on 4 acres of pasture.
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Location:
Our Little World Alpacas LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Cost:
Free
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Seminar/Education
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Peru, IN
We will have our annual open house on this weekend. Saturday hours are 10a-5p
Sunday hours are 1p-5p, We will have spinning, carding, crafts, games for kids, leading the alpacas, photo opportunities, general alpaca and fiber information. Our Fiber Barn store will be open. We have lots of new things and a refreshed look. Call if you need information.
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Location:
Circus City Alpacas
2642 W 200 N
Peru, IN 46970
Cost:
Free
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Keller, TX
Come and meet the alpacas. Watch the Spinners, Weavers and Fiber Artist demonstrate their crafts. Visit our farm store to see and purchase finished alpaca product.
Learn more about how you can own your own alpacas.
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Location:
DJ's Classic ALpacas
8600 Indian Knoll Trail
Keller, TX 76248
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Toano, VA
Fox Wire Farm Alpacas is excited to celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days along with our fellow alpaca farms across the United States! Join us for an exciting and informative day experiencing EVERYTHING ALPACA!
WHEN: September 29 - 30, 2018 from 9 AM - 6 PM
WHERE: Fox Wire Farm Store & Boutique; 8105 Richmond Road, Suite 201, Toano, VA 23168
• Meet our alpacas and experience the softness of alpaca fiber!
• Interact with various vendors who providing spinning, weaving, and felting demos!
• Shop at our store and boutique and take advantage of our Fall Sales and Alpaca Farm Days Hourly Specials!
We are also offering a one hour EVERYTHING ALPACA Tour of our farm during Alpaca Farm Days that will introduce you to:
• How we shear our alpacas and clean their virgin fiber to get it ready for our artisans to create the products we sell in our store.
• The many ribbons and awards our alpacas have won over the years, while you learn about the show circuit and what makes an award-winning alpaca.
• Our 3 mamma alpacas with their crias (i.e., baby alpacas) at the maternity barns, while you learn about our breeding program.
• Feeding our alpacas in their pastures, while you are entertained with the many stories of alpaca antics we’ve collected over the years raising these personable and gentle animals.
Cost: $10.00 per person / $5.00 for Children Ages 5 - 12. Please no children under the age of 5 as this will be a hands-on, interactive tour. ALL TOURS LEAVE FROM OUR ALPACA STORE & BOUTIQUE!
Reservations are required so please call 757.707.5052 for tour times and additional information. We look forward to seeing you there and helping us celebrate EVERYTHING ALPACA!
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Location:
Fox Wire Farm Alpaca Store and Boutique
8105 Richmond Road, Suite 201
Toano, VA 23168
Cost:
Tours: $10 Adults/$5 Kids 5-12
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
HUNTINGDON, PA
Come visit our farm on National Alpaca Farm Days. Pull up a chair and stay awhile, we love to talk alpaca. Watch the newest cria's run around the pasture. Visit with Tennessee our guard dog, our gentle giant. Take pictures, our alpacas don't mine. While your there you may get a kiss from one of our alpacas. Lite refreshments, Don't forget to visit our farm store, many items made in PA. from our fiber. New items being made in USA.
Our farm is open most days for the convience of our customers, Farm Store also , most Sundays 11A-4Popen most days. Call first so your not disappointed. Store Hours: Friday 10A-4P and Saturday 10A-4P and other times, most days, if home.
Fall Open House: Nov. 3 & 4 10A-4P, 2018 lite refreshments
Porta Potty available
Phone 814-643-2854 or cell phone 814-599-9771
This year, check out the many new items made from our alpacas: 2-3 ply reversible hats with alpaca name on tag, socks with alpaca name on tag from whom it was made from, yarn with name of alpaca , rugs, scarves, dryer balls and so much more..... New designs from Peru also.
Please stop by and check out our farm and alpacas. Alpacas for sale, whether you are looking for pet grade, breeding quality alpacas, herdsire's or just fiber alpacas, we have them all. Don't miss our Son(Matrix to the Max) and Grandson(Matrix Otto to the Max of TMA) a Snowmass Matrix offspring, Snowmass Matrix is still the highest selling alpaca at Auction!!!! $675,000.00
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Location:
National Alpaca Farm Days
7123 JOHN BUM RD
HUNTINGDON, PA 16652
Cost:
FREE
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Prescott Valley, AZ
Come visit for National Alpaca Farm days on Sat. 9/29 and Sunday 9/30 from 10am-4pm both days. Take our fun-filled self-guided tour through various info stations and displays of all things alpaca! You can sit and stay a while, and watch fiber being dyed or hand spun. Get that selfie with an alpaca and check out our farm-grown alpaca products like alpaca socks, dryer balls and roving for hand spinners. There is no charge to come visit - any questions call/text Wendy at 928-848-0267
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Location:
Peaceful Prairie Ranch
7375 Coyote Springs Road
Prescott Valley, AZ 86315
Cost:
Free
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National Alpaca Farm Days - Open House!
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Turlock, CA
Celebrating National Alpaca Farm Days at our annual Open House. We'll be open from 10AM to 3PM both days. Take a photo with an alpaca, visit with our miniature horses. Find out the difference between a llama and an alpaca!
Spinning, knitting and needle felting demonstrations throughout the day. Get up close and look at the alpaca fleece and see how its prepared and made into beautiful finished garments like hats, scarves, sweaters.
The ranch store will be open if you are shopping for yarn or gifts for family and friends.
The event is free, and you are welcome to bring your knitting or crochet and spend some time with us.
Check out the video from last year!
http://www.209magazine.com/studio209-alpacas-at-macedos-mini-acre/
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Location:
Macedo's Mini Acre
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380
Cost:
FREE
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Seminar/Education
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National Alpaca Farm Days at Tanglewood Farm
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Fayetteville, OH
Spend some time learning about alpacas and what we do with their amazing fiber. We will also have some females with crias at side for sale. Check out the many products we make here on the farm, and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping.
We will provide feed you can give to the alpacas, so please don't give them anything else. Your well- behaved children are always welcome(alpacas love little folks), but please leave the family pet at home.
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Location:
19741 Victory Lane
Fayetteville, OH 45118
Cost:
free, but donations accepted
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Pen Sale
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National Alpaca Farm Days on MaRS!
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Snohomish, WA
Join us Saturday, Sept 29th and Sunday, Sept 30th as we celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days!
Meet an alpaca in person and learn all about alpaca fleece. Hands on activities for the whole family. Visit our farm store and check out alpaca products.
Picnic area is available.
Saturday, 11am to 4pm.
Sunday, noon to 4pm.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
If you've been thinking about visiting, this might be a great time to do it!
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Location:
Alpacas from MaRS
424 153rd Drive SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
Cost:
Free
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National Alpaca Farm Days!
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
WIRTZ, VA
This will be a FREE fun-filled day for the whole family!
Join us from 10 am to 4 pm as alpaca farms across the country open their gates to the public.
Meet the Herd - Visit with baby Anya and our two new herdsires. Feed, pet and take photos with the alpacas.
Feel their Fiber - Learn about alpaca fiber and the products made from it.
Tour Our Farm - Learn about owning, raising and breeding alpacas .
Demonstrations - Fiber processing demonstrations will be held throughout each day.
Shop - Our boutique will be open and stocked with new items, beautiful alpaca clothing, distinctive gifts and our own line of Pacabella spa products. You may even want to start some holiday shopping now!
Relax - bring your knitting or crocheting and sit and relax!
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Location:
Pacabella Farm Alpacas & Boutique
1799 Jubal Early Highway
WIRTZ, VA 24184
Cost:
FREE
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Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Tunbridge, VT
The Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival celebrates small farms and natural fiber with over 70 vendors offering fleece and yarn, fiber animals, handspinning and fiber crafting equipment and supplies, handcrafted wool items and local meat and cheese. The Festival includes contests, fiber arts classes and demonstrations, shepherd workshops, herding and shearing demos, fleece sale and more set against a backdrop of rolling hills during the peak of Vermont fall foliage.
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Location:
Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
1 Fairgrounds Ln
Tunbridge, VT 05077
Cost:
$6, Seniors: $5, Children under 12: $1
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Potter County Farmers Market
Friday, May 25, 2018 - Friday, October 5, 2018
Coudersport, PA
Outdoor venue. Every Friday and other selected events. No rain dates. On the square adjacent to the Courthouse.
Alpacas Creations will be a vender with Rovings, yarns, socks, and hand Knit alpaca apparel.
Due to other engagements watch Solomon's Word for attendance dates.
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Location:
Potter County Farmers Market
2nd Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
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"Alpacas as a Business" Fall Seminar
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Saturday, October 6, 2018
Preston, MD
We are excited to be offering another seminar here at Outstanding Dreams Farm. Various aspects of starting your own herd, care and raising alpacas, and breeding and showing considerations will be discussed. We will have a meet and greet with our own animals so that you can ask any questions you may have, along with providing a wealth of informational material.
Since 2008, Phil and Vickie Liske have enjoyed running their own farm as well as guiding new clients and mentoring those who have become owners of these beautiful animals. This event is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to establish a farm, is curious about the business of the alpaca lifestyle or who is considering a new investment. Some of the topics we will be covering include:
• Alpaca care & husbandry
• Setting up your own farm
• Breeding considerations
• Retail store overview
• Fiber and it's many uses
• Business planning
• Alpaca Shows
Pre-registration is required and the seminar runs from 9:00AM until 2:00PM. Reservations for Saturday, October 6th, may be made by calling (410)673-2002 or emailing us at pvliske@outstandingdreamsfarm.com. Cost is $35 per person or $50 per couple which includes lunch. We look forward to seeing you here!
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Location:
Outstanding Dreams Farm
24480 Pinetown Road
Preston, MD 21655
Cost:
$35 per person or $50 per couple
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Seminar/Education
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2018 Snow Diamond Select Invitational Auction
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Saturday, October 6, 2018
The third annual Snow Diamond Select Invitational Auction will take place Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the High Desert Activity Center at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon (next to Bend). Nineteen farms from the east (Vermont) to the west (California) and places in between are consigning 43 of their best alpacas for sale at the auction. You can watch the auction live online via Livestream, and two types of absentee bidding are available for bidders who cannot make it to the auction in person. The two types of proxy bidding are (1) "live" phone bidding, where you are on the phone bidding real-time with a Celebrity Sales Associate as the lot is being sold, and (2) "not to exceed" bids, which you submit prior to the start of the auction. The auction catalog and more details are available online, or call Don for more information. Hope to see you there!
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Cost:
Free
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Auction
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Evolving your Business - Tools to Move Forward
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Saturday, October 6, 2018
Isanti, MN
Learn the tools to move your farm forward!
- Learn how to read histograms and how you can use them to make breeding decisions that will take your herd to the next level.
- Market trends and survey results of alpaca products
- Search Engine Optimization - learn how to make sure your farm appears higher on internet search results
Hosted by Foggy Bottom Alpacas
Taught by Wade Gease, Sr. AOA Judge and Alpaca Guy
Also! Alpaca product trunk show! Shop for your farm store and receive special pricing this event only! Pay no shipping when you purchase at the trunk show.
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Location:
Foggy Bottom Alpacas
3499 305th Ave NW
Isanti, MN 55040
Cost:
$75/person or $100/farm
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Lambtown
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Sunday, October 7, 2018
Dixon, CA
The 30th Annual Lambtown Festival will be held at The Dixon May Fair Grounds, 655 South 1st St., Dixon, on Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM AND Sunday, from 10 to 3. For your enjoyment, you will find craft and fiber booths, competitions, and as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This year's live entertainment will feature great bands and dance routines.
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Location:
Dixon May Fair Grounds
655 South 1st St.,
Dixon, CA
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The 2018 Heritage Breeds Festival
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - Sunday, October 7, 2018
Upperville, VA
Family-friendly event including demonstrations, hayrides, games, meat tastings, music, and more. Exhibitors and vendors wanted to display your heritage breeds & sell agricultural/heritage breed related merchandise to the public. For more information contact Crystal Ritenour at 540.905.9031 or critenour@ayrshirefarm.com.
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Location:
Ayrshire Farm
21846 Trappe Rd
Upperville, VA 20184
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Needle Felt for Halloween
Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Thursday, October 11, 2018
LITTLESTOWN, PA
In the month of October we will be offering classes to sculpt a pumpkin, black cat or a Witch, using raw alpaca fiber. Choose a kit- pumpkin, black cat or a Witch - then create your needle felted Halloween icon.
Instructor: Debra Tily
Cost: $30
Supplies: Kit $14
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Location:
Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
580 BASEHOAR RD
LITTLESTOWN, PA 17340
Cost:
$30
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Fall for Alpacas at Windrush Alpacas
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Saturday, October 13, 2018
Clovis, NM
Fall is a perfect time to visit Windrush Alpacas. Our alpacas enjoy the cooler temps just like us! And they love to have visitors too! You’ll fall for alpacas when you visit with Cinnamon, Espresso, Biscotti and all our herd on Open Farm Day, Saturday October 13, 2018.
During your visit you can tour the farm with owners Rosemary and Ric. They will answer your questions about raising alpacas and let you get close and personal with some of the herd. You can even see our newest addition at the farm, Newark, a 15-year-old Jersey cow.
A visit to Windrush Alpaca is not complete without stopping in at our Farm Store. It’s time to start stocking up on super warm alpaca socks and slippers, hats and gloves, scarves and shawls. We even have beautiful stuffed animals for young and old alike!! Make sure you stop by for refreshments too!
Do you wish you had an alpaca of your own? You can have a very special alpaca to visit whenever the farm is open if you become an Adopt-A-Paca© member. You’ll get an official certificate, a picture of your alpaca and occasional letters from them too! Learn more about our Adopt-a-Paca© program when you visit.
Open Farm Day is for all ages! Fun activities keep everyone busy on Open Farm Day! There is always something new to learn and see at the farm, so if you’ve been here before, please come again - and bring a friend! Stop by anytime on Saturday, October 13 between 10 am and 3 pm! Light refreshments will be served!
It’s always free admission and free parking. Windrush Alpacas farm is located just 1-1/4 miles south of Brady on CRM. Watch our Facebook page for updates www.facebook.com/WindrushAlpacas.
For more information, call us at 575-683-5177 or visit our website at www.windrushalpacas.com, shop online at http://www.windrushalpacas.net/store/ , or sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/xhiwn! Learn more about our Adopt-a-Program here http://www.windrushalpacas.com/pages/2087/adopt-a-paca .
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Location:
Windrush Alpacas
770 Curry Road M
Clovis, NM 88101
Cost:
Free
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Gold Country Gathering
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Sunday, October 14, 2018
Grass Valley, CA
The show is open to the general public - come watch the alpacas compete - best of all, it's free to attend!
We will be one of the vendors there, start your holiday shopping early!
Please join us for a Premier Fall Alpaca Show Event in beautiful Grass Valley, CA.
This years show will include a Level II Halter Show, and Level III Fleece and Walking Fleece Shows!
Costume Contest takes place during lunchtime on Saturday.
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Location:
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 MCCOURTNEY ROAD
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Cost:
Free admission
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Gold Country Gathering Alpaca Show
Friday, October 12, 2018 - Sunday, October 14, 2018
Grass Valley, CA
Please join us for a Premier Fall Alpaca Show Event in beautiful Grass Valley, CA. The show will take place among the pines at the easily accessible Nevada County Fairgrounds. This years show will include a Full Fleece Halter Show, a Fleece Show AND a Walking Fleece Competition! We are planning an exciting Silent Auction and are expecting some amazing herdsires for our online Herdsire Auction as well as having wonderful Vendors! And let's not forget our Costume Contest that takes place during lunchtime on Saturday. Along with the advertising that will take place in the local area, there are other events at the fairgrounds that weekend that will bring in more of the public than ever before! You won't want to miss this years Gold Country Gathering!! See you there!!
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Location:
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Cost:
Varies
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Oct. 20, 2018 NMAB Quarterly Meeting
Saturday, October 20, 2018 - Saturday, October 20, 2018
Santa Fe, NM
Quarterly NMAB Meeting - Oct 20 at Larry and Barbara Roybal's home. Pot luck lunch starting at noon with meeting to follow lunch.
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Location:
Rancho De Los Suenos
5 J R Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Cost:
free
Contact:
Barbara Roybal
(505)-490-0160
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Purse Wet Felting Class
Saturday, October 20, 2018 - Saturday, October 20, 2018
Mansfield, OH
Design and create a one-of-a-kind felted purse! In this class we will using the wet felting method which is done using washed and carded alpaca wool fiber. We will be making a template, then layering fiber in opposite directions around the template, adding warm, soapy water, and then doing lots of rubbing, patting, and rolling, to create a lovely and durable fabric. No knitting is involved in this type of felting, and no experience is required to have a great time creating a unique felted purse.
To register, click https://goo.gl/u15QU3
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
$48, Includes Supplies
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ADGA Annual Meeting and Convention
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - Sunday, October 21, 2018
Minneapolis, MN
ADGA ANNUAL MEETING & CONVENTION
2018 ADGA Annual Meeting and Convention dates are October 16-21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Address:
DoubleTree By Hilton
Bloomington Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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Location:
Double Tree By Hilton
7800 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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Open Farm at Terrace Mountain Alpacas
Saturday, November 3, 2018 - Sunday, November 4, 2018
HUNTINGDON, PA
Come join us November 3 & 4, 2018 for our annual Open House. Meet and greet the alpacas or just visit our farm store. Light refreshments provided. Our Open House is every November, first full weekend of the month. Open 10A-4P both days. If you would like to visit any other time, just call and we can set up a time for your visit. We are Open Every Day if home, please call first, so you don't make a wasted trip.
Thanks to all of our visitors last year, great turnout. Thank You
So many new items made from our alpacas this year. Handmade 2 and 3 ply reversible hats with alpaca name that the yarn came from, 3 ply yarn, scarves, socks with the alpaca name from whom the fiber came from and so many new items produced in Peru.
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Hope to see ya all again this November.
Alpacas for sale: pets, fiber alpacas, herdsire's, breeding females, pregnant females - you get to pick whom you like. We want everyone to be happy with there choice. Check out our rising star: Matrix Otto to the Max of TMA(took 4th place at AOA National Fleece Show 2018 in Nashville), grandson of the famous "Snowmass Matrix" that sold at AUCTION for a whomping $675,000.00.
We have a Huntingdon address but 15 miles from Huntingdon. Turn onto 829S at Mill Creek(Top's Diner) and go 8 miles till you see our balloons on the right at Morgan Rd and follow the signs back to the farm. Please park in the grass across from the blue barn or beside the red barn. Porta Potty available.
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Location:
Open Farm Terrace Mountain Alpacas
7123 JOHN BUM RD
HUNTINGDON, PA 16652
Cost:
FREE
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Maryland Alpaca & Fleece Festival
Saturday, November 10, 2018 - Sunday, November 11, 2018
West Friendship, MD
Come join us for this great, fall festival with live animals, fiber, FREE demos, and FREE seminars. Vendors are ready to show you their locally grown and hand-made, artisan items—just in time for the Holidays! Whether you knit, crochet, spin, weave, or just love to shop, there is something for you. Stock up now for your winter projects with unique yarns and fibers from alpaca, wool, mohair, and angora rabbit, and all blends in-between. Find those one-of-a-kind project supplies, get new ideas, and learn creatively! There will be 4-H demos, fabulous food trucks, and friendly vendors at this relaxed, enjoyable festival.
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Location:
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairground Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
Cost:
Free admission
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The Heritage Livestock Conference
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - Sunday, November 11, 2018
Fishers, IN
2018 Heritage Livestock Conference, Fishers, Indiana
November 8 - 11, 2018
Connor Prairie Interactive History Park
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038
Save the date! The 2018 Heritage Livestock Conference will be just outside of Indianapolis, Indiana the second weekend in November. The conference will be on the grounds of the museum park which has meeting rooms as well as plenty of outdoor space with interactive exhibits and heritage breed livestock! As always the conference will have pre-conference clinics on Friday and Saturday morning classroom sessions but on Saturday afternoon you'll head back outdoors (bring your warm clothes!) to join in interactive experiences and live-animal sessions.
Possible clinics and talks will include:
Low-stress animal handling
Oxen - training, driving and caring for oxen
Cattle 101
Show stock vs conservation stock
Fabrication
Value added charcuterie
Rotational grazing
Dairying
Poultry selection
Agritourism
Urban agriculture
And much more!
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Location:
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
13400 Allisonville Rd
Fishers, IN 46028
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Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest
Saturday, November 17, 2018 - Sunday, November 18, 2018
Tallmadge, OH
Come join us for the 1st annual Buckeye Alpaca Fall FestShow, a level IV AOA certified competition. We are located in the Arena Complex at the Summit County Fairgrounds! We will offer full fleece halter classes, Novice Halter Classes, walking fleece classes, Donated Products and Herdsire Breedings Auction, youth performance classes and sponsored Meet & Greets (including a complimentary exhibitor mexican buffet and italian dinner) both Friday and Saturday evenings.
We are excited to debut Novice Halter Classes within the show format. These special classes, available in each breed, sex, age and color division will enable Novice Small Breeders to compete against their peers, and receive extensive oral reasons. The winners will advance to the Color Championships and compete with the winners from the regular halter classes. Details on our website!
Diana Timmerman and Kristin Buhrmann are judging the halter show, Wade Gease is judging walking fleece.
The Arena Complex is a clean and modern, extremely exhibitor friendly facility. Our alpaca pens are 8'x10' with electricity, 3 alpacas to a pen, 7 alpacas to a double pen.
Our Donated Productions and Herdsire Breedings Auction will be highlighted Saturday evening. The selection of products and herdsires will be amazing. A complimentary dinner for all exhibitors!
Friday and Saturday will also feature free seminars focused on mentoring us how to be more competitive in the show ring, how to best manage our herds at home and how to utlize EPD's to enhance our breeding decisions. Go to our website - www.Buckeyealpacashow for details.
Free Parking - Free Admission - FUN!!!!! Come join us! Reserve your stalls today!
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Location:
Summit County Fairgrounds, Arena Complex
229 E. Howe Rd.
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost:
Free public admission
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Hughson 20th Century Craft Fair
Saturday, November 17, 2018 - Sunday, November 18, 2018
Hughson, CA
Our alpaca ranch is represented, along with many other artisans. We are located in the Cafeteria, close to the spot we've held for several years. Great way to get in the holiday spirit! We'll have yarn, dryer balls, ornaments, socks, scarves and lots of alpaca items!
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Location:
20th Century Arts and Crafts Fair of Hughson
7419 E Whitmore Ave
Hughson, CA 95326
Cost:
free
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Membership Meeting & Potluck Nov. 18, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018 - Sunday, November 18, 2018
The Kentucky Alpaca Association will be having a Membership Meeting & Potluck on Sunday Nov. 18, 2018 at Alive N' Fuzzy Farm in Bowling Green, KY. All members are welcome to attend.
Start Time 12:00pm Central/1:00pm Eastern
End Time 3:00pm Central/4:00pm Eastern
KAA will provide the main dish and we ask attendees to bring a side dish or dessert.
Agenda atobe announced.
Let us know if you will be joining us! Contact Nancy Lindemood for more information 859-428-9220 or email nancy@kyalpaca.org.
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Free - Please RSVP
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Christmas in the Alpaca Barn
Saturday, November 24, 2018 - Saturday, November 24, 2018
Grafton, OH
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas 4th Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 24 and Dec 1, 2018. Our alpacas will be in the barn for this event; come and enjoy an up close and personal look at these wonderful peaceful creatures. You are welcome to come and learn how the alpacas live, their temperament, what they eat and if you are lucky some of our friendliest alpacas may try and steal a kiss so have your camera’s ready. Our Farm store will be open if you are looking for unique gifts for family and friends. We feature products hand made from our own alpaca fiber, as well as unique products from Peru. Alpaca is the gift of warmth. Hand knit hats and scarves, Alpaca Bears & Dolls and the warmest socks you will ever own.
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Location:
Our Little World Alpacas
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Cost:
Free
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Christmas in the Alpaca Barn
Saturday, December 1, 2018 - Saturday, December 1, 2018
Grafton, OH
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas 8th Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 24 and Dec 1, 2018. Our alpacas will be in the barn for this event; come and enjoy an up close and personal look at these wonderful peaceful creatures. You are welcome to come and learn how the alpacas live, their temperament, what they eat and if you are lucky some of our friendliest alpacas may try and steal a kiss so have your camera’s ready. Our Farm store will be open if you are looking for unique gifts for family and friends. We feature products hand made from our own alpaca fiber, as well as unique products from Peru. Alpaca is the gift of warmth. Hand knit hats and scarves, Alpaca Bears & Dolls and the warmest socks you will ever own.
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Location:
Our Little World Alpacas LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Cost:
Free
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Thursday, November 1, 2018 - Sunday, December 30, 2018
CITY, SC
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Location:
Test Venue
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CITY, SC 12345
Cost:
250
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2019 TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular
Friday, February 15, 2019 - Sunday, February 17, 2019
Keller, TX
On the weekend of February 15-17, 2019 we will be attending the 2019 TXOLAN Spectacular Alpaca Show and Education event. This show will be in the Will Rogers complex in Fort Worth, TX in the newly remodeled Cattle Barn 2 plus Cattle barn 3 and adjoining arena. Excellent and easy location and offers you a great opportunity to see a friendly and extensive alpaca event. There are education venues (mostly on Friday), all forms of competition from fleece to haltered animals, alpaca product vendors throughout the venue and even a great performance event on Sunday for folks under 18! Being FREE admission and the weekend after the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and dedicated to alpacas, you can see how you and your family can really take advantage to enjoy the weekend road trip! We look forward to seeing you at the show.
Here's a rough agenda to help your planning.
Friday, Feb 15, 2019
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fleece show judging (closed to attendees and public)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Education classes, workshops and round tables
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Meet & Greet in the Arena (cash bar)
Saturday, Feb 16, 2019
8:00 AM – 8:305 AM Exhibitors Meeting, Fleece Show Open to the Public, Open Market Vendors
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Alpaca Halter Show, Silent Auction, Open Market Vendors
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (owners/members meeting)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Group, Production Classes followed by regular Halter Classes
6pm - Dinner and Live Auction (this event does have a cost and requires a reservation)
Sunday, Feb 17, 2019
8:00 AM Alpaca Halter Show, Fleece Show Open to the Public, Open Market Vendors
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silent Auction
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – Completion Alpaca Halter Show
1:00 PM - 2:30PM Youth Performance Competition
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Location:
McPaca Ranch
8908 Clay Hibbins Road
Keller, TX 76248
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2019 TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular
Friday, February 15, 2019 - Sunday, February 17, 2019
Fort Worth, TX
The 2019 TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular will include competition, education, vendors, silent and live auctions open to the public and more. Once again we will be in the Will Rogers Complex on Lancaster in Fort Worth, TX. Cattle Barns 2 and 3 with the adjoining arena affords us a large and extensive facility that provides a venue that compares with anything in the nation! This event has grown each of the past two years and in 2018 had 350 alpacas, multiple vendors and an extensive array of educational offerings. 2019 will expand on the success of 2018's Walking Fleece competition, continue the performance competition targeting younger competitors and looks to add even more vendors.
We are getting the word out early so that everyone will block their calendars and be sure to tell all their contacts. Look forward to seeing you there!!
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Location:
WIll Rogers Complex - Cattle Barn 2,3+Arena
3401 W. Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Cost:
varies on activity
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Basic Fiber Sorting/Grading Class
Friday, February 22, 2019 - Friday, February 22, 2019
Penn Valley, CA
This Basic 1 day course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about natural fiber production. Both current producers and non producers will benefit from the knowledge gained in this informative course.
The goal for this course is to have natural fiber producers gain the knowledge to return to their farm and organize their fiber for production. Management, harvesting and sorting are the building blocks for the workshop with hands-on time to gain experience. Included also is information on yarn production to familiarize the students with processing at artisan mills. Students will leave this one-day event with the tools they need to get their fiber out of storage and separated so that they can maximize yield and minimize cost at their mill.
This Basic Course is a Prerequisite to taking the Advanced Course and subsequent Apprenticeship Training which will lead to the designation Master Sorter/Grader. Those who have completed the Basic Course successfully will have 18 months to take the Advanced Course if they desire to continue in the program. After the time, you will be required to repeat the Basic Course before taking further portions of the program.
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Location:
Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery
14514 Oak Meadow Rd, Penn VAlley
Penn Valley, CA 95946
Cost:
$150
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Advanced Fiber Sorting/Grading Class
Saturday, February 23, 2019 - Monday, February 25, 2019
Penn VAlley, CA
This Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course and a passing score on the final exam before registering. We allow for taking the Advanced course up to 18 months after successful completion of the Basic Course.
In this Advanced 3 day Course, you will build on the overview and training presented in the 1 day Basic Course (a Prerequisite to this course.) It is geared to those individuals who want more in-depth education and/or are interested in developing a business sorting for other fiber bearing livestock owners or fiber purchasers.
After a review of material covered previously, this course will provide a more in depth study of fiber characteristics, structure, types and how to identify them. Extensive review of fiber samples along with hands on fleece evaluation, sorting and grading will follow. You will have the opportunity to examine alpaca, wool and other fiber types we have available. In addition, instruction in documentation and record keeping will be presented, along with requirements for different sorting clients as it will be required for those who choose to continue the training in the Apprenticeship. We only allow for a 2 week period after successful completion of the Advanced Course to sign up for the Apprenticeship portion of the program. This is to ensure those interested benefit from immediate knowledge and experience in moving forward towards completion of becoming a Master Sorter/Grader. We encourage you to consider signing up for the Advanced and be prepared for sign up for the Apprenticeship Program immediately upon successful completion of the Advanced Course.
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Location:
Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinner
14514 Oak Meadow Rd, Penn VAlley
Penn VAlley, CA 95946
Cost:
$475.00
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Buckeye Alpaca Show
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - Sunday, March 31, 2019
Tallmadge, OH
Come join us for the 15th annual Buckeye Alpaca Show, a level IV AOA certified competition. We are located in the Arena Complex at the Summit County Fairgrounds! We will offer full fleece halter classes, walking fleece classes, Donated Products and Herdsire Breedings Auction, youth performance classes and sponsored Meet & Greets (including a complimentary exhibitor mexican buffet and italian dinner) both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Jude Anderson and Amanda Vandebosh are judging the halter show, Kathy Klay is judging walking fleece.
The Arena Complex is a clean and modern, extremely exhibitor friendly facility. Our alpaca pens are 8'x10' with electricity, 3 alpacas to a pen, 7 alpacas to a double pen.
Our Donated Productions and Herdsire Breedings Auction will be highlighted Saturday evening. The selection of products and herdsires will be amazing. A complimentary dinner for all exhibitors!
Saturday will also feature free seminars given by our incredible Corporate Sponsors! Details to be posted soon.
Free Parking - Free Admission - FUN!!!!! Come join us! This show SOLD OUT in 2016 and 2017 and early registrations indicate it will sell out again this year. Reserve your stalls today!
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Location:
Arena Complex, Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, OH
1100 North Ave. (Route 91)
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost:
free admission
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33rd Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, October 6, 2012 - Friday, October 6, 2023
Sodus, MI
Join us between 8 till 4 PM for this wonderful juried craft show. This is our first year showing product at this show and we are excited to be involved! This show is a terrific one with many very fine, high quality products. Look for us outdoors in our mobile shop!
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Location:
Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds
4071 Naomi Road
Sodus, MI 49126
Cost:
$1.00
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