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Suri Network: March to Marketing Seminar Series
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Suri Network is excited to announce the “March to Marketing” educational series to be offered during the month of February 2021. The four- part series, hosted by Suri Network and conducted on the Zoom platform, will focus on how to effectively market your alpaca farm business, an especially important topic during these challenging and constantly changing times.
Seminars begin at 7 pm EST with a one-hour speaker presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Feb 3: “Tell your story using the Toolbox” presented by internationally renowned alpaca breeder and AOA senior judge, Amanda VandenBosch. Sponsored by: Heritage Farm Suri Alpacas and Big Timber Alpacas.
Feb 10: “Social Media Marketing-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and The Why!” presented by Boot Camp Digital social marketing experts. Sponsored by: 2 Point Farm and Alpacas of Spring Acres.
Feb 17: “Agritourism for Everyone” presented by a panel of three farms that successfully use the agritourism model in these challenging times. Sponsored by: Alpacas of Spring Acres, Long Hollow Suri Alpacas and Hasselbring’s Harmony Ranch.
Feb 24: - “Pull it all Together: An Effective Marketing Plan” presented by Brion Smoker, a successful professional business and financial advisor, and co-owner of Sweet Valley Suris. Sponsored by: Raynay Alpaca Farm and Memory M-Acres.
Cost: For SN members, the cost is free (please consider a donation to Suri Network when you register). For non-SN members the cost for the whole series is $100, which includes a free membership to SN effective March 1, 2021 through May 30, 2022.
Registration: All participants must register in advance by Feb 1, 2021 on the Suri Network website registration page to receive the Zoom link for the seminars.
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On Line Zoom Platform
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Demo Event Two - 02
Friday, February 12, 2021 - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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Fiber Artist Marketplace - LIVE Sale
Saturday, February 13, 2021 - Saturday, February 13, 2021
Turlock,
This is a LIVE sale, watch for an update on what time we will be on! The whole event starts at 9AM PST and features a number of small farms and fiber artists. This group is dedicated to farmers and ranchers to give us a different place to sell out fleeces and products...
Our items in this group may be found at
https://fiberartistmarket.com/vendors/macedos-mini-acre/
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Fiber Artist Market
Turlock, 95380-9675
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Memphis' Due Date
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
Bennett, CO
Feb 23, 2021 - Memphis is one of my favorite girls but she needs some help in the rump department which is why Sebastian was the ideal pairing for her! He will also help improve on the teet shape that she might have inherited from her dam.
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Alpaca 101
Saturday, February 20, 2021 - Saturday, February 20, 2021
Port Allegany, PA
This session is for those persons interested in raising alpacas. We will cover many topics including
• Alpaca Facts & Basic Care
• Overview of fiber & conformation
• Farm/ranch requirements
• Financial aspects
• Alpaca Shows & Registration
• Purchasing the right alpacas for your needs
Click HERE to register.
A fun and informative look at the alpaca industry from the inside. You’ll explore the many aspects of owning alpacas, from investment and financial considerations to fiber and what to do with it. We’ll talk about fencing, facilities, pastures, nutrition and husbandry. Then we’ll give you hands-on information about selecting alpacas for your purpose. Please wear appropriate clothing as we will spend time in the barn where…. You’ll meet and touch the alpacas, tour the barn, and find answers to as many questions as you care to ask.
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing.
Lunch Included
Contact Carol for lodging
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Location:
Cinco C's Alpacas
198 Sartwell Creek Road
Port Allegany, PA 16743
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$100
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Business Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
Sunday, February 21, 2021 - Sunday, February 21, 2021
Port Allegany, PA
This business planning session is more than filling out a form. It's a series of exercises designed to make you look at your identity, offering, strategy as well as goals, target audience, likes/dislikes, and support systems. Our goal is to have you put together a "lean" business plan and commit to using it.
• Self-exploration of business personality & character • Create identity, offering, and strategy
• Develop a "Lean" Business Plan
• Learn Basic Electronic or Pen/Paper Bookkeeping
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing.
Click HERE to register.
Lunch included
Contact Carol for lodging information
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Location:
Carol Howard
198 Sartwell Creek Rd
Port Allegany, PA 16743
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$125
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Phoebe's Due Date
Sunday, February 21, 2021 - Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Bennett, CO
Feb 26, 2021 - We paired Phoebe and Sebastian because he will compliment all of the attributes we love about her. They both have such wonderful characteristics we may retain a kid from this pairing!
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Lakota's Due Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Friday, March 5, 2021
Bennett, CO
Feb 28, 2021 - Lakota and Sebastian will absolutely be a pairing to watch for! Bash is so long, has a nice-level topline, and brings some amazing lines to our herd. Bash is one of the last kids we will see out of W4's Sir Royal Roan as he passed away in 2019. Lakota brings not only a nice-level topline but milk as well (her dam easily earned her star in 2019). Lakota has amazing width and I cannot wait to see these kids!
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Farrah's Due Date
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - Saturday, March 6, 2021
Bennett, CO
March 01, 2021 - Aki and Farrah will not produce beautiful babies, but Farrah's dam has a wonderful foreudder which also has a great texture and pliability. Aki's sire comes from the infamous Green Gables who are known for their milk lines.
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Moxie's Due Date
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - Sunday, March 7, 2021
Bennett, CO
March 2, 2021 - Moxie is already an amazing doe but Sebastian will bring some characteristics to her kids that will be very beneficial. Teet size is the main focus for moxie right now as her udder is already lovely. She earned her milk star in 2019 and also Champion and Best Udder in 1 ring of the 2019 MHMM Show
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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WAFA Online Sale
Friday, February 26, 2021 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
Turlock, CA
With all of the market closures again this year, this is an opportunity for us to go LIVE. Watch for an update on which day and time we will be on. PST We will be showing fleeces, batts, roving and yarn and needle felt kits put together by our grandson. Shawls, trivets and other finished products will be shown as time permits. Items will be listed on our website www.macedosminiacres.com for purchase.
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Wool and FIber Arts LIVE sale
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380
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Demo Event One
Monday, March 1, 2021 - Friday, March 12, 2021
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Camelid Owner Breeder Conference
Saturday, March 6, 2021 - Saturday, March 6, 2021
Please join us for a one day virtual conference designed to provide alpaca owners and breeders the most up-to-date information on camelid health issues and management practices.
Speakers at our 2021 conference include Jeff Lakritz, DVM, OSU, Andy Niehaus, DVM, OSU, Bob Van Saun, DVM, Penn State University, Pam Walker, DVM, Grace Van Hoy, DVM, OSU, Pat Long, DVM, and Ahmed Tibary, DVM, Washington State University.
The Buckeye Alpaca Show is proud to co-sponsor this event with AOA affiliates MAPACA and PAOBA. Registration will be limited to members of the sponsoring organizations. Conference notes and videotape are included in registration fee, and will be emailed to all registrants.
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OSU
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Pageo Lavender Farm Spring Market
Saturday, March 6, 2021 - Saturday, March 6, 2021
Turlock, CA
Pageo Lavender Farm is hosting a spring market! We are looking forward to joining this nearby facility with our alpaca dryer balls, felted soaps, woven shawls, scarves, hats, gloves,, rugs and many other items made from our alpaca fiber. Come join in the fun! (Please wear masks and practice social distancing)
There will be many local artisans and crafters with their great handmade items, gifts and products. Pageo is located at 11573 Golf Rd, Turlock, 209-632-5052.
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Pageo Lavender Farm
11573 Golf Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
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free admission
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Anastasia's Due Date
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Bennett, CO
March 18, 2021 -
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Healthy Herd Part 1
Saturday, March 20, 2021 - Saturday, March 20, 2021
Mercersburg, PA
It’s not the size of the herd that determines the workload. Rather it’s the health status of the animals, the efficiency of the setup, and the ability to handle animals properly that affects the work. Learn how to run an efficient, healthy farm
• Perform a fecal evaluation
• Conduct a physical exam,
• Identify illnesses and interventions
• Practice toe nail trimming, dental
procedures and microchip insertion
• Improve alpaca handling
• Learn about feed analysis
• Evaluate farm setup and much more!
Click HERE to register
Lunch included
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing.
Contact Sarah for lodging
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Long Acrea Alpaca Farm
9703 Blue Spring Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
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Healthy Herd Part 2
Sunday, March 21, 2021 - Sunday, March 21, 2021
Mercersburg, PA
Healthy Herd Part II has a format similar to Part I, but draws upon different content.
• Perform blood draws, give injections
• Improve halter training techniques
• Conduct a physical exam
• Learn about medical conditions such as parasites, anemia,
stressors, diarrhea and more
• Drug administration and dosages and more!
Click HERE to register.
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing.
Lunch included
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Long Acres Alpaca Farm
9703 Blue Spring Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
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Buckeye Alpaca Show
Saturday, March 27, 2021 - Sunday, March 28, 2021
Tallmadge, OH
Come join us for the 17th annual Buckeye Alpaca Show, a level III AOA certified competition.
We are located in the Arena Complex at the Summit County Fairgrounds! We will offer full fleece Halter classes, Bred & Owned, Group production, Walking fleece classes, Donated Products and Herdsire Breedings Auction, youth performance classes and sponsored Meet & Greets (including complimentary exhibitor Mexican buffet and appetizers) both Friday and Saturday evenings.
Amanda VandenBosch and Sharon Loner are judging the halter show, Stephanie Glyptis is judging walking fleece.
The Arena Complex is a clean and modern, extremely exhibitor friendly facility. All of the health protocols to provide a safe environment are in place! Our alpaca pens are 9' x 9' 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!!!
Vendors, located in the adjacent banquet hall (dependent on Covid-19 restrictions) will be open to the public.
Free Parking - Free Admission - FUN!!!!! Come join us! Reserve your stalls today!
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Arena Complex, Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, OH
1100 North Ave. (Route 91)
Tallmadge, OH 44278
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free admission
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Wondoe (aka Mona)'s Due Date
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Friday, April 16, 2021
Bennett, CO
April 12, 2021 -
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Shearing Weekend
Saturday, April 17, 2021 - Sunday, April 18, 2021
Mercersburg, PA
This 2 day Shearing Weekend is for those that want to learn how to harvest the reaps of their labor! Shearing is a learned skill that requires much practice. It can also cause injury to humans and animals alike, especially if you haven’t been properly trained. Learn how to shear your herd safely and you can bring 2 alpacas to be shorn!
• Learn how to shear your animals safely
• Perform shearing station setup
• Identify shearing goals
• Describe how your pasture affects your harvest
• Identify ways to get your harvest into the supply chain
• Learn accurate record keeping and more!
Click HERE to register.
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing.
Lunch included
Contact Sarah for lodging information
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Location:
Long Acres Alpaca Farm
9703 Blue Spring Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
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$250
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Breeding Birthing and Cria Care
Saturday, May 15, 2021 - Sunday, May 16, 2021
Port Allegany, PA
These sessions are hands on. You will learn by doing. This 2-day workshop is always a favorite one and registration fills up quickly. Learning how to prepare yourself for that small percentage of time that something can go wrong is time well spent. Plus birthing the cria is but one small, albeit an important, aspect of raising alpacas. Failure to Thrive can be a nightmare to correct and preventing this cria problem is much easier than treating it.
• Practice in wet lab simulation
• Identify dystocias and when to intervene
• Learn how to correct dystocias and when to call the veterinarian
• Describe cria care during its first year of life and more!
Breeding problems happen and keeping good records and understanding hormone cycles will go a long way in helping you and your veterinarian solve those problems.
• Discuss normal breeding cycles & behavior testing
• Learn about hand breeding and field breeding
• Describe common breeding problems
Click HERE to register.
Lunch included
Contact Carol for Lodging information
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Cinco C's Alpacas
198 Sartwell Creek Rd
Port Allegany, PA 16743
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$250 per person
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Demo Event Three
Friday, May 21, 2021 - Saturday, May 22, 2021
Eventville, OH
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Event Location
123 Location Road
Eventville, OH 12345
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Oakley's Due Date
Thursday, May 27, 2021 - Sunday, June 6, 2021
Bennett, CO
June 01, 2021 -
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Bad Alibi Dairy Goats
44747 E Mexico Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
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Jet's Due Date
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Friday, June 18, 2021
June 13, 2021 -
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The Babies are Here Spring Open House
Saturday, July 24, 2021 - Sunday, July 25, 2021
Grafton, OH
Our Little World Alpacas Spring Open House, Here at our farm, Saturday, July 24 and 25, 2021 10AM to 4 PM The babies are here! The babies are here! Come on out and see our newest cria’s (babies). We are hoping to show off our first cria’s of 2021. While you are here we hope you enjoy the peaceful quiet of the country and the calm that comes over you just being around alpacas. If you are wondering what we do with alpacas you may want to attend one of our free mini informational seminar: The care and feeding alpacas, Setting up your new Alpaca Farm – Layout & Logistics, How to be a farm without being a farm, what it takes, What to do with your harvested fiber – To yarn or felt or to Sell raw or Co-op? You may also want to browse in our Farm store which will be open for this special event featuring Hand knit hats and scarves, Alpaca Bears & Dolls and the warmest socks you will ever own some of which is made from the fiber from our alpacas. Or just come on by we have lots of alpacas for viewing & picture taking.
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OUR LITTLE WORLD ALPACAS LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
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Annual Ranch Open House For National Alpaca Farm Days!
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - Sunday, September 26, 2021
Terrebonne, OR
Join us September 25 & 26, 2021, as Alpaca Country Estates Ranch opens our gate in celebration of National Alpaca Farm Days!
It's fun and it's free! Alpaca ranches all across America are welcoming visitors of all ages during National Alpaca Farm Days. Meet the alpacas face-to-face and feel their soft luxurious fleece. We have our own boutique featuring beautiful alpaca apparel and other products that are softer, warmer, and hypoallergenic for comfort beyond compare. Alpacas are green from the field to fashionable fleece. This is your opportunity to learn all about the livestock and lifestyle directly from your neighborhood alpaca farmer. Don't forget your camera!
* Experience alpacas up-close
* Feel the alpaca fleece
* Tour our 134 acre ranch amidst majestic views of the Cascade Mountains
* Take a selfie receiving an alpaca nose kiss
* View live demonstrations
* Learn about raising and breeding alpacas
* Shop for alpaca products
* Enjoy a fun-filled day at the farm for the entire family!
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Location:
Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and B & B
70397 Buckhorn Road
Terrebonne, OR 97760
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Free
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National Alpaca Farm Day Open House
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - Sunday, September 26, 2021
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 25-26, 2021. 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.
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OUR LITTLE WORLD ALPACAS LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
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Free to Public
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AlpacaFest Northwest
Saturday, October 9, 2021 - Sunday, October 10, 2021
Moses Lake, WA
Save the date! Alpaca Association of Western Washington and Pacific Northwest Alpaca Association are joining forces to host a wonderful new show in the fall of 2021!
More details to follow...
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Grant County Fair Grounds
Moses Lake, WA
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Christmas in the Alpaca Barn
Saturday, November 27, 2021 - Sunday, November 28, 2021
Grafton, OH
Pending COVID-19 Restrictions
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 27 and 28 and Dec 4, 2021. 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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Our Little World Alpacas LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
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Free
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Christmas in the Alpaca Barn
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Saturday, December 4, 2021
Grafton, OH
Pending COVID-19 Restrictions
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 27 and 28 and Dec 4, 2021. 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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Our Little World Alpacas
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
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Alpacapalooza 2022
Saturday, April 2, 2022 - Sunday, April 3, 2022
Battle Ground, WA
Alpacapalooza is back better and stronger than ever before! Hope you will join us at the Clark County Event Center in the spring of 2022.
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Clark County Event Center
Battle Ground, WA
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