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Maine Open Farm Days
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - Sunday, July 22, 2018
Maine Open Farm Day:
Maine farms open to the public on July 22, 2018 to celebrate agriculture in the state of Maine.
Several alpaca farms will be open throughout the state! Look to the Related Pages on our Home Page for more Information on who is open and waiting to share their alpacas and alpaca products with you!
Open Farms:
Sea Hill Alpaca Farm
621 Haley Road, Kittery, ME
Open 10:00 - 4:00
207 732 7148
Cape Newagen Farm
1020 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport, ME
Open 10:00 - 4:00
207 633-0416
Lana Plantae Farmed Yarns
301 Long Plains Road, Buxton, ME
Open 10:00 - 4:00
207 710 9533
Maine Alpaca Experience, Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm
141 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME
Open 10:00 - 5:00
207 356-4146
Pamelamas LLC
233 Limerick Road, Arundel, ME
Open 10:00 - 3:00
207 468-4690
Carrageen Suri Alpacas
82 West Gray Road, Gray, ME
Open 10:00 - 3:00
207 653 1144
TLC Farm
40 Horscents Lane, Waldoboro, ME
Open 10:00 - 2:00
207 790 8086
Eastcoast Alpacas
21 Clearview Drive, Biddeford, ME
Open 10:00 - 5:00
207 590 5630
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Location:
Maine Alpaca Association
Cost:
FREE
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Summer Market Days
Saturday, July 21, 2018 - Sunday, July 22, 2018
Mansfield, OH
Store Wide Sale ... Alpaca Sale ... Farmer's Market
Local vendors will be joining us at our farm selling plants, garden art, essential oils, out-of-the-ordinary desserts and baked goods, hand-crafted jewelry, children's boutique items, hooked rugs and patterns, soy candles, beard balms, body lotions, goat’s milk soap, produce, wooden signs, wreaths,handmade chocolates, kettle corn, and more!
Learn about alpacas, meet our angora rabbit Fitzgerald, help us name our new angora goats! Bring a lawn chair, enjoy a day in the country!
Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-4pm
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
Free
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Arapahoe County Fair
Friday, July 27, 2018 - Saturday, July 28, 2018
Aurora, CO
We will again be participating at the Arapahoe County Fair. We will be taking several alpacas to the fair as well as a small sampling of of alpaca yarns and products. Hope to see you.
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Location:
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
25690 E. Quincy Ave.
Aurora, CO 80016
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Purse Wet Felting Class
Saturday, July 28, 2018 - Saturday, July 28, 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 adding warm, soapy water, and lots of rubbing 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 one-of-a-kind piece.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
$50, Includes Supplies
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Alpaca Soap Felting Class
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Mansfield, OH
This class will be a great introduction to a beautiful, natural art form. The art of making felt has been around for centuries. Felt making is believed to be the first textile art, even before spinning and weaving. In this class we will be wet felting alpaca fiber over soap. Otherwise known as “soap in a coat”, the finished product is your soap and washcloth all in one. Fiber and bars of soap will be provided for the class. Easy project for adults and children.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
35.00
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2018 Summer Membership Meeting
Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Saturday, August 4, 2018
River Falls, WI
Just a friendly reminder that the Upper Midwest Alpacas annual summer meeting will be held on Saturday, August 4th. The meeting will be at 1:30 and will take place at Wibotawot Farm, hosted by Mara Deboe. We will have a short business meeting followed by a farm tour. If you aren't a UMA member yet, please join us! We would love to have you!!
Wibotawot Farm is a small family farm east of River Falls, WI, about 20 miles from MN and 35 miles from St. Paul, easily accessible from I-94.
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Location:
Wibotawot Farm
1586 -18th Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
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2018 Suri Network Symposium and All Suri Fleece Show
Friday, August 3, 2018 - Saturday, August 4, 2018
Loveland, CO
12th Annual Suri Symposium And Fleece Show--"The Science of Suris". August 3-4 in lovely Loveland, Colorado.
Join breeders, vendors and suppliers from across the US and Canada to learn about suri fiber, animal husbandry, genetics, reproduction, health, parasites, nutrition, Suri herd improvement program (SHIP) and managing and marketing your farm business. Hands on workshops for suri fiber analysis and fiber arts as well as opportunities to volunteer in the fleece show judging room.
Speakers at the Symposium include Drs. Cebra, Tibary and Van Saun, Dr. Ruthanne McCaslin, Amanda VandenBoshe, Cheryl Gehly, Gabrielle Menn, and Mike De Sorbo.
The Fleece show will be judged (by senior AOA judges) prior to the Symposium this year, with awards given out the first day of the Symposium. We will be awarding the first annual Suri Network Breeder Cup awards to breeders participating in the All Suri Fleece show. This is the largest all suri fleece show in the country and a great opportunity to learn about suri fleeces.
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Location:
Embassy Suites, Loveland-Hotel, Spa and Conference Center
Loveland, CO
Cost:
see website
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Frosty Hollow herb Fair
Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Saturday, August 4, 2018
Coudersport, PA
OUTDOOR EVENT 9am TO 5pm Alpacas in attendance
ALPACA CREATIONS will be a vendor.
Lots of Alpaca socks with designs, hand knit alpaca apparel, rovings for hand spinners, yarns, felted insoles and more. Credit Cards, special orders .
Lovely Herb garden surroundings, check their oven pizza out. Restrooms and foods available lots of parking.
WOODSMENS CARNIVAL AT CHERRY SPRINGS IS ON THE WAY THAT DAY.
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Location:
Frosty Hollow Herb Fair (Frosty Hollow Bed & Breakfast)
1077 Cherry Springs Rd.
Coudersport, PA 16915
Cost:
$25 per Space
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Mitten Wet Felting Class
Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Saturday, August 4, 2018
Mansfield, OH
Wet felting is one of several methods which can produce felt from alpaca and other animal fibers. Warm soapy water is applied to layers of fiber placed at ninety degree angles to one another. Repeated agitation and compression causes the fibers to hook together into a single piece of fabric. In this class you will be wet felting a pair of the warmest mittens you have ever worn. Felting around a resist, you will be amazed at how a mass of fiber magically becomes an article of clothing custom fit to your own hand ... no knitting or crocheting required!Please bring a towel, a pair of sharp scissors, a Sharpie, and a dispenser filled with liquid soap. All other materials will be provided.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
$48
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Hot August Performance show
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - Saturday, August 11, 2018
Performance only, no groom show.
As always, please contact Larry at 209-648-2338 if you would like to schedule a visit to our ranch!
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2018 PAOBA Fleece Show & Educational Weekend
Friday, August 10, 2018 - Sunday, August 12, 2018
State College, PA
The PA Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association is hosting our annual educational day(Saturday) and PAOBA's annual yarn project fiber sort from donated fleeces(Sunday). This year we have added a National Fleece competition(judging will take place on Friday & awards presentation will be on Saturday) and vendors on Saturday from 8am to 6pm. This event is free to the public! The seminars include Lazy Meadows Fiber Mill discussing the mini-mill process, how to best prepare your fiber to go to the mill, the best selling yarns to maximize your profit; Dr. Heather Henry will answer all your questions about alpacas; Fleece judge Arturo Pena will present the Fleece Awards, then have a discussion about preparing your fleece for a show, explain the judging procedure and answer questions; and we will round out the day with a presentation from Point of View Alpacas on using essential oils in the treatment & care of alpacas. Visit paoba.org for more details. Enter your fleeces then come to the event!
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Location:
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803
Cost:
See website
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I-75 Yarn Crawl at 2 Point Farm Suri Alpacas
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - Sunday, August 12, 2018
Dry Ridge, KY
2 Point Farm will be participating in the I-75 Yarn Crawl again year! The crawl is a 6 day event along the I-75 corridor in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. You can visit all kinds of yarn shops, find new and exciting yarns and other treasures, and have a chance to win some fabulous prizes! See the official I-75 Yarn Crawl website for more information at www.thei75yarncrawl.com
For our second year on the I-75 Yarn Crawl, we have a new farm store stocked with hand spun and mill spun yarn made from our own Suri alpaca herd. We have both hand dyed and natural colors available, including a limited supply of black 100% Suri alpaca from our elegant girl “Zuna”. If you are new to Suri alpaca yarn, we can show you examples of the lovely items you can knit or crochet with this exquisite yarn and we can also recommend patterns.
The farm store also carries premium Suri alpaca yarns from Salt River Mills including Suri Decadence, Suri Textures and Suri Singles, as well as handmade rugs, alpaca fiber for spinning and “life changing socks”. Each person who makes a yarn purchase will be entered in a drawing for a gift basket of Alpaca Socks, Alpaca Gloves and a Skein of Yarn! If you need to shop earlier or later than posted hours, please give me a call or text at 513-218-8978.
After visiting the shop, you’ll find alpacas nearby and likely see the alpaca that grew your yarn who might be expecting a little snack!
Hours during the yarn crawl:
8/7 10am-6pm
8/8 10am-6pm
8/9 10am-6pm
8/10 10am-6pm
8/11 10am-5pm
8/12 11am-4pm
(all other days by appointment only)
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Location:
1959
6330 WARSAW ROAD
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Cost:
Free
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Virus Shawl Crochet Class
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - Saturday, August 18, 2018
Mansfield, OH
For this crochet class, we'll be using our Paca Paints alpaca yarn. The color pictured is called Playful, but you may choose any of the Paca Paints colors, just click on the link to see them. The shawl pictured took two skeins of yarn. If you'd like to make a smaller shawlette, you can get by with just one skein.
This rectangular shaped wrap is called Virus Shawl because it has been such a popular pattern that went it first came out, it went viral. It's a beautiful lace design, and so fun to watch it grow. It is actually quite simple to work, even though it may look complicated. It is best suited for an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
$38-56
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Elk Expo
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - Sunday, August 19, 2018
Benezette, PA
2-day show out door venue. ELK HUNTING TAG DRAWING Over 200 venders, foods, music, drawing. 10,000 people in the 2-day show.
Alpacas Creations will be a vender with Rovings, yarns, socks, and hand Knit alpaca apparel.
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Location:
Elk Expo
134 Homestead Dr.
Benezette, PA 15821
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Crooks Farm Country Fair
Saturday, August 25, 2018 - Sunday, August 26, 2018
Bradford, PA
38th Annual Country Fair. Outdoor venue, no rain date. Music, demonstrations, and venders.
Alpacas Creations will be a vender with Rovings, yarns, socks, and hand Knit alpaca apparel.
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Location:
Crooks Farm Country Fair
476 Seward Ave.
Bradford, PA 16701
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Massey Fall Fair
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Sunday, August 26, 2018
Massey, CAN-ON
He will be at the Massey Fall Fair with our Alpacas, Alpaca products, and Alpaca Meats.
We will be located in the Emiry Building where farm animals of all sizes can be seen.
See you there.
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Location:
Massey Agricultural Society
599 Imperial Street North
Massey, CAN-ON
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Camelidynamics
Saturday, August 25, 2018 - Monday, August 27, 2018
Lindsay, CAN-ON
Join us for three days of learning a kind, efficient, safe and science based approach to training and managing llamas and alpacas. Whether you have 2 llamas or 200 alpacas CAMELIDynamics will save you time and make living with your animals easier and more fun.
There is no substitute for seeing CAMELIDynamics in action…
…taught by the person who invented it! Marty has traveled over a million miles around the world teaching her brand of animal understanding. It isn’t enough to have a mastery of the material, a teacher must be able to excite and inspire. Marty is exceptional at both working with animals and teaching people. She uses training aids she developed herself, along with a variety of role playing exercises designed to help owners really understand their wooly buddies.
There is nothing like feeling what it is like to wear a halter or to be led, to give you a very different point of view. Have fun, be inspired and leave with a higher level of skill and understanding. This three day event is designed for all skill levels and includes Marty's very popular "Show like a Pro" day. If you have been to a clinic in the past* consider coming back for a refresher and to see for yourself how the methods are constantly evolving.
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Location:
Arriba Linea Alpacas
696 County Road 36
Lindsay, CAN-ON K9V 4R3
Cost:
$150-$425
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Lively Annual Fall Fair
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - Saturday, September 8, 2018
Lively, CAN-ON
2018 AFMHS 12th Annual Fall Fair
Sept.8th [9:30-5pm]
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Location:
Lively Annual Fall Fair
Anderson Farm
Lively, CAN-ON P0P1M0
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RAISING ALPACAS FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - Saturday, September 8, 2018
Clarkesville, GA
Ever wondered if your dream of alpaca farming could be a sustainable business? Or maybe you've already started your alpaca adventure and you're looking for new strategies to improve the operation. Whether you're just thinking about your alpaca adventure or have been traveling that road for many years, this seminar will help you unlock real-world solutions that bring all the pieces together.
Join us for an in-depth seminar into how you can raise alpacas in a way that's both fun, and profitable. This seminar will be co-hosted by 2 alpaca farms who will share lessons learned over decades of experience. They are regular speakers at regional and national events and will be presenting in-depth strategies not covered in their other sessions.
This seminar will explore each of the following revenue streams from planning to launch:
1) Farm store
2) Fiber production and sales
3) Breeding/animal sales.
4) Agritourism
And the following topics related to those revenue streams:
1) Knowing what you have to sell.
2) Digital Marketing to generate leads... that convert to sales.
3) Sales literature.
4) Creating an atmosphere for selling.
5) Sell with your ears.
6) Form network partnerships.
We'll also talk about specific strategies to avoid those unpleasant aspects of raising alpacas... and more.
You'll leave the seminar with more than just insights. All topics will include checklists, examples, and sales materials you can take home and use right away to jump-start your efforts.
Seminar scheduled for Saturday September 8th, from 10am - 4pm at Apple Mountain Alpacas.
* Arrive early at 9am for coffee and engaging conversations. Come even earlier and you can help with farm chores.
More info to come, but space will be limited to only 24 seats available. Make sure to reserve your spot today. $50 per person registration fee covers food, materials, and license for re-use of sales literature provided.
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Location:
Apple Mountain Alpaca Farm
357 Birchwood Dr.
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Cost:
$50 per person
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Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Show
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - Sunday, September 9, 2018
Pittsfield, PA
Indoor/outdoor. Over 200 venders, Music, Car show, food and more.
Alpacas Creations will be a vender with Rovings, yarns, socks, and hand Knit alpaca apparel.
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Location:
Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Show
Warren Co. FAir Grounds, Barton Run Rd.
Pittsfield, PA
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Membership Meeting & Potluck Sept. 16, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018 - Sunday, September 16, 2018
Dry Ridge, KY
The Kentucky Alpaca Association will be having a Membership Meeting & Potluck on Sunday Sept 16, 2018 from 1-4 pm. All are welcome to attend.
KAA will provide the main dish and we ask attendees to bring a side dish or dessert.
Agenda will be 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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Location:
2 Point Farm, LLC
6330 Warsaw Rd, 6330 Warsaw Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Cost:
Free - Please RSVP
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Alpaca 101-10 Basics to Raising Alpacas
Saturday, September 22, 2018 - Saturday, September 22, 2018
Wilmington, OH
Join Brad DeLaney of KB Alpacas and Vicky Brooks of Heatherbrook Farms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss the 10 basics to raising alpacas. This hands on seminar will include alpaca care, feeding, handling, injections, toenail trimming, fecals, body scoring, behavior checking, breeding and weighing. Lunch is provided. This seminar is ideal for the new breeder or someone who wants to learn more about these amazing animals.
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Location:
KB Alpacas
3816 Gurneyville Road
Wilmington, OH 45177
Cost:
$25 per person, $40 for 2 from same farm/group.
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ALPACA HANDLING
Saturday, September 22, 2018 - Saturday, September 22, 2018
CLASS ITINERARY COMING SOON
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$100
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National Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 22, 2018 - Sunday, September 23, 2018
Mooresville, NC
Come see the alpacas, the crias, and all the alpaca products made from their fleece. Learn about the care of alpacas as pets, fiber boys, breeding animals, or show animals. This is a great family day where the parents and children can respect the animals as well as learn about them.
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Location:
National Alpaca Farm days at Cleo's Alpacas, LLC
211 Cedarcrest Dr
Mooresville, NC 28115
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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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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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 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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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 - 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.
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Location:
Macedo's Mini Acre
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380
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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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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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:
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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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Double Tree By Hilton
7800 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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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 known as "The Fall Sheep & Wool 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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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
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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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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
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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
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Free
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Thursday, November 1, 2018 - Sunday, December 30, 2018
CITY, SC
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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
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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
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$1.00
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