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Memorial Weekend Open Ranch Days
Saturday, May 25, 2019 - Monday, May 27, 2019
Turlock, CA
Visitors welcome this weekend, about 10 AM to 3 PM all three days. Check out our alpacas and llamas. The ranch store will be open. (Socks, scarves, yarn, hats and more) Over the weekend we will be working with fleeces,spinning, dying fiber and making dryer balls- It's a work weekend for us, so lots going on. Check out alpaca ranching!
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Location:
Memorial Days Open Ranch
11175 Golf Road
Turlock, CA 95380
Cost:
Free to public
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Yoga with our Alpacas
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Little Compton, RI
DATE/TIME
Starting May 29th
Wednesday Evenings @ 5:30pm
DETAILS
Yoga in our pasture with the alpacas
Yogi-Lucy Snyder
Lucy’s yoga teaching and practice emphasizes the joy in the process; the journey.
A process of self-discovery and play through strength training and refinement of the physical body, presence of mind, and awareness of breath.
She received her 200 hr. Yoga Teacher Training from Abbe Ciulla and Rachael Frodyma at Nanaquaket Yoga Studio.
15$ per Person. Pay online or in person. Pay by credit card, cash, Paypal or check (payable to Hope Alpaca Farm)
Bring Yoga mat
All levels welcome
Weather Permitting-please check farm website for cancellations
No Smoking or pets
No feeding/touching alpacas without supervision
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Location:
Hope Alpaca Farm LLC
134 Maple Ave
Little Compton, RI 02837
Cost:
15$ per person
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Fleece Evaluation Clinic
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Saturday, June 1, 2019
This seminar will focus on the importance of uniformity of micron as the primary fleece consideration in breeding decisions. We will explore how to identify uniformity within the prime blanket area, as well as establishing measurable components to be tracked annually. Participants should bring fleeces from their herd to evaluate during the seminar. Decision-making strategies based on generational gain will be emphasized. There will also be a brief introduction to fleece evaluation and how to skirt a fleece before we go into a deep dive on how to evaluate uniformity in a fleece.
The Clinic will be held at the Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center in Sherwood. The clinic will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm with a short lunch and a couple of breaks. It will be FREE for AAWO members and $85 for nonmembers.
We hope you can come and glean some of the important information that Cheryl has to offer about alpaca fleece. You can email me and let me know if you want to attend. I will add your name to the list.
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free for AAWO members, $85 nonmembers
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19th Maine Fiber Frolic 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Sunday, June 2, 2019
Windsor, ME
2019 Maine Fiber Frolic
Maine's Premier Sheep and Wool Festival
Located at the Windsor Fairgrounds
Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine
Saturday, June 1st and Sunday June 2nd, 2019.
Come and enjoy all things fiber! Celebrating Maine's fiber animals and fiber arts!
Vendors, workshops, fleece tent, used equipment sale and contests.
Find out more at our table in the Llama / Alpaca tent.
The Fiber Frolic is currently looking for volunteers and vendors.
More info coming soon. Save the date!
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Location:
2019 Maine Fiber Frolic
Route 32
Windsor, ME
Cost:
TBA
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Celebrate Spring at Cedar Creek Alpacas
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Saturday, June 1, 2019
Cook, WA
Cedar Creek Alpacas is celebrating Spring and ten years of raising alpacas.
The day is packed with FUN activities including shearing demonstrations at 10:30 am and fiber arts demonstrations all day with the Fiberistas from the Long Beach Peninsula.
Live music for all ages by local musicians Scot Bergeron and Rebecca Stonestreet begins at noon. Bring your chairs or a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch with the alpacas.
Cedar Creek Alpacas Boutique and Fiber Studio will be open all day. They have gifts for all occasions, grads, dads, babies and birthdays!
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Location:
Cedar Creek Alpacas
182 McNichols Rd
Cook, WA 98605
Cost:
FREE
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Yoga with Alpacas
Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Saturday, June 1, 2019
Prosser, WA
Noodle Necks and Spaghetti Legs
at Yoga with Alpacas
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 10 AM to 4 PM, PacaPoo will be having its first open house of the season. We have sheared our crew and are excited to have people come to the farm and visit with our alpacas.
Our alpacas have given us a lovely harvest of wonderful fiber this year, but they look a bit different than they did prior to shearing. They are now sporting noodle necks and spaghetti legs. It is so funny to know they were once sporting thick, heavy coats and now they resemble stick figures!
At 1 PM, we will be having our Yoga with Alpacas class. Sara Galliway, from Free Spirit Yoga and Trapeze in Prosser will be teaching the class. She is even scheduled to bring out a trapeze so you may try trapeze yoga. Tickets are on sale at the 6th Street Art Gallery in Prosser, on line at brownpaperticket.com, or at the PacaPoo gate.
There is also a rug making class scheduled. We do have rug yarn for sale or you can bring your own to make a lovely rug to decorate your home with. Tickets are on sale at the 6th Street Art Gallery, brownpapertickets.com, or at PacaPoo.
Several vendors will be there as well. We don’t want you to miss the lovely alpaca goods for sale.
Don’t forget the free alpaca tours that are available. We have lovely animals who love to snuffle grain out of your hand; what a chance for good family photos.
Please join us for a relaxing and healthy Saturday.
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Location:
PacaPoo, LLC
9203 S. Steele Rd
Prosser, WA 99350
Cost:
$15 for Yoga
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Fleece Skirting for Show and Yarn
Saturday, June 8, 2019 - Saturday, June 15, 2019
ARLINGTON, WA
June 8th and 15th, both Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Bring a sack lunch and one special fleece you need skirted and join us for a fleece skirting bonanza. We will provide snacks and beverages and lots of food for thought! We're planning on two weekends, so if you can't make it to one, you can come to the other.
Truth be known, we're working on getting years of fleeces prepped for processing and people have asked us about how to skirt fleeces. So if you want to get hands-on skirting practice...on someone else's fleeces, please join us!
We'll be discussing everything from what to feed to produce the best fleeces possible as well as how to harvest (shear) efficiently (hint: don't let the shearer decide blanket size...tell them to cut a big blanket), storage methods and ideas for products for all the different grades of alpaca fleece.
Three words to remember when skirting: uniformity, ruthless, grades.
Looking forward to it!
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Location:
Kissin Coussens Alpaca Farm
13218 228th St. NE
ARLINGTON, WA 98223
Cost:
$40 per person
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Our Little World Alpacas Farm Open House
Saturday, June 15, 2019 - Saturday, June 15, 2019
Grafton, OH
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 2019. 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. We will have Spinning and Loom Knitting demonstrations throughout the day. Our farm will be open on June 15, 2019, from 10am-4pm.
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Location:
Our Little World Alpacas LLC
16800Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Cost:
Free
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Annual VAOBA Meeting
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Fredericksburg, VA
The Annual Meeting of the Virginia Alpaca & Breeders Association will take place at our new show venue.
The agenda will include the business updates of our organization PLUS a really exciting tour of the facility with some plans for our VAOBA EXPO in November.
We also will have a very informative "Round Table" with alpaca vet, Dr. BJ Campbell. Bring your questions and let's help each other by sharing our knowledge.
Lunch is included for all VAOBA members. There will be a TBD fee for non-members (space permitting).
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Location:
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Frog Needle Felting Class
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Mansfield , OH
In this needle felting class we'll be sculpting some long legged frogs with big hearts, out of alpaca wool fiber! Needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique, that is not hard but does take time and lots of poking with a barbed needle, to shape and sculpt the natural fiber.
Two different frog design options will be presented. One will be a very simple design for beginners taking their first stab at needle felting. The other design will be for those who are ready for learning some additional techniques, wrapping fiber, adding arms, legs, and shapes for more definition.
Come and see what you can create with a needle, some alpaca fiber, and a little imagination! No two frogs will look the same, and that is part of the fun.
Instruction, felting needles, foam, and materials are provided and included in the fee for this class. These items are also available to purchase should you wish to do more felting at home.
Time Required: Two Hours
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield , OH 44903
Cost:
35.00
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2019 AAWO Spin-Off
Friday, June 28, 2019 - Friday, June 28, 2019
Hello, Midwest alpaca owners
I am the SpinOff coordinator for the Alpaca Association of Western Oregon (AAWO). We are holding a competition in conjunction with our exhibit at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival and are ready to accept entries.
Contestants submit a two-ounce sample of their alpaca's fleece. An experienced spinner spins half of it into a small skein of yarn and evaluates the fleece based on first impression, cleanliness, uniformity, handle, lack of second cuts and guard hair, and other desirable qualities. Entries are divided into classes based on the alpaca's breed (suri or huacaya), age, and color. Fleeces from 2018 and 2019 shearings are eligible. Entry deadline is June 28, 2019.
It's easy to enter, compete, and win ribbons. The deadline is June 28, 2019.
There is a $100 cash prize for the Judge's Choice in both the suri and huacaya divisions, several cash prizes for Judges Choice in Youth/4-H entries, and a $100 cash prize for best entries for Suri and Huacaya in the 8 years of age and older category.
You can mail in entries - no hauling your alpacas and fleeces off the farm.
You need only 2 ounces of fleece; the original fleece can still be entered in other competitions.
The judge does the spinning; you get a yarn sample.
You receive an expert spinner's evaluation of your fleece.
Your alpaca's fleece and photo and your farm name will be displayed at the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival in September 2019.
You can use the results for marketing and breeding decisions.
For complete information, guidelines, and to download the entry tag, visit http://www.alpacafarmsoregon.org/Alpaca_Spin-Off.html
If you have questions, please email me or phone.
Thank you kindly,
Cammie
SpinOff coordinator
Alpaca Association of Western Oregon (AAWO)
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Cost:
$20 per fleece or Students (18 and under) may enter for Free.
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Alpaca Association of Western Oregon 2019 SpinOff
Friday, June 28, 2019 - Friday, June 28, 2019
Canby, OR
A SpinOff is an easy way to compete – mail in just a 2-4 ounce sample of fleece (which leaves enough of the blanket to be entered in more shows). An experienced judge will spin a small skein and evaluate it according to fineness, handle, ease of preparation, and other desirable characteristics, giving you valuable feedback. Plus, your alpaca’s fleece and your farm name will be viewed by thousands of visitors to Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival.
Fleeces from both 2018 and 2019 shearings are eligible; there is no limit on the number of entries from one farm. Since we want to be inclusive, you don't have to be an AOA or AAWO member.
There are several cash awards, including $100 for alpacas 8 years and older.
Youths (18 and under) and 4-H members can enter for free and qualify for more cash prizes.
So check out your fleeces – those stored from last year and those still on your animals – and get them ready to send. Our deadline is June 28th – we’re looking forward to seeing all your wonderful fiber.
For complete information and to download the entry tag, visit http://www.alpacafarmsoregon.org/Alpaca_Spin-Off.html
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Location:
Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Clackamas County Event Center
694 NE 4th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
Cost:
$20.00 each entry
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Needle Felting Class _Make your own animal
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - Saturday, July 13, 2019
The Plains, VA
Unbelievable FUN for everyone. From novice fiber enthusiasts to pro crafts artists. Patricia Kinsey will teach this ALL DAY course on HOW TO design, form and make an animal (maybe a lion, alpaca or rabbit...don't know yet). You will be supplied with a complete kit of blended, colored alpaca fiber to work with and end up taking home your own creation.
Lunch, snacks and light beverages will be provided.
PLEASE CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPACE AS CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.
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Location:
Mary's Alpaca at Cedar Hill Farm
8080 Enon Church Rd
The Plains, VA 20198
Cost:
$150 per person
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Summer Market Days
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - Sunday, July 21, 2019
Mansfield, OH
Visit Alpaca Meadows July 20-21 from 12-4 p.m. to meet our alpacas, shop our farm store and check out all our awesome local vendors!
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
0
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Hedgehog Needle Felting Class
Saturday, July 27, 2019 - Saturday, July 27, 2019
Mansfield, OH
Create an adorable little hedgehog and learn the art of needle felting. Using a nylon knee high filled with alpaca stuffing, students will learn to wrap alpaca wool roving around it to create the shape. Other techniques include the rolling technique using a felting stick, for the face, ears, and leg shapes. Mohair is used to suggest spines for this cute, stylized hedgehog.
Did you know that the spiny covering of a hedgehog is used as a defense mechanism? The hedgehog is covered by short, thick spines which are permanently attached to its skin, unlike a porcupine with quills that will dislodge. These spines usually lie flat and harmless -- so much so that it is possible to pet a hedgehog. When threatened, hedgehogs will roll into a tight ball so their spines protrude and their hands, feet and faces are tucked away.
Needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique, that is not hard but does take time and lots of poking with a barbed needle, to shape and sculpt the natural fiber. Come and see what you can create with a needle, some alpaca fiber, and a little imagination!
Instruction, felting needles, foam, and all materials are provided and included in the fee for this class. These items are also available to purchase should you wish to do more felting at home.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
35
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Maine Open Farm Days
Sunday, July 28, 2019 - Sunday, July 28, 2019
Maine Open Farm Day:
Select Maine Farms open to the public on Sunday, July 28, 2019 to celebrate agriculture in the great state of Maine.
Several alpaca farms will be open throughout the state! Link to the following farms from our FARMS page for details and direct links to farms. We hope you enjoy this celebration of agriculture and learn more about farming with alpacas.
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
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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Mitten Wet Felting Class
Saturday, August 10, 2019 - Saturday, August 10, 2019
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, and a Sharpie. All other materials will be provided.
Read about Wet Felting Alpaca Mittens and Another Fun Alpaca Mitten Class with directions on how to felt two mittens at the same time, and how to crochet or knit a cuff. See pictures from past Mitten Felting Classes.
Can't come to the class? Kits are available to make at home, or give as a gift, complete with illustrated instructions.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
45
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Developing & Maintaining a Sustainable Alpaca Business
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - Saturday, September 7, 2019
Still planning this 3 part – all day event.
We have confirmation from three nationally recognized speakers that will be here to provide the seminar. This seminar will cover three different revenue streams for the alpaca owner. The speakers include Alpacas for Show (Sarah Donahoe), Alpacas in Agritourism (Jay Reeder), and Alpacas for Fiber (Karl Heinrich).
Some alpaca owners only focus on one of the three revenue streams, but the seminar attendees will gain a better understanding of the overlapping in all three areas and additional business models that may be appropriate for their farm. In addition to VAOBA alpaca owners, this three-part seminar would be perfect for potential clients of yours who are considering buying alpacas from your farm. We encourage you to promote this opportunity to anybody with a possible interest in the alpaca industry. More details on pricing, location, etc. to come!
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
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Location:
TBD
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TBD
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Pumpkin Needle Felting Class
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - Saturday, September 14, 2019
Mansfield, OH
You will be learning the basics of needle felting a three dimensional object, how to create a core shape, apply an outer color, add line detailing, a stem, and embellishment. Needle felting is a fun craft and part of the fun is creating something out of a mass of fiber just by poking with a needle!
All materials are included, felting tools and foam surface to work on are provided for use in class. These items are also available to purchase should you want to do more needle felting at home.
This class is a simpler version of the Pumpkin Faces Felting Class, though neither is very difficult.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
35
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11th Annual Alpaca Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019
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 21st: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 22nd: 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
#outstandingdreamsfarm
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Location:
Outstanding Dreams Farm Alpacas
24480 Pinetown Rd
Preston, MD 21655
Cost:
Free to public
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National Alpaca Farm Day Open House
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - Sunday, September 29, 2019
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 28-29, 2019. 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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Location:
Our Little World Alpacas LLC
16800 Cowley Road
Grafton, OH 44044
Cost:
Free
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National Alpaca Farm Days - Open House!
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - Sunday, September 29, 2019
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 a previous 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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Pumpkin Faces Needle Felting Class
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - Saturday, September 28, 2019
Mansfield, OH
“Take a stab” at needle felting and go home with one of these adorable (comical, scary, jovial) pumpkins! Needle felting is the process of using a single barbed needle to repeatedly jab alpaca/wool fibers causing the fiber to tangle and become compact into flat pieces or three-dimensional sculptures. Limited only by your imagination, each person's pumpkin face will have his/her own personality which makes this class a ton of fun! You will learn techniques to enable you to make other three dimensional figures as well.
Most people can handle this class with no trouble, though we will be learning some advanced techniques. If you wish to start out with an easier version of this class, you might want to try the Pumpkin Needle Felting Class.
All materials are included, felting tools and foam surface to work on are provided for use in class. These items are also available to purchase should you want to do more needle felting at home.
Bring a picture of a celebrity or older person with distinguished features for inspiration!
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
45
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Autumn Fiber Festival
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Ashland, OH
We are excited to announce the
8th Annual Autumn Fiber Festival!
Local fiber producers, craftsmen, and artists will be brought together to display and sell their wares, demonstrate their skills, and educate the visiting public about natural fibers and their importance to our community and culture. Lots of talent all under one roof, a great place to stock up on fiber related materials, and do some Christmas shopping!
Featuring:
Raw Fiber, Yarn, Finished Fiber Items
Spinning, Weaving, Felting,
Crochet, and Knitting, and Rug Hooking Supplies
Fiber Arts
Fiber Equipment
Fiber Animals
FREE ADMISSION/FREE PARKING
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Location:
Ashland Fairgrounds
2042 Claremont Avenue
Ashland, OH 44805
Cost:
0
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Witch Felting Class
Saturday, October 26, 2019 - Saturday, October 26, 2019
Mansfield , OH
Create your very own witch in this fun-filled class through a process called needle felting. You will learn step-by-step needle felting skills which will enable you to create other felted projects. You decide whether your witch will be scary or nice, and enjoy the company of other creative people whose witches will all have their own personality.
Needle felting is the process of using a single barbed needle to repeatedly jab alpaca/wool fibers causing the fiber to tangle and become compact into flat pieces or three-dimensional sculptures.
There will be a simple witch design for beginners as well as a design with more advanced techniques (pictured) for those that have some needle felting experience.
All materials are included, felting tools and foam surface to work on are provided for use in class. These items are also available to purchase should you want to do more needle felting at home.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield , OH 44903
Cost:
45
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Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - Sunday, November 3, 2019
Tallmadge, OH
Come join us for the 2nd annual Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest 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, 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 continue the Novice Halter Classes that we debuted last November 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!
We are in the process of selecting judges for the show and will update the event page soon.
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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2019 Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
West Friendship, MD
Come join us for this great fall festival with live animals, fiber, handmade items, classes, and alpaca fleece sale.
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!
Shop for holiday gifts for friends and family from vendors selling alpaca products.
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Location:
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship, MD
Cost:
Free
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Turkey Needle Felting Class
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - Saturday, November 9, 2019
Mansfield, OH
Learn how to needle felt and go home with a colorful turkey for your Thanksgiving table! You will be using alpaca/wool roving and batts to create this festive bird, and suri fiber to replicate feathers. Learn step-by-step needle felting skills which will enable you to create other felted projects.
Needle felting is the process of using a single barbed needle to repeatedly jab alpaca/wool fibers causing the fiber to tangle and become compact into flat pieces or three-dimensional sculptures.
All materials are included, felting tools and foam surface to work on are provided for use in class. These items are also available to purchase should you want to do more needle felting at home.
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Location:
Alpaca Meadows
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
Cost:
45
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Fiber and Farm Festival 2019
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Sunday, November 17, 2019
Maricopa, AZ
Details coming soon!
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Location:
Copper Sky Recreation Complex
44345 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
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Open House
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Saturday, November 16, 2019
Maple Hill, NC
Open House from 10am to 4pm. Come see our alpacas and llamas! Visit our farm store! Get your family photo taken with Santa - and an alpaca! Classes offered on drop spinning, felting, and more! Lots of fun for everyone, and lots of photo opportunities!
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Location:
Carolina Pride Alpacas
360 9 Mile Road
Maple Hill, NC 28454
Cost:
Free
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Christmas in the Alpaca Barn
Saturday, November 30, 2019 - Saturday, November 30, 2019
Grafton, OH
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 30 and Dec 7, 2019. 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 7, 2019 - Saturday, December 7, 2019
Grafton, OH
Come and join us for Our Little World Alpacas Annual “Christmas in the Alpaca Barn” on Saturday, Nov 30 and Dec 7, 2019. 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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2020 TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular
Friday, February 14, 2020 - Sunday, February 16, 2020
Fort Worth, TX
The 2020 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 325 alpacas, multiple vendors and an extensive array of educational offerings. 2019 expanded on the success of 2018's Walking Fleece competition, grew the performance competition targeting younger competitors and added even more vendors. 2020 will be exploding this success with even more new offerings and opportunities!!
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 Memorial Complex, Fort Worth, TX - Cattle Barns 2 & 3 plus adjoining Arena
3401 W. Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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see website for details
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NEONATE – Hands on with Dr. Cheryl DeWitt
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - Wednesday, June 5, 2019
A necessity if you have or want to breed alpacas. This outstanding, highly acclaimed learning experience will be held at Virginia Tech. Date still to be determined.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND.
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Location:
Virginia Tech
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