Event Calendar
2009:
2010:
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November 7
2009 |
Thousand Oaks, CA |
Puzzled About Fleece? Sponsor: 925 Suris of Sterling Alpacas Let us help you put the pieces together. Join us for a "hands on" Fiber 101 Class. In the Morning Session, learn to skirt fleeces for show, processing, spin-offs and understand the judges scoring system. In the Afternoon Session "Fun with Fleece", you'll learn to process fiber at home. Learn to wash, card, simple spinning, easy felting, weaving, and dyeing. See website for complete details and registration. Contact 1: Nancy Helwig |
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November 7 -
8
2009 |
Worcester, MA |
New England Coastal Classic Alpaca Show |
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November 7 -
8
2009 |
Columbus, OH |
OABA AlpacaFest - Fleece Show Modified |
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November 7
2009 |
Bordentown, NJ |
Alpaca Heritage Events Fleece |
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November 7
2009 |
Bordentown, NJ |
Alpaca Heritage Events' Alpaca Fleece Forensics with Wini Labrecque Sponsor: Sally Stacy What can your fleece tell you? While most everyone initially evaluates fleece using visual inspection, this seminar will take you a step closer into the fleece to learn to "see" what its telling you. Join us as we take a detailed look at alpaca fiber and the exciting overall picture it presents! For more information and directions, please visit us at www.AlpacaHeritage.com. Contact 1: Sally Stacy Contact 2: Ingrid Wood |
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November 7
2009 |
Fredericksburg, TX |
5 Keys to Success in the Alpaca Business and in Life Sponsor: Alpacas of Misty Ridge John will have you laughing till you cry in this outstanding one day event! Laughter is infectious and people want to buy from people that are happy, upbeat and positive. Come find out how you can get from Now to WOW! Learn the secrets of showing. Can you give too much to customers? How you can have Healthy Happy Cria. How can I create the True Alpaca Lifestyle? Contact 1: Shannon Ellis |
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November 7 -
8
2009 |
Gainesville, VA |
Immerse Yourself In Alpacas Sponsor: Double O Good Alpacas Before you jump in, get your feet wet with our 2-day hands-on clinic. Contact 1: Nancy Ogan |
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November 7 -
8
2009 |
Loveland, CO |
ABR Fall Festival and Fleece Harvest |
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November 7
2009 |
Havre de Grace, MD |
Suri Advantage Seminar for New Buyers and Breeders Sponsor: Suri Advantage Seminar for New Buyers and Breeders Contact 1: Patti Anderson Contact 2: LuAnn Lumsden |
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November 7
2009 |
Fredericksburg, TX |
5 Keys to Success in the Alpaca Business and in Life Sponsor: Alpacas of Misty Ridge John will have you laughing till you cry at this outstanding one day event! Laughter is infectious and people want to buy from people that are happy, upbeat and positive. Come find out how you can get from Now to WOW! Learn the secrets of showing. Can you give too much to customers? How you can have Healthy Happy Cria. How can I create the true Alpaca Lifestyle? Contact 1: Shannon Ellis |
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November 11 -
7
2009 |
Fredericksburg, TX |
5 Keys to Success in the Alpaca Business and in Life Sponsor: Alpacas of Misty Ridgde John will have you laughing till you cry at this outstanding one day event! Laughter is infectious and people want to buy from people that are happy, upbeat and positive. Come find out how you can get from Now to WOW! Learn the secrets of showing. Can you give too much to customers? How you can have Healthy Happy Cria. How can I create the True Alpaca Lifestyle? Contact 1: Shannon Ellis |
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November 13 -
15
2009 |
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN |
Alpaca Fiber Workshop: Weaving, Spinning and Felting Sponsor: White Violet Farm Alpacas Learn to weave a scarf with alpaca yarn or learn to spin this luxurious fiber, Huacaya or Suri! Sherry Konya can teach you to felt 3D figures like Father Christmas and many others. A wonderful place to spend a couple of days doing lifetime activities. Cost is $150 per person and the registration deadline is Nov. 6th. Contact 1: S. Jean Fuqua Contact 2: S. Maureen Freeman |
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November 14 -
15
2009 |
West Monroe, LA |
LA Deep South Alpaca Show |
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November 14 -
15
2009 |
Westminster, MD |
MABA Alpaca Celebration! Sponsor: Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association Over 90 area alpaca farms will be represented at the annual MABA Alpaca Celebration. Here's your chance to see these incredibly soft animals up close as well as take in a wide variety of activities. Alpacas will be competing for best fleece and conformation as awarded under the AOBA National Certified Show System. Locally produced yarns and products will be available along with free seminars, and costume classes for the whole family. Contact 1: Nancy Lake Contact 2: Sarah Donahoe |
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November 14 -
15
2009 |
Westminster, MD |
MABA Alpaca Celebration |
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November 14 -
15
2009 |
City of Industry, CA |
AlpacaFest West 2009 |
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November 14
2009 |
Albia, IA |
Alpaca Ranching Seminar Sponsor: Southern Iowa Alpacas Bill and Sherri Duey, authors of over twenty “Husbandry Hints” articles for Alpacas Magazine, invite you to attend their comprehensive seminar on Alpaca Ranching. This fast-paced seminar covers a broad range of topics including: alpaca selection, alpaca fiber, business planning, ranch setup, barns, pastures, fencing, waterers, vet care, feed, shearing, fiber handling, breeding, and more! This seminar is designed to answer your questions and help with decision to enter the alpaca business. $125 per person. Contact 1: Bill Duey |
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November 21 -
22
2009 |
Conyers, GA |
The Royal Alpaca Challenge |
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November 27 -
29
2009 |
Sherwood, OR |
Open Barn & Alpaca Sale Sponsor: EasyGo Farm & Alpacas of Oregon Join us Thanksgiving weekend, in the midst of the annual winery tours - you're invited to meet new crias, check out herdsires and alpacas for sale (both breeding stock and fiber producers), chat with longtime breeders about raising alpacas, do some holiday shopping in the Barn Store, sample local cider and other goodies. 10:00-4:00, 21345 SW Aebischer Rd. Contact 1: Suzanne Campbell Contact 2: Linda Bolewicz |
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November 28 -
29
2009 |
Loveland, CO |
Alpaca Open House Sponsor: Cynthia Fronk and John Heise Stargazer Ranch invites you to join us at our open house on November 28 & 29. This event is free and open to the public. Experience the joy of alpacas, shop our country store and learn more about these curious and fascinating animals. We are located 2 miles south-east of Loveland, CO, at 3800 Saulcy Ct. All events are held indoors, no registration is required and directions are available on our website www.alpaca.net or call (970)635-2322. Contact 1: Stargazer Ranch |
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November 28 -
29
2009 |
Fayetteville, AR |
Alpacas in the Ozarks |
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December 4 -
6
2009 |
Concord, NC |
Carolina Classic Alpaca Show 2009 Sponsor: Erin & Megan McCarthy Huacaya and Suri Halter Show. Contact 1: Erin McCarthy |
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December 5
2009 |
Fredericksburg, TX |
Breeding Elite Fleece by Ian Watt and Stud Expo by Misty Ridge, Thousand Oaks & Tierra Prometida Sponsor: Alpacas of Misty Ridge Breeding Elite Fleeces: Contact 1: Shannon Ellis |
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December 5
2009 |
Concord, NC |
BelleauWood Select Alpaca Auction Sponsor: Erin & Megan McCarthy Please join us for the 4th Annual BelleauWood Select Alpaca Auction. The auction will be held in conjunction with the Carolina Classic Alpaca Show 2009. The auction will be held on Saturday afternoon. Contact 1: Erin McCarthy |
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December 5
2009 |
Albia, IA |
Alpaca Ranching Seminar Sponsor: Southern Iowa Alpacas Bill and Sherri Duey, authors of over twenty “Husbandry Hints” articles for Alpacas Magazine, invite you to attend their comprehensive seminar on Alpaca Ranching. This fast-paced seminar covers a broad range of topics including: alpaca selection, alpaca fiber, business planning, ranch setup, barns, pastures, fencing, waterers, vet care, feed, shearing, fiber handling, breeding, and more! This seminar is designed to answer your questions and help with your decision to enter the alpaca business. $125 per person. Contact 1: Bill Duey |
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December 5 -
6
2009 |
Gainesville, VA |
Immerse Yourself in Alpacas Sponsor: Double Before you jump in, get your feet wet with our 2-day hands-on clinic. Contact 1: Nancy Ogan |
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December 6
2009 |
Concord, NC |
Carolina Classic |
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January 23 -
24
2010 |
Shawnee, OK |
Alpaca Blast Off |
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February 6 -
7
2010 |
Jacksonville, FL |
Sunshine State Alpaca Expo & Auction |
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February 6 -
7
2010 |
Bloomington, IL |
Fibers for Life |
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February 12 -
14
2010 |
Ft. Worth, TX |
TxOlan Alpaca Spectacular |
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February 13 -
14
2010 |
Concord, NC |
Carolina Alpaca Celebration |
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March 6 -
7
2010 |
Shelbyville, TN |
Southern Select |
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March 13 -
14
2010 |
North Augusta, SC |
Palmetto Alpaca Classic |
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March 13
2010 |
Columbus, OH |
Best of the US Alpaca Show |
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March 13 -
14
2010 |
Lexington, VA |
The Virginia Classic |
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March 20 -
21
2010 |
Neenah, WI |
Spring Bling Alpaca Show |
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March 20
2010 |
Rochester, NY |
The Alpaca Maturity |
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March 20
2010 |
Selinsgrove, PA |
Neonatal Clinic with Dr Cheryl DeWitt, DVM Sponsor: Patchwork Farm Alpacas Just in time for Spring birthing season! Join us for a one day seminar where Dr Cheryl DeWitt, DVM, will cover breeding, reproductive management, birthing and neonatal care day. Cheryl’s wet lab, using donated dead crias in uterine simulators, will give breeders valuable hands-on experience on how to identify and correct dystocias. Contact 1: Jane Korbar |
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March 20 -
21
2010 |
Kansas City, MO |
MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show |
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March 20 -
21
2010 |
Somerset, NJ |
New Jersey Alpaca Show and Sale |
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March 27 -
28
2010 |
Springfield, IL |
IAOBA |
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April 10 -
11
2010 |
Owatonna, MN |
Minnesota Alpaca Expo |
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April 10 -
11
2010 |
Ridgefield, WA |
Alpaca Western Extravaganza |
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April 11
2010 |
Allentown, NJ |
Alpaca Heritage Budget Caper |
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April 23 -
25
2010 |
Harrisburg, PA |
MAPACA Jubilee |
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April 24 -
25
2010 |
Pleasaton, CA |
2010 California Classic |
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April 24 -
25
2010 |
Madison, WI |
The Great Midwest Alpaca Festiveal |
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May 7
2010 |
Lake Elmo, MN |
Shepherd's Harvest Alpaca Fleece Show |
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May 15
2010 |
Beaverdam, VA |
Alpaca Basics an Introduction to “Embracing Your Alpaca Investment” – 5/15/2010 Sponsor: Sherry McEvoy of Alpaca Pastures of Virginia, Inc During this one day seminar you be introduced to: Contact 1: Sherry McEvoy |
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May 21 -
23
2010 |
Ft. Wayne, IN |
AOBA National Show |
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June 9 -
11
2010 |
Estes Park, CO |
Estes Park Wool Market |
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June 18 -
20
2010 |
Eugene, OR |
Oregon Alpaca Fest Sponsor: Maren Anderson EVAA and WABA have joined forces to hold a composite fleece and conformation alpaca show at the same time as the Black Sheep Festival. Contact 1: maren Anderson |
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