The First 24 Hours: Tips, Tricks and Terriffic Crias
Sponsor: ABR Education Committee

Location: Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO

Date/Time of Event:  Saturday, August 5th, 2006 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The workshop will focus on the everyday knowledge and skills all alpaca breeders benefit from in managing the first 24 hours after a cria birth. Supplies, record keeping, a compromised cria, when to call the vet, and much more. Lunch is included.

Contact: Suzy Rosenkranz
Email: sirosenkra@aol.com

Richland County Alpaca/Llama Youth Show - Sponsor: LamaPalooza and local llama/alpaca farms

Location: Richland County Fairgrounds

This is an open show with classes broken up by event and ages. Classes will be showmanship, pack, obstacle, costume and My favorite Llama/Alpaca. Entry deadline is July 16th. Come and watch these performances and visit the "Alpaca Barn" after the show! Call for more details.

Contact 1: Chantel Leggett
Email: nutnuffarm@hotmail.com
Phone: 419-347-1688

Contact 2: Roger and Kay Jenney
Email: winsomealpacas@aol.com
Website: www.alpacanation/winsome.asp
Phone: 419-895-1966

MAPACA Type Conference - Sponsor: MAPACA

MAPACA has retained several speakers including Eric Hoffman; Dr. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD; Winnie Le Breque, Dr. Stacey Byers, DVM, Ingrid Wood and Mary Reed, to speak at the MAPACA Type Conference.
The MAPACA Type Conference will be held at the Marriott at the Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia, PA.
Please check the MAPACA website at www.mapaca.org for updates, sign-up form and directions.

Cost is $35/person which includes lunch.
Come and be educated!
Come and be heard!
Come and ask questions!

Contact 1: Alice Brown
Email: fpalpacas@aol.com
Website: www.mapaca.org
Phone: 856-697-8127
Contact 2: Carol Pfister
Email: carol@whirlybirdalpacas.com
Phone: 908-303-3670

Getting Started in the Alpaca Business
Sponsor: Northwest Alpacas

Learn basic animal handling and how to layout pastures, build a fence, design a barn, give shots, trim toenails, buy hay, and much more. This seminar is the perfect learning experience for anyone who is researching the industry or is about to buy their first alpacas. Enroll at the Alpaca Institute @ NWA or contact Fred Kraft at fred@alpacas.com or call 503-628-3110

Contact: Fred Kraft
Email: fred@alpacas.com
Website: www.alpacas.com

Christmas in August - Sponsor: Nancy Chlarson; Quality Llama Products, Inc

Exclusive FREE event featuring; Eric Hoffman; Dr. Pat Long; Dr. Jilinda Lewis-Simpson; Darlene Chambers; Tiffany Miller and others TBA. FREE samples, FREE food, FREE beverages; FREE gifts; FREE seminars; FREE workshops and MORE! Come spend Friday and Saturday! Call/email for more information.

Contact 1: Cindy Lewis
Email: cindy@llamaproducts.com
Website: www.llamaproducts.com
Phone: 800-638-4689

Contact 2: Nancy Chlarson
Email: sales@llamaproducts.com
Website: www.llamaproducts.com
Phone: 541-451-4345

How to Buy, Breed and Succeed in the Alpaca Business
Sponsor: Northwest Alpacas

Presented by: www.alpacas.com and Northwest Alpacas. Learn to compete and succeed in the 2006 alpaca market, read pedigrees and discover how to select and breed elite, high value alpacas. Determine how to choose a niche within the industry and market those alpacas. Alpaca breeders (new and established) will learn how to improve their business plans. Enroll at the Alpaca Institute @ NWA or contact fred@alpacas.com or call 503-628-3110

Contact: Fred Kraft
Email: fred@alpacas.com
Website: www.alpacas.com

Open Farm Day
Sponsor: Whispering Winds Alpaca Farm

Location: Whispering Winds Alpaca Farm

please join us on Sunday, August 20th, from 9am to 3pm for our annual Open Farm Day, held in conjunction with NH Agriculture Day. This event is always fun and informative for the whole family!

Contact: Pat Delaney and Rick Patnode
Email: pat@whisperingwindsalpacas.com
Website: www.whisperingwindsalpacas.com

East Meets West Alpaca Auction - Sponsor: Brookhollow Farm

Make plans to attend the 5th Annual East Meets West Alpaca Auction. Bloodlines from the finest and most respected herdsires in the world will be available from consignors stretching from coast to coast. Join us for a weekend of exceptional alpacas, heart-warming friendships, and great food. See you in Boonton!

Contact 1: Nancy Johanson
Email: brookholl@aol.com
Website: www.eastmeetswestalpacaauction.com

SOJAA, EVAA, WABA Type Conference - Sponsor: SOJAA, EVAA, & WABA

Speakers will present both sides of how a breeding standard would affect their area of expertise with a brief Q & A period to follow. Afternoon sessions will consist of attendee comments followed by breakout sessions.

Contact: Richard Gyuro
Email: richard@alpacasontheweb.com
Website: www.alpacastandards.com
Phone: (541)826-7411

Alpaca Country Faire - Sponsor: Columbia Alpaca Breeders Association

Location: Phillip Foster Farm, 29912 SE Hwy 211, Eagle Creek, Oregon

At historic Foster Farm near Estacada, Oregon, local alpaca breeders will show off their alpacas, sell fleece, yarn, and other products (many hand-crafted), and be available to chat in a relaxed setting. There will be fiber demos, children's activities, plus beer and wine tasting for adults. Free admission and parking. 10:00-5:00

Contact: Linda Bolewicz
Email: bolewicz@netzero.net
Website: www.ColumbiaAlpacaBreeders.org
Phone: 503-628-2023

Alpaca Health Clinic w/ Dr. Toni Cotton - Sponsor: Alpaca Small Farm Network

An intensive two day educational event covering multiple topics; the first day for vets (including hands-on labs), and the second day for owners. Come join us for in depth information that will help you better care for your alpacas. All this is offered in a beautiful venue that you will find comfortable and easy to access from major highways. Priced to accomodate new and small breeders' budgets.

Contact: Susan Cline
Email: sweetheartalpacas@netscape.com

Thrive or Survive in the Alpaca Industry - Sponsor: Pucara International

Location: 15204 Muddy Valley Rd McMinnville Oregon

Education for huacaya and suri breeders - and newcomers to the industry - of every level on genetics, breeding, selection, market trends and niches. Includes hands-on sessions with alpacas and fleeces. Highlights include (AOBA Senior Judge) Jude's presentation on showring success and the launch of the Alpaca Gain Program, a mentoring program for our clients. Book an individual session to define/refine your alpaca plan. You'll see over 150 alpacas on 103 gorgeous acres in the stunning wine country of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Contact: Alan Cousill
Email: pucara@earthlink.net
Website: www.pucara-alpacas.com
Phone: 503 843 3939

Eastern Extreme Alpaca Auction
Sponsor: West Penn Alpacas, Silvercloud Farm, Sunset Hills Farm Alpacas, Heart's Desire Farm

Location: Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort, Route 2, Chester, WV

Join us the Premier Alpaca Auction of the FALL! We are proud to offer an ELITE selection of Huacaya Alpacas and thrilled to hold this year s auction at MOUNTAINEER RACE TRACK & GAMING RESORT! Visit us at www.easternextremeauction.com to preview the auction lots and plan to attend!

Contact 1: Helen Humphreys
Email: helen@silvercloudfarm.com
Contact 2: Debbie Hirt
Email: wpalpaca@cobweb.net

Website: www.easternextremeauction.com

Gentle Spirit Training Clinic with Cathy Spalding
Alpacas de Los Olivos and Alpacas of Cusco North

Description of Event: 
Understanding behavior is the key to training and herd management of your Alpacas & Llamas. Learn from the expert Cathy Spalding how to read and handle your Camelids the Gentle Spirit way - without stress for both of you!

Contact 1: Elizabeth Warynick
Email: Alpacasdelosolivos@verizon.net
Website: www.whyalpacas.com
Contact 2: Bonnie Ottoman
Email: botto@silcom.com
Website: www.alpacasofcusconorth.com

Alpaca & Fiber Fair of West Central Missouri - Sponsor: Rob and Kim Baake, and Jane Hall

This annual exhibition features a silent auction and raffle; a breeders panel; animal exhibition; interactive fiber display; spinning; weaving; a hands on felting project for kids; and other demonstrations. Proceeds benefit F2F students and other students in the fiber education. Free to Public. At the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 4 miles west of Warrensburg. Donations accepted for our silent auction and your business brochure will be added!

Contact 1: Kim Baake
Email: newfenwick@earthlink.net
Website: www.newfenwick.com
Phone: 816-720-3407

Contact 2: Jane Hall
Email: janehall77@aol.com
Website: www.alpacanation.com/littleslice.asp
Phone: 816-942-5710

Let's get Down to Business
Sponsor: AlpacaTrendz.com (Whispering Winds Alpaca Farm)

Location: to be determined

AlpacaTrendz is pleased to announce our next seminar to be held on 9/16/06. This seminar will cover business basics regarding insurance, grants and taxes and accounting. please visit www.AlpacaTrendz.com for more info.

Contact: Pat Delaney and Rick Patnode
Email: pat@whisperingwindsalpacas.com
Website: www.AlpacaTrendz.com

The Private Collection Auction - Sponsor: Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm

A group of premier Suri alpaca breeders have come together to offer their best genetics in one location. This Private Collection of over 50 Suri represents a full spectrum of colors and bloodlines of distinction, including Accoyo. An alpaca fashion show, dinner and exciting seminars will round out the weekend.

Contact: Don Pierce
Email: don@alpacajack.com
Website: www.AlpacaPrivateCollection.com

3rd Annual Breeders Edge Auction
Sponsor: Double "O" Good Alpacas

Location: Historic Falkland Farm, Gainesville, Virginia

For superb auction animals, educational seminars, Oktoberfest food, and first-class fun, plan to attend the Breeders Edge Auction. Features over 70 specially-selected Huaycaya alpacas with Champion East and West Coast bloodlines from farms nationwide. Don't miss it!

Contact hosts, Ernie and Barbara Kellogg, Double "O" Good Alpacas, doubleopaca@erols.com, www.doubleogood.com, 703-753-2398.

Alpacas 101: Topknot to Toenails - Sponsor: Fairhope Alpacas and Red Rosa Alpacas

9:00am-4:30pm. This one day seminar will cover all you need to know before purchasing your alpacas. Topics covered will include: the history of alpacas, selection guidelines for purchasing alpacas, farm/ranch set-up, financial aspects, business planning, marketing, herd management with emphasis on raising alpacas in hot/humid climates. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity to get your hands on some alpacas and learn to halter them, trim toenails, etc. Tuition: $45/person or $80/couple. Includes breakfast and lunch. Sign up early as class size is limited.

Contact 1: Katy Spears
Email: alpacas@bellsouth.net
Website: www.fairhopealpacas.com
Phone: 251-929-0677

CAMELIDynamics Workshop

Sponsor: Stormwind Alpacas

Discover a kinder, gentler, more effective way of handling your alpacas and llamas! Join us at Stormwind Alpacas for a day of fun and learning. We are hosting a Camelidynamics workshop taught by Dorothy Hunt, the first practitioner certified by Marty McGee Bennet.

Limited to 20 participants,$150 per person, with lunch included.

Contact: Ingrid Wood
Email: StormwindAlpacas@comcast.net
Website: StormwindAlpacas.com
Phone: 609-261-0696

Tenth Annual Alpacas on the Rocks Open House
Sponsor: Alpacas on the Rocks (group of 10 AOBA members)

Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds - Golden, CO

Visit with alpacas; attend educational seminars on farm management, animal husbandry and business practices; meet breeders and learn about the alpaca industry. 4H show on Sunday. Hosted by 25+ farms, the event includes alpaca fiber products from raw to finished goods, and fiber artists spinning, weaving and knitting. Free admission.

Contact: Deborah Robinson
Email: terrasolunalpacas@earthlink.net
Website: www.terrasolunalpacas.com

2006 Breeders Edge Auction™ - Ernest L. Kellogg - Double "O" Good Alpacas
Location: 7570 Falkland Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
Contact: Ernest L. Kellogg
Email: doubleopaca@erols.com
Website: www.doubleogood.com

Pen Sale and Information Gathering Event

Sponsor: Alpaca Crossroads of Northwest Ohio

Location: Sandusky County Fairgrounds in Fremont, Ohio (SR 20 and Rt 53)

Twelve area farms will have over 50 Huacaya and Suri Alpacas on display, for sale, or herdsire service. Scheduled seminars include herd health, fiber qualities, marketing, farm layout, tips to showing etc. Door prizes announced every hour. Alpaca products for sale. 9:00-5:00 Free to the public.

Contact 1: Amy Lutz-Castellanos
Email: aja@amyjshomestead.com
Website: www.amyjshomestead.com
Phone: 419-443-8486

Contact 2: Kathie Geib
Email: geib@stargazerfarm.com
Phone: 419-638-3005

Alpaca Farm Visit
Sponsor: Apple Wood Alpaca Farm, Varners Alpaca Links & Whitefeather Creek Farm

Location:
363 E. Gordonville Rd, Midland, MI 48640

FREE admission, open to the public. Join us to learn about Alpacas and meet them up close. Activities and fun for the entire family.

Contact: Marla Varner
Email: varnersalpacas@aol.com

Autumn Alpaca Affair - Sponsor: Northern IN Alpaca Breeders

Celebrate all things alpaca at the 3rd annual Autumn Alpaca Affair!  With over 15 farms participating, there will be educational seminars, shearing demonstrations, and vendors featuring alpaca products, and alpacas! The event will run from 9:00 a.m.  5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City, IN and is FREE!

OABA Pen Sale and Herdsire Showcase - Sponsor: OABA

Location: Richland County Fairgrounds

The OABA pen sale is a unique buying and selling opportunity for multiple farms to be under one roof. It is free to all OABA members. Seminars, demonstrations, and raffles will be held throughout the day. Bring your best boys and girls and showcase your herdsires.

Contact 1: Holli Cox
Email: holli@hhalpaca.com
Website: www.hhalpaca.com
Phone: 419-884-3665

Contact 2: Roger Jenney
Email: winsomealpacas@aol.com
Website: www.alpacanation/winsome.asp
Phone: 419-895-1966

CAMELIDynamics with Marty McGee Bennett
Sponsor: Alpacas at Scotland Hill, New England Alpacas, Saltaire Alpacas, Six Paca Farm, Stone Bridge Farm

Come to Marty's first clinic in CT! You will be amazed at how much more you understand the camelids in your life with this 2-day seminar. And you'll have fun while you learn new management skills for your herd. $290 by Aug. 1 or $315 after.

Contact 1: Pauline and Bob Hamel
Email: info@alpacasatscotlandhill.com
Website: www.alpacasatscotlandhill.com
Contact 2: Pattey Bleecker
Email: pattey@saltairealpacas.com
Website: www.saltairealpacas.com

Aspen Ridge Alpacas of Northern New Mexico

Location:
4 miles off Hwy 4, 13 miles north of Jemez Springs, NM

“How to Build a Successful Alpaca Business” - Deb Hill, Cloud Dancer Alpacas

This two-day seminar is tailored to the needs of the small alpaca farm. 
Deb says, “The challenge is to stay small and still make a reasonable income. Our business is a nice model of success for the smaller farms.”  Deb Hill is a contributor to Alpacas Magazine, a teacher nationwide, chair of the AOBA Education Committee, and a member of the Development Committee for the Alpaca Research Foundation. 

Contact:  Mickey Wright or Evelyn Simons
Email:  Aspen.Ridge.Alpacas@direcway.com
Phone:  (505) 829-3312

Cost:  $130 for both days     Breakfast & Lunch included 

International Camelid Congress
Watch OneVoice and Alpacas Magazine for details. Click here for news release.

Central Point, OR

AlpacaMania (AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Breeder's Choice Auction
Sponsor: Magical Farms, Inc. & Ameripaca Alpaca Breeding Company

Location: Magical Farms in Litchfield, OH

Join us for the 7th annual Breeder's Choice Auction and Customer Appreciation Futurity - this event has repeatedly been a highlight of the fall season, and with this year's "Fiesta" theme, it is sure to be again. Go to our website and sign up to attend today!

Contact 1: Magical Farms
Email: info@alpacafarm.com
Website: www.alpacafarm.com/auction2006.html

Contact 2: Ameripaca
Email: info@ameripaca.com
Website: www.ameripaca.com

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO

2006 Annual ABR Fall Festival Halter Show (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO

Rocky Mountain Alpaca Fleece Harvest (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Alpacas of Minnesota Farm Tour - Sponsor: Alpacas of Minnesota

Alpaca of Minnesota are opening their doors state wide to the public for two days from 10am to 5pm. This annual event is held the first weekend of October. Many farms will have exquisite alpaca products available, children s activities, alpaca husbandry, demos, hand spinning, weaving, alpacas in all their glory and incredible colors. There are too many items and events for each individual farm to list. This event is entertaining, fascinating and interesting for all ages. There will be farms located state wide across Minnesota, make it your alpaca journey weekend for the whole family. If you have any questions on raising alpacas, we are available throughout the year by appt. Visit one or visit us all. See you the 1st weekend of October 2006! The web site will be updated regularly. To locate a farm near you, please log on www.Explorealpacas.com

Contact: Nancy Walz
Email: wrra@frontiernet.net
Website: www.Explorealpacas.com

ANNUAL ERIE/HURON COUNTY ALPACA PRESENTATION

Location:
Western Reserve Alpaca Farm
13010 W. Lake Rd.
Vermilion, OH USA

This one day educational and sales event is open to the public. Come and spend the day getting up close and personal with our alpacas, observing fiber spinning and felting demonstrations and attending mini-educational seminars: Tax Benefits of Owning Alpacas, Animal Care — Nutrition and Health, Ends and Outs of Evaluating Alpacas, Agisting VS Setting Up Your Own Farm - Pros and Cons. Several farms from around the area will have high quality alpacas and pet males for sale and will also be offering deep discounts on breedings. Come find out if alpaca life is right for you. Lunch Will Be Provided. FUN, FIBER, FROLIC FOR ALL OCTOBER 14, 2006 9 AM – 5 PM *** RAIN OR SHINE ***

Contact:
Roxanne Goss
440-963-4040
gossr@adelphia.net

Alpaca Heritage Sale - Sponsor: Breeders from 20 Mid-Atlantic alpaca farms

Location: Gloucester County Fairgrounds

Twenty Mid-Atlantic breeders offer alpacas and alpaca products for sale. Free fiber seminars, free admission, spinning demo, agility workshop, guard llamas. Oct 15: Open Houses held at participating farms. This is a private treaty sale not an auction. Visit www.AlpacaHeritage.com

Contact 1: Ingrid Wood
Email: stormwindalpacas@comcast.net
Website: www.StormwindAlpacas.com
Phone: 609-261-0696

Contact 2: Yvette Kirilenko
Email: ysk@att.net
Website: www.woolandgray.com
Phone: 908-996-5248

New Gloucester, ME

New England Coastal Classic (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Grayslake, IL

Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza (Halter & Fleece) (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Topeka, KS

Mid-America Alpaca Show (Halter, Fleece & Spin-Off) (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Peruvian Classic Sale - Sponsor: Stachowski Alpacas

The Peruvian Classic Sale is one of the premiere sales in the industry, offering high quality huacaya and suri alpacas with Peruvian lineage. Highlights include Blue Ribbon Winners, 3-in-1 Packages Proven and Jr. Hersires, Full Farm Guarantees and more. RSVP at www.PeruvianClassicSale.com.

Contact: Anthony Stachowski
Email: sa@AlpacaWorld.com
Website: www.PeruvianClassicSale.com
Phone: 330-274-0280

Buy The Right Alpaca - Sponsor: Alpacas del Valle Cereza

Buy the Right Alpaca Seminar by Alpacas del Valle Cereza, Coffee Rock Ranch, El Corazon en las Nubes and Alpaca Palms. Select the perfect alpacas for you and learn the skills for success in the alpaca business. Evaluating conformation/fleece, tax advantages, and much more. Take part in this fun and informative weekend in the beautiful Southern California foothills. $125/person or $200/couple if registered by September 15th. Includes course materials, meals, dinner Saturday evening.

Contact: Lisa Shimeld
Email: lisa@cherryvalleyalpacas.com
Website: www.cherryvalleyalpacas.com

Reno, NV

2006 AOBA/ARI Fiber to Fashion National Conference (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

VAOBA Alpaca Expo - Sponsor: Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association

AOBA Certified Level III Halter -Performance - Production - Costume Intoduction to Alpacas Seminar - Farm Security Seminar - Veterinary Seminars -Fiber Arts - Spin-Off - Photo Contest

Contact 1: Sue Ives
Email: information@vaoba.info
Website: www.vaoba.info
Phone: (804) 633-9873

Contact 2: Judy Howe
Email: wildwoodpacas@yahoo.com
Website: www.vaoba.info
Phone: (804) 633-3310

S.T.A.R. Open Alpaca Fleece Show -

Sponsor: State of Texas Alpaca Ranchers (STAR)

Full fleece show
Ribbons for:
Best Prepped Fleece,
Regular Fleece Competition,
Color Champion.

Mail-in fleeces accepted (details soon)
AOBA Certification pending

Dates of show Nov 10-11-12, 2006
More details soon!

Contact 1: Rick Walton
Email: jbwalton@aol.com
Website: www.texasalpacaranchers.org
Phone: 830-914-3260

Contact 2: Jeannie Wells
Email: jeannie@beecreek.net
Phone: 210-698-8018

Alpacas from A-Z (Eric Hoffman) -
Sponsor: Alpacas of Sunset Fields, Stormwind Alpacas, and Wool & Gray Alpacas

Eric Hoffman, well-known author and public speaker, will present several topics of interest to all alpaca owners and breeders. The seminar fee ($75.00) includes a box lunch. For more information and registration form, visit www.AlpacaHeritage.com

Contact 1: Ingrid Wood
Email: stormwindalpacas@comcast.net
Website: www.StormwindAlpacas.com
Phone: 609-261-0696

Contact 2: Yvette Kirilenko
Email: ysk@att.net
Website: www.woolandgray.com
Phone: 908-996-5248

Columbus, OH

OABA AlpacaFest – Fleece Show (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

2006 "Alpaca Roots" Expedition - Sponsor: Dudley Parkinson

November 3-19, 2006, Alpaca Roots Expedition, to Bolivia and Peru. Other shorter options available as well as trip extensions to the Amazon rainforest. Lake Titicaca, traditional and modern alpaca farms, Macchu Picchu

Contact 1: Dudley Parkinson
Email: dudley@dreamweavertravel.net
Website: http://www.dreamweavertravel.net

Concord, NC

BelleauWood Select Alpaca Auction - Sponsor:  BelleauWood Farms Alpacas

Cabarrus Event Center

BelleauWood Select Alpaca Auction is the premier alpaca sales event in the Southeast.  Top quality huacaya alpacas from around the United States will be offered in the sale.  World class herdsires will also be on display for bookings in the Herdsire Showcase.  Premier auction, herdsire showcase, free educational seminars, acclaimed speakers, meals, entertainment, alpaca vendors and much more!  Make your plans to attend today.

Contact:  Erin McCarthy
E-Mail:  info@belleauwood.com
Website:  www.belleauwood.com/Auction06.htm
Phone: (704) 503-7369
Cell Phone: (704) 907-7512

Contact 2: Celebrity Alpaca Sales
Email: CelebritySales@peak.org
Website: www.celebritysales.com

Alpacas of America, America's Choice Sale
Sponsor: Alpacas of America

This annual event features that top production of America's largest alpaca farm.

Contact 1: Alpacas of America
Email: alpaca@alpaca1.com
Website: www.alpaca1.com
Contact 2: Celebrity Alpaca Sales
Email: CelebritySales@peak.org
Website: www.celebritysales.com

A-OK Alpaca Blast-Off - Sponsor: Alpacas of Oklahoma (A-OK)

Location: Expo Center - Shawnee, Oklahoma

Full fleece halter and performance show, fleece show and fiber spin-off. (Pending Certification)website: www.alpacablastoff.com

Contact 1: Sallie Pike
Email: Whpsap@swoi.net
Website: www.alpacablastoff.com
Phone: 580-550-1380

Contact 2: Karon Storm
Email: kastorm@Mcloudteleco.com
Website: www.alpacablastoff.com
Phone: 405-951-3963

Carolina Alpaca Celebration (Halter & Fleece) (AOBA Certification Pending: Click here for more information)

Location: Cabarrus Arena

This is the first AOBA-Certified Halter and Fleece Alpaca Show in North Carolina history. Halter judges are Amanda VandenBosch and Kristin Buhrmann. Fleece judge is Jude Anderson. The show venue is totally enclosed and temperature-controlled. The headquarters hotel is the spanking new Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center.

Contact 1: Rosmarie Eiler
Email: blacktulipfarms@gmail.com
Website: www.carolinaalpacafarms.org
Phone: 919-663-1528

Contact 2: Erin McCarthy
Email: mccarthys@belleauwood.com
Website: www.belleauwood.com
Phone: 704-503-7369

Snowmass Alpacas "Making of Champions" Sale
Sponsor: Snowmass Alpacas

The third edition of this record-breaking event will be bigger & better than ever.

Contact 1: Celebrity Alpaca Sales
Email: CelebritySales@peak.org
Website: www.celebritysales.com
Contact 2: Snowmass Alpacas
Email: alpaca@imbris.com
Website: www.snowmassalpacas.com

The Futurity Show & Sale - Sponsor: Celebrity Sales (Tim & Teresa Vincent)

This annual event combines an auction of 75 elite alpacas from breeders across North America with one of the nation's most prestigious,highly competitive shows.
Contact 1: Tim Vincent
Email: TheFuturity@peak.org
Website: www.The-Futurity.com
Contact 2: Tom Simmons
Email: nancychoc@aol.com