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March 19-21, 2010 - Kansas City MO
MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show: The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association hosts their 7th annual alpaca show this March. This event features 500 to 600 loveable alpacas being exhibited in judged competitions. Auxiliary events of spin-off and fiber arts competitions, fleece show, and photo contests will be on display. Over 30 vendors will be showcasing their wares of alpaca garments, farm supplies, jewelry, and more! There is a Silent Auction benefiting the Mid America Alpaca Foundation and veterinary student scholarships sponsored by MOPACA. Over 200 farms will be set up and ready to welcome visitors. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun. March 20th-21st, 2009. Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free to the Public. Visit our website for more details. Details
March 20, 2010 - Bull Valley IL
Alpacas 101 Seminar: Alpaca Educational Seminar
March 20, 2010 (9am-5pm)
The first step in any great plan is education. Immerse yourself for a day in alpacas. This comprehensive seminar is designed to help you realize your dreams of owning and raising alpacas! Topics include: how to begin, choosing the right animals, all about fiber, daily care, herd management, breeding & birthing, tax benefits, barn and pasture set up and marketing your animals. Discover how rewarding this lifestyle truly can be. This full day seminar will give you valuable information, allow you hands on learning & answer your questions on raising alpacas.
Fees include very detailed and up to date notebook, snacks and lunch.
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited. Call or email for more information and to register.
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March 27-28, 2010 - Adrian MO
Shearing 101 - Learn from the Best!: Golden Heartland is hosting Matt Best as he presents Shearing 101. This combination of hands on and classroom training will prepare you to shear your own alpacas this year. Seats are limited and filling fast! Details
April 9-11, 2010 - Owatonna MN
Minnesota Alpaca Expo: We have moved to the 2nd full weekend in April! Please mark your calendars for April 9th, 10th & 11th, 2010.
Welcome to Minnesota Alpaca Expo in Owatonna! This is our 3rd Annual Alpaca show in Minnesota and we are delighted to be back at the Four Seasons Centre.
We anticipate hosting one of the premier shows in the North Central regions. We take pride in promoting alpacas and their owners to the fullest.
We’re especially grateful to our generous sponsors in helping us keeping this venue. We could not have done this with out them!
Our gratitude extends to many of the tireless and dedicated volunteers, you are priceless.
We are excited to see the alpaca breeders throughout the USA gathered here for the weekend of friendly competition. We welcome the many breeders new to this business of breeding alpacas. Whether you are a new or seasoned alpaca owner we hope you enjoy the weekend.
If you are planning to join us to learn about alpacas, please be sure to check out the beautiful alpaca fleeces on display. Visit the Four Seasons Loft of vendors who offer a variety of unique products. Stroll up and down the main floor aisle to see the farm display's, with examples of the high standards that is growing the national cottage industry.
See you in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Warning: Alpacas may cause warm fuzzy feelings and uncontrollable smiles! Details
April 17, 2010 - Albia IA
Alpaca Ranching Education Seminar: Bill and Sherri Duey, authors of twenty-seven 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, daily care, breeding, and more! This seminar is designed to answer your questions and help with your decision to enter the alpaca business. New alpaca ranchers have also found the seminar very helpful for refining their newly started operations. Details
April 24-25, 2010 - Madison WI
The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival: Now in its eighth year, The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival has become one of the most popular and widely respected halter shows in the Midwest. GMAF is free and open to the public and offers events and seminars for newcomers, experienced breeders, those curious about the business of breeding alpacas and fiber/crafts enthusiasts. The weekend offers:
-- Level IV alpaca halter & performance classes
-- Two rings of judging running simultaneously
-- World-renowned alpaca judges
-- Seminars by leading experts in the alpaca industry
-- The finest huacaya and suri alpacas on display
-- Level I Fleece Show
-- Extensive fiber and demonstration area
-- Vendors offering everything from alpaca socks to teddy bears
This show has something for everyone, with all activities indoors. The show has become a popular event and enjoys a huge public attendance.
Judges: Sharon Loner and Babs Manion
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May 1, 2010 - Rocheport MO
Preparing Fleece and Spin-Off Entries: Finished or nearly finished with shearing? It is time to get your entries ready for spin-offs and fleece shows. This is a hands on class helping you do just that. You will have your entries ready to go at the end of class.
Taught by Catherine Stickann who has helped in the fiber judging room of numerous shows and been the Fleece Superintendant for MIAS. Details
May 7-9, 2010 - Colfax WI
RisingSunAlpacas "ALPACA AUCTION/EVENT": RisingSunAlpacas "Best Ever Alpaca Auction/Event"
***OVER 100-ALPACAS Huacaya/Suri WILL BE SOLD***
*Friday, May 7th,
*Farm opens to the Public.. At 11:00 am
Educational Farm "Operations" Tours All Day.
Private treaty sales all day..
Auction Preview & "OVER 300-ALPACAS" Marked for sale.
*****Saturday, May 8th,
Farm opens to the public at 9am..
Registration & Auction Alpaca viewing,Food and Drinks available all day.
*****1pm THE ALPACA AUCTION STARTS AT 1pm*****
*Sunday, May 9th,
Alpaca pick-up and private treaty sales, 9am till YOU own the Alpacas you want:) KIDS EVENT.
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May 15, 2010 - Burlington WI
Neonatal Clinic and Wet Lab for ALpacas and LLamas with Dr. Cheryl DeWitt: Instructor: Dr Cheryl DeWitt
The morning lectures will cover female reproduction and breeding,pregnancy detection and ultrasound,herd health and management to help keep her pregnant,birthing situations-both problematic and cria care.The afternoon lab will be hands-on delivery with realistic dummies and deceased crias. this part os the seminar will help you to recognize dystocias,as well as,other problematic births. You will know how to deal with all types of emergencies. It is very informative and lots of fun. Course book will be provided for you to take home. Details
May 29, 2010 - Two Rivers WI
Judge Wade Gease presents: Inside Secrets of Utilizing Alpaca Fiber: Inside Secrets of Utilizing Alpaca Fiber • Reacquaint yourself to micron evaluation skills • Sorting practices • Breeding trends and fleece styles • Cottage vs Commercial industry outlooks • Fleece blending & why • Product ideas for your fleeces Insights from Wade’s experience working with fleece in Peru mills, raising alpacas and judging are brought together for this cumulative hands on workshop. Find out what you can all do with your fleece that most people don't know! Details
June 14-18, 2010 - Rocheport MO
Alpaca & Camp Nature Day Session I: A day camp for Children 9-16. Camper's get hands on experience with alpacas, learn to spin on a spinning and do a fiber project. Each day-camp session is tailored to the attendees. Many of our campers return over and over. Details
June 19, 2010 - Hiawatha KS
The First Ever 2010 Spring Cria Collection: Cedar Hollow Farm Alpacas presents: The First Ever 2010 Spring Cria Collection
Better than Vogue or Vanity Fair.
All models will be fashionably dressed in 100% Baby Alpaca.
Criated by these award winning designers:
BHA Peruvian White Thunder
HHWI Accoyo Craftsman by Goldsmith
Cactus Mnt Jackson Canyon
This private showing is open to all. Contact Nancy at nancysines@yahoo.com or 785-547-6452 to reserve your “runway” location. Snacks and beverages included.
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June 19, 2010 - Two Rivers WI
North Eastern Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic June 19th, 2010 : Northeast Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic cordially invites you to visit beautiful Northeast Wisconsin on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 to learn firsthand about the wonderful world of raising alpacas for fun and profit from two of the first alpaca ranches in the state. This clinic is designed to benefit the newly interested or novice alpaca breeder. Welcome to our 18th clinic!
Grow your knowledge while touring two alpaca farms representing nearly 120 alpacas. Get advice and have questions answered by some of the highest regarded representatives in the industry; an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge/Trainer & the successful owners of these two farms. Experience first hand what it is like to interact with these gentle and captivating animals in our clinic sessions. You will learn about basic alpaca health, feed, handling, farm set ups, husbandry and what incredible tax advantages they offer! You will get a crash course on fiber characteristics and conformational aspects about the alpaca. This clinic will help you identify what you are buying and if the business is right for you.
Meals & handouts are included. Car pooling is available for transport between the two farms. Space for this clinic is limited and can only be offered on a first come basis. There are lots of opportunities to handling the alpacas, gather ideas and ask these successful breeders how they did it!
This is the longest running Alpaca Basics clinic throughout the Midwest paralleling the credentials of its presenters. Our experience, sweat and efforts are poured into this clinic to give you an advantage while starting out.
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June 28, 2010 - July 2, 2010 - Rocheport MO
Alpaca and Nature Day Camp II: Session II of our summer day camp. This session is for 12 to 16 year olds. Camper's get hands on experience with alpacas, learn to spin on a spinning wheel and complete a fiber project. Each day-camp session is tailored to the attendees. Many of our campers return over and over.
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July 9-23, 2010 - Rocheport MO
Alpaca and Nature Day Camp III ( with optional second week): This is our final day-camp session of the summer. Camper's get hands on experience with alpacas, learn to spin on a spinning wheel and complete a fiber project. This session has an optional second week. Each day-camp session is tailored to the attendees. Many of our campers return over and over.
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July 17, 2010 - Mischicot WI
Norman Evans: Midwest Herd Management Summer Conference July 17th, 2010 : Keep an update on the latest herd management issues plus view Norm's incites on breeding alpacas with his research results. Hear it straight from the Nation's most respected Alpaca vet, Norman Evans D.V.M.
Detailed Steps in breeding selection to maximize fiber
How to Produce fiber that the Judges will reward
Top alpaca Management issues
Quarantine and Biosecurity
Question & Answer
Three Powerful Reasons you should come to this Seminar
1) Learn or be left behind! keep up with our changing industry.
2) Your are responsible for teaching your customers good practices
3) Questions answered by one of the nations' best vets
Norm Evans: Midwest Herd Management Summer Conference!
Also a collecting site for the Alpaca Fiber Coop of North America.
In this dynamic one-day class, 8am to 4:30pm,
Fees: Early Bird $100, second person from same farm $20 less
Fees: after May 1st, $120, second person from same farm $20 less
Fees: after June 15th, $140, , second person from same farm $20 less
Fee includes refreshments, lunch, and printed materials, one/farm.
Come Friday, July 16th, wine social 7:00-9:00PM at LondonDairy Alpacas. Come the evening, July 17th, after the seminar, travel to LondonDairy Alpacas for complimentary dinner and drinks • Open question / answers with Norm Evans, D.V.M.
Lodging available:
· Fox Hills Golf Resort 1-800-950-7615. Ask for the LondonDairy Alpacas Summer rate. Fox Hills is just 3.5 miles North of our ranch off Hwy 147 in the town of Mishicot. www.fox-hills.com
· Light House Inn on the Lake 920-793-4524. Ask for the LondonDairy Alpaca Summer rate. The Light House Inn is just 1 mile away in Two Rivers. www.lhinn.com
Registration: Contact www.LondonDairyAlpacas.com 920-793-4165
Visa/MC available over the phone. Or by sending a check.
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July 24-25, 2010 - Forreston IL
CameliDynamics 2 Day Clinic: 2-Day CameliDynamics clinic covering everything from show handle to stress free herd management. Conducted bt Marty McGee Bennett, this information and hands on traiining event will change the way your animals respond to you!
Register early!
Discount room rates at the Country Inn and Suites- Freeport, IL 815-233-3300.
All food and amenities includes. Details
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Illinois Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association (IAOBA) |
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Organized:
2004
States: IL
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
2009 Membership Count: 75
For More Info: flyingfingers@il-ottawa.com
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Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Assoc. (MOPACA) |
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Organized:
1999
States: MO, AR, KS, OK, IL, IA, NE, KY, TN
Meeting Frequency: 3-4 times per year
2009 Membership Count: 120
For More Info: mopaca@mopaca.org
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Upper Midwest Alpacas (UMA) |
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Organized:
2005
States: MN,WI,IA,ND,SD
Meeting Frequency: Bi-Annually
2009 Membership Count: 80
For More Info: bbfai@frontiernet.net
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