Attendee Information for the 2008 AOBA National Conference

Volunteer Information:

Volunteer at the National Conference! to email the Volunteer Coordinator, let us know if you have a date and task preference and hit send - don’t forget to add your name, farm name, e-mail address and telephone number. We’ll get back to you shortly! Please remember that all volunteers must be registered for the conference. Thank you for volunteering!!

Areas we need volunteers: reception/greeter, check in, compliance check, color check, fleece show volunteers (scribes and clerks), ring stewards, gate keepers, runners, show desk clerks, plus others!

Event Location:

South Towne Exposition Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801.565.4400


Hotel Information:

AOBA has secured blocks of hotel rooms at reduced rates for AOBA attendees. BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING THE AOBA NATIONAL CONFERENCE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION. This will ensure that you receive the official conference rate.

For transportation between the airport and your hotel, contact Express Shuttle (requires a 24 hour notice) at 800.397.0773 or City Express at 801.746.0222. 


Host Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
10701 South Holiday Park Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801.571.3600

* For Reservations call 801.571.3600 and be sure to mention that you are with the group Alpaca Owners and Breeders. Association to secure the discounted rate.

Rate: $149.00 – Reservations are due by April 18, 2008
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon


Hampton Inn
10690 South Holiday Park Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801.571.0800

* For Reservations call 801.571.0800 and be sure to mention that you are with the group Alpaca Owners and Breeders. Association to secure the discounted rate.

Rate: $129.00 – Reservations are due by April 18, 2008.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon


Fairfield Inn
594 W 4500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Phone: 801.265.9600

* For Reservations call 801.265.9600 and be sure to mention that you are with the group Alpaca Owners and Breeders. Association to secure the discounted rate.

Rate: $119.00 – Reservations are due by April 18, 2008
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon


Residence Inn
270 W Sego Lily Dr
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801.561.5005

* For Reservations call 801.561.5005 and be sure to mention that you are with the group Alpaca Owners and Breeders. Association to secure the discounted rate.

Rate: $149.00 – Reservations are due by April 18, 2008
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon


Cotton Tree Inn/Best Western
10695 S Auto Mall Dr
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801.523.8484

* For Reservations call 801.523.8484 and be sure to mention that you are with the group Alpaca Owners and Breeders. Association to secure the discounted rate.

Rate: $82.00 – Reservations are due by May 5, 2008
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon


For transportation to and from the airport and hotels, contact the following shuttle services:

City Express
801.746.0222

City Express offers one way rides to and from the airport to your chosen hotel for $35/40 per person. 

Express Shuttle
800.397.0773

Express Shuttle requires a 24 hour notice for shuttle services.


Salt Lake City International Airport
776 North Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
800.595.2442


Mountain Shadows RV Park
Located 5 miles from South Towne

Click here for details

Reservations are required: Please call 801-571-4024

Park Amenities and Information

  • Accommodating residents daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Laundromat
  • Convenience Store
  • LP Gas
  • Clean restrooms and showers, open 24/7
  • Outdoor Heated Pool and Spa (Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
  • Play Ground/Basket Ball/Volley Ball
  • Indoor Game Room
  • Indoor Jacuzzi (Closed during Summer Months)
  • 2 Dump Stations
  • Dial-up Data Port (in Game Room)
  • Wireless Internet Access (WIFI)
  • Fax and Copy service
  • Dog Walk
  • Convenient to grocery, pharmacy, and restaurants
  • Public Phones