Baskerville,
VA

The Alpaca Turning Point Seminar
Sponsor: Tuscany Valley Alpacas

It goes without saying, it is important to assess your business on a yearly basis. However, at some point in the life of any business plan, there comes a time when a total reevaluation may be necessary. Maybe this is due to a change in the industry or a change in your own goals. Whatever the case, a turning point will define a new direction, new challenges, and new aspirations. Join, examine, move forward.

Contact 1: Jody Hatch
Email: 
Website: www.tvalpacas.com
Phone: 315-529-6844

Contact 2: Carol Grace
Email: 
Website: www.tvalpacas.com
Phone: 205-495-5454

Spring Grove,
PA

A Day on the Farm with Wini Labrecque
Sponsor: Alpacas of Menges Mills

Forensic Fleece-What Can My Fleece Tell Me?
This seminar will take you a step closer into the fleece and you will learn to "see" what it is telling you.

Alpaca Fiber Testing-Understanding Histograms and Testing Methods.
This lecture will help you to understand what you are reading and how you can best utilize this information.
Fee: $70.00. Make check payable to Alpacas of Menges Mills and Send to 6217 Old Hanover Rd. Spring Grove, PA 17362
Breakfast/lunch provided.

Contact 1: Debra Lamberto
Email: 
Website: alpacasofmengesmills.com
Phone: 717-225-4591

Somis,
CA

Open
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Please come visit us at the ranch!
Although we are a working ranch and not a "zoo", we have
OPEN RANCH DAY on the 2nd Saturday of every month
when we welcome the public to come see what we do here and meet the alpacas. Our hours are 10 AM to 3 PM. Strollers and wheel chairs are welcome. Bring your cameras, but no pets, please. Open Ranch Day is FREE to the public.

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Somis,
CA

Learn to Photograph Like a Pro: Master YOUR Camera
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Learn to master your own camera and subject matter. This all day seminar is a must for everyone who takes pictures. Jennifer Clark, recognized internationally as one of the leading photographers in the industry, combines powerpoint presentations with Q&A and one-on-one time with you and your camera.
Early Bird $100 - After May 15th $125

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Hayward,
WI

American Fiber Rally
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Somis,
CA

Nuno Felting Class
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Join us as we explore the beautiful art of Nuno Felting.
Taught by Melissa Stander
Saturday June 22 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$80 covers class and basic supplies

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Hillsboro,
OR

Parade of Champions Sale
Sponsor: Crescent Moon Ranch, Little Creek Farm, Alpacas de la Patagonia

Some Things Are Worth the Wait…More Info coming soon!

Contact 1: Rachel Leason
Email: 
Website: www.crescentmoonranch.com
Phone: 541-923-2285

Fancy Gap,
VA

Weave an Alpaca Shawl on the Triangle Loom
Sponsor: Peaceful Heart Alpacas

Learn to weave your own lovely alpaca shawl on a handcrafted Triangle Loom. This 3 day seminar includes instruction on designing your projects, calculating yarn yardage needed, and the creation of your own shawl made from alpaca yarn. We meet from 6-9 pm Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. The seminar costs $150 plus materials (approximately $35-75 depending on the yarn you choose).

Contact 1: Sharla Willis
Email: 
Website: www.peacefulheartalpacas.com
Phone: 276-728-4950

Quakertown,
PA

Mommy and Me Alpaca Extravaganza
Sponsor: Harley Hill Farm

Mommy and Me Alpaca Extravaganza
Harley Hill Farm Alpacas, 451 Kellers Road
Quakertown PA 18951
Saturday, June 29th and Sunday June 30th
10 am until 4 pm both days
8 local PA and NJ farms with over 40 alpacas, including at least 10 spring baby crias – More 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 alpaca packages available than at any other sale.
OR just come for the education and FUN!
Free Seminars – Basic care, business planning, alpaca selection and fiber analysis
Shearing, fiber, spinning and alpaca agility demonstrations, and an alpaca parade!
No admission or seminar charge
Go to harleyhillfarm.com for more info

Contact 1: Bill or Lori Oraschin
Email: 
Website: www.harleyhillfarm.com
Phone: 215-536-2841

Tabernacle,
NJ

Camelid Fiber Sorter Workshop
Sponsor: Jersey Breeders, LLC

Join us for a hands-on intensive weekend of discussion and instruction of the process and value of working with your alpaca fleeces. Cindy Maggio of Zen Alpaca at Gossamer Farms, Inc. will guide us through the 2 day highly concentrated workshop of Camelid Fiber Preparation. The discussions will include:

1.Shearing Techniques to maximize your return
2.Introduction to Fiber Grades and their relevance to processing and product selection
3.On-Farm Fiber Sorting – with emphasis on fiber characteristics
4.On-Farm Skirting to maximize

Contact 1: Chris Gray
Email: 
Website: www.jerseybreeders.com/links.htm
Phone: 315-573-3773

Contact 2: Jerry Braatz
Email: 
Website: www.jerseybreeders.com/links.htm
Phone: (609) 268-8656

Somis,
CA

Open Ranch Day
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Please come visit us at the ranch!
Although we are a working ranch and not a "zoo", we have
OPEN RANCH DAY on the 2nd Saturday of every month
when we welcome the public to come see what we do here and meet the alpacas. Our hours are 10 AM to 3 PM. Strollers and wheel chairs are welcome. Bring your cameras, but no pets, please. Open Ranch Day is FREE to the public.

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Beaverdam,
VA

Alpaca Fleece Seminar – 7/20/2013
Sponsor: Sherry McEvoy of Alpaca Pastures of Virginia

Join us for an educational day with Wini Labrecque on July 20, 2013

This One Day seminar is designed for current or future alpaca owners that want to learn how to prepare an alpaca fleece for a show and what you can do with the alpaca fleece after you shear.

Topics include:
-LEARN TO SKIRT AN ALPACA FLEECE FOR SHOW

-SHEARING IS DONE - Now What Do We Do with the Fiber?

COST: $95

Register ToDay!!

Contact 1: Sherry McEvoy
Email: 
Website: www.AlpacaPasturesVA.com/fleece_seminar
Phone: (804) 449-1423

Somis,
CA

Hooked on Crochet
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Saturday, July 27
9 AM to Noon
$50 pp materials included Hooked On Crochet
Perfect for Beginners!
This is the perfect class for anyone wanting to learn to crochet. Crocheting is easy & fun! Learn all you need to know to finish a simple project.

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Norwich,
NY

STA Hummdinger Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Somis,
CA

Open Ranch Day
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Please come visit us at the ranch!
Although we are a working ranch and not a "zoo", we have
OPEN RANCH DAY on the 2nd Saturday of every month
when we welcome the public to come see what we do here and meet the alpacas. Our hours are 10 AM to 3 PM. Strollers and wheel chairs are welcome. Bring your cameras, but no pets, please. Open Ranch Day is FREE to the public.

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Estes Park,
CO

Suri Network Fleece Show
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Bend,
OR

Education with a Destination
Sponsor: Crescent Moon Ranch, Flying Dutchman Alpacas, CameliDynamics

The fourth annual EDUCATION WITH A DESTINATION just may be the most comprehensive 4-days of education you can find. The event takes place at three ranches near Bend, Oregon with experts in all aspects of llamas and alpacas. You will learn from Mike Safley, Cheryl Gehly, Jude Anderson, Amanda VandenBosch, Dr Amed Tibary, Scott and Debbie Miller Marty McGee-Bennet, and much more.
Enjoy the educational experiences at the three working farm locations.

Contact 1: Rachel Leason
Email: 
Website: www.crescentmoonranch.com
Phone: 541-923-2285

Somis,
CA

Crochet: Bead and Jewelry
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Saturday, August 24
9 AM to Noon
$65 pp materials included Crochet: Beads & Jewelry
Apply basic crochet skills to make jewelry & add beads to your design. Materials are included for this class. Bring your favorite hook!

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Gallatin,
TN

Tennessee Waltz Alpaca Fleece Show
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Fancy Gap,
VA

Weave an Alpaca Shawl on the Triangle Loom
Sponsor: Peaceful Heart Alpacas

Learn to weave your own lovely alpaca shawl on a handcrafted Triangle Loom. This 3 day seminar includes instruction on designing your projects, calculating yarn yardage needed, and the creation of your own shawl made from alpaca yarn. We meet from 6-9 pm Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. The seminar costs $150 plus materials (approximately $35-75 depending on the yarn you choose).

Contact 1: Sharla Willis
Email: 
Website: www.peacefulheartalpacas.com
Phone: 276-728-4950

Mercersburg,
PA

A Look to the Future of the Alpaca Fibre Industry presented by Cameron Holt
Sponsor: Long Acres Alpaca Farm & Littlebird Alpacas

Cameron Holt has had some 50 years in the fibre industry, namely as a Wool Broker, Educator, Researcher, Author, Senior Fleece Trainer/Judge, Sheep Classer and Fibre Consultant. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from an expert about alpaca fibre and the future of the alpaca fibre industry internationally with application to the US models and markets. Come prepared for stimulating conversation and thought provoking analysis. $225 per person. Preregistration required.

Contact 1: Sarah Donahoe
Email: 
Website: www.LongAcresAlpacaFarm.com
Phone: 717.382.8137

Somis,
CA

Learn to Photograph Like a Pro: Lighting, Location, Luck
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

Lighting "makes or breaks" a photograph. - it is the single most important aspect of photography. This all day seminar gives you a clear idea of how to use it to your advantage.
Jennifer Clark, recognized internationally as one of the leading photographers in the industry, combines slide shows with time for photographing.
Early Bird special $100 - After Aug. 14th $125

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

West Springfield,
MA

The Big E Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Castle Rock,
CO

PacaBuddies Open House
Sponsor: el Zorro Colorado Alpacas

PacaBuddies is a group of like-minded local Alpaca Owners & Breeders east and south of Denver, CO who have joined together and pooled resources to better share the experience with members of our communities. Join us for 2013. Visit www.PacaBuddies.org for more information, seminar schedules, location with a list of alpaca farms & ranches and other visiting vendors.
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Contact 1: Ron Hinds
Email: 
Website: www.pacabuddies.org
Phone: 303-646-1320

Contact 2: Diane Cribley
Email: 
Website: www.pacabuddies.org
Phone: 303-646-4907

Litchfield,
OH

Breeder's Choice Auction
Sponsor: Magical Farms, Inc.

Magical Farms Alpacas of Litchfield, Ohio will be hosting the 14th Annual BREEDER'S CHOICE ALPACA AUCTION this October - if you are an established breeder looking to upgrade your herd, or just beginning and you want to start at the top, this is an auction that you simply will not want to miss!

Contact 1: The Forstners
Email: 
Website: www.alpacafarm.com
Phone: 330-667-3233

Contact 2: Tripp Forstner
Email: 
Website: www.alpacafarm.com
Phone: 330-667-3233

Central Point ,
OR

AlpacaMania 2013
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Grand Rapids,
MI

Michigan International Alpaca Fest
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Essex Junction,
VT

Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Cambridge,
MN

Cambridge Fiber Fair & Alpaca Pen Sale
Sponsor: Lakeland Alpacas & Drummond Farms Alpacas

Cambridge Fiber Fair & Alpaca Pen Sale
www.CambridgeFiberFair.com

October 19, 2013
Saturday 9am-5pm

Isanti County Fair Grounds
3101 Highway 95 Northeast
Cambridge, MN 55008-7896

The Cambridge Fiber Fair and Alpaca Pen Sale was conceived to promote the sale of domestically raised and processed fiber and fleece. In addition to fleece and fiber of varied types, the fair will host an Alpaca Pen Sale. A great opportunity to see, touch and perhaps purchase a fantastic fiber-bearing animal to compliment

Contact 1: Leslie Peterson, Drummond Farms Alpacas
Email: 
Website: www.drummondfarm.com
Phone: 612-508-6915

Contact 2: Brian Brown, Lakeland Alpacas
Email: 
Website: www.LakelandAlpacas.com
Phone: 763-807-3205

Fletcher,
NC

Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Fancy Gap,
VA

Weave an Alpaca Shawl on the Triangle Loom
Sponsor: Peaceful Heart Alpacas

Learn to weave your own lovely alpaca shawl on a handcrafted Triangle Loom. This 3 day seminar includes instruction on designing your projects, calculating yarn yardage needed, and the creation of your own shawl made from alpaca yarn. We meet from 6-9 pm Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. The seminar costs $150 plus materials (approximately $35-75 depending on the yarn you choose).

Contact 1: Sharla Willis
Email: 
Website: www.peacefulheartalpacas.com
Phone: 276-728-4950

Grayslake,
IL

Illinois Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Conyers,
GA

Royal Alpaca Challenge
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Logan Township,
NJ

New Jersey Alpaca Classic
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Westminster,
MD

MABA Alpaca Celebration
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

Guthrie,
OK

Alpaca Blast Off
(AOBA Certified Show: Click here for more information)

West Friendship,
MD

Maryland Alpacas & Fleece Festival at the Howard County Fairgrounds (MD Shee & Wool location)
Sponsor: Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association

Join us for a fun-filled festival! Maryland alpaca breeders and other fiber producers will be selling their products. Get up close and personal with the animals, buy them, and buy unique handmade items. NEW THIS YEAR - breeders of fiber producing animals ie., goats, sheep, rabbits, and yaks are invited to exhibit with their products. Find that very special yarn, roving, or raw fiber for spinning. Education, knitting, dyeing, shopping, food, gifts, and 2 fun days!

Contact 1: Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association
Email: 
Website: www.marylandalpacas.org/pages/festival/
Phone: 410.329.3773

Contact 2: Lisa Land
Email: 
Website: www.marylandalpacas.org/pages/festival/
Phone: 410.329.3773

West Friendship,
MD

Maryland Alpacas & Fleece Festival at the Howard County Fairgrounds (MD Sheep & Wool location)
Sponsor: Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association

Join us for a fun-filled festival! Maryland alpaca breeders and other fiber producers will be selling their products. Get up close and personal with the animals, buy them, and buy unique handmade items. NEW THIS YEAR - breeders of fiber producing animals ie., goats, sheep, rabbits, and yaks are invited to exhibit with their products. Find that very special yarn, roving, or raw fiber for spinning. Education, knitting, dyeing, shopping, food, gifts, and 2 fun days!

Contact 1: Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association
Email: 
Website: www.marylandalpacas.org/pages/festival/
Phone: 410.329.3773

Contact 2: Lisa Land
Email: 
Website: www.marylandalpacas.org/pages/festival/
Phone: 410.329.3773

Richmond,
VA

VAOBA Alpaca Expo
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Amarillo,
TX

Hi-Plains Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Somis,
CA

Knit a Scarf
Sponsor: Cindy Harris

The Fiber Studio at Windy Hill presents:
"You Can
KNIT A SCARF"
February 9
9 AM to 12 PM
$75 per person, needles & alpaca yarn included
Beginners welcome
Instructor:
Deborah Low

Contact 1: Cindy Harris
Email: 
Website: www.alpacalink.com
Phone: 805-386-2394

Concord,
NC

Carolina Alpaca Celebration
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Sevierville,
TN

Southern Select Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Columbus ,
OH

Best of the US Alpaca Show
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Harrisburg,
PA

2014 AOBA National Conference
Sponsor: Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association

Join your fellow North American Alpaca Breeders in 2014 for what promises to be one sweet and decadent National Conference! Featuring the AOBA National Halter Show, AOBA National Fleece Show, AOBA National Alpaca Auction, top flight vendors, herdsire breeding auction, annual meetings for AOBA, silent auction, fiber arts, spin off competitions and so MUCH more!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

Contact 1: Andrea Harrington
Email: 
Website: www.alpacaowners.com
Phone: 615-834-4195

Kansas City,
MO

Futurity
(AOBA Certification-PENDING: Click here for more information)

Vineyard Haven,
MA

Neonatal/Birthing Clinic with Dr. Dewitt: A must-have for all breeders!
Sponsor: Island Alpaca Company of Martha's Vineyard

Dr. Dewitt is one of the most respected camelid veterinarians in USA. Enjoy morning lecture w/presentations on female reproduction/breeding; reproductive anatomy/physiology, breeding/pregnancy diagnosis options, gestational development & more! Afternoon wet-lab using uterine simulators will challenge registrants to diagnose, identify & correct dystocias to deliver the cria safely. Invaluable emergency training, & a lot of fun!

Course-book, breakfast/lunch provided. Class size limited. 9:30-6pm. $195/$150 for additional participants from the same farm & just $100 for repeat guests!

Contact 1: Barbara L. Ronchetti
Email: 
Website: http://islandalpaca.com/product_detail.php?p_id=22
Phone: 508-693-5554

Vineyard Haven,
MA

Island Alpaca Shearing Day Weekend Fest
Sponsor: Island Alpaca Co. of Martha's Vineyard

Featuring some of the area's finest alpacas! 80+ alpacas present for shearing for this 2-day event! For those interested in the alpaca lifestyle, understand better the alpaca investment and learn how to get started, setting up facilities, nutrition/herd management, financing and what to do with all that fabulous fleece! Experience the fleece to fiber transition first-hand! Observe our expert shearers as they work their clippers through the alpaca's fabulous fleece! Refreshments served. Bring the family!

Contact 1: Barbara L. Ronchett
Email: 
Website: http://islandalpaca.com/photo_album.php?id=33
Phone: 508-693-5554