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| Planning an Event? |
| Please send your event to the Vice President Helen Thomas-Bronk by emailing summerhavenfarm@gmail.com for submission |
| UpComing Events
Spring Bling Alpaca Show
Location: Tri County Arena, Neenah, WI When 3/17/2012 8:00 AM - 12/18/2011 5:00 PM Spring Bling Alpaca Show Halter Show March 17-18, 2012 Fleece judging Friday March 16, 2012 www.springblingalpacashow.com Level III, AOBA Certified Alpaca Show Level I AOBA Certified Fleece Show (first of four-shows-for-one stamp!) Location: 700 E Shady Lane, Neenah, Wisconsin – Tri-County Ice Arena Halter Judge: Jude Anderson Fleece Judge: Jude Anderson Spin-Off Judge: Sharon Winsauer Show Superintendent: Robin Oaks, FiveOaksExotics@aol.com This show is certified by the AOBA Show Division. All rules and guidelines will be in accordance with the 2012 AOBA Show Division Handbook. Register at www.springblingalpacashow.com All registrations, entries and payments must be postmarked by: Halter Opens December 15, 2011. Send entries and payment by January 15, 2012 Fleece opens December 15, 2011. Entries must be received by March 1, 2012, or hand delivered by March 13, 2012 Spin-Off CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered, and GOOD LUCK!! If registration becomes filled, sign up for the waiting list. We usually are able to accommodate those on the list. We look forward to seeing all of you return for our sixth happy year of the Spring Bling Thank you so much for your support! Keith, Les, Chris, Patti, Randy Minnesota Alpaca Expo Location: Four Seasons Centre, Owatonna, MN When 4/14/2012 8:00 AM - 4/15/2012 10:00 PM
New this year is the Photo Contest, Fiber Arts, Adult and Youth costume contest. Please see website for details and rules. Last year Platinum and Gold Sponsors sold out early. Please register early if you like Platinum or Gold Level of Sponsorship. Want to promote your farm? Minnesota Alpaca Expo needs a crotchet or knit 8x8 inch 100% alpaca square from you, any pattern! Send in by February 1st and we will engrave your Name or Farm Name to a special cedar box. This afghan will be made for alpaca wellness at the Minnesota Alpaca Silent Auction. Has to be 8x8 inch to work well or we may not be able to use your square. Up for Auction April 15th at 1pm. Minnesota Alpaca Expo needs many donations from you for 2012. See website to donate. Alpacas are making history with our Annual Alpaca Halter & Fleece Show. The 2nd weekend in April of 2012 is a truly unique venture for the whole family. Alpaca Breeders representing breeders from across the USA will be in here in Owatonna! You’ve simply never had the opportunity to attend a true Alpaca event in Minnesota of this nature and now you can. Their big beautiful eyes, phenomenal colors and gentle disposition will grab your attention. They are wonderful in presence with one of the most luxurious fibers of many colors, known to man. The splendor of Alpacas has won many hearts of all ages. The humming sounds will have you grinning from ear to ear. Alpacas produce the strongest fiber in the world and is known to be warmer than wool. They do not have lanolin or oils that can be harmful for those that have allergies. The cashmere-like feel allows those with the most sensitive skin to wear alpaca next to the skin. Alpaca fiber is highly sought after in high end fashion and now most yarns are available in your back yard. The prime fleece is virtually free of guard hair that causes the itchy factor. There will be approximately 600 hundred alpacas of 22 colors and variations joining in a healthy competition of the Best alpacas in the region. Their owners will be available to help with any questions you may have. Not sure how they are judged? Come see the explanations of what international senior judges say of what to expect from the fleece and conformation of Suri Alpacas and Huacaya Alpacas. Take a day to see how many alpacas you can get your hands on! Vendors at the Expo are not the norm! We were able to design a different and unusual array of at the Expo. This is all a must see for all Shoppers and Non-shoppers of any age! Concessions will be available mini donuts, gyros, pizza, corn dogs, kettle korn and so much more. Silent Auction Benefit; University of Minnesota large animal hospital and the MN Alpaca Expo have partnered up to support the alpacas that need the health services at the U of MN. A phenomenal selection of items from; jewelry, custom furniture, alpaca Herdsire services, alpaca clothing, alpaca yarns, wine baskets, movies night baskets and so much more. All welcome to join in the bidding! We will be updating the website frequently with those that have donated to help the better the health of the camelid community. Stop in to get your bids in by Sunday at 1 p.m. If you have any questions we are here for you. Contacts for the Minnesota Alpaca message Center 651-583-2915 WARNING: Alpaca can cause uncontrollable smiles, warm fuzzy feeling and may be addictive! 2012 Great Midwest Alpaca Festival Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center When 4/27/2012 8:00 AM - 4/29/2012 5:00 PM 2012 Great Midwest Alpaca Festival The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new look, a new website and added features and surprises for the show. One of the most popular and widely respected halter shows in the Midwest, this Level IV alpaca halter show and Level II fleece show, has become tremendously popular with the public. It remains 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. Registration opens January 2, 2012. Weekend festivities include:
-- Two rings of judging running simultaneously
CAMELIDynamics 2 day basic Clinic - Marty McGee Bennett Location: RobAsia Alpaca Ranch, 611 Norstad Rd. Manitowoc WI 54220 When 7/7/2012 8:00 AM - 7/8/2012 5:00 PM Featuring Marty McGee BennettMarty McGee Bennett will present Camelidynamics techniques and equipment that will help you save time, accomplish more and have more fun! Live pen demonstrations will include 4 points of animal movement, using body position to direct movement, wand and catch rope. Also, demonstrated will be Camelidynamics techniques for: herd health, midline catch, bracelet, handler helper, giving routine injections without restraint and easy oral worming techniques.The day will consist of formal presentations combined with live animal handling demonstrations and practice sessions. The program is applicable to alpaca and llama owners and their practitioners. Information on website:www.robasiaalpacas.com/events.php Cambridge Fiber Fair & Alpaca Pen Sale Location: Isanti County Fair Grounds When 10/13/2012 9:00 AM - 10/13/2012 5:00 PM Isanti County Fair Grounds 3101 Highway 95 Northeast Cambridge, MN 55008 supplies for spinning, weaving, knitting, dying, crocheting...and much more!! The Cambridge Fiber Fair & Alpaca Pen Sale was conceived to promote the sale of domestically raised and processed fiber and fleece. If you know a crafter, spinner, weaver, knitter or crochet lover, this show is one that should be marked on their calender. 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 fanastic fiber-bearing animal to compliment you current herd, or to begin the process! www.CambridgeFiberFair.com The Cambridge Fiber Fair & Alpaca Pen Sale is sponsored by: Drummond Farms Alpacas and Woolens Leslie Peterson, (612)508-6915 |