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Alpaca May 7-9, 2004: Star Events' Spring Fling Alpaca & Llama Auction, Stockton, NJ. Our fourth annual spring sale features a huacaya group from Rick & Ann Evans of Enchantment Farm Alpacas. The Spring Fling is known for its first-class amenities, world-class entertainment, and spectacular award-winning animals from Star Breeders (TM) across the country! For more information and a catalog, call the Star Event's office (609) 397-2212 or visit www.stareventsllc.com May 7-9, 2004: 3rd Annual Wild West Alpaca Show, Salt Lake City, UT. Utah State Fairpark. Level II Show, Judge: Kristin Buhrmann, Online registration: www.impaca.com, sponsored by IMpaca! Intermountain West Alpaca Owners Association. May 8-9, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinics, with Marty McGee Bennett, Mt. Juliet, TN. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact: Ruth Fuqua, rfuqua@bransfordgroup.com or phone (615) 443-0053. May 14-16, 2004: Alpaca Western Extravaganza, Deschutes County Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon. For more information contact: Gordan Anderson - Event Manager, 185 Boyd Rd, Mossyrock, WA 98564, (360) 983-8590. May 15-16, 2004: Alpaca Open House, Running Brook Polo & Equestrian Center, Elizabeth, CO. Learn about alpacas, feel incredible fiber, Presentations, Alpaca Products for sale, Interact/Walk with Alpacas, Complimentary Lunch Provided, Door Prizes. 20 Farms Together. (303) 840-6369 May 15-16, 2004: The Breeder's Showcase Alpaca Show is the Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (PAOBA) cornerstone event featuring fleece, halter, obstacle and performance show of more than 500 suri and huacaya alpacas. For more information check out updates at www.paoba.org or contact Parker Roth (724) 625-3828 or via email at BreedersShowcase@paoba.org May 22-23, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, with Marty McGee Bennett, Chillicothe, IL. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Shari Pritchard, autumn@mtco.com or phone (309) 274-8286. May 29-30, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, with Marty McGee Bennett, Mt. Airy, MD. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Neil or Jo Padgett, mpcpneilp@aol.com or phone (301) 829-1762. June 2-6, 2004: AOBA National Conference, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY. Contact: Anne Hallinan, AOBA Conference Manager, anne_hallinan@hotmail.com June 10-13, 2004: Estes Park Wool Market, Estes Park, CO. The largest fiber show in the country. Come and enjoy a fun and educational four days. Workshops will be held June 10 and 11. Fiber animal shows, demonstrations and vendors will be on June 12-13. Alpaca Breeders Alliance of Northern Colorado will sponser an AOBA certified fleece show (certification has been applied for). The alpaca tent will be loaded with alpacas for private treaty sale from area farms. Award winning fleeces will be for sale. Seminars and information on the alpaca industry and alpaca ownership. Alpaca tent info: contact Barbara Byrd (970) 532-5417, email: Barbara@lunanuevaranch.com or Karyn@spence.com. Workshop inforamtion or Vendors: Estes Park Wool Market, PO Box 1967, Estes Park, CO 80517; (970) 586-6104, events@estes.org., http://www.estesnet.com/events/woolmarket.htm |
June 19, 2004: Alpaca Breeders Seminar hosted by LongView Grange Alpacas, Watertown, WI. Join us for an educational day that will include seminars and hands on activities. Business and Tax aspects of raising alpacas, Basic Farm Facilities, Alpaca Industry Overview, Understanding Alpaca Fiber, Basic Alpaca Veterinary Care. Hands on labs - nail trimming, body scoring, checking teeth, routine shots. Guest presenters include Tom Cameron, DVM and Laurie Steiger, CPA. $75/person, $100 for two people from same farm. Lunch provided. For more information call Bob Long (920) 261-2402 or email lvgalpacas@direcway.com. Co-hosted with Elden & Ronelle Harms of Token Creek Alpacas, Sun Prairie, WI. June 19-20, 2004: Marty McGee Bennett Camelidynamics Clinic at Apple Orchard Alpacas Farm in Oshkosh, WI. Cost is $290.00 per person which includes breaks and meals both days. Contact: Patty or Dick Kandiko at Apple Orchard Alpacas to register. (920) 232-5431, kandiko@vbe.com June 25-27, 2004: Emerald Valley Association will host The Alpaca Marketplace at the Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. The event will be located in the Livestock Arena West of the The Black Sheep Gathering. The Alpaca Marketplace features an array of interesting items for sale including; alpacas, fleece, yarn, finished goods and farm products. Please visit www.eva-alpacas.com for details, time and information about free seminars and other events. Email: alpacame@alpacacountry.net or Cathy Fountain (541) 342-2284. July 10-11, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, Stanley, NM. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Bob & Cathy Wargowsky, windridersuriranch@juno.com or phone (505) 286.0567. July 17, 2004: Alpacas: All Things Considered, Soulfood Alpaca Garden, Cambridge, MN. Dr. Steve Hull and Tom Cameron, DVM. This seminar will cover a number of timely camelid topics, such as worming protocol, the latest on WNV, emergency cria care, pasture management and a number of husbandry issues. Cost $100 per person, $150 for two. Significant discount for veterinary students. Meals and materials provided. Please call (763) 444-8636 or email Soulfoodalpacas@aol.com for more information! July 17, 2004: 3rd Annual Herdsire Showcase, Noon-6 p.m., Slow & Easy Alpaca Farm, 39136 State Rt 18, Penfield Township, Ohio (Lorain County). Featuring over 40 outstanding huacaya and suri herdsires from various local Ohio farms, at reasonable stud fees, all available for viewing at one convenient location. Contact Judy Keske, for this one stop shopping event, (440) 647-9502, slowandeasyalpacas@yahoo.com www.ohioalpacas.com/herdsireshowcase.html July 17-18, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, Berthoud, CO. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Kathy Fisher, kathy@fischerfarm.com or phone (970) 532-2667. July 24-25, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact: Oona Porter, atlanticseaside@nssympatico.ca or phone (902) 766-0240. |
July 24-25, 2004: Alpaca Reproduction & the High Production Herd Course, hosted by Alpacas of Maple Lane, Shushan, NY. Instructors are Maggie Krieger and Dr. Julio Sumar. Alpaca reproduction affects the quality of your herd and impacts your bottom line! This two day course, taught by two of the world's foremost alpaca experts, will provide the breeder with knowledge that will help each identify and resolve reproduction issues and make sound breeding decisions. Improve your outcomes--this clinic is essential to helping you healthy, reproductively sound dam producing top quality crias. Visit http://www.abfs.ca for more details and registration info. Contact host, Phyllis Decker at phyllis@alpacasofmaplelane.com, 518-854-9509 or info@abfs.ca August 14-15, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, Oregon City, OR. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Linda Buttolph, stonyridge@bctonline.com or phone (503) 632-6640. August 20-21, 2004: The Paco-Vicuna Conference, Estes Park, Colorado. Sponsored by the Vicuna Registry (tm) and the North American Breeders of Paco-vicunas. The conference will include speakers such as Angus McColl, Murray Fowler, and Mike Safely. Topics discussed will include such areas as genetics, fiber, and the future of the paco-vicuna industry. There will also be a paco-vicuna sale. Contact Dave Switzer (970) 586-4624 or email philalpaca@aol.com August 28-29, 2004: Camelidynamics Clinic, Troy, VT. Two day clinic for alpaca and llama enthusiasts. Contact Linda Prue, markmuff@sover.net or phone (802) 371-8373. September 4-6, 2004: Legacy Investors Select, 2nd Annual Alpaca Auction, Newburg, OR. This auction will be offering some of the finest award-winning alpacas for sale available in the country today, both suris and huacayas; pedigrees reflecting multiple generations of colored suris and huacayas, multiple generations of award-winning alpacas! You won't want to miss out on this opportunity. Alpacas for sale from Park View Alpacas and Legacy Farms Alpacas. Watch for event updates at www.legacyselect.com or call Deb Clagett at Legacy Farms Alpacas (866) 554-0819. September 10-11, 2004: Sunset Hills Farm Fall Festival and Alpaca Sale, Butler, PA. Sponsored by: Sunset Hills Farm, Alpaca Ventures, Heart's Desire Farm and West Penn Alpacas. Do you need to find the perfect alpaca(s) for your herd? Do you enjoy learning more about alpacas? Sunset Hills Farm's Fall Festival and Alpaca Sale will treat Alpaca Breeders old and new with some exciting new educational programs focused on nutrition, fleece types, spinning and weaving, alpaca care, etc....on Saturday, September 11th and then host Western Pennsylvania's Premier Alpaca Sale/Auction in the afternoon. Breeder's will also enjoy complimentary food and vendor products for sale. Alpaca viewing will take place Friday afternoon and throughout the day Saturday before the sale. We invite you to be our guests and to come find your perfect alpaca for sale! Contact Laurye Feller or Cheryl Youkers (724) 586-2412, or email: laurye@sunsethillsalpacas.com |