Calendar of Events

National

April 17 -19, 2009 CENTRAL KENTUCKY LLAMA & ALPACA SHOW & EXPO. ALSA sanctioned show held at the Central Kentucky Ag/Expo in Liberty Kentucky. Hosted by the Kentucky Llama & Alpaca Assoc. this show and EXPO will have vendors, Industry information booths, "show cut" shearing available for $15 an animal, walking fiber classes for llama & alpaca and free farm display areas adjoining the arena on a "first come basis". Exhibitors are encouraged to market their animals, stud services and farm products at the event and KLAA will be advertising the show & expo statewide to bring in spectators. Our judges will be giving detailed explanations on their placings and there will be programs for the spectators to follow along with the show process. Other events will be fiber classes, photo & poster contest, silent auction, "ask the vet." session on Sunday with a local veterinarian and "ask your fiber questions" on Saturday with our fiber judge. All this and a wonderful new facility make for a show you do not want to miss! Show superintendent, Helen Farley, 865-922-5844, farley42@tds.net. Halter judge, Debbie Shellabarger, fiber judge, Susie Smithers. For free vendor spaces contact Charlotte Beaudin, 502-857-9100, dbeaudin14@hotmail.com .

August 13-15, 2009: State Fair of West Virginia Llama and Fleece Show, Lewisburg, WV. We will be "Opening the Fair" this year. We are the first livestock in the barn and first livestock in the show ring. Llama Halter, Youth & Fleece Show premiums, ribbons, awards & Best of Show trophies will be presented. Barn decorating competition. Please make your overnight accomodiations/reservations for the show NOW! Camping is available with and without hookups, Free & Paid. Any questions, concerns, suggestions, complaints or encouragements please direct those to Annie Higginbotham. hhllamas@earthlink.net, www.statefairofwv.com

Central

April 25-6: Grand Mesa and Kokopelli Llama Classic Shows and Market at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction, Colorado. These two single point ALSA shows are known for their fun tropical theme and relaxed atmosphere. They include a full slate of halter, performance and youth classes, along with walking fiber and shorn fleece judging. This year we are adding a Fashion Lead class in which llamas and garments made from their fiber will be judged. Also new will be a Llama Market area and Promenade to give exhibitors an affordable opportunity to market their animals, breeding programs and products. Discounted fees for multiple entries – the more you enter, the more you save! For information or entry forms contact Cheryl Juntilla at 970-640-8028 or cajwdj@aol.com.

May 9-10, 2009: 15th Annual Llama Magic, Lake Elmo, MN. Held at the Washington County Fairgrounds, this private treaty sale offers llamas and alpacas for sale on Mother’s Day weekend. Special llama training clinic Saturday for youth and adults by Mallon protégé Marc Page of Massachusetts. Fun youth llama/alpaca performance show Sunday. Also fleece contest and wide array of vendors. Contact Sheila Fugina at bsfugina@pressenter.com or 715-246-5837, or visit www.llamamagic.com.

May 16 - 17, 2009: Indy Open Llama Show - Double Show, Noblesville, IN. Indy Open 400 & Indy Open 500 - All halter, performance, & youth classes offered. Fun Friday night get-together and complimentary "Exhibitor Thank-You" breakfast buffet served at exhibitor meeting on Saturday morning. Fun show, easy in/easy out, cash premiums, and ribbons. Information at www.shagbarkridge.com/indy.html

June 26-28, 2009: All American Youth Jamboree - National ALSA & 4-H Youth Show & Conference, Noblesville, IN - just outside Indpls. 2nd Annual National Youth Show! Separate 4-H & ALSA shows with cash premiums & ribbons. Additional challenges such as Skillathon, Llama Jeopardy, Farmer Olympics, Fiber Show, Poster Show, Versatility Award, Obstacle sweepstakes. Showing seminars, fiber workshops, & vet seminars. Auction, street dance, cook outs. One price fits all! A "don't miss event!" Information at www.youthjamboree.net.

West

May 3-4, 2009: 7th Annual Llamas And More Association double point show will be held at the Churchill County Fairgrounds in Fallon Nevada. No groom show judges are Gold Show Wally Baker Silver Show Niki Kuklenski and new Garnet Walking Fleece and Shorn Fleece Single Show judge is Maryan Baker. For information see website at www.lamandmore.com or Les Flynn 775-424-1217 or Show Superintendent Karen Dini 775-778-6482

Canada

July 10-13, 2009: Stampede Llama Showcase, Stampede Exhibition Grounds Agriculture Barn – Calgary, AB , Contact: Doug Wrigley Phone: 403-934-2680. Email: wrigleys@netkaster.ca. Departing from the traditional format, the 2008 Llama Showcase will present a celebration of the llama, hands-on, live interaction with the animals, live spinning display and sale of llama fibre and llama end-products will highlight the llama’s versatility and potential as an alternative livestock. Entry to the fibre competition can be obtained at www.llamaalpaca.com. Cut off is July 3, 2008. For further information contact Lorraine Guyn 403-256-4336 or email: eaglevu@fclc.com

Aug. 16, 2009: Millarville Fair & Chinook Llama & Fleece Show Millarville Race Track – south and west of Calgary, AB, Contact: Stan Eckstrand Phone: 403-549-2535. The Millarville Fair has been held the third Sat. of August for the last 100 years as of 2007. It is one of the longest running and one of the largest fairs in Canada. It consists of classes for nearly all farm animals, produce, handicrafts, art work, baking etc. The Chinook Llama Club is a proud sponsor and has hosted a llama show here for the past 16 years. A fun show for everyone. Last year was our first annual fleece show. Entry to the fibre competition can be obtained at www.llamaalpaca.com.