Please join us for our first annual Alpaca Production Sale on Saturday, August 14, 2010 to be followed on Sunday, August 15 with more seminars as well as a private treaty sale. Hosted by a group of alpaca farms from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio with more than 30 years cumulative experience. Select Suri and Huacaya Alpacas from East Fork Alpacas, Heritage Farm Alpacas, KFF Alpacas, Likada Farm Alpacas, Ravada Hills Alpacas, and The Suri Place.
SEE: If you have never seen an alpaca before, you are welcome to come see what they are all about.
FEEL: The best thing about alpacas is their luxuriously soft fleece. There will be lots of hands-on opportunities.
LEARN: We will have seminars or self-teach displays on Alpaca Basics, Alpaca Selection, and What to Do With Fiber
BUY: Whether you want to buy an Alpaca, or a pair of Alpaca Socks, we have the right product for you!
FUN: No matter what, we plan to have lots of fun! Come enjoy a casual country atmosphere with snacks and music all day long!
Select from show winning genetics, foundation females and starter packages. With 38 lots to choose from, we have Alpacas to fit any budget.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 14, 2010
8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Alpaca Viewing & Sale Starts
ALL DAY Individual evaluations with David Barboza and Brett Kaysen
10:00 am Seminar with Brett Kaysen
Setting & Refining Herd Goals & Finding the Right Alpaca ~ To know what alpaca is best for your program you need to understand what your herd goals are. Both new and experienced breeders will benefit from a better understanding of personal herd goals.
Noon LUNCH
2:00 pm Seminar with David Barboza
Assessing your Alpacas – Finding the Strengths & Weaknesses ~ Students will use hands on techniques to evaluate alpacas. Combine phenotypic evaluation and understanding of pedigree and show records to find your alpacas strengths and weaknesses.
5:00 pm Sale ends
Sunday, August 15, 2010
9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Private Treaty Sales
ALL MORNING Individual evaluations with David Barboza and Brett Kaysen
10:30 am Demonstration with Brenda Barboza
~ How to Make High Quality Feltings With Your Fiber ~ Learn how to felt fashionable end products for your personal use or resale.
1:00 pm Event ends