We know you wouldn't want to miss at thing, so we will try to list what's going on in our member area.  If you have an event that you would like to have listed, please send all pertinent info to our web designer.

June 7, 2009 – Fiber Fiesta & Alpaca Sale

 Lumberton, New Jersey  Private treaty huacaya and suri alpaca sales as well as locally produced alpaca fiber, yarn and apparel.  Free admission and free seminars!  For more information, go to www.AlpacaHeritage.com.

June 3, 2009 Blue Ridge Alpaca Classic & Llama Show


Lower Sherwood Farm, Charlottesville, VA In the New Show Barn!!
Entry Forms and Info at /www.llamalife.com/classic/

June 20, 2009  Summer Solstice Llama Show

Ohio River Valley Llama Asso.    Eden Park Equestrian Complex   Sunbury, OH   www.neola.org

July 23-25, 2009  Ohio State Fair ILR Sanctioned Llama Show and ALSA Sanctioned Fiber Show

Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio  Every class imaginable.  Judges Mark Smith & Darrell Anderson To access all information on the show, list of classes and our show rules, sometime in April, visit www.ohiostatefair.com.  Deadline for show is June 20, 2009.  You can make a late fee entry for $50 per farm.  Questions about anything, feel free to contact either:  Show Manager-Donna Moore-donnatimberland@aol.com   740-743-1092  or Show Clerk-Debbie Arendas-llamadeb@aol.com   330-536-8517

August 1, 2009 - PLTA sanctioned Packer’s Primer

to be held at Salt Springs State Park, near Montrose, PA.
Contact Dennis Wilson (570-967-2349)
about the facilities and Viv Fulton (607-674-9488) about the session itself and to register.

August 13-16, 2009  WV Grand  Llama & Llama Fleece Show

ALSA sanctioned.  Opening the WV State Fair  From shorn fleece judging on the 13th through the weekend, including a barn decorating /educational contest. Please make your overnight accomodations/reservations for the show NOW!  Camping is available with and without hookups, Free & Paid.  Any questions, concerns, suggestions, complaints or encouragements please contact Annie Higginbotham at hhllamas@earthlink.net !  ALSA judges TBA at a later date...   hhllamas@earthlink.net !  ALSA judges TBA at a later date...

September 18-20, 2009.  LFA World Championship Show & Sale

Cedar Rapids, IA.  For information, contact Phil Feiner at llamas@maplehillfarms.com.

August 1, 2009 - PLTA sanctioned Packer’s Primer to be held
at Salt Springs State Park, near Montrose, PA. Contact Dennis
Wilson (570-967-2349) about the facilities and Viv Fulton
(607-674-9488) about the session itself and to register.
August 2, 2009- PLTA sanctioned Basic Pack Trial to be held
at Salt Springs State Park, near Montrose, PA. Contact Dennis
Wilson (570-967-2349) about the facilities and Viv Fulton
(607-674-9488) about the trial and to register.
August 8-9, 2009 - PLTA sanctioned Certifi er Refresher
Workshop to be held at Salt Springs State Park, near
Montrose, PA. Contact Dennis Wilson (570-967-2349)
about the camping facilities and Viv Fulton (607-674-9488)
about the workshop and to register. We need a commitment
of Registrants by August 3rd. Depending on numbers &
preferences of participants, the workshop will be held either
day, both days, or Sat afternoon & Sun morning. Th is refresher
is only for those whose certifi cation has lapsed or for those
current Certifi ers looking for clarifi cation or instruction about
the new sanctioned events; a separate Certifi er Workshop for
potential new certifi ers is under consideration. Contact Viv is
you are interested in becoming a new PLTA Certifi er.

August 13-16, 2009 WV Grand Llama & Llama Fleece
Show. ALSA sanctioned. Opening the WV State Fair From
shorn fl eece judging on the 13th through the weekend,
including a barn decorating /educational contest. Please make
your overnight accomodations/reservations for the show
NOW! Camping is available with and without hookups, Free
& Paid. Any questions, concerns, suggestions, complaints
or encouragements please contact Annie Higginbotham at
hhllamas@earthlink.net !
September 18-20, 2009. LFA World Championship Show &
Sale. Cedar Rapids, IA. For information, go to www.thelfa.org or
contact Phil Feiner at llamas@maplehillfarms.com.

October 3-4, 2009 - Fall Fiber Festival

at Montpelier Station,  Orange VA     www.fallfiberfestival.org

October 3 & 4, 2009 - Alpaca Heritage Days


Come join the fun!  Alpaca Heritage Events will be holding its 9th Annual Alpaca Heritage Days at Terhune Orchards in Princeton, New Jersey.  This event offers private treaty huacaya and suri alpaca sales in addition to locally produced alpaca fiber, yarn and apparel!   Free admission and free seminars!   For more information, go to www.AlpacaHeritage.com.

October 16-18, 2009.  The 4th Annual VAOBA Alpaca Expo

 Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Sponsored by the Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association.  For information, go to www.vaobaexpo.com

October 17-18, 2009   New York State Sheep and Wool Festival

Dutchess County Fairgrounds   Rhinebeck, NY
www.sheepandwool.com

October 24-25, 2009 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival

Ruritan Fairgrounds  Business Route 7 Berryville VA
www.shenandoahvalleyfi berfest.com Vendors and Farm displays
needed - contact Linda Brown at ljb@graustarkllamas.com
 www.shenandoahvalleyfiberfest.com

November 7, 2009 - Alpaca Fleece Forensics with Wini LaBrecque


What can your fleece tell you?   While most everyone initially evaluate fleece using visual inspections, this seminar will take you a step closer into the fleece and learn to “see” what the fleece is telling you.  Join us as we take a detailed look at alpaca fiber and the exciting overall picture it presents!  Visit us at www.AlpacaHeritage.com for registration information and directions to the Rutgers Eco-Complex in Bordentown, NJ.

November 7, 2009 – Alpaca Heritage Events Fleece Show for Alpaca Fiber 2 oz. Samples

  All you need to compete in this fun Level II show is 2 oz. of prime alpaca fiber.  Great show for novices and experts alike!  Simply mail in your entries ahead of time or drop them the morning of the show at the Rutgers Eco-Complex in Bordentown, NJ.  For more info - www.AlpacaHeritage.com or call Sally Stacy at 908-238-1375. AOBA certification pending.

November 12-15, 2009 GALA Conference

Falling for Camelids
Clarion University Hotel  in Ithaca, NY


LAMAS is looking for hosts for membership meetings for June/July and
Sept /Oct . These months are tentative. if you would like to host a
meeting at your farm please contact Gwen Hays!