Minnesota Alpaca Expo
by Nancy Walz
Minnesota Alpaca Expo Four Seasons Centre Owatonna, MN Free Admission/parking for everyone! April 9th & 10th, 2011 Saturday 9 to 5pm Sunday 9 to 3pm or until halter competition ends www.MinnesotaAlpacaExpo.com Nancy Walz; wrra@froniernet.net 651-583-2915 Alpacas are making history with our 4th Annual Alpaca Halter & Fleece Show. The 2nd weekend in April of 2011 is a truly unique venture for the whole family. 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. Have you worn alpaca lately? Curious to the serious are all welcome to join us in making history in Minnesota. 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. There will is over 6,000 square feet of a show rings for judging alpacas. Not sure how they are judged? Come see the explanations of what two international judges say of what to expect from the fleece and conformation of Suri Alpacas and Huacaya Alpacas. 278 stalls full of alpacas! Take a day to see how many you can get your hands on! Skein Competition opens to all levels of hand spinners and production Fiber Mills. The public is encouraged to join us. Costume Contest for the children. This is too much fun for all as a participant or an observer! Vendors at the Expo are not the norm! We were able to design a different and unusual array of shopping. This is a must see! Food Court in Loft surrounded by windows that overlook the whole event. 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. 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 Committee message Center 651-583-2915 or www.MinnesotaAlpacaExpo.com WARNING: Alpacas can cause uncontrollable smiles, warm fuzzy feeling and may be addictive!
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