11th Annual AOBA Certified
Fall Festival Alpaca Show
NOVEMBER 10-11, 2007
THE RANCH, LARIMER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENTS COMPLEX, LOVELAND, CO
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11th anniversary of the ABR Fall Festival!Bring your alpacas to one of the few shows in the nation to offer Composite Halter classes. You can also enter in the Halter & Performance Show and Fleece Show. This is the 11th year for the Fall Festival and we look forward to an exciting show, we hope you'll be part of it. For the first time ever, stall spaces will not be limited per farm!
Mail-in fleeces accepted! See the Mail-In Fleece Form [PDF] [Word].
AOBA Certification pending.
Join us for our annual Saturday Evening Event - For more details, see the Event Schedule.
New Location: The RanchAlpaca Breeders of the Rockies are proud to announce a new location for Fall Festival 2007: The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex. We now have room to grow! We have expanded our show, added more judges and finally we can offer each participant as many stall spaces as they want or need. New to the event is the Alpaca Spin-Off as well as the Holiday Bazaar and our Fiber Arts Competition. Additions sure to benefit our participants, and please the public.
The Ranch is the official name of the Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex. The Ranch-Way Feeds Arena and Pavilions opened in the fall of 2003. It consists of an indoor arena and two identical pavilions, East and West, which are connected to the arena. We will never need to walk outside again (in bad weather!) to reach classes in the arena. The arena is 76,000 square feet with the ring being 150' x 300'. The arena seats up 1,500 seats. Each pavilion is 40,000 square feet with approximately 38,000 square feet of concrete floor space and can accommodate up to 196 (10' x 10') stalls. The Ranch is located directly adjacent to I-25, just North of Highway 34, in Loveland, Colorado. Visibility of and access to the Ranch is excellent. To reach The Ranch, exit I-25 at Crossroads Blvd., Exit 259. Travel East 1 mile to Fairgrounds Avenue (County Road 5) and go North to the entrance. Hotels and restaurants are located within 1-2 miles of the Ranch.
Participants may now sign up for as many stall spaces as they need - no limits! Fill out your registrations now, first come/first served!
Fiber Arts CompetitionIt's that time again. This is a call for all Fiber Artists, amateur and professional, to show-off.
Visit the Fiber Arts Competition section of the Registration Forms page for full information.
VolunteersBe a part of the show! We can't put on a show without the help of our volunteers. It's never too early or too late to jump in and help us make this a spectacular event. If you're interested in donating some of your time, contact Jane Haddock at 303-274-0873.
Show Fees (Same as last year!)
Halter show entries per alpaca
(includes $6.00 AOBA fee)$30.00 Composite Show entries per alpaca (includes $6.00 AOBA fee) $30.00 *Full Fleece Optional Classes(per class) $30.00 Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeder's Best three, Bred & Owned Yearling $30.00 Fleece Show entries per fleece
(includes $6.00 AOBA fee)$25.00 Performance/Showmanship Show
entries - 1 fee per exhibitor - enter as many classes for the same low price
$5.00 Non-AOBA member fee per farm $60.00 Halter Show Late fee per alpaca (This one is different this year) $10.00 Fleece Show Late Fee per entry $10.00 * Must be elegible and entered in the show in their respective Full Fleece Halter classes
Deadlines
Event Deadline Spin-Off: (closed) 7/21/07 Halter Show / Composite Show Registration:
Late Registration (include late fee):
10/7/07
10/15/07Performance & Showmanship Registration:
Late Registration (include late fee):
10/7/07
10/15/07Fleece Show:
Late Registration (include late fee):10/7/07
10/15/07Fiber Arts Deadline: 10/26/07 Covered, safe stalling is available. Stalls are 8'x8' in size, accommodating 3 adults or 4 weanlings per stall. Stalls reservations will be assigned as received.
Stalling For Alpacas
For the first time ever, stall spaces will not be limited per farm!ABR Farm Members: $100/stall, all others $140/stall.
Farm Display must be included in the assigned stall spaces. No display or farm supplies will be allowed in the aisles.
It is the responsibility of each farm to maintain their stalls for cleanliness throughout the show. We appreciate your support in helping keep the Fairgrounds clean.
Animal Care And Grooming
Water will be easily accessible. There will be designated areas for manure disposal. Stall area is well lighted and locked at night. Security will be on the premises overnight. The Ranch at Larimer County Fairgrounds is closed after hours.A veterinarian will be on call. Vet charges will be the responsibility of the owner.
Accommodations
Our host hotel is:Residence Inn by Marriott, Loveland Co
Fall Festival Rate $109.00/night
Phone: 970-622-7000
From I-25: Exit 257B, Highway 34 (west) Loveland. Turn right/west on Hwy 34 then go to first stop light (Centera Entrance). Turn right on Rocky Mountain Way and take the first right exit on the round-about. Hotel is on the left. The Residence offers suites.This hotel is three miles south of the Ranch. The Residence is a brand new facility, offering complimentary hot breakfast, all rooms are suites with fully equipped kitchens, and complimentary wireless high speed internet access. Also a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and exercise facility. Nearby eating establishments are: IHOP, Lonestar Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel, Chili’s, Johnnie Carinos, Black Eyed Pea, McDonalds, KFC and Subway. Please ask for the "Alpaca Fall Festival" group rate.
RV Parking
RV Parking is available but space is limited. Please include $15.00 per space per evening for RV parking with your entries. Please attach a note with your payment that you need an RV space and how many nights. Spaces will be assigned first come, first serve.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Levene at 303-988-3080 or jlevene@comcast.net, or Jody Sharp at 303-420-1659.
NEW FOR 2007: Mandatory Exhibitor DisclosureUnder the 2007 Show Division Handbook Rules, certain alpacas are automatically disqualified from competition and certain Exhibitors & Handlers are prohibited from personally showing in front of a Judge when a business or financial relationship exists between an AOBA Certified Judge and their customers.
Each year at contract renewal time, our Judges are required to disclose those alpacas, exhibitors and handlers who cannot be shown in their show ring when judging at an AOBA Certified show.
Beginning with the AOBA 2007 National Conference (May 16-20, 2007), Exhibitors will also be required to disclose business and financial relationships with Judges and be required to acknowledge animals entered into the competitions that are not allowed to show in front of certain Judges at each show they attend. Beginning with the AOBA National Conference, this disclosure will now be required from exhibitors during registration periods for all AOBA Certified Shows. This is being done to make sure Exhibitors understand the written rules and to eliminate confusion for Exhibitors & Handlers about which alpacas, Exhibitors & Handlers cannot walk into a Judge's show ring during competition.
Please take a moment to review the 2007 Show Division Handbook rules to familiarize yourself with the rules under which you or your alpaca would be disqualified from entering the show ring during AOBA Certified Show competitions.
Using your 2007 AOBA Show Division Handbook, please see Part 7. Halter Shows; Section 9. Rules for Exhibitors and Handlers, T. An alpaca is disqualified from competition if…. and U. An Exhibitor or Handler, including his/her immediate family….
Also, please review the following list of ABR Fall Festival Judges and their assignments:
Dawn Brooker – Huacaya Male & Female, Black thru Grey
Nard Mullen – Huacaya Male & Female, Indefinite & Multi, All Suri
Linda Hayes - Performance
Then complete the following form which is part of the Show’s Information Entry Form.
2007 Exhibitor Disclosure Statement ___ I, and my immediate family members*, have had a business relationship with ___________________________ (Nard Mullen, Dawn Brooker, Linda Hayes) pursuant to the nine-month period as stipulated in the AOBA Show Division Handbook. I understand that I or my immediate family can not show in front of this judge. None of the alpacas I have registered for this show are disqualified from the show ring.
2007 ABR Fall Festival Halter Show
November 10 – 11, 2007
___ I, and my immediate family members, do NOT have a business relationship with any judges of the show. None of the alpacas I have registered for this show are disqualified from the show ring.
* Immediate Family Members is defined as: owner, spouse/domestic partner, parents, children, children’s spouse or any other family member living with you.
Important Notice: I understand and agree failure to report a business relationship with the judge and/or showing in front of that judge shall result in a one year suspension for me and my farm(s) from exhibiting at AOBA certified shows.
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Exhibitor(s) signature(s)
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Farm Name(s)
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Name of Show
Judges & Show StaffWe are pleased to offer alpaca owners and breeders this great show opportunity sponsored by the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies. ABR also sponsors the Great Western Alpaca Show at Denver's National Western Facilities (the next one is May 2008).
Show Judges Full Fleece Huacaya, male & female, Black thru White Huacaya optional Dawn Brooker Huacaya & Suri Shorn, Huacaya & Suri Composite, Full Fleece Suri, male & female , Suri Optional Full Fleece, Huacaya, male & female, Grey thru Multi Nard Mullan Performance / Showmanship Judge: Linda Hayes Fleece Show Judges: huacaya black-white Multi, greys optional Ruth Elvestad Suri all groups, huacaya- grey, multi and indefinites and Robyn Houts Spin-Off Judges: Claire Walker, Chris Switzer, Debi Dodge Fiber Arts Judge: Karen Kinyon Show Management Event Superintendent: Jane Levene, Jefferson Farms Alpacas and Paco-Vicunas, jlevene@comcast.net Event Superintendent Assistant: Jody Sharp, Arazzmatazz Alpacas, arazzmatazz@myawai.com Halter Show/Composite Show Superintendent: Cheryl Tenold, Executive Show Services, 406-529-1868, cheryl@yumedono.com Fleece Show Superintendent: Linda Skultety, Burning Sky Ranch, LLC, burningskyalpacas@aol.com and Brenda Gallagher, Tierra Del Cielo Alpacas
Volunteer Coordinators Announcer: Barn Manager:
Randy Sharp, Arazzmatazz Alpacas,
arazzmatazz@myawai.comAsst. Barn Manager:
Set-up
SecurityRod Brunson, Green Acres Alpacas, greenacresalpaca@aol.com Fiber Arts Competition: Barb Dedecker, Rapunzels’ Farm, barb@rapunzelsfarm.com
Holiday Boutique: Suzanne Core, High Spice Alpacas, alpacas@highspice.com
Pat Alger, Timnath Alpaca, rosebudpat@starband.netHospitality: Ann Bradbury, Ridge Valley Alpacas, rva@lpbroadband.net
Public Welcome Entrance: Kathy Garrett, Eagle Spirit Alpacas, joshkat@earthlink.net
Christy Tecker, River Valley Alpaca, info@rivervalleyalpacas.comJudge's Liaison: Ann Danielson Marketing: Peter Ziek, Wild Hair Alpacas, pziek@us.ibm.com Public Seminars: Cynthia Fronk, Stargazer Alpacas, cfronk@qwest.net Registration: Kathy Garrett, Eagle Spirit Alpacas, joshkat@earthlink.net Saturday Night Event: Ann Bradbury, Ridge Valley Alpaca Ranch, rva@lpbroadband.net Show Book: Ron Hinds, el Zorro Colorado Alpacas, alpacas@elzorrocolorado.com Advertising / Show Program : Donna Mae Miller, Colorado Dreams Alpacas, coloradodreamsalpacas@hughes.net Compliance Check: Diane Cribley, Falkor Ranch Alpacas
diane@falkorranch.comGatekeepers: Lynn Boak, Arroyo Seco Alpacas, lboak@aol.com Performance: Pat Alger, Timnath Alpaca Ranch, rosebudpat@starband.net Ribbons: Cheryl Swanson, King’s Ranch Alpacas, Inc., mcswanson9663@msn.com Ring Stewards: Josh Garrett, Eagle Spirit Alpacas, joshkat@earthlink.net Scorekeepers/Clerks: Christin Jones, Cielo Grande Alpacas, russtin1@msn.com
Vet Check: Cynthia Fronk, John Heise, Stargazer Ranch Alpacas, stargazer@alpaca.net
Denise Haines, Daybreak Criations Alpacas, daybrkcriations@aol.comVeterinarian: Silent Auction:
Mary King, Alpaca King
970-482-7674
email mary@alpacaking.comSignage:
EaselsElizabeth Cline, el Zorro Colorado Alpacas, redfoxld@hotmail.com Sponsors:
Becky Zierer, Lazy B Alpacas, lzbalpacas@aol.com Vendors:
Kathy Gilliland, Diamond Valley Alpaca Ranch, dkgilliland@hughes.net Volunteers: Jane Haddock, Doug Harnett, Andean Moon Alpacas, Jane.haddock@comcast.net
Spin-Off: Allie Neas, Eye Dazzler Alpacas, allie@eyedazzleralpacas.com
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