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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 Ranch
Alpaca 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 Competition
It'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.
Volunteers
Be 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
10/15/07 |
Performance
& Showmanship Registration:
Late
Registration (include late fee): |
10/7/07
10/15/07 |
Fleece
Show:
Late Registration (include late fee): |
10/7/07
10/15/07 |
| Fiber Arts Deadline: |
10/26/07
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Stalling
For Alpacas
For the first time ever, stall spaces will not be limited per farm!
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.
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 Disclosure
Under 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
2007 ABR Fall Festival Halter Show
November 10 – 11, 2007
___ 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.
___ 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.
________________________________________
Exhibitor(s) signature(s)
________________________________________
Farm Name(s)
________________________________________
Name of Show
Judges
& Show Staff
We 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:
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Randy
Sharp, Arazzmatazz Alpacas,
arazzmatazz@myawai.com |
Asst. Barn
Manager:
Set-up
Security |
Rod 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.net
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| Hospitality: |
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.com |
| Judge'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.com |
| Gatekeepers: |
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.com |
| Veterinarian: |
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Silent
Auction:
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Mary King, Alpaca King
970-482-7674 email mary@alpacaking.com
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Signage:
Easels |
Elizabeth Cline, el Zorro Colorado Alpacas, redfoxld@hotmail.com |
Sponsors:
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Becky Zierer, Lazy B Alpacas, lzbalpacas@aol.com |
Vendors:
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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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