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Event Schedule & General InformationWelcome to the 2008 Great Western Alpaca Show!
May 2-4, 2008
Sponsored by the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies, Inc.Located at the National Western Complex, Denver, CO, near the intersection of Interstate Highways 25 and 70, with easy access for travelers.
Jump to Schedule of Events Level V Halter Show
AOBA Certified
Judged by:
Amanda VandenBosch, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [huacaya males black through white; group classes for huacayas]
Jude Anderson, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [all suri classes including group]
Charlene Friedman, AOBA Judge [Huacaya Females plus gray & multi male huacayas and huacaya group classes]
Harold Herbold, AOBA Performance JudgeLevel II or III Fleece Show
AOBA Certified
Judged by:
Nard Mullan & Harold HerboldPhotography & Alpaca Related Art Competition Show
Judged by: Don Budy [Bio - PDF]Join us for the largest AOBA-certified regional alpaca show west of the Mississippi, with an exciting array of events and seminars surrounding the shows to provide you with a fun and productive weekend. In 2007, alpaca breeders from 29 states brought their best alpacas for outstanding competition in 3 rings with a total of 1368 entries and 1189 alpacas actually shown at halter, plus over 1450 alpacas in the barns.
For 2008, we anticipate over 1500 alpacas, limited only by the number of stalls available. To accommodate growth, we will move the fleece show to the 2nd floor and utilize the entire stadium hall 1st floor for stalls. Limit of six (6) stalls per farm & three (3) alpacas per stall, including crias.
Cathy Oyster returns as Show Superintendent for a repeat performance of the well-managed GWAS Halter Shows for the past 4 years. She brings to Denver the same skills and calm, pleasant attitude that AOBA members saw in 2002/2003 and again in 2006 & 2007 when she organized and ran the AOBA National Halter Shows in Louisville, KY.
Linda Skultety will be our volunteer Fleece Show Superintendent, following a very successful Fall Festival show in 2007.
Deadlines
Early Bird $25 discount per stall: Stall orders & payment postmarked on or before January 15, 2008
Show registrations: Postmark no later than April 3, 2008 for receipt by April 7, 2008Cancellations: No refunds or substitutions after April 14, 2008. A processing fee of $25 will be retained for all farm cancellations, regardless of when it is requested.
Some Bonus Items:Saturday Night Party
Think Cinco de Mayo weekend and plan to enjoy an evening of great food, terrific company and fun entertainment! There will be something for everyone!
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008 Cash Bar at 5:15p.m., Dinner Served at 6:00p.m.
Where: 2nd floor, National Western ComplexSpotlight Catalog
The Spotlight Catalog offers exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their herdsires and sale animals via a first-rate, professionally designed magazine that is published by Alpacas Magazine staff and mailed to all AOBA members. Spotlight advertised alpacas are highlighted by special stall flags to increase traffic to your display area. Details will be available soon.
Motor home parking/hookups
Motor home parking/hookups available. A limited number of RV hookups are available at $20 per night. Send check to reserve by April 18, 2008 to: ABR, P.O. Box 1965, Estes Park, CO 80517, clearly marked for Motor Home Hook-up
Also...
- Free trailer parking and one(1) free vehicle pass per farm
- Lots of vendors with alpaca clothing, accessories and equipment
- Performance Show on Sunday, providing entertainment for the public and exhibitors
For additional information/questions, contact:
Becky Zierer
Event Manager lzbalpacas@aol.com
303-644-4110Lucy Farrar Shows Manager info@coloradoalpaca.com 719-488-0986 Kim Kastner
Manager Barn kim@columbineranch.com 303-697-3642
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Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Cinco de Mayo Welcome!10:00 am to 5:30 pm Alpaca Check-in
(Vet, ARI cert, Color)2:00 to 5:00 pm Fleece Check-in 2:00 to 5:00 pm Fiber Arts Check-in 2:00 to 5:00 pm Photography & Art Check-in 6:00 to 7:30 pm Seminar: Toni Cotton, DVM on “EMAC and Mycoplasma Hemolamae”
Registration Form [PDF] [Word]Friday, May 2, 2008 8:00 am Opening Ceremony 8:30 am Judges/Exhibitor Meeting 8:45 am Compliance Challenges in Ring 2 9:00 am Halter Show Begins 9:00 am Closed Fleece Judging Begins 9:00 am Closed Fiber Arts Judging & Photography & Alpaca art 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Open to public 10:00 am Silent Auction Opens 3:00 pm Fiber Arts Judges Comments 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Fiber Arts on Display Saturday, May 3, 2008 8:30 am Halter Show Continues 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Open to the Public 10:00 am Silent Auction Opens 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Photography & art on display 3:00 pm Fleeces Displayed & Judges Comments 6:00 pm Saturday Night Dinner & Entertainment
Make your reservation now!
[Word] [PDF]7:00 pm Silent Auction Countdown Sunday, May 4, 2008 8:00 to 8:30 am Performance-only Alpacas Check-In 8:30 am Parade of Champions (new!) 9:00 am Halter classes resume 9:00 am Performance Exhibitor's Meeting with Judge 9:15 am Performance Show Begins 9:00 to 11:00 am Fleeces continue on display 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Open to the Public 12:00 am to 1:00 pm Fleece and Fiber Arts Pick-up 2:00 pm Anticipated end of show
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