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Event Schedule & General InformationWelcome to the 2012 Great Western Alpaca Show!
May 4-6, 2012
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.
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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 2011, alpaca breeders from 29 states brought their best alpacas for outstanding competition in 3 rings with over 300 farms and over 1000 alpacas in the barns.
For 2012, we anticipate meeting and exceeding the number of alpacas, limited only by the number of stalls available. Limit of six (6) stalls per farm & three (3) alpacas per stall, including crias.
Deadlines
Early Bird $25 discount per stall: Stall orders & payment postmarked on or before January 30, 2012
Show registrations: Closes on April 5, 2012
Spin-Off: Deadline for entries must be postmarked February 24, 2012, but please send as soon as possible to facilitate judging.
Cancellations: A processing fee of $50 will be retained for all farm cancellations. Changes or substitutions between April 5, 2012 and April 18, 2012 will incur a $10 processing charge. No changes or refunds after April 18, 2012.
Level V Halter Show
AOBA Certified (pending)
Judged by:
Amanda VandenBosch, AOBA Senior Judge/Judge Trainer [Huacaya females and multi-colored males, Huacaya group classes]
Diana Timmerman, AOBA Judge [all suri classes including group]
Jude Anderson, AOBA Senior Judge/Judge Trainer [Huacaya males except multi-colored males, Huacaya group classes]Cathy Oyster returns as Show Superintendent for a repeat performance of the well-managed GWAS Halter Shows for the past 8 years.
Performance Show
Helen Humpheys, AOBA Judge
Suzanne Cox, AOBA JudgeLevel II or III Fleece Show
AOBA Certified (pending)
Ursula Munro, AOBA Judge Fawn, Light, White Huacayas and White Suris (this includes Fleece Show and Cottage Fleece Show)
Helen Humphreys, AOBA Judge Grey, Black, Brown, Multicolor Huacayas and all Suris except White (this includes Fleece Show and Cottage Fleece Show)
Freda McGill will be our Fleece Show SuperintendentIf you are mailing your fleece, send to:
Freda McGill
2831 Ponderosa Road, Franktown, CO 80116
303-840-8261
carl_freda@msn.comPhotography & Alpaca Related Art Competition Show
Look through your photos and check your art work so you can get it entered. It’s going to be a fun and exciting show this year. It’s only $15 to enter and junior entries (18 and under) are FREE!
WE WANT TO SEE YOUR KNITTING, CROCHETING, FELTING, WEAVING, SPINNING
If you are an accomplished fiber artist or an aspiring fiber artist, this is an inexpensive venue to let the public know what kind of product you are producing.
There will again be a Judge’s Choice Ribbon awarded. There will also be a People’s Choice Award Ribbon awarded in the three following categories: adult, youth and handspun skeins.
So if you have not begun your project yet, it’s not too late. It’s only $15 to enter and youth entries (18 and under) are FREE!
You can register by going to the online registration or with the forms below. Barb will also be accepting registrations at check-in on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 between 1pm and 5pm and also by mail.
Fiber Arts & Skein Competition Rules [PDF] Fiber Arts & Skein Competition Entry Form [PDF] We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with scoring the entries. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a world known fiber artist. Judging is only on Friday beginning at 9:00 AM and will be completed by early afternoon. If there are times when you are not showing, and can spare an hour or two, please consider volunteering an hour or two and come learn from a great fiber artist.
For more information about entering the Fiber Arts Competition or if you would be willing to volunteer an hour of your time, please contact Laura Colton at 970‐481-4234 or laladqueen@gmail.com.
Handcrafter's Spin-Off
The Spin-Off deadline has been extended! All samples must be postmarked by February 24, 2012. An excellent opportunity to get feedback on your fiber; the $25 per entry fee includes the AOBA fee!
Connie Mullen is the Coordinator of the 2012 Spin-Off. Connie, along with her husband Jeff, have owned Chilipepper Alpacas in Parker, Colorado for 13 years. Connie has been a Fleece show coordinator at GWAS several times and was our Spin-Off Coordinator for GWAS 2011.
Please mail your ARI Certificates, 4X6 picture of alpaca entered, 2 oz fleece sample with Spin-Off tag & Owner of Record for Show Entry Form (if applicable) for your Spin-Off entries (do not fold your ARI certificate or photo) to:
Great Western Alpaca Show
Connie Mullen
Chilipepper Alpacas
12729 N. Roundup Road
Parker, CO 80138If you have any questions give Connie Mullen a call (303-841-7636) or email her at chilipepperalpacas@myedl.com.
Friday Night Meet & Greet
Friday, May 4th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, there will be a "Meet and Greet" event with the vendors in the vendor area.Saturday Night Party
Plan to enjoy an evening of great food, terrific company and fun entertainment! There will be something for everyone!
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012, Cash Bar at 5:15p.m., Dinner Served at 6:00p.m.
Where: 2nd floor, National Western ComplexMotor home parking/hookups
Motor home parking/hookups available. A limited number of RV hookups are available at $20 per night.Also...
- Free trailer parking and one(1) free vehicle pass per farm
- Lots of vendors with alpaca clothing, accessories and equipment
- Costume Classes on Saturday and Performance Show on Sunday, providing entertainment for the public and exhibitors
For additional information/questions, contact:
Becky Zierer
Event Manager
lzbalpacas@aol.com
303-644-4110Kim Kastner
Asst. Event Manager
kim@columbineranch.com
303-229-1300Carl McGill
Show
ManagerCarl_freda@msn.com
303-840-8261Ann Danielson
Asst. Show
Manageranniesalpacaranch@msn.com
303-485-8338Larry Zierer
Barn
Managerlzbalpacas@aol.com
303-644-4110
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Welcome to Denver!10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Alpaca Check-in
(Vet, ARI cert, Compliance)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
Friday, May 4, 2012
8:00 am
Opening Ceremony
8:30 am
Judges/Exhibitor Meeting
8:45 am
Compliance Challenges in Ring 1
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
1:00 pm
Showmanship Classes begin in ring 4 followed by Costume Classes
3:00 pm
Fiber Arts Judges Comments
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Fiber Arts on Display
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Meet and Greet
Saturday, May 5, 2012
8:30 am
8:30 amHalter Show Continues
Fleece Show Continues10:00 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
10:00 am
Obstacle and PR Classes
3:00 pm
Fleeces Displayed (if judging completed)
Judges Comments (in arena, time TBD6:00 pm
Saturday Night Dinner & Entertainment
7:00 pm
Silent Auction Countdown
Sunday, May 6, 2011
9:00 am
Halter classes resume
9:00 am
Performance & Obstacle Exhibitor's Meeting with Judge
9:00 to 11:00 am
Fleeces continue on display
10:00 am
Youth Alpaca Judging
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Open to the Public
12:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fleece and Fiber Arts Pick-up
Photography and Art Pick-up3:00 pm
Anticipated end of show
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