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Open Ranch - Alpaca Shearing Demonstration
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Redding, CA
We will be shearing alpacas. Come.... hang out, enjoy.
This event is F R E E!
Come Join Us 10702 Arapaho Drive, Redding, CA 10-2 The public is invited to watch the annual harvest of alpaca fiber. We will be giving talks for those that want to learn more about alpacas. Visit the alpacas.
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Drive
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
F R E E
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WAFA Online Sale 4:30 PST
Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Sunday, March 31, 2024
Turlock, CA
Roving, batts and dryer balls, not to mention yarn. Free to watch, lots of amazing vendors this weekend on the WAFA (Wool and Fiber Arts) page Join us for another great online sales event! Rug yarn - core spun alpaca - suri or huacaya - over a cotton core. Hope you can join us!
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Location:
Wool and Fiber Arts LIVE sale
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380
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Beg Knit & Crochet Combo Class - 4.2.24
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Somis, CA
Beginner Knitting & Crochet Combo Class Description $60 (materials included) Instructor: Mary Rose Gray
10 AM to 1 PM
If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, this class is the first step on your journey! Come out to the alpaca ranch and learn about our animals, test out a variety of fibers and learn a new skill. You can choose whether you want to learn knitting or crochet, and if you aren't sure then you can give both a try to figure out which one is right for you. During this three-hour class, we will cover the knit stitch as well as casting on and casting off. For crochet, we will learn how to make a chain and single crochet. Participants should walk away from the class with a strong foundation in basics to get you started making simple projects. The class includes either a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook and yarn to take home for more practice.
While there are a lot of tutorials online that teach knitting and crochet, it can be hard to get started without in-person support. This is a great opportunity to have fun hanging with our alpacas and learn a skill that you can enjoy for years to come! All ages welcome. Limit: 6 students
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Location:
The Good Shepherd Alpaca Sanctuary
7660 Bradley Rd.
Somis, CA 93066
Cost:
60
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ALPACA CARE AND HANDLING
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Somerset, CA
This seminar if open to all animal services and animal evacuation workers. If there is room we will also open it to new alpaca owners and CAL Office of Emergency Services. This is a basic seminar that will be hands on with our herd of alpacas showing the best way to evacuate and care for them in a disaster. Class starts at 11:000 am and is weather permitting.
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Location:
Alpacas of El Dorado
4535 Boo Bear Lane
Somerset, CA 95684
Cost:
0.00
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Pageo Lavender Farm Spring Market
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Turlock, CA
Pageo Lavender Farm is hosting a market! 9 am to 3 pm. We are looking forward to joining this nearby facility with our alpaca dryer balls, felted soaps, woven shawls, scarves, hats, gloves, rugs and many other items made from our alpaca fiber. Come join in the fun!
There will be many local artisans and crafters with their great handmade items, gifts and products. Pageo is located at 11573 Golf Rd, Turlock, 209-632-5052.
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Location:
Pageo Lavender Farm
11573 Golf Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
Cost:
free admission
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Stanislaus Artist Open Studio
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Turlock, CA
Saturday and Sunday April 13 and 14 Our ranch store/studio will be open (NOT a ranch tour) 11 AM to 5 PM
What Is an Artist Open Studio Tour? A studio is a place where someone makes art, – it can be a room, garage, or barn – clean or messy, funky or classic. Some artists will be creating art when you visit and others combine studio spaces to share their artwork with the public. This is an opportunity to experience a variety of art from painting to jewelry, from woodwork to pottery. Some of Stanislaus’s hidden gems only open their studio doors for this once-a-year event!
How Does The Self-Guided Tour Work? It’s simple, get a free map, plan your route from the booklet, visit the artist studios and enjoy the unique spaces! How Do I Get A FREE Map? NEW this year we are offering downloadable maps for FREE! Maps include artist briefs, addresses and sponsors who help make this tour possible.
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Location:
Macedo's Mini Acre
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380-9675
Cost:
free to attend
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Yoga with the alpacas
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Friday, May 10, 2024
Turlock, CA
Family friendly fun with Stephannie Schmit and the alpacas This is a family event, all ages and levels welcome!
We will enjoy a beginner friendly, fun stretch with our alpaca friends followed by mingling and feeding the alpacas!
The alpacas are very friendly and have been doing yoga with Stephannie for a couple years now! They roam around and bring laughter and fun into our practice.
Friday evening, 6:30 to 8:30
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Location:
Yoga with the Alpacas
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380-9675
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varies
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Introduction to Alpacas
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Turlock, CA
Interested in owning or learning about alpacas? Join us for the first of a series of classes. The United Nations has declared 2024 as “the Year of the Camelid.” So, we are going to be offering a series of seminars for folks interested in learning about alpacas and llamas, the camelids we raise here on our ranch. Seminars start with basics of care, a second one on fiber characteristics, and a third demonstrating what to do with the fiber. These will be hands-on sessions and include handouts and light refreshments. A $10 non-refundable deposit ensures your place at a seminar. (You will receive a coupon for $10 to be used in our Ranch Store, which features a wide variety of camelid related items.
Session 1 - different types of alpaca breeds - difference between an alpaca and a llama (hands- on!) - health - Feed and nutrition needs - day-to-day running of an alpaca ranch
Lunch will include bar-b-que hot dogs and a birthday cake to celebrate Larry's birthday!
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Location:
Macedo's Mini Acre
11175 GOLF LINK RD
Turlock, CA 95380
Cost:
10
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Memorial Weekend Tours
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Turlock, CA
You must pre-purchase tickets on our website as we are limiting the number of people on the ranch at any given time. Enjoy a family friendly outing and opportunity get close to alpacas. Learn why we raise alpacas - plus a demonstration of spinning. Our gift shop is open so that you can find a unique alpaca or llama related item. All tickets must be purchased online for specified entrance time and must be redeemed during that time. Please specify "CURBSIDE PICKUP" We will check you in when you arrive at the ranch, no tickets are issued. Wear shoes that are appropriate for the ranch – boots are highly recommended, but at least wear closed toed shoes. Bring your camera! And your smile No pets allowed. Strollers, baby carriers, walkers and canes are safe to use on the ranch, but please remember that this is working ranch with uneven surfaces. ALL guests who enter the farm must pay for admission. Children 2 and under are free. No in and out privileges. Roughly a half hour to 45 minutes. Save some time to check out the ranch store with unique alpaca and llama related gift ideas. There are a limited number of reservations available per day/time. Bio-contaminants – please do not wear any clothes or shoes that have been around other livestock. You may be carrying bacteria or parasites that can be harmful to our animals.
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Location:
Macedo's Mini Acre
11175 Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95380-9675
Cost:
5.00 per person
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National Alpaca Farm Days - September 30, 2023
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Saturday, September 28, 2024
Redding, CA
It's Fun and it's FREE!
Join us for our 16th annual open house on National Alpaca Farm Days. We are joining alpaca ranchers across the US and Canada opening our ranch so you can meet the alpacas face to face. Walk through our pastures and experience the gentle nature of our alpacas.
Bring your camera to take pictures with the alpacas. Learn about the alpaca and the lifestyle directly from your local alpaca ranchers. Watch demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other fiber activities.
Start your holiday shopping early in our boutique where you'll find alpaca apparel and products.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and join us for the afternoon.
Can't make it to this event? I do small group tours by appointment only. Please call or text to make an appointment 530-949-2972
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
FREE
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Christmas Boutique Open
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Redding, CA
The boutique will be open Saturdays and Sundays form 11-3 from November 27 to December 24. If these days do not work for you, we will be available other days by appointment. Just call or text 530-949-2972 to schedule! We will be selling a variety of alpaca and alpaca related products including sweaters, scarves, socks, hats, gloves, toys, yarn fiber fleeces, and so much more.
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
Free
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Schedule a Visit/Tour
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Redding, CA
I do small group tours by appointment. Call for availability. You will learn about the alpacas, visit them in their pastures, get to feed them, and learn about how we shear and process their fiber. The visit the boutique to see what alpaca products are available.
Call or text 530-949-2972 to schedule an appointment
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
Free
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