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AAWO Winter Social
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - Saturday, January 25, 2020
Silverton, OR
Come socialize and network with other AAWO members at our Winter Social held at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, Oregon on Saturday, January 25, beginning at 12:30 pm. We will have lunch and then a short business meeting to discuss all the plans for 2020. The meal and soft drinks are free to AAWO members (any alcohol is the responsibility of the member).
Please RSVP to Cammie Nussbaum before January 10 at alpacasoth@gmail.com
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Location:
The Oregon Garden Resort
895 W. Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
Cost:
free
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AAWO Fleece Seminar by Amanda VandenBosch
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - Saturday, February 22, 2020
Silverton, OR
This hands on and interactive seminar will be led by AOA Senior Judge Amanda VandenBosch. The program will cover micron assessment and uniformity, identify fleece style, assess fiber development and the tools that can help us. We will brainstorm on improving yield, look at fiber grades, end use and product development to add value to your farm.
Please bring one or two fleeces per farm for review during the seminar. We will put into practice what we learn.
Don't miss this great opportunity to spend the day with Amanda talking fleece!
The cost for the seminar including lunch is $50 for AAWO members and $100 for nonmembers.
Register for the seminar on the AAWO website at www.alpacafarmsoregon.org or contact Sue King for the registration form.
Lodging is available at the beautiful Oregon Garden Resort.
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Location:
Oregon Garden Resort
895 W. Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
Cost:
see website
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California Classic
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
Merced, CA
Free to the public! Join us for an alpaca show! Merced County Fairgrounds, in the Hilmar Cheese Barn.
The show will feature halter classes, the new "Small Breeder" classes and walking fleece. Four judges. Vendors will have items for sale. Meet more than 250 alpacas and their owners!
Check in for show participants is on Friday, March 27, 2020.
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Location:
Merced County Fairgrounds
900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Merced, CA 95341
Cost:
Free to Public
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Open Ranch - Alpaca Shearing Demonstration
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Saturday, April 4, 2020
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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Memorial Weekend Open Ranch Days
Saturday, May 30, 2020 - Monday, June 1, 2020
Turlock, CA
Visitors welcome this weekend, about 10 AM to 2 PM all three days. Check out our alpacas and llamas. The ranch store will be open. (Dryer balls, socks, scarves, yarn, hats and more) Over the weekend we will be working with fleeces,spinning, dying fiber and making dryer balls- It's a work weekend for us, so lots going on. Check out alpaca ranching!
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Location:
Memorial Days Open Ranch
11175 Golf Road
Turlock, CA 95380
Cost:
Free to public
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Open Ranch - Alpaca Farm Days
Saturday, September 26, 2020 - Saturday, September 26, 2020
Redding, CA
It's Fun and it's FREE!
Saturday, September 26, 2020 10 AM to 4 PM
Join us for our 8th 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 life style 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.
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Location:
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr
Redding, CA 96003
Cost:
FREE
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