The California Alpaca Breeders Association (Calpaca) is the best place to find alpaca farms in California and beyond! In California's tradition as a pioneer of progress, Calpaca was the first—and is the oldest—regional alpaca association in the Northern Hemisphere and has been a leader in the American alpaca industry since 1989.
Calpaca represents alpaca owners, breeders, and enthusiasts. We promote the well-being of alpacas and education of the public about alpacas, alpaca fiber, and alpaca products. We support each other through shared information and experiences, and host meetings, speakers and shows for the benefit of members and the public. We invite you to join us and become part of a supportive network of caring and helpful alpaca owners.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2024?
SHOWS
FLEECE SHOW, Saturday, September 6, 2024 - Sunday, September 8, 2024 is the Calpaca Autumn Fleece Extravaganza Show judged by Beverly Brehm. click here for more information. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
HALTER and WALKING FLEECE - Friday, October 25, 2024 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 -- Two Halter Alpaca Shows judged by Stephanie Glyptis and Jacob Hart and one Walking Fleece Show judged by Ken Hibbits all in one weekend. Come attend both the California Classic and The Gold Country Gathering - click here for more event information. Open to the public. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
What is the difference between a traditional fleece show versus and an IFA fleece show. click here to watch a video presentation and explanation from Cheryl Gehly.
EDUCATION EVENTS
MEETINGS
Dates and times and educational presentations to follow.
August 24, 2024 - Membership Meeting at Alpacas of Marin, 11660 Pt. Reyes Petaluma Road, Nicasio, CA 94946. Meeting will begin at 10 am followed by a pot luck lunch. Education will be as follows:
"Daniel Mora, DMV will give a demonstration of deep tissue massage and acupuncture techniques on 2 older alpacas; one with severe, deformative cervical spine disease and the other with neurologic injury from lower spine disease. He will also demonstrate massage techniques and possibly acupuncture on a huge dog with ligamentous laxity We also plan a tour of a new Park Model mobile home that we are using as a cost-effective and well-equipped ADU.
Due to inadequate internet service in this area, this meeting will not be broadcast on Zoom.
Thank you Sandy Wallace
October - Monthly Calpaca Board meeting
November 16, 2024 - Membership Meeting at Loomis Alpacas, 3600 Holly Hill Lane, Loomis, CA 95650. Annual Calpaca membership meeting. Meeting will begin at 10 am followed by a pot luck lunch. Thank you Beckie Perell.
November - Monthly Calpaca Board meeting
A Message From The 2024 Board of Directors
The United Nations has declared the year 2024, "The Year of the Camelid". With this designation, it should inspire all of us alpaca owners, breeders and enthusiasts to do our best in educating the public on alpacas.
Your Board of Directors has taken on this challenge by forming several committees to expand our ability in providing education, not just for Calpaca members, but the public as well. They consist of the following Committees: Membership, Fundraising, Youth, Shows, Fiber and Education. Initiating these specific committees will allow CALPACA to fulfill its mission and reach our goals.
The Board of Directors has decided to fully support the passage of Senate Bill SB1749. The CALPACA BOD has communicated to Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's office of that support. Senate Bill SB1749 is known as the "California Agritourism Promotion Act". If SB1749 passes, civil liability for those involved in Agritourism should be reduced significantly, if not eliminated altogether. Please read this important bill, call your local legislator and get the word out to others you know who are involved in Agritourism.
We, the 2024 CALPACA Board of Directors, are proud of our organization and its members. We wish all of you a bright and prosperous 2024.
Your 2024 Calpaca Board of Directors