Welcome!

Welcome to our Sixth Annual AlpacaFest West

On behalf of the Alpaca Breeders of Southern California I invite you to join us for AlpacaFest West 2008 the premier alpaca show and event in Southern California. Experience our hallmark service, innovative style, superior exhibitor support, and legendary Southern California weather. Take advantage of our free seminars, gracious hospitality, and enthusiasm for all things alpaca. We welcome you, and look forward to providing you with another memorable show.

John & Mary Cooksey, Event Coordinator and the entire Executive Show Committee AlpacaFest West 2008

AOBA Certified Level III Halter Show
Judge: Tim Lavan, Huacayas
Judge: Babs Manion, Suris
Full Fleece Classes
50/50 Judging Basis
Optional Halter Classes: Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Three, Yearling Bred and Owned
Ribbons through Sixth Place
Championship Classes (when minimums are met)
Banners to Champions and Reserve Champions

AOBA Certified Level II Fleece Show
Judge: Cheryl Gehly
Ribbons through Sixth Place
Championship Classes (when minimums are met)
Ribbons to Champions and Reserve Champions
Special Awards
Judge's Choice Suri, Judge's Choice Huacaya, Best Hand, Best Brightness-Huacaya, Best Crimp-Hacaya, Best Luster-Suri, Best Lock Formation-Suri

At a Glance

• Registration at a Glance
• Select your show animals.
• Select your show fleeces.
• Complete the registration for classes, stalls and events.
• Select your level of sponsorship.
• Register online or Send forms and payment to:
  AlpacaFest West
  Robin Oaks
  126 E. Lovers Lane
  Scottsburg, IN 47170
  
• Make hotel reservations.
  Our host hotel is the Pacific Palms Conference Resort. For more information go to pacificpalmsresort.com
• Prepare your promotional materials and plan your marketing strategy.
• Make sure each alpaca is:
  Inspected by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the last day of the show. Microchipped and registered with the Alpaca Registry. Tested negative for BVDV with either a BVDV PCR or VI test.

AOBA Certified

AlpacaFest West is an AOBA certified show and we adhere to the rules as put forth in the 2008 AOBA Show Division Handbook. We encourage you to join the AOBA Show Division and become familiar with the rules and procedures. AOBA Show Division Forms are available on their website www.alpacashows.com.

Deadlines

Show Program Advertising deadline is September 30

Early Bird registration ends October 7

Show Program ad copy submission deadline is October 7

Last Chance Deadline is October 27

Fashion Show Entry Deadline is October 27

People's Choice Deadline November 1

Early Bird Registration

Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration. You save $25 per stall by registering before September 28.

Stalls

Stalls are assigned to sponsors first then, on a first-come, first-served basis. All alpacas must be stalled and not exceed 2 adult or 3 juveniles/yearlings alpacas per stall. Stalls are 8’x 8’ metal panels with packed dirt flooring. Farm displays are for farm promotion. Selling of items other than animals and raw fleece is prohibited. For retail sales and displays, please reserve a vendor booth. You are encouraged to bring your own bedding. Electricity and water are available. Please bring your own electric cords for fans, etc. Electrical hook-up is available for $35 per pen and reservations are required in advance.

SoCalpaca members who buy 2 or more Animal Stalls will get a free Tack Stall or 50% discount on another Animal Stall or Display Stall.

Become a Volunteer

AlpacaFest West welcomes and encourages volunteers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet fellow alpaca enthusiasts and increase your knowledge of alpacas. Volunteering is fun! If you would like to volunteer, Contact Julie Roy. Volunteers will also be welcomed during the event. If you decide you’d like to volunteer after arriving at the show please check in at the show office to find out where your talents and enthusiasm will be most needed. Join us! We would love to have you.

Become a Sponsor

AlpacaFest West has been the premier AOBA certified Southern California alpaca show since 2003. Hosted by Alpaca Breeders of Southern California, AlpacaFest West is offering you the opportunity to promote your farm and support our show. This year’s show will again be held at the Industry Hills Expo Center in Industry Hills, California. Conveniently situated between Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley, AlpacaFest West is strategically located to promote our beautiful animals and your farm to a population base of over 9 million people within a thirty-mile radius. Supporting AlpacaFest West supports our industry as a whole while benefiting your farm or business. Alpaca shows are a proven draw for people looking to learn more about alpacas and the alpaca lifestyle.
AlpacaFest West is offering several levels of sponsorship. There is a sponsorship package right for you! You can participate immediately by purchasing a sponsorship online at using our easy Paypal™ system or indicate your level of sponsorship with your registration, send in registration with your payment, and start enjoying the benefits of supporting the largest AOBA certified Southern California Alpaca Show. The sooner your sponsorship gets in the sooner your farm can be highlighted! For a complete list of sponsor benefits click here.

Security

On-site Security is provided 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Parking

Parking is free. There is ample paved parking for both trailers and visitors alike. Please be sure to park your trailer in the designated area.

General Information

A few guidelines compliments of the Industry Hills Expo Center:

Smoking is prohibited in the Grand Arena, please smoke in designated areas only.

You are prohibited from bringing coolers, selling or giving away any food or beverages on the show grounds.

Vehicles are permitted in the Grand Arena area for loading and unloading only and only during designated hours as determined by the Show Committee. All vehicles left in the Grand Arena area are subject to towing.

Trash receptacles will be available throughout the show grounds to dispose of animal waste and trash. Please help to maintain a clean and beautiful area.

Attire

The Handler’s attire in the ring should be conservative, neat, and appropriate for the class.

Permission to Show

All alpacas and fleeces must be entered in the name of the owner as shown on the ARI Registration Certificate. Animals being bought under contract or animals whose transfer has not yet been completed must include an AOBA “Buyers Permission to Show” form signed by the owner listed on the ARI Registration Certificate. AOBA Show rules prohibit the showing of animals with pending papers. Handlers do not need a permission to show form.

AOBA Show Division Fees

AOBA requires a $6 recording fee for every animal entered and a $6 recording fee for every fleece entered into the show. AOBA requires us to assess an additional $75 show fee for all farms that are not members of the AOBA Show Division. This fee is per farm not per animal. The show management recommends that you bring proof of your Show Division membership in the event that your records differ from those of the AOBA Show Division.

Age Divisions

Age divisions are based on the age of the alpaca on the first date of scheduled judging, November 15, 2008.

Juvenile: 6 months through 12 months

Yearling: first birthday through 24 months

Two years +: second birthday and older

Optional Halter Classes

Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes

Show entry is made in the name of the sire or dam and the entry fee is applicable. There is a limit of one entry per sire or dam. Alpacas must be eligible and entered in the show in their respective halter class. Entry for Get of Sire and Produce of Dam may be made November 10, 2008 no later than 8:00 PM. Please inform Show Superintendent Robin Oaks of any late Get of Sire or Produce of Dam entries.

Bred And Owned Yearling Class
The current owner of the yearling must have also owned the dam at the time of conception as evidenced on the ARI Certificate. The alpaca must be eligible, entered and shown in its respective class.

Advertising

Take advantage of our full color show program to showcase your farm or business. Distributed to all exhibitors and visitors, this is something you will want to be a part of! Advertising space is available on a first come-first serve basis. All advertising must be “family friendly” and is subject to management approval.

Advertising deadline is September 30, 2008
All ad copy must be received by October 7.

Ad sizes and prices are:
$200 - Full page 8.5”x11”, please add 1/8” to all sides for ads with bleed.
$125 - Half page horizontal ads are 7.5”x4.75” half page vertical ads are 10”x3.5”.
$65 - Quarter page ads are 3.5”x4.75”.
$35 - Eighth page or business card
For questions, contact Julie Mae Campbell.
All ads are to be provided in TIFF, EPS, JPG or Hi Res PDF format.

Fee schedule

We have listed many of the fees associated with our show to assist you with your planning. Please use our online registration for a complete llist of fees and applicable discounts.

Halter Class Entry	$36
Fleece Class Entry	$26
AOBA Show division fees	are included
AOBA Show Division Non-Member Fee	$75
Alpaca Stall 8' x 8'	$125
Display Stall 8' x 8'	$125
Tack Stall 4' x 8'	$50
Early Bird Discount	$25 before October 7
Electrical Hook-up	$35 per stall
Saturday Night Social, Wine tasting and food	$25 per ticket
Saturday Morning Coffee	$8 per ticket
Sponsorship Opportunities	from $25 to $1000