GALA
The Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association

               

2009 Calendar

June 6, 2009

June 6, 2009 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. "Now What"™ Llama Training Clinic.

Training for the overall welfare and well being of the llama and the safety of the handler. Clinic held at Sputtermill Ranch Llamas in Petersham, MA. Workshop Fee: $65.00 per person. Clinic Day includes: Continental breakfast, hands-on clinic, working lunch, and handouts. Animals are provided for your use during the clinic; or you may bring a llama with prior arrangement. Learn what your animal is thinking and how to safely handle llamas and alpacas while haltering, leading, and trailer loading. Clinic will also include increasing your performance skills. Experience a day of hands-on training to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of your animals. For a registration form contact: Marc Page, email: sputtermill@hughes.net or call: 978-724-3273.
June 6 & 7, 2009 Maine Fiber Frolic Windsor Fairgrounds, Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine  www.fiberfrolic.com
June 7, 2009 Fiber Fiesta & Alpaca Sale    Lumberton, New Jersey  Private treaty huacaya and suri alpaca sales as well as locally produced alpaca fiber, yarn and apparel.  Free admission and free seminars!  For more information, go to www.AlpacaHeritage.com
June 20, 2009 

Summer Solstice Llama Show    Ohio River Valley Llama Asso.    Eden Park Equestrian Complex   Sunbury, OH   www.neola.org

July 1, 2009 Deadline for ads & submissions for the August GALA Newsletter
July 23-25, 2009  Ohio State Fair ILR Sanctioned Llama Show and ALSA Sanctioned Fiber Show
Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus, Ohio    Judges Mark Smith & Darrell Anderson To access all information on the show, list of classes and our show rules, sometime in April, visit www.ohiostatefair.com .  Deadline for show is June 20, 2009.  You can make a late fee entry for $50 per farm.  Questions about anything, feel free to contact either:  Show Manager-Donna Moore-donnatimberland@aol.com    740-743-1092  or Show Clerk-Debbie Arendas-llamadeb@aol.com    330-536-8517
August 13-16, 2009 West Virginia Grand Llama and Llama FleeceShow
Lewisburg, West Virginia at the WV State Fairgrounds.  ALSA Sanctioned Llama, Performance, Youth & Fleece show.  125 llama limit this year.  Cash Premiums paid to 3rd place, Rosette Ribbons to 5th place, Medallions to 5th place, Grand and Reserve Grand Felt Banners & Best of Show Awards/Trophies plus something special from me :-) for our exhibitors. 

Check-in on Thursday, August 13th 12:noon and Shorn Fleece judging at 6pm.
Friday, August 14th (Exhibitors meeting at 8am) 8:30am to 10am- Walking Fleece evaluation.
Friday, August 14th at 9am to 6pm- Showmanship/Non-Breeder/Mini Llama(2009 class schedule addition)/Open Costume/Performance/Youth Judging.
Friday show concludes with Fleece Show & Performance Awards Ceremony which includes our 2009 Performance and Fiber Best of Show Llamas.
Saturday, August 15th at 8am to 1pm- Suri, Light, Medium & Heavy fiber Llama, POD & GOS Conformation Classes. (considering a "Classic" Llama class/es if multiple interest is expressed)
Saturday show concludes with The WV Grand 2009 Best of Show Llama Conformation Show.
Check -out on Sunday, August 16th by show management.

NEW this year...Llama Barn decorating contest! To be judged by our State Fair of WV Fair Board members. Please educate and decorate your llamas stall. Selections will be determined, recognition given & prizes awarded during the show weekend!!!

Our 2 Judges are: Fleece shorn & walking and co-performance Judge: TBA
Conformation under Halter & co-performance Judge: Gayle Woodsum, Larimie, WY
State Fair of WV website and link to show bill is: www.statefairofwv.com

Show Superintendents: Jeff & Annie Higginbotham
hhllamas@earthlink.net  www.headandheartllamas.com  304-762-2848 (home) 304-544-7070 (Annie cell) 304-939-0939 (Jeff cell) 9656 Union Ridge Road; Box 129 Glenwood, WV 25520
September 1, 2009 Deadline for ads & submissions for the October GALA Newsletter
September 6-7, 2009 Fourth Annual Llama & Youth Show at the Three County Fair.  Northampton, MA. ALSA Level III Show.  Eastern Regional Qualifier.  13 ALSA Championships. 4 Non-ALSA Champions. 4 Halter Divisions.  Youth Divisions.  2 Performance Divisions. Master & Novice Jackpot Obstacle. Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Available.  For more information and premium book, contact Sara Davis, Superintendent at (413) 695-0771 or  csdavis@oakhollowlivestock.com
September 18-20, 2009 LFA World Championship Show & Sale.  Cedar Rapids, IA.  For information, contact Phil Feiner at llamas@maplehillfarms.com
September 18 - October 4, 2009

The Big E
URGENTLY NEEDED!!!!!! LLAMA AND ALPACA ENTHUSIASTS     Interested in learning more about your animals or sharing your knowledge with thousands of others? The “Big E” Farm-a-rama Lama Exhibit is the place you want to be!   Share and learn from experienced lama owners.  Make new friends and contacts.  Get free entry and parking tickets and see the fair. JUST FOR SITTING WITH AND TALKING ABOUT OUR BELOVED ANIMALS!!!  For over 20 years volunteers have been giving of themselves to educate the public at this event. Please help us keep this valuable resource from ending! There are at least 70 shifts to fill.  The BEST shifts go quickly so if you think you can help let me know.  For more information and to volunteer please e-mail me.  Lliz Baker   llamamom@comcast.net

October 3 & 4, 2009

Alpaca Heritage Days
Come join the fun!  Alpaca Heritage Events will be holding its 9th Annual Alpaca Heritage Days at Terhune Orchards in Princeton, New Jersey.  This event offers private treaty huacaya and suri alpaca sales in addition to locally produced alpaca fiber, yarn and apparel!   Free admission and free seminars!   For more information, go to www.AlpacaHeritage.com

October 3-4, 2009

Fall Fiber Festival at Montpelier Station, Orange VA  www.fallfiberfestival.org

October 16-18, 2009 The 4th Annual VAOBA Alpaca Expo.  Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA.  Sponsored by the Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association.  For information, go to www.vaobaexpo.com
October 17-18, 2009  

New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds   Rhinebeck, NY www.sheepandwool.com

October 24-25, 2009 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, Ruritan Fairgrounds  Business Route 7  Berryville VA   www.shenandoahvalleyfiberfest.com
November 1, 2009 Deadline for ads & submissions for the December GALA Newsletter
November 7, 2009

Alpaca Fleece Forensics with Wini LaBrecque
What can your fleece tell you?   While most everyone initially evaluate fleece using visual inspections, this seminar will take you a step closer into the fleece and learn to “see” what the fleece is telling you.  Join us as we take a detailed look at alpaca fiber and the exciting overall picture it presents!  Visit us at www.AlpacaHeritage.com for registration information and directions to the Rutgers Eco-Complex in Bordentown, NJ
November 7, 2009

Alpaca Heritage Events Fleece Show for Alpaca
Fiber 2 oz. Samples  All you need to compete in this fun Level II show is 2 oz. of prime alpaca fiber.  Great show for novices and experts alike!  Simply mail in your entries ahead of time or drop them the morning of the show at the Rutgers Eco-Complex in Bordentown, NJ.  For more info - www.AlpacaHeritage.com for call Sally Stacy at 908-238-1375. AOBA certification pending
November 12-15, 2009 GALA Annual Conference - Ithaca, New York  Check out the Conference Page for more details
 
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