WELCOME

December 9-10, 2017
Check-in is Friday December 8th, 2017 from 12:00 pm till 8:00 pm

UGA Livestock Instructional Arena

2600 Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605

Online Registration opens August 1st, 2017

The public does not have to register this is for farms and vendors only

Free to the Public - Sat 9 - 5, Sun 9 - 3

Meet established breeders ready to answer your alpaca questions, fiber arts demonstrations and a fabulous shopping opportunity with all kinds of alpaca products and fiber arts supplies. Watch as alpacas from around the country compete for top prizes.

Returning for 2017:

Annual Herdsire Breeding Auction

Silent Auction

Donations:

Choice Alpaca Products	T-Shirt, Paca Buddy, Socks
Peace of Mind Farm	Gift Certificate for Veterinary Supplies
Deepstep Creek Alpacas	Soap Baskets
Happy Tails Alpacas	Pound Cake w/plates, forks, etc
Cobb Creek Cabins	Cabin Stay

New for 2017:

Walking Fleece Show

Classes being offered for 2017

Website keys and tricks to maximizing your marketing
Preparing your Fiber for the Mill - Presented by Noa's Ark Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill
- Anyone attending this seminar will receive a gift card for one free fleece processing to yarn
Barberpole worm and Alpacas: When Worlds Collide - Presented by Lisa Williamson, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Large Animal), Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Something About Yarn Construction - Presented by Nicole Taylor - Adonai's Alpacas
Drop Spindle Spinning (Appropriate for children and adults)
Circle Weaving (Appropriate for children and adults)

THE ROYAL ALPACA CHALLENGE PARTY

We invite all exhibitors and vendors to join the GAA in celebrating the Royal Alpaca Challenge Walking Fleece Extravaganza & honoring our sponsors.

Saturday night, join us for the GAA RAC party. Full southern comfort dinner, good conversation and out Herdsire Breeding Auction

Tickets can be purchased for a minimal $25.00 for Saturday's party. Includes great food, great company and lot of fun.

"FIRST TIME SHOWING" INFORMATION PACKS

A helpful information pack is available to all first time show exhibitors upon registration. Designed to answer your questions about what you need to do to prepare for the show and what to expect upon arrival in regards to check-in, show ring preparation, and ring etiquette. The more you know ahead of time the more you will enjoy your experience.