Interstate 80 Alpacafest Show
Princeton, Illinois

Dear Alpaca Breeders, Vendors, and Friends: As active alpaca breeders in Illinois we have been active supporters of the Illinois Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association since its founding. When IAOBA decided to cancel its 2010 show, we felt that Illinois very much needed to have a spring show and have quickly organized ourselves to make that happen. The Interstate 80 Alpacafest Show will be a Level II Halter show held in the same facility as the 2009 IAOBA show, the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton, Illinois. We are looking forward to a fun show to exhibit our animals before the spring shearing season. We hope you will join us!

- Apple Tree Acres Alpacas, 815-667-5100
- Tiskilwa Farms Alpacas, 312-342-9855
- Cigány Alpacas of Tiskilwa, 312-953-3993
- Barn Manager, 815-878-7558
- Show Superintendent, 765-698-1498

I-80 AlpacaFest Alpaca Show Information
May 1st & 2nd, 2010
Located at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton, Illinois

FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC!

COORDINATOR:
Ed Rogers
815-667-5100
815-667-5200 fax

BARN MANAGER:
Chad Maupin
815-878-7558
815-667-5200 fax

HOST HOTEL:
AmericInn
2120 Claude Bailey Parkway
Princeton, IL 61356
815-872-5000

JUDGE ( Huacaya/Suri Halter and Performance )
Kathy Klay
Halter, Sat & Sun
Performance on Sun.

PHOTOGRAPHER:
AAA Photo
Sterling, IL
815-625-6222
Show will provide complementary photos for Champion and Reserve Champion

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT:
Elizabeth Norris
765-698-1498

VENDOR COORDINATOR:
Chad Maupin
815-878-7558
815-667-5200 fax

SEMINARS:
Dr. Randy Larson, DVM LARSON26@WINCO.NET
309-629-5402

SILENT AUCTION:
Jan Larson
309-629-5402

General Information

Check-In begins at Noon on Friday, April 30th, 2010 and ends Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. Alpacas should be in place by 9:00 P.M., on Friday. Any late arrivals need to make prior arrangements.

Age: Suri Yearling 3"-11" (Must have been shorn within 380 days of the 1st day of scheduled judging) Minimum of 3 inches and maximum of 11 inches on the blanket, neck and legs. Huacaya & Suri Yearling 3" - No Maximum (Not previously shorn or previously shorn beyond 380 days) Minimum of 3 inches and no maximum on blanket, neck and legs.

Check-out is May 2nd, 2010, at the conclusion of the show - approximately 3:00 P.M., on Sunday. Stalls will be 9' X 9' accommodating a maximum of 3 alpacas. Stall will have concrete floors with cardboard chips provided at no cost (one bag per stall). Exhibitors may provide their own alternative floor covering over or under the chips (show mats) but due to fire regulations no straw bedding may be used. Stall space must be reserved for farm displays. City fire codes prohibit tables and/or chairs being placed in the aisles.

Veterinarian Services will be available for emergency situations only and expenses are the responsibility of the owner. Contact a core staff member for contact information.

Feed and Hay are the responsibility of the exhibitor, and is not available at the event.

Fans and extension cords are allowed. ALL EXTENSION CORDS MUST BE 3 PRONG GROUNDED. No exceptions.
Dogs or other pets are not allowed.
Trailer Parking is free and on site.
Overnight security will be provided.

Check-in Procedure
You will enter from the main entrance that is on the south end of the fairgrounds. Turn right to form two lines (if needed) for Health Check, Color Check, and Registration instructions. NOTE: Sponsors will be given expedited check in, please tell the Gate Attendant if you are a Sponsor. If you are arriving after 8 pm you will need to call us at 815-579-7606 for additional procedures. NOTE; DEPENDING UPON ARRIVAL TIME YOU MAY BE CHARGED AN ADDIONAL CHECKIN FEE

Show Information:
The Show will begin at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 with a mandatory exhibitors meeting, halter classes will start after this meeting.
Class Information - Classes will follow the 2010 AOBA Show Handbook Schedule by color and will alternate between Suri and Huacaya, classes may be expanded and/or combined based on the number of entries In accordance with the 2010 AOBA Show Handbook.

Entry Deadline - All entries must be postmarked, faxed, or transmitted on-line by midnight, April 15th, 2010. A late fee of $10.00 per class will be assessed for all entries received after the above date. LATE FEES WILL BE ENFORCED! No refunds or substitutions will be made after April 25th, 2010. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER April 25th, 2010.

Class Fees - $45 per entry which shall include the $6 AOBA fee per alpaca entered. A $75 Farm Fee will be assessed for exhibitors who are not members of the AOBA Show Division. Performance related classes such as obstacle, and showmanship will free, however the alpaca must be entered in halter.

Requirements - Alpacas must be at least 6 months of age by May 1st, 2010 and have a microchip inserted. The microchip number must be listed on the ARI Certificate, the bar code label from the microchip or legibly hand written is acceptable. A copy of the ARI Registration certificate must accompany the entry, for any clarifications or questions contact the Show Superintendent.

Color Designations - Determined by using the current ARI Color Chart and the AOBA Show Division Handbook color definitions. Color/Compliance Checking - Color and Compliance, including fiber length check, verification of all entries will be done prior to show time.

Entries - Must be made in the name of the current registered owner as per the ARI registration certificate. If the alpaca is being purchased and the ARI registration certificate is not yet transferred to the new owner's name a "Owner of Record for Show Entry Form" must accompany the ARI Registration Certificate and entry form. Forms are available at www.alpacashows.com under the Apps and Forms button.

Group Classes - Offered are Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeder's Best Three, and Bred and Owned Yearling and will follow the AOBA rules. Alpacas entered in a group class must be eligible and entered in their respective halter classes.

Performance Classes - Adult and Youth, consist of Obstacle, costume and Showmanship. Youth must show in the youth division.

Health Requirements:
Health Requirements will be checked upon arrival.

All alpacas entered in or present at show must be negative for BVDV by a PCR or VI (If VI prior to 1/1/2010) lab test and said negative results shall be indicated on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)- Health Papers. Bring a copy of your CVI for your Show Superintendent, as they are required to keep a copy. All alpacas entering the grounds must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days of the last day of the event and this certificate must have the alpaca's name and matching microchip number.

Stall & Farm Displays:
$130.00 with no more than 3 (three) animals per stall.
Herdsire Review Stalls $100.00 per animal

Volunteer Opportunities:
There are many opportunities to volunteer for the show and they can be enjoyable and rewarding experiences. Contact any of the staff members for information.

Sponsorships:
This year I-80 AlpacaFest is offering an opportunity to sponsor the show in several different ways. There will be three levels of Sponsorship: Gold, Silver and Bronze. You will also have the opportunity to sponsor Color Classes, which include a Class, the Color Reserve, and the Color Champion. You will be allowed to choose your color and gender preference and we will accommodate as best as we can.

This year we will also be adding a "Hospitality Sponsorship" package for $100 with a limit of five available. Check out the Sponsorship page for additional information about these packages.

Cost of Sponsorship Hospitality $100; Bronze $500; Silver $750;
Gold $1000

Color Class
Class Sponsorships $50
Reserve or Championship Classes $60

Herdsire Showcase:
There will be a special area set aside with stalls for the Herdsire Showcase. Herdsire need not be entered in halter or performance classes but must comply with all health and entry requirements in place for the show. The Review will take place on Saturday during the lunch break. Animals will move to the Show Ring and while moving around the ring our announcer will read a short (3 minute maximum) description and bio of your animal that you should provide. Follow this announcement they will be stalled in the ring area for "hands-on" information until halter classes resume. Limit of two (2) Herdsires per farm.

Advertising:
We will not be printing a "Show Book" for this event but will instead be handing out packets to both exhibitors and the public. Should you wish a flyer or pamphlet to be included it must be received by us no later than Thursday April 29th, please limit size to 8.5"x11" and 250 copies.

Shearing:
We have been able to secure Mr. Brent Winslow's services for our show.
He will be on-site with his equipment Sunday morning the 2nd of May starting at about 8:30 AM. Brent is an experienced, proven alpaca shearer and will provide first class service. All shearing fees will be at your own expense.

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