Interstate 80 Alpacafest Show
Princeton, Illinois

Dear Alpaca Breeders, Vendors, and Friends: Welcome to the 2012 Interstate 80 Alpacafest, a Level II Halter show, returning to 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 can join us that weekend!

- 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

 
I-80 AlpacaFest Alpaca Show Information
May 5th & 6th, 2012
Located at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton, Illinois
 

FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC!

COORDINATORS:
Ed & Karen Rogers

815-667-5100
815-667-5200 fax

BARN MANAGER:
Chad Maupin

815-878-7558
815-667-5200 fax

JUDGE ( Huacaya/Suri Halter)
TBA

VENDOR COORDINATOR:
Chad Maupin

815-878-7558
815-667-5200 fax

SUPERINTENDENT:
Robin Oaks
812-525-8572

SHEARING (Sunday Only):
 

General Information

Check-in will be on Friday, May 4th, 2012 from noon to 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 will be Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at the conclusion of the show at approximately 3:00 P.M.

Stalls will accommodate a maximum of 4 alpacas, half sized stalls may be available, watch for more information soon. Stall will have concrete floors with straw provided at no cost (1 bale per stall). Exhibitors may provide their own alternative floor covering over or under the straw (show mats). You must have an Alpaca showing to reserve a space 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 CHECK-IN FEE

Show Information:
The Show will begin at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 with a mandatory exhibitors meeting, halter classes will start after this meeting.
Class Information - Classes will follow the 2012 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 2012 AOBA Show Handbook.
Entry Deadline - All entries must be postmarked, faxed, or transmitted on-line by midnight, April 25th, 2012. 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 May 1st, 2012. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER May 1st, 2012.
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.
Requirements - Alpacas must be at least 6 months of age by May 5th, 2012 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.

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 with the date of test, the lab that performed the test and the testing method. 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:
Watch for information.

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 contunuing our "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

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 26th, please limit size to 8.5"x11" and 250 copies.

 
Online Registration

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