It is important that you review the information on this page before starting your on-line registration.
General Information
Who: YOU!
- We would love to see you, your alpacas and their fleeces. So register now.
- We need your help too. If you would like to volunteer, there are plenty of opportunities, and we can sure use your help.
What: An AOBA Certified composite show.
- See details about composite shows below.
Where: Fredericksburg, TX at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds.
- See interactive map at the bottom of this page for location and driving directions.
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 7-9, 2010
- Check-in: May 7, 2010 - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- NOTE: Fleeces must be mailed in, and received by show management no later than Monday May 3, 2010
How: Register Now!
- Read the information about the show that follows.
- Click on the Register button in the column to the left
Scroll down the page to read important information about the show, or use the following links to go directly to the topic of interest.
Index of Topics
Health Requirements
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of the last day of the show containing the following information.
- Full ARI registered name of the alpaca(s).
- Microchip number(s)
- Negative BVDV by PCR or VI with the date the test was perfomed and initials of the lab. NOTE: BVDV tests performed in 2010 must be by PCR method per AOBA rules.
- Entry Permit for alpaca entering from outside the State of Texas.
- Bring an extra copy of your CVI for your Show Superintendent, as they are required to keep a copy.
Check with your veterinarian for Texas Health requirements or visit the website at www.tahc.state.tx.us for entry requirements.
Every alpaca entering the show must be free of infectious diseases and veterinarians will be on premises assisting with check-in on Friday.
Dr. Patrick O'Neil, DVM will be on-call during the show. Exhibitors will be responsible financially for any services performed.
Stalling
Stall assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to show sponsors. Stalls will be approximately 8'x10' on hard-packed dirt. A limit of 3 alpacas per stall. Hay and straw CANNOT be used for bedding. Stall mats are recommended. However, because all animals will be shorn, bedding may be less of a concern than in a full fleece show.
- $95.00 per stall for early bird registration (until April 25)
- These prices apply to stalls for animals and farm displays.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday May 7, 2010, and must be completed by 6 p.m. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), microchip and BVD checks will be done at the same time in the exhibitor's trailer. Do not unload alpacas until these checks have been completed.
Once these steps have been completed, proceed to your the show ring to turn in copies of CVI's and pick-up show packet. Once your packet has been picked up, you may move into your stalls.
Check-out will be at the completion of the halter show. OUT OF CONSIDERATION FOR OTHER EXHIBITORS, VENDORS, AND THE PUBLIC WHO HAVE COME TO VISIT YOUR ALPACAS, PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO TEAR DOWN BEFORE THE SHOW IS COMPLETED.
Trailer Parking
Free parking for trailers is available at the show site, but must be in designated areas, outside the fence that surrounds the immediate area of the show barn and pavilion. This designated area will be marked at the time of your arrival.
Composite Show
Composite Shows involve the judging of fleece and animal conformation in two separate stages. Alpacas are evaluated on a 50/50 fleece and conformation basis in a combined fleece and shorn halter class.
- Fleeces are judged using fleece show rules using the ABSOLUTE fleece scoring system.
- Alpacas are judged conformationally using the COMPARITIVE judging system.
Points are awarded in both the fleece and shorn halter classes according to class placings, one point for first, two point for second and so forth. The points from each class are then totaled and the alpacas are ranked with the alpaca having the lowest point total winning the class. In the event of a tie, the animal with the best fleece score ranking shall receive the higher placing.
All fleeces must be mailed-in to the show and received by no later than Monday, May 3, 2010.
This will allow for judging of fleece to take place even before exhibitors check their animals into the show on Friday, May 7, 2010 and will also allow the halter show to begin on Saturday morning.
- Fleeces should be skirted and sent to the show in individual clear plastic bags with a completed fleece tag enclosed in the bag and visible to the outside of the bag.
- Fleece should be displayed with the cut side out and be from the most recent shearing, in this case the shearing done in 2010.
- While fleeces MUST be mailed in, they will NOT be mailed back. You must take your fleeces with you when you leave the show at its conclusion.
Show Judge
- Wade Gease - AOBA Certified Judge and Judge Trainer
Entry Information
- Halter entries are $36.00 each, which includes the $6 AOBA fee.
- A $75.00 farm fee will be assessed all exhibitors who are not members of the AOBA Show Division.
- This is an AOBA Certified Composite Show and will be run in accordance with the 2010 AOBA Show Handbook.
- It is mandatory that each registrant sign an Exhibitors Disclosure Form that must be mailed in with your registration fees and copies of ARI certificates. A downloadable form is available on the Register page of this website.
- The deadline for entries is midnight CDT April 25, 2010.
- In order to facilitate fewer class changes at check-in, exhibitors are urged to compare the alpaca’s mid-blanket fleece to the ARI Color Chart and choose the correct color for your alpaca. Remember that the color listed on your ARI Certificate may not be the color your alpaca is today.
- It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to be aware of 2010 AOBA Show rules. See the 2010 show rule book for complete details, or go to the AOBA Show website at www.alpacashows.com.
- No alpaca substitutions will be allowed from the original entry form unless an alpaca becomes ill and permission is obtained from the Show Superintendent. Permission must be obtained prior to arriving at the show.
- Those showing alpacas that are financed or have not yet transferred the ARI Registration Certificate must have a Owner of Record for Show Entry Form signed by the owner that is listed on the ARI Certificate. This form is downloadable from www.alpacashows.com, Apps. and Forms.
- Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place in each halter class. (If the size of the show allows, ribbons may be awarded through 6th place.)
- Color Championships and Reserve Championships will be awarded if show size permits.
- All alpacas shall be presented to the judge wearing a plain halter and lead line.
- Handler’s attire should be conservative, neat, and appropriate. Ranch names or alpaca names may not be displayed on the exhibitor or the alpaca during the class.
Lodging
Click HERE to go to our Lodging page for information about area hotels and inns.
RV Hookups
- There are 20 spaces available at the show site for RV Hookups.
- Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Hookups include electrical and water only.
- Cost is $15.00/night.
- Reservations and collection of the nightly fee must be made using the on-line show registration system.
- Additional RV parks, which are located off the show grounds, can be found by clicking HERE. Reservations for these locations will be outside the show registration system.
Saturday Night Dinner
- We will be holding al Saturday evening dinner buffet. No program, just a time to relax and enjoy a meal and conversation with your fellow alpaca breeders.
- Cost will be $20.00 per person and will be held at the Fredericksburg Inn, 201 S. Washington.
- You will be able to indicate your plans to attend the dinner during the registration process and to have the cost added to your other show fees.
Other Show Information
- Smoking, alcohol and pets (other than service animals) are not allowed.
- An event photographer will be available Saturday and Sunday.
- Food and drink concessions will be available in the show barn.
- THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT SHOW.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Alpaca shows simply don't happen without volunteers.
- We have a variety of opportunities available if you are interested in serving.
- You can indicate your interest in certain volunteer positions during the on-line registration process, OR, you can contact any of us on the Contact Us page of this site.
- Thank you in advance for serving!
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