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NEW ENGLAND EVENTSOCTOBEROctober 1-2, 2005: "I Love NY Alpacas Autumn Celebration," Ballston Spa, NY(30 minutes North of Albany) Sponsored by Spa Alpacas. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Fun, educational, relaxing event in the midst of pastures full of friendly, fleecy alpacas. Weekend activities include farm and facility tours, fleece spinning demonstrations, free mini-seminars, hands-on alpaca handling and agility training, shopping at "The Fiber Nook" farm store. Contact: Kelly & Paul Zanella (518) 885-0585, pjzanella@aol.com or www.spaalpacas.com October 3 & 4, 2005 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT Several alpaca breeders will be at the festival. October 9, 2005: Open Alpaca Farm Day Sponsor: AuSable Valley Alpacas, Jay Mtn Alpacas, Elfenwood Alpacas & Oak Hill Alpacas Location: at 4 great alpaca farms Jay, NY USA Description: The Four alpaca farms in Jay, NY are hosting a cooperative open farm day as part of the NY Alpaca and Llama weekend. Come see the cria, learn more about alpacas, see alpaca finished product and more. Cost: no charge Contact: Jay Ward 518-524-0545 jayward@AuSableValleyAlpacas.com October 29-30, 2005: The Maine Alpaca Association Open Farm Weekend. Alpaca farms all across the state of Maine open their doors to the public. A great chance to spend some quality time with the family, maybe even get a head start on some holiday shopping. A list of participating farms with driving directions and planned activites is avaialble at www.mainealpacafarms.com Oct. 30th 12:00noon till dark. Fraggle Rock Farm Open Farm Day and Cider Party! Come join us and the farm for our annual apple pressing cider party! Food, fun, pumpkin carving, crafts, hot and cold fresh pressed cider, alpaca poducts and gifts and of course the animals! Come meet our herd of alpacas and goats and have some fun down at Fraggle Rock! Megan and Damon Burt, 38 Garland Rd, Strafford, NH 03884, (603)942-7894 megs005@earthlink.net NOVEMBERNovember 5 & 6, 2005 The CIA, four farms in southeastern Connecticut, will be hosting Open House Farm Tours. The CIA is comprised of Saltaire Alpacas in Clinton, New England Alpacas in Killingworth, Stone Bridge in Griswold, Six Paca Farm in Bozrah and Alpacas at Scotland Hill in Hampton. This newly organized group has chosen it's name The CIA, better known as The Connecticut Institute of Alpacas, for it's goal of educating the public about alpacas. Stay tuned for it's next event- a Tony Cotton Neo-Natal Clinic in March 2006. Information will be available at the Open House Farm Tour November 5 & 6, 2005.DECEMBERDecember 10 Northeast Alpaca Type Conference, Sheraton in Springfield, MA.click here for details JANUARYJanuary 14, 2006Seminar on Health and Reproductive Issues of the Alpaca for Veterinarians on January 14th from 8:30 to 4:30. Guest Speaker is Dr. David Pugh, who has held faculty positions at University of Georgia and Auburn University. Held at Acorn Alpaca Ranch in Millis, MA. Cost is $100 per person with lunch provided. If you have any questions please call Pattey Bleecker at 860-669-8026.click here for Registration Form January 15, 2006Breeders' Seminar on January 15, 2006 at Acorn Alpaca Ranch in Millis, Massachusetts. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the seminar runs from 9:00 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per person with lunch provided. If you have any questions please call Pattey Bleecker at 860-669-8026. click here for Registration Form January 28-29, 2006 UMass Amherst 2006 Camelid Conference for Owners, Students, and Veterinarians Hosted by: UMass Amherst Camelid Studies Program Location: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Campus Center ConferenceCenter (600 seat auditorium) Conference Registration: 7:30- 8:15 AM, Saturday at the Conference Center (Program begins at 8:30 on Saturday). click here for registration information and conference outline SEPTEMBERSept 30 - Oct 1, 2006 Marty Magee Bennett Training ClinicSPONSORS: The C.I.A. (The Connecticut Institute of Alpacas) LOCATION: Alpacas At Scotland Hill, Scotland, CT DESCRIPTION: A two day training clinic with world renowned trainer Marty McGee Bennett COST: $290 with early registration CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Pauline Hamel (860)456-8414 |
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