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Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza

October 26, 27 & 28, 2007

AOBA Certified 
Alpaca Halter & Fleece Show 

at Lake County Fairgrounds
Grayslake, IL

Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza

Dear Alpaca Breeders, Vendors and Friends:

We welcome you to the sixth Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza. We are excited about the enthusiastic response we have received from breeders all over the Midwest. We are confident you will be pleased with the location and the facilities. Conveniently located 20 miles northwest of Chicago and 50 miles south of Milwaukee, all buildings are heated and air-conditioned. All flooring is concrete. A full time cafeteria will be operational during the show. Vendors will enjoy the clean, well lit exhibit area. Stall fees include bedding, electricity, set-up and tear down.

We will be hosting an AOBA certified halter show as well as a fleece show. We are pleased to have three judges; Kristin Buhrman judging suris, Jill Macleod judging huacayas and Cheryl Gehly will be our fleece judge. We will be working with two show rings to keep the show moving at a brisk pace.

We will be hosting educational seminars throughout the weekend. Seminars will be for both new and experienced breeders. Dr. Randall Larson of Kalmar Kolors Alpacas will be on hand to answer questions and conduct a number of informative seminars on herd health. Additionally, we will have a CPA conduct seminars on the tax and financial aspects of alpaca ownership.

There are many hotels and restaurants located within 6 miles of the fairgrounds. The same weekend of our show, the fairgrounds will also host Lake County's largest Halloween haunted house. This should be fun for all the young at heart.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors. Without their generous financial support, this show could not take place. We look forward to seeing you at the show in October.

Best Wishes,

Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza Organizing Committee

Peg Stephens, Show Superintendent, 812-294-4880
Jim and Jean Morgan, J4 Alpacas, 815-759-0247
Ray and Maria Rodriguez, Leraso Farm Alpacas, 847-279-8850
Larry and Libby Johnson, Likada Farms, 630-250-1919

Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza

When filling out the entry forms, please print or type clearly. 

2007 Registration Form

Fleece Entry Form

Fleece Bag Identification Tags

Halter Entry Form

Halter and Fleece Class Information

Important Information

Schedule of Events

Directions & Lodging

(The forms are available in PDF format for viewing with Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you cannot view these forms, a free download of Acrobat Reader is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html )


Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza 

This is an AOBA certified show, therefore all rules or amended rules of the 2007 handbook will be followed. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the 2007 rules.

Halter Judges:

Kristin Buhrmann – All Performance and Suri
Jill MacLeod – All Huacaya

 

 

Fleece Judge:

Cheryl Gehly

In order to reserve stalls, you must enter and show at least one alpaca.

There will be a mandatory exhibitors meeting at 8:30 am on Saturday October 27th.

All alpacas must have a health Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed within 30 days of the last day of show. The alpaca’s ARI name, Microchip Number and negative BVDV results with either a PCR or VI test must be indicated on the CVI. Alpacas must be tested for BVDV using either a PCR or VI test and the negative results must be listed on the Cert. of Vet Inspection signed by your vet; just having the lab report isn’t sufficient to enter the facilities of the show.

All animals entered must be registered with the Alpaca Registry, Inc (This includes companion alpacas). No pending papers will be accepted. Alpacas must be registered in the name of the owner as listed on the ARI certificate or the exhibitor must provide a “Buyer’s Permission to Show” form completely filled out and signed by the owner that is listed on the ARI certificate.

Send completed entry form with a copy of ARI certificate and Buyer’s Permission to Show form, if applicable.

Get of Sire and Produce of Dam entries must be listed on the entry form.

Stalls will be assigned on a first come/first serve basis. Preferred stalling will be provided to Platinum and Gold sponsors. We are limited to 170 stalls in three buildings, so get your entries in early!

All stalls are 9 x 9. They will include cardboard bedding, electricity and clean-up at no additional charge. No more than three alpaca per stall.

Farm displays are encouraged. Each exhibitor may reserve only one display stall. Maximum stalls are five per exhibitor; this includes your display stall.

Check-In is Friday, October 26th from 11am until 7 pm. Check-out is Sunday, October 28th at 3:00 pm. Please refrain from dismantling displays until 2:00 on Sunday. All Fleeces must be turned in by 7 pm on Friday.

RV Hook-ups are available on the grounds for $15 per night.

Entry fees are as follows:

  • $115 per stall
  • $41 entry fee per alpaca (includes $6 AOBA fee) (unlimited classes), post marked before September 15
  • $61 Entry fee per alpaca (includes $6 AOBA fee) (unlimited classes), post marked after September 15
  • $60 Show Division non-member fee
  • $21 fleece entry fee (includes $6 AOBA fee)

Having proof of AOBA Show Division membership is good to have at every show as it may be necessary to eliminate problems or delays.

Vendor space is available at $150 per stall. Stalls are 9 x 9. All vendors will be located in the cafeteria building, along with the fleece show and the guest speakers. There will be alpacas stalled in the cafeteria building.

No Refunds will be available after October 10th, 2007. Refunds before Oct. 10th will be determined by the ability to resell stalls.

There will be a $15 substitution fee for any animal substituted after Sept.20, 2076.

ALL ALPACAS ARE REQUIRED TO BE MICROCHIPPED. The Microchip # must appear on the Vet. Certificate of Inspection.

All exhibitors must meet the appropriate state regulations for movement of livestock. BVD Testing by PCR or VI is a requirement.

Even if state regulations do not require a Veterinary Certificate of Inspection, Exhibitors must have a Veterinary Certificate of Inspection (Health Papers) completed not more than 30 days prior to the last day of the show for each alpaca transported to the show. This includes companion alpacas.

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Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza 

Friday, October 26, 2007

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Exhibitor Check-In

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Fleece Check-In
Fleece MUST be checked in before 7:00 pm
– No Exceptions

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Color Check in Main Show Ring

7:30 pm to ?

Fleece Judging begins

Saturday, October 27, 2007

8:30 am

Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting

9:00 am

First-Time Exhibitor Demonstration

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Halter Classes Begin 

  • We will be using two rings – Halter classes, both Huacaya & Suri will begin at this time

  • Color Championship Classes will be held after each Color Group

1:00 pm

Alpacas 101 - Alpaca basics for the new or interested alpaca breeder

2:00 pm

Tax and Accounting Issues for Livestock Ownership – William Murray, CPA – Murray, Grishaber, LLC

3:00 pm

Alpaca Vet Care – Dr. Randall Larson, DVM – Kalmar Kolors Alpacas

Sunday, October 28, 2007

9:00 am

Obstacle and Showmanship Classes

10:00 am

Halter classes resume

1:00 pm

Alpaca Vet Care – Dr. Randall Larson, DVM – Kalmar Kolors Alpacas

2:00 pm

Tax and Accounting Issues for Livestock Ownership – William Murray, CPA – Murray, Grishaber, LLC

3:00 pm

Alpacas 101 - Alpaca basics for the new or interested alpaca breeder

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Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza

Thank You To Our Sponsors
Their Generous Support Is Greatly Appreciated

— Platinum Sponsors ($1000) —

Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm - Jack & Miriam Donaldson
Avalon Farms - Donna Pearre & Carole Van House
Benchmark Alpacas at the Tin Roof Ranch - Barrie Lynn & Bill Wood
Bluff Breeze Farm - Rick & Connie Bodeker
Daley's Pleasant Hill Farm - Kathleen & Roger Daley
J4 Alpacas - Jim & Jean Morgan
Kettle Hills Farm - Lynn & John Mulherin
The Koopman Family Farm - Emi & Bill Koopman
Leraso Farm Alpacas - Ray & Maria Rodriguez
Likada Farms - Larry & Libby Johnson
Magical Farms - Jerry, Libby, Ty & Tripp Forstner
Prairie Creek Alpacas - Lauren & Mark Kinnare
Sweetbriar Suri Alpaca Farm - Jim & Gini Barker
U.S. Alpacas - Dan Stoermann
Wishing You Well Alpacas - Barbara Dalton & Angela Wojtanek

— Gold Sponsors ($500) —

Breakstone Ridge - Steve & Kathy Bergeman
Ledge View Alpaca Farm - Debbie & Ed Chesna
LondonDairy Alpacas - Wade Gease & Kevin Stoer
Mystic Springs Ranch - Vicki & Mike Trimberger
Ravada Hills Alpacas - Ron & Sandy Hendricks
Waldron Grove Alpaca Farm - Susan & Ron Waldron

Silver Sponsors ($250)

Andean Vista Alpacas - Gail & Paul Wasserstein
Autumn Wood Alpacas - Kay & Fran Azzarello
East Fork Alpaca Farm - Valaen & Bill Clapsaddle
Pacesetter Alpacas - Dennis & Christy Pace
Wolfpaca Ranch - Caryn Wolf

Bronze Sponsors ($100)

Barmik's Hummer Hacienda - Barb & Mike Ford
Lakeland Alpacas - Brian P. Brown

Thank You To Our Sponsors
Their Generous Support Is Greatly Appreciated


Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza

 

Directions to Lake County Fairgrounds:

Fairgrounds are located at the intersection of US 45 & IL 120
50 S. Route 45 - P.O. Box 216 - Grayslake, IL 60030-0216
Office 847-223-2204, Fax - 847-223-2260,
Email: lcfair@msn.com, Website: www.lakecountyfairassoc.com

From the North: Take US 94 south into Illinois, exit at Route 132 (Grand Ave.) heading west (there are many hotels in this area). Travel approximately 2 ½ miles to Route 45, head south 2 ½ miles. The fairgrounds are on the west side of Route 45 at the intersection of Route 120.

From the South: Take US 94 north of Chicago to Route 120. Go west on Route 120 approximately 4 miles. The fairgrounds are at the intersection of Route 120 and route 45, located on the north side of Route 120 and the west side of Route 45.

From the West: Take US 90 to Route 53. Head north on 53 until it ends at Lake Cook Road. Go East on Lake Cook Road to Arlington Heights Road. North on Arlington Heights Road to Route 83. North on Route 83. Route 83 merges with Route 45. Continue north to the fairgrounds located at the intersection of Route 45 and Route 120.

Host Hotel – Fairfield Inn

Mention the Northern Illinois Alpaca Extravaganza
for discounted rate (see their contact information below).

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All hotels are located approximately 6 miles from fairgrounds.

 

Host Hotel – Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn (Host Hotel)
6090 Gurnee Mills Circle E
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-855-8868

Baymont Inn & Suites
5688 N. Ridge Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-662-7600

Comfort Inn
6080 Gurnee Mills Circle E
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-855-8866

Hampton Inn
5550 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-662-1100

Country Inns & Suites by Carlson
5420 West Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-625-9700

Holiday Inn Gurnee
6161 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-336-6300

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